Marin Magazine - April 2020

JOE’S TACO LOUNGE

Mexican Joe’s serves up fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu tostada and crab tostadas. A colorful interior and quick service make this a fun, easy stop.

If there are too many unsupervised kids for a peaceful meal, takeout is easy too. If you stay, grab a selection of hot sauce bottles from the wall and find your perfect match. 382 Miller Ave, 415.383. 8164, joestacolounge.com

b $$ S Í BLD
KITCHEN SUNNYSIDE

American This brunch stop brings some gourmet to your morning with options like Dungeness crab hash, cornflake French toast, eggs Florentine and bottomless mimosas.

Lunch choices like paninis and burgers are also available.

31 Sunnyside Ave,

415.326.5159, kitchen sunnyside.com

b $$ S BL BR

PIAT TI RISTORANTE
AND BAR Italian The
staff prides itself on
capturing the warm and
welcoming atmosphere
of a traditional Italian
trattoria. Get a table by
the window or on the
outdoor deck for a truly
exceptional view right
on the water. Peruse
the impressive selec-
tion of Italian wines
to accompany your
rustic seasonal meal.

625 Redwood Highway, 415.380.2525, piatti.com s $$ S Í C LD BR

PIAZZA D’ANGELO Italian Family owned for over 35 years, Piazza D’Angelo evokes a traditional trattoria dining experience. Enjoy a variety of house-made pastas, meat and seafood dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and gluten-free offerings with organic and locally sourced ingredients. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com s $$ S Í C LD BR º

PIZZA ANTICA Italian Besides its popular thin-crust pizzas, this Strawberry Village restaurant serves seasonal dishes like Tuscan fried chicken with spicy honey, burrata with crushed sweet peas and toasted focaccia,

and ricotta gnocchi with sun-dried tomato cream. 800 Redwood Highway, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com b $$ S LD BR º

PLAYA Mexican Drawing inspiration from travels and the fresh, flavorful cuisine served on the playa, Peter Schumacher and Bill and Vanessa Higgins have developed a menu that blends locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients with a bar highlighting a selection of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.384.8871, playamv.com s $$ Í D

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 Highway,

415.381.8400, robatagrill.com b $$ S LD

SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a small-town feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Highway, 415.388.9085, shoreline coffeeshop.com b $$ S Í BL BR

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican This Marin favorite has opened in Mill Valley, still serving up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfood restaurant.com

$$ S BLD
SUPER DUPER

American If a burger
is what you are after,
the one served here on
a sesame seed bun is
juicy, beefy and cooked
medium. You can also
get a veggie or chicken
burger with all the top-
pings, a sustainable/
local pedigree for the
meat and compostable
packaging. A side of
fries and an organic
shake or soft-serve cone
from Straus Family
Creamery makes it a
meal, right? 430 Miller
Ave, 415.380.8555,
superduperburgers.com
b $$ S Í LD

SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is dedicated to the FLOSS philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy potato-ricotta gnocchi and vegan Thai spring rolls with sweet-and-sour sauce. 19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweetwater musichall.com s $$ S Í BLD BR º

TAM TAM RAMEN Asian Ramen, bao sliders, wonton nachos and pan-fried gyoza are made fresh to order, with sushi and salads from Whole Foods and Urban Remedy available in the grab-and-go cooler. If you’re dining in, an array of sake, beer and wine rounds out the menu. 745 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.3900, genjiweb.com

$$ LD
TAMALPIE Italian

Owner Karen Goldberg designed this restaurant with a large group seating area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a small casual bar.

The food is Italian
home cooking with the
daily modern inspira-
tion of locally sourced
seasonal ingredients
found in the salads,
house-made pastas and
crispy Neapolitan-style
pizza, with a selec-
tion of beer and wine
to match. 477 Miller
Ave, 415.388.7437,
tamalpiepizza.com
s $$ S Í C LD º

THEP LELA Thai This jewel is tucked away in the back of Strawberry Village. Diners come for the tasty kee mao noodles, pad thai, fresh rolls and extensive bar menu. It’s also a great place for lunch. 615 Strawberry Village, 415.383.3444, theplela.com s $$ S Í LD

VASCO Italian Whether at a table, the bar or the back counter, you can expect an intimate dining experience in this one-room trattoria. Try one of the pasta dishes or thin-crust wood-fired pizzas. 106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381.3343, vasco millvalley.com s $$ S D

WATERSHED California Gather round the firepit in front of the restaurant or hang out at the long bar for a pre-dinner glass of wine before sampling one of the many dishes curated to reflect the bounty of Marin. The Stemple Creek Ranch burger and fresh pastas are matched with a bevy of simply prepared, easy to share dishes (like spicy rock cod lettuce cups or lamb riblets) that reflect chef Kyle S wain’s careful sourcing and focus on local flavor. 129 Miller Ave, 415.888.2406, watershedmv.com b $$$ LD

WEST COAST WINE CHEESE California Focused on small production winemakers, the wine menu features a bottle list with over 300 selections, wines by the glass that change weekly as well as