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onion soup. Replacing
the Lark Creek Inn,
the skylights bring in
plenty of natural light
and an expanded bar
is ideal for sipping the
restaurant’s famed
bloody mary’s. Valet
parking is offered and
brunch is served on
Saturdays and Sundays.
234 Magnolia Ave,
415.927.1877,
perryssf.com
s $$ LD º
PICCO California
Popular since its
inception, Picco has
a seasonally driven
menu featuring items
such as risotto (made
every half hour) that
keep patrons coming
back. Pizzeria Picco
next door is famous for
its wood-fired pizzas,
Creamery ice cream.
320 Magnolia Ave,
415.924.0300,
restaurantpicco.com
s $$$ s ∞ C D
RUS TIC BAKERY
California This home-grown bakery is known
and loved the world
over. In fact, Pope
Francis famously
requested Rustic
Bakery flatbread and
crostini when he visited the United States
in 2015. Bread that’s
baked fresh each
morning in addition
to granola, cookies,
muffins and croissants make this a local
staple. 1139 Magnolia
Ave, 415.925.1556;
2017 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.461.9900;
rusticbakery.com
b $$ s ∞ BLD BR
MILL VALLEY
BALBOA CAFE MILL
VALLE Y California The
San Francisco institution has become a place
to see and be seen in
Mill Valley, especially
after 142 Throckmorton
comedy nights. Menu
includes Niman flatiron steak, braised beef
brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller
Ave, 415.381.7321,
balboacafe.com
s $$$ ∞ 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 $$ C LD BR
BUNGALOW 44
American One of
Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots,
featuring contemporary California comfort
food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and
one-dollar oysters from
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every
day. 44 E. Blithedale Ave,
415.381.2500,
bungalow44.com
s $$$ s ∞ C D
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 classic Californian cuisine
that’s generously influenced by Spain and an
extensive wine list.
17 Throckmorton Ave,
415.388.0741,
elpaseomillvalley.com
b $$$ ∞ C D
FRANTOIO
RISTORANTE Italian
This 6,000-square-
foot eatery is centered
around the in-house
olive press, which produces a special blend
popular with locals. For
special occasions and
private parties, reserve
the olive-press room.
The popular weekday
happy hour starts at
4: 30 p.m. 152 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.289.5777,
frantoio.com
s $$$ ∞ C LD º
HARMONY Chinese
Enjoy a lighter take
on Chinese at this restaurant, 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 $$ s LD
INDIA PALACE Indian
Known as “that great
restaurant in the
Travelodge,” India
Palace is a favorite with
the takeout crowd; eat-ing on site is also a treat.
707 Redwood Hwy,
415.388.3350, india
palacemillvalley.com
b $$ s LD
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. 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 $$ s ∞ BLD
PIA TTI RIS TORAN TE
AND BAR Italian The
staff prides itself on
capturing the warm and
welcoming atmosphere
of a traditional Italian
trattoria. Get a table by
the window or on the
outdoor deck for a truly
exceptional view right
on the water. Peruse
the impressive selec-
tion of Italian wines
to accompany your
rustic seasonal meal.
625 Redwood Hwy,
415.380.2525, piatti.com
s $$ s ∞ C LD BR
PIAZZA D’ANGELO
Italian It’s always a
party at this long-standing hot spot. A
great place to meet up
with friends for a fresh
plate of pasta, or make
some new friends at
the bar. The menu is
known for creative,
seasonal dishes like
the stuffed veal loin
with wild mushrooms
and house-made mozzarella. 22 Miller Ave,
415.388.2000,
piazzadangelo.com
s $$ s ∞ C LD BR º
PIZZA AN TICA
Italian This Italian-inspired restaurant
in Strawberry Village
offers much more than
impeccably prepared
thin-crust pizzas.
The seasonal dishes
are created with local
ingredients and include
chopped salads, house-made pastas, and meat,
fish and fowl entrees,
such as the Tuscan fried
chicken and roasted
pork chop. 800 Redwood
Hwy, 415.383.0600,
pizzaantica.com
b $$ 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.
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