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The Lighthouse Bar & Grill, Mill Valley, CA

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.6
4.6
467 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
It all started in 1992, when Annette and Gerner Andresen opened the Lighthouse Café in Sausalito in its present form. The Andresens, both born in Denmark, had recently immigrated to the U.S., and along with them they brought the Scandinavian flair for simplicity, good quality and tasty food. The café has over the years become famous for its breakfast and lunch, with American classics like good old-fashioned burgers and a great selection of omelets, along with Scandinavian classics like Danish Meatballs or Norwegian Salmon. Now with four restaurants, The Bar & Grill offers Brunch Lunch & Dinner.

Additional information

  • Location
    475 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941
  • Phone number
    (415) 381-4400
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Scandinavian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Experiences

  • Waterfront Easter Brunch

    Feb 15, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
    Join us on Easter Sunday for a beautiful waterfront brunch with bottomless mimosas and spicy bloody Mary's. We will be offering an a la carte special easter menu with great selections such as our Signature Benedicts, Classic Lighthouse Breakfast Combos, Salads & Sandwiches & much more.
    Waterfront Easter Brunch Photo

  • St Patrick's Celebration

    Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
    Join us for a weekend of Classic St. Patrick's Specials such as the Ruben Sandwich on marbled rye piled high with Robert's Corned Beef, Corned Beef & Cabbage is always a favorite with boiled potatoes, carrots & cabbage with a creamy horseradish sauce, Guinness & Irish whiskey cocktails.

Menu

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What 467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Best Value

  • Marin

    Great for brunch

  • Marin

    Kid-friendly

  • Marin

    Good for groups

  • Marin

    Hot spot

  • Marin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Marin

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lighthouse Bar & Grill in Mill Valley offers a "hidden gem" experience with "beautiful bay views" and a "relaxing ambiance." Guests praise the "fantastic food," "great service," and "fun karaoke nights." While some find the service slow when busy, the overall dining experience is "worth the trip."

467 Reviews

  1. Kathryn

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place to have lunch. A hidden gem overlooking the water. Sat at a hightop table. Our waiter was good. The burger was excellent and so was the chicken cilantro salad.

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  2. Anna VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent relaxing place for brunch or lunch; Food was very good, just serving sizes were big

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  3. Mary

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Good casual vibe. Wonderful service

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  4. Samuel

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun evening with karaoke. The service and food were exceptional. A fun place to dine.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am in a social group that meets there every week. Recently, they seem to have gotten a new chef and the food is much better than it has been for the past year so if you’ve been there in the past and you were not satisfied, please give it another try we have the best waitress in the world. Her name is Sara and we love her. She makes her experience wonderful with her love and care of us. The view is spectacular and the restaurant is lovely

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  6. Claudia

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very busy due to a show happening..so we were kinda squeezed in& people kept knocking our table!

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  7. Joyce

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ample selection of food- items ordered were generous and delicious. The wait staff was friendly and very efficient. Have never been disappointed.

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  8. Mary Jo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Good prices. Great live music!

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  9. gavin

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Ambiance was beautiful on the water.

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  10. Jill

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    my favorite 'go to' place in Marin if I want a view of SF, space, balcony etc. It is great. Food is good although usual american sstyle. ambience is good.

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FAQs

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 381-4400.

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

475 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (415) 381-4400
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Scandinavian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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