Out & About / DINE
meat is delivered from
the certified-organic
Belcampo farm near
Mount Shasta, which is
dedicated to practicing
a holistic approach to
pasture management.
Marin Country Mart,
2405 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.448.5810, bel
campomeatco.com
EL HUARACHE LOCO
Mexican Bringing
authentic Mexico City
dishes to Marin, chef
Veronica Salazar’s
menu has gained quite
a following. From mini
huaraches (filled corn
masa cakes) to the foot-long huarache with two
salsas, crema, queso
fresco and two toppings
of your choice, you get
a true taste of a homemade Mexican meal.
Marin Country Mart,
1803 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.925.1403,
huaracheloco.com
Fire Roasted Big Eye Tuna t Sushi Ran in Sausalito
• SUSHI RAN Japanese Fresh,
innovative small plates are
just big enough to share, the
traditional sushi is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the wine,
cocktail and sake lists keep the
pickiest barfly well satisfied.
Even the prices don’t deter
the herd of sushi enthusiasts
who line up nightly to partake;
reservations are required in the
main room.
107 Caledonia St,
415.332.3620, sushiran.com
EMPORIO RULLI Italian
Pastry chef Gary Rulli
is renowned for his
Northern Italian specialties and treats. The
Larkspur location (there
are three others) is a
favored spot for lunch
as well as coffee and a
sweet. 464 Magnolia
Ave, 415.924.7478,
rulli.com
MARIN BREWING CO
American Grab a cold
beer made right on
site and pair it with
fish ’n’ chips — fresh
cod dipped in Mt. Tam
pale ale batter, served
with steak fries and
homemade tartar sauce.
1809 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.461.4677,
marinbrewing.com
THE TAVERN A T
LARK CREEK American
The next chapter in
the 1888 Victorian
Murphy House, formerly known as Lark
Creek Inn, is being
written by chef Aaron
Wright. 234 Magnolia
Ave, 415.924.7766,
tavernatlarkcreek.com
MILL VALLEY
AVATAR’S PUNJABI
BURRITOS Indian A
small and friendly place
with only a few tables
but a myriad of Indian-
inspired burrito dishes
to choose from. Try
the curry chicken or
Jamaican jerk wrapped
in warm naan. Cash
only, but worth the trip
to the ATM.
15 Madrona
St, 415.381.8293,
enjoyavatars.com
vegetarians and carnivores alike. Menu
items include chicken
pho, vegan summer
rolls, pad thai and
five-spice pork satay,
all made with organic,
locally sourced veggies
and proteins.
25 Miller
Ave, 415.888.8303,
eatbookoo.com
as a few lighter items.
The bar is a neighborhood favorite, known
for tasty spirits and eye
candy.
44 E. Blithedale
Ave, 415.381.2500,
bungalow44.com
PICCO California This
has been a popular place
ever since opening in
2005. Dishes like mini-burgers and seasonally
driven menu items,
along with risotto made
every half hour, have
kept people coming
back. 320 Magnolia
Ave, 415.924.0300,
restaurantpicco.com
THE MEL TING PO T
French Share the “Big
Night Out” feast featuring chef’s specialties,
or design your own
spread with cheese
fondue, salad, meat
entrée and chocolate
fondue dessert.
125
E. Sir Francis Drake
Blvd, 415.461.6358,
themeltingpot.com
BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE
American Oysters
Bingo, baby back ribs
and chili-lime “brick”
chicken are a few of the
satisfying, comfort-food menu items that
have made this classic
roadhouse a favorite
since the ’30s. The warm
dark-wood bar with
red leather booths is a
popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a
light meal.
15 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.331.2600,
buckeyeroadhouse.com
CAFE DEL SOUL
California Beware
of addiction. Casual
lunch spot, great for
takeout. 247 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.388.1852,
cafedelsoul.net
LEFT BANK
RESTAURANT French
Known for award-winning French cuisine
and a lively brasserie
ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia
Avenue has rated high
with locals for well
over a decade. Those
with a petite appetite
or budget can opt for
happy hour ( 4 to 6: 30
p.m., and 9 p.m.–close
M–F) for appetizers,
most of which are priced
under $6. 507 Magnolia
Ave, 415.927.3331,
leftbank.com
RUS TIC BAKERY
California Organic
mouthwatering pastries,
breads and sandwiches
are on the menu here,
including Meyer lemon
mascarpone danishes
and a bacon, avocado
and heirloom tomato
sandwich with mesclun.
Marin Country Mart
and 1139 Magnolia
Ave, 415.925.1556,
rusticbakery.com
YANKEE PIER American
This family-friendly
casual clam shack is harbored in a quaint house
built in 1924 as a private
residence. Though
known for beer-battered
fish ’n’ chips, clam
chowder and tasty salads, Yankee Pier serves
fresh seafood delivered daily from both
coasts. 286 Magnolia
Ave, 415.924.7676,
yankeepier.com
BALBOA CAFE
MILL VALLEY
California The San
Francisco institution
has already become
a place to see and be
seen in Mill Valley,
especially after the 142
Throckmorton Comedy
nights. Menu items
include pan-roasted
Alaskan halibut and
risotto and burgers.
38
Miller Ave, 415.381.7321,
balboacafe.com
CANTINA Mexican
The popular family
restaurant offers traditional Mexican fare
including soups, salads,
sandwiches and sizzling
fajitas at lunch portions
and prices. Stop by for
Happy hour M-F from
4 to 7 p.m. for drinks
and appetizers $5 and
under. 651 E. Blithedale,
415.381.1070, the
cantina.com
BOO KOO Asian Asian
street food is now available in Mill Valley for
$10 or less. The restaurant offers options
for every eater—
vegans, gluten-frees,
BUNGALO W 44
American Much like
sister restaurant
Buckeye Roadhouse,
Bungalow 44 offers a
mean dose of homey
carbo- and lipid-laden
dishes, such as the
burger, fried chicken
and truffle fries, as well
CHAMPAGNE
BAKERY French Enjoy
a croque-monsieur
alfresco, linger over a
flaky, buttery croissant
with a cappuccino, or
pick up chocolate-dipped strawberries
