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1. Farmshop
4.6
Exceptional(2203)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Larkspur
Booked 43 times today
Farmshop Marin is Jeff Cerciello’s second outpost which opened in 2013 in the heart of the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. It follows in the footsteps of Farmshop Los Angeles, the acclaimed restaurant and artisan market that opened in the Brentwood Country Mart in 2010. Farmshop Marin features pristine California-centric ingredients and refined yet comforting dishes.The impressive 6,500 sq foot space features a comfortable and elegant dining room, outdoor patio, expansive full-bar area seating 50 people, lounge, private dining room seating 60, and an open-hearth wood-burning oven and grill. A gathering space for Marin locals & ferry commuters, the restaurant offers the impeccably-sourced, seasonal California fare Farmshop has come to be known for, with additional pizza, fish and meats fresh from the wood-burning oven and grill. Please note that reservation of 7 or more require a credit card. Cards will be charged $25 per guest for parties that do not arrive for their reservation.
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2. Insalata's
4.8
Exceptional(4210)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 15 times today
Insalata's is a gem for date night. Reviewers rave about its intimate atmosphere, excellent food, and impeccable service. One reviewer even called it their 'favorite date night restaurant.' With its lush ambiance and unique menu, Insalata's creates a warm and cozy setting perfect for a romantic evening out.
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3. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin
4.8
Exceptional(3359)
Price: Expensive
• American • Corte Madera
Booked 98 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Marin, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.For group dining inquiries, please email: marinhospitality@rh.com
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4. Left Bank Larkspur
4.5
Awesome(4625)
Price: Moderate
• French • Larkspur
Booked 31 times today
Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.
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5. Marché Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1699)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 3 times today
Marché Restaurant is a romantic spot perfect for a date night. With its cozy dining room and charming patio, it offers a pleasant, intimate setting. As one reviewer puts it, the ambience is 'European' and the food is 'creative, fresh, and attractive'. The restaurant offers an earth-to-table experience with locally crafted beers and wines. With high ratings for ambience, food, and service, Marché is the ideal place for a memorable date night.
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6. La Toscana Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(1593)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 6 times today
We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.
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7. Valenti & Co. Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(899)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.
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8. Flores - Corte Madera
4.6
Exceptional(1050)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Corte Madera
Booked 14 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores Corte Madera. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states. We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself. Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features a beautiful private dining room. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.
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9. Paseo: A California Bistro
4.5
Awesome(265)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mill Valley
Booked 1 time today
Enjoy seasonal New American recipes, using ingredients from the best local artisans, growers, and producers, in our elegant and iconic setting.
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10. Marinitas
4.0
Excellent(840)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Anselmo
Booked 2 times today
Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar. The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.
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