La Gastronomia di Porchetta
Lot
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays
Prices: $2 to $16
Reservations: No
Summary: Vietnameseinspired, efficient café with healthful foods and limited seating.
Locanda Marin
Address: 286 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur
Phone: 415-234-5024
Website: italianrestaurantlarkspur.com
Cuisine: Italian
Noise level: Can get loud when full
Seating: Covered patios and indoor dining
Liquor selection: Wine and beer
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Lot and street
Hours: Noon to 9p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; noon to 10p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Prices: $8 to $28
Reservations: Yes
Summary: Locanda Marin is an Italian-style, neighborhood restaurant with a friendly staff, a menu that would appeal to the whole family and easy parking.
Laos Kitchen
Address: 887Fourth St., San Rafael
Phone: 415-456-4490
Website: laoskitchensanrafael.com
Cuisine: Thai and Laotian
Noise level: Moderate
Seating: Indoor
Liquor selection: Wine and beer
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: No
Parking: Street
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily
Prices: $8 to $20
Reservations: Yes
Summary: Marin's first Laotian restaurant offers freshness, lovely presentations, textures and lively flavors in a welcoming environment.
Keiko Fish
Address: 250 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur
Phone: 415-891-8395
Website: keikofish.net
Cuisine: Sushi
Noise level: Moderate to loud
Seating: Indoor and front patio
Liquor selection: beer and wine
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: No
Parking: Street and lot
Hours: Noon to 2:30p.m. and 4:30to 8:30p.m. Tuesdays; noon to 2:30p.m. and 4:30to 9p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30to 9:30p.m. Saturdays; 4:30to 8p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays
Sake, $7 to $95
Yes
Keiko Fish offers the freshest fish artfully presented by a knowledgeable chef in a casual, unfussy atmosphere.
Address: 123 Bolinas Road, Fairfax
Phone: 415-419-5465
Website: lagastronomiadiporchetta.com
Cuisine: Traditional Italian
Noise level: Comfortable
Seating: Indoor and front patio
Liquor selection: Beer and wine
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: No
Parking: Street
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
5 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays; closed Tuesdays
Prices: $16 to $68
Reservations: Yes
Summary: A modern trattoria you would find in Tuscany.
Malibu Farm
Address: 9 Main St., Tiburon
Phone: 628-226-1222
Website: malibu-farm.com/ tiburon
Cuisine: California fresh
Noise level: Moderate
Seating: Indoor and back patio
Liquor selection: Full bar
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Street
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekends
Prices: $15 to $48
Reservations: Yes
Summary: Malibu Farm serves the freshest ingredients artfully presented by a knowledgeable chef and presented in a comfortable, uncluttered space with iconic views.
Marché
Address: 23Ross Common
Phone: 415-925-9200
Website: marchemarin.com
Cuisine: California fresh
Noise level: Moderate
Seating: Indoor and front patio
Liquor selection: Wine and beer
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Noise level: Moderate
Seating: Outdoor
Liquor selection: Beer, wine and hard cider
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Easy curbside or in free lot
Hours: 4to 8p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Prices: $3 to $45
Reservations: No
Summary: Casual, fun spot to catch up with friends and maybe meet some new ones.
Mi Casa Cafe
Address: 85 Woodland Ave., San Rafael
Phone: 415-482-6581
Website: micasacafegrillsr. com
Cuisine: Mexican
Noise level: Moderate
Seating: Indoor and back patio
Liquor selection: Full bar
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Street/lot
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays;
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Service dogs
Parking: Yes, free in lot
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays
Prices: $2 to $19
Reservations: Call
Summary: A casual restaurant with Salvadoran food to eat in or take out.
Ditas
Address: 562 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Phone: 628-261-9267
Website: ditasmarin.com
Cuisine: California cuisine
Noise level: Comfortable
Seating: Indoor and back patio
Liquor selection: Full bar
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: No
Parking: Valet and street
Hours: Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; happy hour is from 2:30 to 5 p.m.; and dinner service is from 5:30to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Prices: $15 to $68
Reservations: ditasmarin. com; opentable.com
Summary: A fine-dining spot with fantastic views.