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 its
ice-cold lemonade and
refreshing chardonnays
makes a great dinner spot once the sun
sets. 333 Biscayne Dr,
415.454.6450,
rangecafe.net
s $$ S Í C BLD º
SAN RAFAEL JOE’S
Italian A Marin institution famous for
sophisticated yet casual
Italian fare since 1947.
The dining room, with
a friendly atmosphere
and seating for 240, is
great for large parties,
Joe’s are sure to
please. 931 Fourth St,
415.456.2425,
sanrafaeljoe.com
s $$ S C LD º
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.
Proving popular are
weekly specials such
as hamachi jalapeño
as well as the omakase
(chef’s choice) dinner. 1518 Fourth St,
415.295.7464, sushishiro
kuma.com
b $$ S LD
SOL FOOD Puerto Rican
Fast becoming a Marin
legend, Sol Food whips
up traditional Puerto
Rican dishes just like
the ones owners Sol
Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include
the bistec sandwich,
mofongo and other fried
plantain dishes, but
anything tastes good
with a dash of the signature hot sauce, also for
sale by the bottle (as is
the lemon-garlic salad
dressing). 901 Lincoln
Ave, 415.451.4765, sol
foodrestaurant.com
$$ S BLD
STATE ROOM
American Formerly
the Broken Drum,
State Room Brewery
has ditched the pizza
house vibe in favor of
an elegant 1930s-era
setting. Many beers
are made on site and all
drafts are available in
sizes from half-pints
to take-home growlers;
beer flights are also
available. The gastro-
pub’s menu, created by
Chef Ed Vigil, changes
seasonally and includes
a burrata cheese BLT
and sashimi-grade tuna
poke. 1132 Fourth St,
415.295.7929, state
roombrewery.com
s $$ Í LD º
SUSHI TO DAI FOR
Japanese Snagging a
seat in this popular
Fourth Street spot
can be a challenge, but
patience is rewarded
with tasty and fresh
sashimi, unique
sushi rolls and great
prices. 816 Fourth St,
415.721.0392, sushi
todaifor.net
b $$ S LD
TAJ OF MARIN Indian
Both North and South
Indian cuisine are
offered here, with lunch
specials and dinners
that include goat curry,
spinach, lentils and
tandoori. 909 Fourth St,
415.459.9555, tajofma-rin.com
b $$ S LD
TERRAPIN
CROSSROADS
American This waterfront restaurant and
music venue presents
fresh food and local
talent. The menu offers
salads, savory dishes
and wood-fired pizzas
plus a wide selection
of beer, wine and cocktails. Come for the
food, stay for the music.
100 Yacht Club Dr,
415.524.2773, terrapin
crossroads.net
s $$ 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, Uchiwa remains
loved by ramen enthusiasts for its rich broths
and fresh noodles.
Vegetarian and vegan
options available. 821 B
Out & About / DINE
Grilled Pork Loin
with Maitake Mushrooms
and Cannellini Beans
A town built by inspired craftspeople and visionaries. The perfect blend of agricultural
heritage and trend-setting experiences. Join us in Healdsburg and dig into our roots,
enjoy the fruits of our labor, and discover why we’re the tastemaker of Sonoma wine country.
Plan your stay at Healdsburg.com
Todd Knoll:
Chef, Jordan Winery
Maker.
