Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Marin

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Marché Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1677)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Ross

About the restaurant

Marché is situated in the quaint town of Ross in the heart of beautiful Marin County. We are named for the farmer's markets of southern France where chefs and restauranteurs visit seeking inspiration and ingredients for the meals they will serve each day. We are a French/Italian inspired, California contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant and feature produce, meat and seafood from local purveyors to help us create our delicious seasonal dishes. We have a diverse wine and beer selection sourced from local and international small production wineries to accompany your meal.

Dining is available inside the cozy dining room and on our charming open-air patio.

Reservations are recommended. For parties of 7 or more people, please contact the restaurant by emailing info@marchemarin.com or by calling 415-925-9200. We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Burton

Dined 1 day ago

We have never had anything less than a great dinner at Marche, yesterday was no exception.

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Popular dish

Roasted Whole Cauliflower

4.7

4.7 (2134)

$30 and under

American

Larkspur

About the restaurant

Perry’s on Magnolia brings Larkspur an outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths, framed memorabilia and rich mahogany bar.

Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

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Patricia

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely ambience under the refeood trees; very comfortable, even though a warm m evening. The waiter was prompt, courteous and the food was exceptional and reasonably priced. I’ll be coming back soon.

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4.6

4.6 (2105)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sausalito

About the restaurant

The Trident Restaurant is located "on the water" in historic Sausalito, CA
Our heated outdoor decks provide a sensational dining experience with spectacular San Francisco bay views. Our outdoor deck is also dog friendly.

Inside is an incredible recipe of art and architecture, complemented with a resemblance of an old yacht. The ceiling mural was original to the Trident and painted by Dave Richards, creator of Janis Joplin’s infamous 1965 Porsche Cabriolet. On the outside deck, discover one of the most stunning restaurant waterfront views on the west coast, which boasts the skyline of San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner

Top review

Kerry

Dined 4 days ago

Great fresh food, happy helpful service staff, wines perfectly chilled, regularly topped up for us. Lots of thought gone into our food, decent portions so easy to share dishes. Patio heaters were a great addition. Comfy seats. Everything clean. Attentive proactive staff. 5 stars well deserved.

Chalet Basque

4.6

4.6 (1060)

$31 to $50

Basque

San Rafael

About the restaurant

The Chalet Basque restaurant is a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar and outdoor patio. In keeping with traditional Basque culture, our restaurant has an old school, comfy feel. We serve hearty Basque dishes and make a different fresh soup each day. Dishes such as escargot, frog legs and rack of lamb keep us anchored to our deep Basque and French roots. While our vegetarian plate, and similar dishes, show our influence by Northern California. Join us for a romantic first date, a night out with the guys, a relaxing end to a stressful day at work or a wedding rehearsal and everything in between. Our restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.

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Dana

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Been going here since the 60's as a child. Not much has changed - it's as good as it always has been .. consistent over time is a winner. Food was fabulous. Reasonable prices on cocktails and wine. Excellent Cosmo! Duck l'orange was delish! Service absolutely spot on, quick, kind and professional.

Luna Blu - Tiburon

4.6

4.6 (2569)

$31 to $50

Italian

Tiburon

About the restaurant

Renzo and Crystal would like to welcome you to Luna Blu.
The home of Sicilian seafood with an English accent!
Daily menu using seasonal, fresh & organic produce.
A true taste of our homelands exquisite cuisine in a comfortable intimate environment.
We are partnered with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, which means all our seafood is sustainable. 2014 was a great year for us at Luna Blu as our diners voted us one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America. An honor our team were proud to receive.

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Richelle

Dined 1 day ago

We had a table by the water. A good heater by our table kept us warm. The grey sky surrounded a pinkish San Francisco across the water. It was stunning. The food was fantastic (the sea bass melted in your mouth). The profiteroles (dessert) were exquisite, and then, because it was my friend’s birthday, dessert was comped! A wonderful experience and a wonderful meal. Not a snazzy-looking place. A comfortable place.

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4.6

4.6 (2069)

$31 to $50

Californian

Larkspur

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Polly

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Always love Farmshop. The avocado hummus is amazing, and those little pitas are the best. The chanterelle mushroom pasta was so delicious. Today, the noise level made it hard to hear in the outdoor patio. There were several very loud groups, and the music was turned up. Normally, we don’t have a problem. Hopefully it was just a combination of unusual circumstances.

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Popular dish

Ezzo Pepperoni

Tiburon Tavern

4.6

4.6 (186)

$30 and under

Californian

Tiburon

About the restaurant

Tiburon Tavern is on a mission to support our community located in the beautiful seaside town of Tiburon. Our menu showcases simple, delicious cuisine; using the finest, fresh, seasonal ingredients many of which are grown by local farmers. From our outstanding patio seating, fireside dining and lively bar atmosphere Tiburon Tavern is the place to be for comfortable surroundings, exceptional value and genuine hospitality.

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Marissa

Dined 2 days ago

The service was excellent our waiter was so nice and attentive. The food selection was great and tasted delicious! I love the ambiance of the front outdoor patio too🥰

Flores - Corte Madera

4.5

4.5 (1004)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Corte Madera

About the restaurant

From the Gulf to the Pacific, we bring the heart and soul of Mexico to your table through our favorite family recipes. Flores serves up 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 and mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails.

Our patio is not covered therefore we will not be able to honor outdoor reservations in case of rain.

To make a reservation or place an order, please visit our website at floressf.com, or find us on Toast, Uber Eats and Doordash for delivery. 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

Top review

Nicola

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Great atmosphere and service. Food was also very good.

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4.5

4.5 (404)

$31 to $50

French

Tiburon

About the restaurant

Petite Left Bank is a traditional French café and bistro set in the heart of Marin County, in the charming downtown area of the coastal Tiburon peninsula. Like its sister restaurant Left Bank, Petite Left Bank is named in homage to and inspired by the iconic brasseries of La Rive Gauche, the southern or “left bank” of the River Seine which winds its way through the center of Paris. Petite Left Bank is a modern and approachable setting, and at the heart of all the space has to offer Tiburon is a French café. During the day, handcrafted dishes feature modern flavors and techniques that embrace its French European heritage and elevate the café experience. As the day turns to night, Petite Left Bank transforms into an alluring, lively, and exciting space with bistro highlights that showcase French recipes and classics. Seating along the sidewalk under the bistro lights feels like a true French cafe and the fire pit offers a cozy hangout to enjoy French bites and cocktails.

Top review

Patricia

Dined 7 days ago

The food was exquisite, excellent service and beautiful ambiance, Thank you~!

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Popular dish

Onion Soup

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.4

4.4 (457)

$30 and under

American

Mill Valley

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Laird

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Loved it ~ the ambiance, food and service were outstanding. The only negative was the loud music. In a small dining room, the amplification of the sound system was overwhelming, which distorted the music to the point that it was annoying.

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