Recent Marin IJ dining reviews
Amélie Cafe
Address: 71 Broadway, Fairfax
Phone: 628-253-5161
Website: ameliefairfax.com
Cuisine: French bistro
Noise level: Comfortable
Seating: Indoor and front patio
Liquor selection: Wine and beer
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: 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
Reservations: Yes
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
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: 5to 10p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Prices: $6 to $56
Reservations: Yes
Summary: A contemporary bistro with locally sourced, seasonal menu.
Menya Shono
Address: 908 Fourth St., San Rafael
Phone: 415-295-7112
Website: mensho.com
Cuisine: Japanese ramen bar
Noise level: Comfortable
Seating: Indoor
Liquor selection: Beer and sake
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: 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
Reservations: No
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
Seating: Indoor and back patio
Liquor selection: Wine and beer
Gluten-free selections: Yes
Vegetarian selections: Yes
Vegan selections: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Free lot
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily
Prices: $3 to $22
Reservations: No
Summary: Casual fare with the emphasis on sustainable seafood.