Recent Marin IJ restaurant reviews
Burmatown
Address: 18 Tamalpais Ave., Corte Madera
Website: burmatown.com
Phone: 415-985-5060
Cuisine: Burmese
Noise level: Can get loud
Liquor: Wine and beer
Gluten-free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays and Mondays
Prices: $5.50 to $28
Summary: Lively neighborhood restaurant with cuisine highlighting flavors from across Asia made with quality ingredients.
Petite Left Bank
Address: 1696 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
Website: petiteleftbanktiburon.com
Phone: 415-910-1010
Cuisine: French bistro
Noise level: Can get loud
Liquor: Full bar
Gluten-free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 10 to 8 p.m. weekends, 12 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Prices: $15 to $32
Summary: A French bistro experience that's warm, lively and friendly.
The Bungalow Kitchen
Address: 5 Main St., Tiburon
Phone: 415-366-4088
Website: bungalowkitchen.com/tiburon
Cuisine: California cuisine
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Full bar
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Organic: Yes
Dog friendly: No
Parking: Valet and street
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 5 p.m. to midnight Fridays; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Prices: $11 to $195
Summary: California cuisine in a relaxed but chic and atmosphere.
Caribbean Spices
Address: 819Fourth St., San Rafael
Website: caribbeanspicessanrafael.com
Phone: 628-253-5385
Cuisine: Caribbean
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Wine and beer
Gluten-free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Dog friendly: No
Parking: Street
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; closed Mondays
Prices: $11 to $23
Summary: Authentic Haitian food in an atmosphere as lively as the cuisine.
Amélie Cafe
Address: 71 Broadway, Fairfax
Phone: 628-253-5161
Website: ameliefairfax. com
Cuisine: French bistro
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Wine and beer
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Organic: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays; 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed Tuesdays
Prices: $11 to $32 Summary: A lively café offering organic farm-totable French bistro fare
Paseo Bistro Address:
17 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley
Phone: 415-888-3907 Website: paseobistro.com
Cuisine: Modern seasonal bistro
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Full bar
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Prices: $6 to $56
Summary: A contemporary bistro with locally sourced, seasonal menu.
Menya Shono
Address: 908Fourth St., San Rafael
Phone: 415-295-7112
Website: mensho.com
Cuisine: Japanese ramen bar
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Beer and sake
Vegan: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. weekends; closed Tuesdays
Prices: $2 to $21
Summary: Casual ramen bar in a modern industrial setting
Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden
Address: 254 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley
Phone: 415-569 4984
Website: hookfishco.com
Cuisine: Sustainable seafood
Noise level: Low
Liquor: Wine and beer
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Free lot
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily
Prices: $3 to $22
Summary: Casual fare with the emphasis on sustainable seafood.
Kientz Hall
Phone: 415-991-1502
Website: kientzhall.com
Cuisine: Casual Mediterranean
Noise level: Medium/low
Liquor: Full bar
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed Mondays
Prices: $7 to $29
Summary: Live fire cooking in a spacious, welcoming, neighborhood restaurant with amazing views from the rooftop dining area
Masala Kitchen
Address: 227 Third St., San Rafael
Phone: 415-526-3161
Website: masalakitchenmarin.com
Cuisine: Indian
Noise level: Low-medium
Liquor: Wine and beer
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Free lot
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. daily except Sundays
Prices: $2 to $28.99
Summary: Refined North Indian cuisine in this San Rafael gem.
Wrap N Kabob
Address: 811 Fourth St., San Rafael
Phone: 415-785-7167
Website: wrapnkabob.com
Cuisine: Persian street food
Noise level: Moderate
Liquor: N/A
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Organic: Yes
Dog friendly: No
Parking: Street
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
Prices: $2.99 to $18.99
Summary: Authentic Persian street food in a casual setting.
Ayawaska Hilltop
Address: 850 Lamont Ave., Novato
Phone: 415-944-2066
Website: ayawaskasf.com
Cuisine: Authentic Peruvian cuisine
Noise level: High
Liquor selection: Full bar
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Organic: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Free valet, lot
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Noon to 10 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Prices: $11 to $36
Summary: A fun place to enjoy well-made cocktails and delicious Peruvian appetizers.
Gravity Tavern
Address: 38 Miller Ave., Mill Valley
Phone: 415-888-2108
Website: gravitytavern. com
Cuisine: California
Noise level: Comfortable
Liquor: Full bar
Vegan: Yes
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Metered street, lot
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Prices: $12 to $36
Summary: Updated tavern food with locally sourced ingredients in a romantic setting.
Mamita Cocina Mexicana
Address: 340 Ignacio Blvd., Novato
Phone: 415-883-0901
Website: mamitamarin. com
Cuisine: Mexican with Oaxaca and Puebla specialties
Noise level: Loud if busy
Liquor: Full bar
Gluten-free: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes
Parking: Free lot
Hours: 11:30 am to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 am to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Prices: $10 to $22
Reservations: Yes
Summary: Delicious alta cocina Mexican food in a lively setting.