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Paseo: A California Bistro, Mill Valley, CA

Paseo: A California Bistro

4.7 (253)
$31 to $50
Californian
17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941-1907

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Enjoy seasonal New American recipes, using ingredients from the best local artisans, growers, and producers, in our elegant and iconic setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@paseobistro.com
  • Neighborhood
    Mill Valley
  • Cross street
    In between Throckmorton and Sunnyside
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 253 people are saying

Paseo: A California Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Innovative

  • Marin

    Great for fine wines

  • Marin

    Romantic

  • Marin

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paseo: A California Bistro offers a "beautiful space" with a cozy and romantic ambiance, perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "delicious" food, highlighting dishes like scallops and duck breast. The wine selection is "excellent," and the atmosphere is charming with cobblestone paths and fireside dining.

253 Reviews
  1. Ashley VIP

    Los Angeles232 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space Loved my scallops Butternut squash soup needed more salt Mac and cheese needs a sharper cheese. It needed some More Flavor. Also a little gritty. The rolls were awesome.

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  2. Nidia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing, the food very tasty, the place is amazing and the service was outstanding the server was so attentive she’s very kind and friendly, thank you for make our birthday especial.

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  3. James

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food that was all done to perfection! This was my first visit since it was El Paseo, and I’m so glad that it’s still a must on the restaurant list. Some things needed improvement, but certainly not the food or drinks. You’ll be very glad you went!

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  4. Jim

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Highly recommend. Service was outstanding and food was delicious!

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  5. Warren

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot. Food was spot on. Only blemish was service as waiter failed to pour an ounce of the wine we brought to dinner (paying corkage). Will eat here again.

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  6. dawn VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food we had was very good, as was the service and ambiance. The front dining room was busy but we could hear one another and the pacing of the courses gave us time to enjoy each one without feeling rushed or waiting too long. Staff was very friendly.

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  7. Michael

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to El Paseo on a Wednesday evening for my 60th birthday and it far exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing everything we had was delicious, the little Gem salad was excellent (perhaps it could have used something a little sweet like pears or candied walnuts). The halibut ceviche was the best we ever had - it was so good perfect combination of salt and sweet with mango, avocado and tomato served with fresh crispy tortillas SO GOOD, if that's all we ate I would have been happy for coming but then they served the most perfectly cooked New York Strip steak. We couldn't have the red wine pomegranate reduction because it came with cream - but the waiter or the chef figured a work around and served us the sauce on the side w/out the cream and it was delicious. The side of fries was huge crispy and a perfect complement to the steak. We plan on going back more often after that meal - would highly recommend giving it a try !!!

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  8. Novatofoodie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very meh. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. Had appetizers, a mocktail, all ok, but a bit blah. Never good when we needed to ask for salt. Entrees looked great, were very decent. Had a glass of wine each and dessert. Over $200. IMHO, not worth the price.

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  9. Jean

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Paseo! For a special evening (I just went for my birthday) or a casual meal in the bar, it is our Go To restaurant. The environment, both inside and out, is cozy and beautiful. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is fabulous! Parking is easy. Everything about is just right.

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  10. Christine VIP

    San Francisco66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at Paseo last night. The back room is so cozy and romantic. We enjoyed our meal and the fabulously discounted bottle of French Pinot Noir that paired perfectly. Service was terrific! We look forward to a return visit.

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Paseo: A California Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Paseo: A California Bistro

17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941-1907

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In between Throckmorton and Sunnyside
  • Neighborhood
    Mill Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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