Marin Independent Journal

Recent Marin IJ restaurant reviews

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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: 4:30to 8:30p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 8:30p.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: 10to 8p.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: 5to 10p.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 10p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Prices: $11 to $195

Summary: California cuisine in a relaxed but chic and atmosphere.

Caribbean Spices

Address: 819 Fourth 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; 4to 8p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 8p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11a.m. to 9:30p.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; 7:30a.m. to 8:30p.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-to-table 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 8:30p.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.

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 11a.m. to 5p.m. Sundays

Prices: $2.99 to $18.99

Summary: Authentic Persian street food in a casual setting.

Ayawaska Hilltop

Address: 850Lamont 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

38 Miller Ave., Mill

Address:

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 8p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9:30p.m. Fridays, noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 8p.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 10p.m. Fridays, 11a.m. to 10p.m. Saturdays, 11a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $10 to $22

Reservatio­ns: Yes

Summary: Delicious alta cocina Mexican food in a lively setting.

Mamahuhu

Address: 173 Throckmort­on Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-888-3266

Website: eatmamahuh­u.com

Cuisine: Chinese American cuisine

Noise level: Comfortabl­e

Liquor selection: Wine, beer and cider

Vegan dishes: Yes

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Street

Vegan dishes: Yes

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Parking: Street

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $5 to $17

Reservatio­ns: No

Summary: Casual Chinese American restaurant with organic and locally sourced ingredient­s.

Farley

Address: 602Murray Circle,

Sausalito

Phone: 415-339-4751

Website: eatatfarle­y.com

Cuisine: California bistro

Noise level: Comfortabl­e

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Street, valet

Hours: 7 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 9p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7a.m. to 9p.m. weekends, brunch 10 a.m. am to 2 p.m. weekends

Prices: $9to $44

Reservatio­ns: Yes

Summary: American-style bistro showcasing local ingredient­s in the food and drinks.

Novato Speakeasy/ Board Room Restaurant

Address: 504 Alameda del Prado, Novato

Phone: 415-883-7793

Website: thespeakea­synovato. com

Cuisine: American bistro

Noise level: Comfortabl­e

Liquor selection: Full bar

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Free lot

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, happy hour 3:30to 6:30 p.m. daily, 5 to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $15 to $56

Reservatio­ns: Yes

Summary: A mid-century supper club style with a lively bar, mellow dining room and affordably priced, interestin­g wine list.

Sula

Address:

Sausalito

Phone: 415-339-4751

Website: dineatsula

Cuisine: California seasonal with Mediterran­ean influences

Noise level: Comfortabl­e

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Valet

Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; closed Sundays through Wednesdays, the lounge is open 4 to 10 daily, subject to change

Prices: $16 to $56

Summary: Fine dining in a warm, inviting yet excitingly designed setting.

Coho

602Murray Circle,

Address: 106 Throckmort­on Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-888-2265

Website: cohomv.com

Cuisine: California-style sustainabl­e seafood

Noise level: Loud

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Metered street

Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, closed Sunday; subject to change

Prices: $8 to $42

Reservatio­ns: Yes

Summary: Inventive sustainabl­e seafood menu served in a refined, bright and light atmosphere.

Café Villa Trattoria & Bar

Address: 1602Lincol­n Ave., San Rafael

Phone: 415-459-6161

Website: cafevilla.net

Cuisine: Italian American

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog friendly: No

Parking: Free lot and street

Hours: Lunch is from 11:30a.m. to 2p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; dinner from 5to 8p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Prices: $7 to $28

Reservatio­ns: Yes

Summary: Friendly, familyowne­d and -run neighborho­od restaurant with a mostly traditiona­l Italian American menu.

 ?? SHERRY LAVARS — MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL ?? Jerk Wings are served at Caribbean Spices in San Rafael.
SHERRY LAVARS — MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL Jerk Wings are served at Caribbean Spices in San Rafael.
 ?? FRANKIE FROST — SPECIAL TO THE MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL ?? The view from Michael Mina’s The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon.
FRANKIE FROST — SPECIAL TO THE MARIN INDEPENDEN­T JOURNAL The view from Michael Mina’s The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon.

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