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Out & About / DINE
MILL VALLEY
BALBOA CAFE MILL
VALLE Y California The
San Francisco institution has become a place
to see and be seen in
Mill Valley, especially
after 142 Throckmorton
comedy nights. Menu
includes Niman flatiron steak, braised beef
brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller
Ave, 415.381.7321,
balboacafe.com
s $$$ ∞ LD BR º
BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE
American Oysters
Bingo, baby back
ribs and Chili-Lime
“Brick” Chicken are a
few of the satisfying,
comfort-food menu
items that have made
this classic roadhouse a
favorite since the ’30s.
The warm, dark-wood
bar with red leather
booths is a popular
spot for cocktails,
conversations or a
light meal. 15 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.331.2600,
buckeyeroadhouse.com
s $$ C LD BR
BUNGALO W 44
American One of
Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots,
featuring contemporary California comfort
food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and
one-dollar oysters from
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every
day. 44 E. Blithedale Ave,
415.381.2500,
bungalow44.com
s $$$ s ∞ C D
DIPSEA CAFE Comfort
This longtime breakfast
spot has been serving up tasty pancakes
and egg dishes with
homemade biscuits
since 1986. Try a biscuit
with a poached egg and
sausage or with just
plain butter. Lunch
specialties include
BLTs, tuna melts and
generous Cobb salads;
enjoy Greek-inspired
dinners in the later
hours. 200 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.381.0298,
dipseacafe.com
b $$ s ∞ BL
EL PASEO American
This award-wining
eatery in the heart of
downtown Mill Valley
has been voted most
romantic restaurant in
Northern California.
Built from Mount
Tam railroad ties
and brick in 1947, El
Paseo was restored by
owner Sammy Hagar
in 2009. The menu
offers California and
European fare and an
extensive wine list.
17 Throckmorton Ave,
415.388.0741,
elpaseomillvalley.com
b $$ ∞ C D
FRANTOIO
RISTORAN TE Italian
This 6,000-square-
foot eatery is centered
around the in-house
olive press, which produces a special blend
popular with locals. For
special occasions and
private parties, reserve
the olive-press room.
The popular weekday
happy hour starts at
4: 30 p.m. 152 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.289.5777,
frantoio.com
s $$$ ∞ C LD º
HARMONY Chinese
Enjoy a lighter take
on Chinese at this res-
taurant, nestled in the
Strawberry Village.
The barbecue pork bun
is filled with house-made roasted meat in a
savory sauce, and fresh
mussels are accented
with red chili and Thai
basil. Pair your pick
with wine, beer or tea.
Be sure to check out the
weekday lunch special
for an excellent deal.
Strawberry Village,
415.381.5300, harmony
restaurantgroup.com
b $$ s LD
KITCHEN SUNNYSIDE
American This brunch
stop brings some
gourmet to your morning with options like
Dungeness crab hash,
mascarpone-stuffed
French toast, eggs
Florentine and bottomless mimosas. Lunch
options like paninis
and burgers are also
available. 31 Sunnyside
Ave, 415.326.5159,
kitchensunnyside.com
b $$ s BL BR
LA GINES TRA Italian A
favorite family spot for
over 30 years; getting
a table or booth here
can take awhile. While
this old-school Italian
eatery is known for
traditional pastas, veal
dishes, pizzas and dry
martinis, the familiar
wait staff is also part
of the attraction. 127
Throckmorton Ave,
415.388.0224,
laginestramv.com
s $$ s D
PIA TTI RIS TORAN TE
AND BAR Italian The
staff prides itself on
capturing the warm and
welcoming atmosphere
of a traditional Italian
trattoria. Get a table by
the window or on the
outdoor deck for a truly
exceptional view right
on the water. Peruse
the impressive selection of Italian wines
to accompany your
rustic seasonal meal.
625 Redwood Hwy,
415.380.2525, piatti.com
s $$ s ∞ C LD BR
MOLINA California
Focusing on wood-fired, California coastal
cuisine, the menu features items cooked in
the famed Alan Scott
oven and selected from
Marin County’s farmers’ markets, including
shellfish, oysters,
rabbit, pig, quail and
cattle. Both the menu
and the music change
nightly. 17 Madrona
St, 415.383.4200,
molinarestaurant.com
b $$$ ∞ D BR
PRABH INDIAN
KITCHEN Indian Owned
and operated by the
Singh family, this res-
taurant is dedicated
to serving healthy,
organic and sustain-
able food, including
gluten-free and vegan
options. Dishes include
chicken pakora, veg-
etable biryani and basil
garlic nan. Try the thali
menu (offered at lunch),
a selection of several
Indian dishes served
at once. 24 Sunnyside
Ave, 415.384.824,
prabhindiankitchen.com
b $$ 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 Hwy,
415.388.9085
b $$ s ∞ BL BR
SOL FOOD Puerto Rican
This Marin favorite
has opened in Mill
Valley, still serving
up everyone’s favorite
Puerto Rican cuisine.
The line can get long,
but the food is well
worth it. 401 Miller Ave,
415.380.1986,
solfoodrestaurant.com
$$ s ∞ BLD
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 inspiration of locally sourced
seasonal ingredients
found in the salads,
house-made pastas and
crispy Neapolitan style
pizza, with a selection
of beer and wine to
match. 477 Miller Ave,
415.388.7437,
tamalpiepizza.com
s $$ s ∞ C LD
THEP LELA Thai This
jewel is tucked away in
the back of Strawberry
Village. Diners come
for the tasty kee mao
noodles, pad thai, fresh
rolls and extensive
bar menu. It’s also a
great place for lunch.
615 Strawberry Village,
415.383.3444,
theplela.com
s $$ s ∞ LD
Bismarks
• JOHNNY
DOUGHNUTS
Breakfast The fresh
doughnuts are
handmade in small
batches with local
dairy products in
the dough and fillings. Stop by the
shop or have the
food truck come to
you. 1617 Fourth St,
415.450.1866, johnny
doughnuts.com $ s BL
