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don’t deter the herd of
enthusiasts who line
up nightly to partake.
Just stopping by? The
wine, cocktail and
sake lists keep even the
pickiest barfly satisfied. Reservations are
required in the main
room. 107 Caledonia
St, 415.332.3620,
sushiran.com
SWEET GINGER
Japanese Owners and
chefs Edna and Wayne
Ching know their way
around good sushi.
Try fresh sashimi, the
classic dragon roll,
49ers Roll or Rock ’N’
Roll, or be adventurous and have Wayne
whip you up something
off the menu. Good
sake and a comfortable setting round out
the reasonably priced
meal. 400 Caledonia St,
415.332.1683, sweet
gingersausalito.com
TASTE OF ROME Italian
This local landmark
has evolved from a
cafe into a full-service
restaurant offering
pasta, pizza, sand-
wiches and salad in
an authentic Italian
atmosphere — just
find the green, white
and red awning and
you’re there. Enjoy
live music most
Fridays and Saturdays.
1000 Bridgeway,
415.332.7660,
taste-of-rome.com
TAS TE OF THE
HIMALAYAS Himalayan
Born in the foothills
of the Himalayas,
siblings Pemba, Dawa
and Pasang serve up
favorites from Nepal,
Tibet and India. The
restaurant focuses
on blending different
cultures and cuisines:
spices from India,
spirituality from
Tibet, hospitality from
Nepal and the freshness of ingredients
from California. 2633
Bridgeway, 415.331.1335,
sausalitotaste
ofthehimalayas.com
TOMMY’S WOK
Chinese Scrupulously
fresh ingredients,
free-range chicken and
traditional dishes make
Tommy’s Wok a top
contender for fulfilling your next Chinese
food craving with a nice
atmosphere for dining in and the perfect
takeout for a night at
home. 3001 Bridgeway,
415.332.5818,
tommyswok.com
THE TRIDENT Seafood
Set in a turn-of-the-century building
constructed for the San
Francisco Yacht Club,
this waterfront restaurant is a shoe-in for date
night. The restaurant
features chef Seiji
Wakabayashi — known
for supporting local
farmers, fishermen and
organic food producers — prepares dishes
like Trident Cioppino.
558 Bridgeway,
415.331.3232,
thetridentsausalito.com
TIBURON
CAPRICE California
Book the private party
room for large groups,
or just relax in this
romantic dinner spot.
Take advantage of the
restaurant’s well-priced
three-course dinners
for less than $25, and
don’t miss Prime Rib
Mondays. 2000 Paradise
Dr, 415.435.3400,
thecaprice.com
DON AN TONIO
TRA TTORIA Italian
Located in Tiburon’s
historic Ark Row, this
trattoria offers authentic Italian cuisine
in a quaint setting.
The menu includes
traditional courses
with selections such
as chicken piccata,
organic roasted rack
of lamb and house-made pesto. 114 Main
St, 415.435.0400,
donantoniotrattoria.com
TANOSHI SUSHI
Japanese Whether
you go for the volcano
roll or indulge in the
eight-course Omakase
meal, the fresh ingredients coupled with
the tremendous view
of San Francisco keep
this place busy, so
make reservations
or arrive early. 41
Main St, 415.789.5123,
ginzasushi-tiburon.com
GUAYMAS Mexican
Situated right next
to the Tiburon ferry
terminal on the
waterfront, the touch-it-you’re-so-close city
views and outdoor
seating make it a great
place to bring visitors
on a warm summer
night. Happy hour
is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. 5
Main St, 415.435.6300,
guaymasrestaurant.com
MILANO Italian Located
in the Cove Shopping
Center, this family-owned neighborhood
spot is known for its
pasta and friendly
service. Favorites like
the cheesy garlic bread
and pesto pasta keep
customers coming
back. 1 Blackfield Dr,
415.388.9100
SALT & PEPPER
American This sun-filled, one-room
restaurant, featuring hardwood floors
and blue-checkered
tablecloths, is a local
favorite. Popular items
include scallops, rib-eye steak, a beef burger
and traditional crab
cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St,
415.435.3594
SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE
American Everyone
knows Sam’s deck is the
prime spot for brunch
on a lazy sunny Sunday,
and its bar is the town’s
historic watering hole,
but Sam’s is also a
great place for lunch
or dinner. Enjoy trans-
fat-free calamari, fresh
fish, seasonal salads
and pastas. 27 Main St,
415.435.4527,
samscafe.com
SERVINO RISTORAN TE
Italian Executive Chef
Massimo Covello
comes to the kitchen
via Frantoio and Piazza
D’Angelo; here, he cooks
up an array of rustic
Italian dishes, including house-made pastas,
wood oven pizzas and
seasonal specialties. 9
Main St, 415.435.2676,
servino.com
TIBURON TAVERN
California The atmosphere here is truly
enchanting, with two
outdoor patios, two
indoor fireplaces and
candlelit tables at dinner. Happy hour is 4
to 6: 30 p.m. everyday.
1651 Tiburon Blvd,
415.435.5996,
tiburontavern.com
WEST MARIN
THE LUNCH BOX
American Spending
the day on the coast?
Stop by this modern
day mom and pop deli
for some beach bites.
In addition to deli
offerings, Lunch Box
offers a full Mexican
menu on Thursday
and Friday evenings,
with recipes from the
chef’s hometown of
Colima (Stinson). 15
Calle del Mar, Ste 2,
415.868.8884,
lunchboxmarin.com
OSTERIA S TELLINA
California Whether
it’s to cap off a day of
hiking or celebrate a
romantic anniversary,
Osteria Stellina suits
any occasion. The menu
is Italian-inspired and
features local, organic
ingredients. If you’re
looking for something
Out & About / DINE
• BAR BOCCE
American Food just
tastes better when
you’re dining on a
bayside patio with fire
pits and a bocce ball
court. Order one of
the sourdough bread
pizzas and a glass of
wine, and you’ll see
why this casual eatery,
overseen by Robert
Price of Buckeye and
Bungalow 44, has
become a local favor-
ite. 1250 Bridgeway,
415.331.0555,
barbocce.com
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