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to flourish as a center
for creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may
not be as low-priced
as most local Mexican
restaurants, but this is
not your typical south-of-the-border spot. 218
Sir Francis Drake Blvd,
415.454.8900,
marinitas.net
s $$ s LD BR
FENIX California An
intimate live-music
venue in the heart of
downtown San Rafael,
Fenix features globally
inspired California
cuisine with a Southern
French t wist. Dishes
like fried green
tomatoes or 72-hour
sous-vide short ribs,
accompanied by a glass
from the extensive wine
list, define the experience. 919 Fourth St,
415.813.5600,
fenixlive.com
s $$$ s C BLD BR º
IL DAVIDE Italian
The large selection of
innovative and clas-
sic Tuscan dishes and
house-made pasta has
kept locals coming back
for years. Ingredients
are organic and locally
sourced where possible,
and there’s a vast selec-
tion of both Italian and
California wines by the
glass. A private party
dining room accommo-
dates up to 45 people.
901 A St, 415.454.8080,
ildavide.net
s $$$ s ∞ C LD
LA TOSCANA
RIS TORANTE & BAR
Italian Family owned
and operated since
1985, La Toscana has
completed an extensive
interior and exterior
renovation, transforming an already popular
San Rafael gathering
spot into a place for any
occasion. The menu
features classics like
gnocchi and carbonara
and an ample selection
of wine. 3751 Redwood
Hwy, 415.492.9100,
ristorantelatoscana.com
s $$$ s ∞ C LD º
LOS MOLES Mexican
Nestled right in the
middle of 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 $$ LD BR º
RANGE CAFE American
With floor-to-ceiling
windows overlooking
the grand Peacock Gap
lawns, the Range Cafe
is the perfect place for
comforting American
classics with an elegant
t wist. This inviting
lunchtime cafe with
its ice-cold lemonade
and refreshing char-
donnays makes a great
dinner spot once the
sun sets. 333 Biscayne
Dr, 415.454.6450,
rangecafe.net
s $$ s ∞ C BLD º
STATE ROOM
BREWER Y American
Formerly the Broken
Drum, State Room
Brewery has ditched
the pizza house vibe
in favor of an elegant
1930s-era stateroom.
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 gastropub’s
menu, created by Chef
Ed Vigil, changes seasonally and includes
grass-fed beef short
ribs and sashimi grade
tuna poke. 1132 Fourth
St, 415.295.7929,
stateroombrewery.com
s $$ LD
SUSHI TO DAI FOR
Japanese Snagging a
seat in this popular
Fourth Street sushi spot
can be a challenge, but
patience is rewarded
with tasty and fresh
sashimi, unique
sushi rolls and great
prices. 816 Fourth St,
415.721.0392,
sushitodaifor.net
b $$ s LD
TAJ OF MARIN Indian
Both North and South
Indian cuisine is offered
here, including the
$8.95 lunch special and
dinners that include
goat curry, spinach, lentils and tandoori. 909
Fourth St, 415.459.9555,
tajofmarin.com
b $$ s LD
TERRAPIN
CROSSROADS
American This waterfront restaurant and
music venue presents
fresh food and local talent. The menu includes
salads, savory dishes
and wood-fired pizzas
plus a wide selection
of beers, wines and
cocktails. Come for the
food, stay for the music.
100 Yacht Club Dr,
415.524.2773, terrapin
crossroads.net
s $$ ∞ 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 $$ s ∞ BL BR
TOMA TINA Italian
Tomatina takes a
modern approach to
traditional Italian
recipes. Offering house-made pasta, pizzas
and signature piadine:
fresh, hot flatbreads
topped with cool salads,
ready to fold and eat.
5800 Northgate Mall,
415.479.3200,
tomatina.com
s $$ s ∞ LD º
URBAN REMEDY Juice
With delicious juices,
snacks and bowls
including plenty of
gluten-free, grain-free,
and low-glycemic-index
choices, this is a popular spot. Raw desserts
round things out. Try
the namesake salad or
give the cashew milk
with cinnamon and
vanilla a shot to see
what Urban Remedy is
all about. 1904 Fourth
St, 415.786.8011,
urbanremedy.com
$$ ∞ BLD
WHIPPER SNAPPER
RESTAURANT
California/Caribbean
Owner/chef Bill Higgins
serves tapas, sangria
and reasonably priced
organic dishes. The
California-Caribbean
lunch and dinner
cuisine blends local
farm-fresh ingredients
with Latin flavors. Be
sure to try the popular fish tacos, Cuban
“cigars” and chocolate bread pudding.
Available for parties
and special gatherings
and the restaurant has
a back patio for alfresco
dining. 1613 Fourth St,
415.256.1818,
whipsnap.biz
b $$ s ∞ 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
Kung Fu Lounge. 1238
Fourth St, 415.460.9883,
yetwahsanrafael.com
s $$ s ∞ LD
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