Out & About / DINE
FINNEGAN’S MARIN
American This restaurant — self-described
as an “American bar
and grill meets Irish
pub” — features tasty
appetizers, grilled flatbread pizzas, entrées
such as New York steak
and garlic herb chicken
and a full bar. 877 Grant
Ave, 415.899.1516,
finnegansmarin.com
GRAZIE CAFE Italian
Locals visit this
family-owned-and-run
restaurant for delicious
paninis, salads and the
unbeatable homemade
cookies. Soak in the sun
on the outdoor patio or
revel in some people-watching inside the
always-bustling cafe.
823 Grant Ave, Ste E,
415.879.5181
HILLTOP 1892 California
Situated on a historic
estate in Novato
with sweeping views,
Hilltop 1892 offers
classic favorites with a
California flair. Open
lunch through dinner, as well as Sunday
brunch. 850 Lamont
Ave, 415.893.1892,
hilltop1892.com
LEFT COAST DEPOT
American Located
in Old Town Novato,
this eatery serves
breakfast, lunch and
dinner prepared by
chef Mike Garcia, formerly of Toast. Menu
items include sticky
ribs, roasted beet and
cauliflower salad and
old-fashioned meat-loaf. Ask your server
about the nightly
three-course Depot
Dinner Meal. 807 Grant
Ave, 415.897.7707,
leftcoastdepot.com
MUSCIO’S Italian Large-plate Italian food,
inspired by the tradition of family dinners.
Meals include Mom’s
Fettuccine with Prawns
(gluten-free rigatoni
available), My Sister’s
Minestrone Soup and
pesto chicken pizza.
The kids’ menu ensures
the whole family will
enjoy an evening at
Muscio’s. 1200 Grant
Ave, 415.898.2234,
muscios.com
RICKEY’S
RESTAURANT & BAR
American Besides a
full-service restaurant
and bar (with banquet
and meeting rooms),
this comfort food bas-
tion offers poolside
dining and a garden
patio overlooking green
lawns. Visit during the
summer from 6: 30 to
9: 30 p.m. for live jazz
to accompany your
meal. 250 Entrada
Dr, 415.883.9477,
rickeysrestaurant.com
RUSTIC BAKERY
California Organic
mouthwatering pastries, breads and
sandwiches are on
the menu here. Try
the Marin Melt —
Cowgirl Creamery’s
Mt. Tam and Point
Reyes’ Toma cheeses
grilled on honey whole
wheat bread, served
with dressed baby
greens and crisp apple
slices. 1407 Grant
Ave, 415.878.4952,
rusticbakery.com
SMASHBURGER
American This burger
joint invented, and
makes use of, a patented
tool that smashes a
meatball into the perfect burger patty while
it’s on the grill. Enjoy
that newfangled burger
with a Häagen-Dazs
milkshake and a side of
haystack onion rings.
7320 Redwood Blvd,
415.408.6560,
smashburger.com
SONOMA LATINA
GRILL Mexican The
menu includes standbys
like tacos, burritos and
enchiladas (all prepared
with local and organic
ingredients) plus a list
of favorites from the
original Sonoma location. In keeping with
the unprocessed theme,
tortillas are made by
hand with natural
and organic whole
grains. 5800 Nave Dr,
Ste D, 415.883.2662,
sonomalatinagrill.com
TOAST American
Sister to the popular
Mill Valley location,
Toast Novato features
outdoor dining and
contemporary archi-techture by Stanley
Saitowitz. The spacious restaurant is
ideal for large parties
and families looking for a large plate of
comfort food. 5800
Nave Dr, 415.382.1144,
toastnovato.com
WEEZ Y’S GRASS FED
SHED American Stop
by Weezy’s for a slider-
size all-organic burger
sourced from Prather
Ranch. We recom-
mend the White Trash
Burger, topped with
Thousand Island dress-
ing, but be sure to check
out the other specials
as well. 621 Del Ganado
Rd, 415.479.7433,
weezys-shed.com
WILDFOX American
Perched on the hillside
off Highway 101, this
rustic eatery with a
mesquite grill features
a menu full of comfort
dishes, like seafood
risotto with butternut
squash. In the mood for
a cigar? The restaurant
has a lengthy list of
options. 225 Alameda
del Prado, 415.883.9125,
wildfoxrestaurant.com
ROSS
CAFE ON THE
COMMON French This
quaint one-room coffeehouse is centrally
situated near Ross
Common. Get there
early to choose from
the full selection of
pastries, and enjoy with
fresh-squeezed orange
juice. 22 Ross Common,
415.461.2205
MARCHÉ AUX FLEURS
French A local gem
known for cuisine
showcasing locally
farmed produce, wild
and fresh seafood and
free-range meats prepared with an artisan’s
touch, accompanied
by a lengthy wine
and beer list. 23 Ross
Common, 415.925.9200,
marcheauxfleurs
restaurant.com
SAN ANSELMO
BISTRO 330 French
Bistro 330 features
simple French cuisine — think steak
frites, mussels and
crème brûlée — in the
heart of San Anselmo.
330 San Anselmo Ave,
415.460.6330
BUBBA’S DINER
American Kids and
adults will be beg-ging for seconds at
this hopping local
hangout that offers
burgers, shakes, fries
and homemade apple
pie. 566 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.459.6862,
bubbas-diner.net
COMFORTS CAFE
American This cozy
spot features local
favorites made with
local ingredients. Stop
in for breakfast, lunch,
weekend brunch and
offerings from the
delicious deli selection. Be sure to try the
Philly cheesesteak
and Chinese chicken
salad, both classics.
335 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.454.9840,
comfortscafe.com
CUCINA RESTAURANT
AND WINE BAR Italian
Relax with a glass of
wine and have a slice
of the savory thin
crust pizza, finished
with toppings like
truffle oil and fontina
cheese. 510 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.454.2942,
Grilled Salmon
• BUNGALOW 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 and the fried
chicken with truffle fries.
The bar is a neighborhood favorite, known
for tasty spirits and eye
candy. 44 E. Blithedale
Ave, 415.381.2500,
bungalow44.com
