LOS MOLES Mexican
Nestled centrally on
Lincoln Avenue, Los
Moles offers traditional
pueblo Mexican cuisine,
with — you guessed it
— a variety of different
moles to enhance your
dish. Offering brunch,
lunch, dinner and party
options, Los Moles’
menu includes enmo-ladas, tacos, pollo al
horno, carne asada, flan
and much more. Don’t
miss Taco Tuesday
night for all-you-can-eat tacos. 912 Lincoln
Ave, 415.453.5850,
losmoles.com
s $$ LD BR º
MCINNIS PARK GOLF
CLUB RESTAURANT
American Grab a meal
prepared by chef Chris
Harman before or
after hitting the driv-
ing range (or even
without picking up a
club). Outdoor seating
is popular, as is the full
bar, with a selection
of premium Scotches,
small-batch bourbons
and more than 50 wines
from California vine-
yards. McInnis Park,
415.491.5959, mcinnis
parkgolfcenter.com
s $$$ Í C LD
MULBERRY STREE T
PIZZERIA Italian
Chef Ted Rowe won
first place in the Food
Network Television
Pizza Challenge with
his For the Love of
Mushroom pizza —
sautéed mushrooms in a
creamy garlic sauce
and a red wine reduction atop a fresh crust.
Be sure to try other
unique pies, like the
spicy Three Beer pizza.
101 Smith Ranch Road,
415.472.7272, mulberry
streetpizzasan
rafael.com
b $$ S LD
POND FARM BREWING
American The new
microbrewery in the
West End from husband and wife team
Trevor and Stephanie
Martens has a rotating list of beers on tap
from brewer Trevor,
pop-up food from local
businesses in the beer
garden, and snacks at
the bar. Stein parking is
available. 1848 Fourth
St, 415.524.8709, pond
farmbrewing.com
b $ Í D
RANGE CAFE American
The cuisine is local,
seasonal, made with
naturally raised ingredients and served in
a casual, comfortable
and refined setting,
with floor-to-ceiling
windows overlooking the grand Peacock
Gap lawns. An inviting cafe at lunch with
ice-cold lemonade and
refreshing chardonnays
makes a great dinner
spot once the sun sets.
333 Biscayne Drive,
415.454.6450,
rangecafe.net
s $$ S Í C BLD º
REVEL & ROOST
Californian The sun-
flower-bedecked tables
hint at the Spanish and
French flavors to come
from the seasonally
driven, locally sourced
menu at this corner
spot in downtown San
Rafael. Artichoke salad
with grilled radicchio
casts an eye to Italy
while a diver scallop
with red curry and Thai
basil looks far beyond
the Mediterranean.
901 B St, San Rafael,
415.870.9946, revel
roostkitchen.com
b $$ S LD
SHANGRI-LA
ORGANIC KITCHEN
Indian/Himalayan The
cute Nepalese dumplings known as momos
come in vegetarian,
vegan and sweet versions and spinach
pakoras are just one
of many gluten-free
options on the menu.
Other dishes, like a
bento box with chicken
or paneer tikka, New
York–style pizzas, and
Shangri-La veg thali,
bridge the Indian diaspora. A small bar at the
front of the slim space
serves beer, wine and
sake. 869 Fourth St,
415.459.3315, shangrila
organickitchen.com
b $$ LD
SHIRO KUMA Japanese
Shiro Kuma, which
means polar bear, takes
its inspiration from
chef Yasuo Shigeyoshi’s
childhood in a small
rural town in the
south of Japan and
offers traditional-style
sushi and wagyu A5
and Kobe beef to cook
over ishiyaki grilling
stones. Popular weekly
specials include hama-chi jalapeño and the
omakase (chef’s choice)
dinner. 1518 Fourth St,
415.295.7464,
sushishirokuma.com
b $$ S LD
SUSHI TO DAI FOR
Japanese Snagging a
seat in this popular
Fourth Street spot
can be a challenge, but
patience is rewarded
with tasty and fresh
sashimi, unique
sushi rolls and great
prices. 816 Fourth St,
415.721.0392, sushi
todaifor.net
b $$ S LD
TAM COMMONS TAP
ROOM & KITCHEN
American Pub grub
like karaage “popcorn”
chicken, French bread
pizza, and big meaty
plates of ribs and tri-tip with all the fixin’s
define the menu from
chef Chris Lyon at this
brewpub in a National
Historic Landmark
building in downtown
San Rafael. A pull from
one of the 34 taps yields
a hand-crafted beer,
cider or kombucha from
local and global breweries. 1300 Fourth St,
415.521.5770, tam
commons.com
b $$ LD º
TERRAPIN
CROSSROADS
American This waterfront restaurant and
music venue presents
fresh food and local
talent. The menu offers
salads, savory dishes
and wood-fired pizzas
plus a wide selection
of beer, wine and cocktails. Come for the
food, stay for the music.
100 Yacht Club Drive,
415.524.2773, terrapin
crossroads.net
s $$ Í C D BR º
THERESA & JOHNNY’S
COMFORT FOOD
American A favorite
with both the kids and
the foodie set, this
charming eatery serves
food like Mom used
to make. Drop by for
eggs Benedict, tuna
melts, coffee and some
of the best milkshakes
around. 817 Fourth St,
415.259.0182, theresa-and-johnnys.com
b $$ S Í BL BR
UCHIWA RAMEN
Japanese When owners Benson Yang and
Kevin Fong decided
to open Marin’s first
ramen shop in 2014,
they weren’t sure what
to expect. Three years
later, Uchi wa remains
loved by ramen enthusiasts for its rich broths,
fresh noodles and wide
assortment of appetizers. Vegetarian, vegan
and gluten-free options
available. 821 B St,
415.991.3693,
uchiwaramen.com
b $$ LD
VN NOODLE & GRILL
Vietnamese Located
in Montecito Plaza,
the restaurant has a
robust menu of standard Vietnamese fare,
including a wide selection of rice plates, pho
and of course, iced
coffee. 421 Third St,
415.306.8299
$$ S C LD
WHIPPER SNAPPER
RESTAURANT
Caribbean Owner/chef
Bill Higgins serves
tapas, sangria and reasonably priced organic
dishes. The California-Caribbean lunch and
dinner cuisine blends
local farm-fresh
ingredients with Latin
flavors. Be sure to try
the popular fish tacos,
Cuban “cigars” and
chocolate bread pudding. Available for
parties and special
gatherings, plus a back
patio for alfresco dining. 1613 Fourth St,
415.256.1818,
whipsnap.biz
b $$ S Í C LD º
YE T WAH Chinese
Named for the founder’s
wife (“Yet” refers to the
moon, “Wah” to brightness), this beloved
mainstay has a traditional Chinese menu
and daily dim sum.
Expect live music in the
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