DeLon. 7416 Redwood
Hwy, 415.878.0314,
chiantinovato.com
b $$$ S Í D º
MARVIN’S
RESTAURANT
American Voted “Best
Breakfast in Novato,”
this spot is known for
serving up generous
portions of American-style breakfast and
lunch fare at a great
value. The corned beef
hash, benedicts and
superb service attract
a consistent crowd all
year round. 1112 Grant
Ave, 415.892.4482
$ S Í BL
RICKEY’S
RESTAURANT & BAR
American Besides a
full-service restaurant
and bar (with banquet
and meeting rooms),
this comfort food bastion offers poolside
dining and a garden
patio overlooking green
lawns. 250 Entrada
Dr, 415.883.9477,
rickeysrestaurant.com
s $$ S Í C D º
RUS TIC BAKERY
California Organic pastries, breads, salads and
sandwiches are on the
menu here, including
daily seasonal specials.
Try the Marin Melt —
Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt.
Tam and Point Reyes
Toma cheeses grilled
on honey whole wheat,
served with dressed
baby greens and crisp
apple slices. 1407 Grant
Ave, 415.878.4952,
rusticbakery.com
b $$ S Í BLD BR
THE SPEAKEASY
American There’s nothing like the comfort
of a solid burger and
beer when you’re kicking back and watching
the game, and the
Speakeasy provides
you with just that.
In addition to the 10
beers on tap, you can go
beyond traditional pub
grub with treats like a
deconstructed salmon
salad. 504 Alameda del
Prado, 415.883.7793,
thespeakeasynovato.com
s $$ LD BR º
SAN ANSELMO
BAAN THAI CUISINE
Thai Known for its
mango sticky rice, this
restaurant is committed to bringing their
customers fresh, local
and seasonal food.
Warm up with the tom
kha soup or stave off the
heat with a lychee iced
tea. 726 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.457.9470,
baanthaimarin.com
b $$ LD
COMFORTS CAFE
American Established
in 1986, Comforts has a
cozy sit-down patio and
serves breakfast, lunch
and weekend brunch.
A large take-out sec-
tion offers fresh bakery
items, seasonal salads,
soups, sandwiches and
even entrees for dinner
at home. Besides the
famous and popular
Chinese chicken salad,
other winners are the
stuffed pecan-crusted
French toast, flavorful
scrambles, Chicken
Okasan ( nicknamed
“Crack Chicken” by
fans) and wonton soup.
335 San Anselmo Ave,
415.454.9840,
comfortscafe.com
b $$ S Í BL BR
INSALATA’S
Mediterranean
Award-winning chef
Heidi Krahling offers
Mediterranean and
Middle Eastern dishes
prepared with delicious produce and
artisan meats. 120 Sir
Francis Drake Blvd,
415.457.7700,
insalatas.com
s $$$ S C LD BR
L’APPAR T RESTO
French French specialties, local favorites and
a $35 three- course prix
fixe menu are served
up in an energetic yet
sophisticated environment. Check out the live
music on Thursdays.
636 San Anselmo Ave,
415.256.9884,
lappartresto.com
b S Í LD BR
M. H. BREAD AND
BUTTER California This
one-stop shop offers
everything from coffee
and pastries to arti-
san bread and braised
meats. High-quality
ingredients and a com-
fortable atmosphere
make MH worth check-
ing out. 101 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.755.4575,
mhbreadandbutter.com
$$ S Í BL BR
PIZZALINA Italian
Pizzas are handmade
and cooked in a wood
oven; other classic
Italian items include
shrimp risotto and
a burrata antipasto
dish. Menus change
daily according to the
seasonal markets but
always feature salads,
antipastos, house-made
pastas and main dishes.
914 Sir Francis Drake
Blvd, 415.256.9780,
pizzalina.com
b $$ S Í LD º
SUSHI 69
Japanese Opened in
2001 in San Anselmo,
Sushi 69 has been a
favorite for locals look-
ing to get their fill on no
frills sushi. The owner
hails from Japan and
has created an exten-
sive menu featuring
traditional tempura
and the popular Hiro’s
roll (spicy tuna with
avocado, salmon and
ponzu sauce wrapped
in sushi rice). 69 Center
Blvd, 415.459.6969,
shallwego69.com
b $$ Í D
TACO JANE’S Mexican
Named after the
owner’s mother, this
casual, colorful place
welcomes the whole
family. Don’t miss out
on Jane’s handmade
agave margarita or
grilled plantains with
crema. 21 Tamalpais
Ave, 415.454.6562,
tacojanes.com
s $$ S Í LD BR
VALENTI & CO. Italian
This bright and cozy
space is the ideal environment for authentic
Italian dishes made
with local ingredients.
A seat at the chef’s
table gives a prime view
of the open kitchen.
337 San Anselmo Ave,
415.454.7800,
valentico.com
b $$$ D
SAN RAFAEL
GREEN CHILE KITCHEN
Mexican Don’t let the
name fool you; while
green chilies are present on the menu, many
other varieties are also
featured. From the
organic, house made,
blue corn tortillas to the
red chile chicken wings,
this restaurant located
in downtown San Rafael
offers a cornucopia of
hues and flavors. 1335
Fourth St, 415.521.5691,
greenchilekitchen.com
b $$ S LD
IL DAVIDE Italian
The large selection of
innovative and classic Tuscan dishes and
house-made pasta has
Out & About / DINE
Chicken Teriyaki
• ROBATA GRILL AND
SUSHI Japanese Robata
translates as “by the
fireside”; fittingly, food
here can be cooked on
an open fire and served
in appetizer-size portions to pass around
the table. Or simply
order your own sushi or
entree from the menu.
591 Redwood Hwy,
415.381.8400,
robatagrill.com
b $$ S LD
