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1. Sakura Sushi
4.2
Awesome(29)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Rafael
Weekday happy hour 5pm-6pm 1/2 off draft beer and large hot sake. You can find us in the same parking lot with the movie theater. On the first floor of the office building. Don't miss out because you can't find us. We are there!
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2. Perry's Novato
4.4
Awesome(625)
Price: Moderate
• American • Novato
Booked 12 times today
Perry's in Novato is 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 and a 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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3. Insalata's
4.8
Exceptional(4053)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 54 times today
Insalata's is a fun spot with its vibrant atmosphere and creative menu. As one reviewer puts it, it's 'a lively atmosphere' with 'delicious food and service'. Another review highlights the 'beautiful outdoor dining space', making it an ideal place for a celebration. Not to mention, the consistent high ratings for food and ambiance make it a favorite in the community.
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4. La Toscana Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1530)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 20 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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5. Chalet Basque
4.7
Exceptional(1065)
Price: Expensive
• Basque • San Rafael
Booked 2 times today
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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6. The Club Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(610)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Rafael
Booked 4 times today
A highlight of The Club Restaurant is the top-notch food prepared by Chef Chris Harman, served in our spacious dining room-or garden terrace, ideal for business or family pleasure.Under the creative guidance of Food and Beverage Director, Erick Jensen the Club bustles everyday during lunch and dinner, with limited brunch being served Saturdays and Sundays. From small plates to full-course dinners, you'll be delighted with various menu selectionsand hospitality awaiting you. Indoor seating hosts 120 guests comfortably. Relax in the ambient glow of the fireplace during the fall and winter months. The Bar offers a wide variety of fine spirits, decadent wines, and local draft beers.The Terrace accommodates 100 guests for al fresco dining in a charming all weathered patio covering. Come by for lunch or dinner after a round of golf or before a night out at the Marin Symphony to be served by award winning staff.
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7. Amélie Café and Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• French • Fairfax
Booked 11 times today
the Marin edition of Amelie with large patio, enjoy our baked organic French goods: croissant baguette tarte our french chef prepares a farm to table brunch, lunch and dinnerand a wine list curated by French sommelier and winemaker offering many options by the glass and bottle with a focus on French wine
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8. Marché Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 11 times today
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!
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9. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda
4.5
Awesome(51)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Rafael
Booked 2 times today
The Monk’s Kettle Terra Linda is a neighborhood tavern and bottle shop, offering upscale pub fare, a broad and balanced craft beer list, and a smaller food-friendly wine list. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be. Featured on Check Please, Bay Area. And also named as one of the Best Burgers and Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Bay Area.For reservations of 8 or more, please email Christian@monkskettle.com.
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10. Marinitas
4.4
Awesome(840)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Anselmo
Booked 4 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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