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veggie burger are available. The restaurant
also has patio seating,
an airy kick-back vibe,
and a popular happy
hour (give the adult
milkshake a try!). 201
Corte Madera Town Ctr
415.924.7000,
thecounterburger.com
s $$ s ∞ LD º
FAIRFAX
123 BOLINAS California
Created by four friends
wanting to showcase
seasonal fare in a
relaxing, intimate
environment, this cozy,
one-room eatery offers
locally brewed beer,
small-production wines
and seasonal food along
with the view of Bolinas
Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 123
Bolinas St, 415.488.5123,
123bolinas.com
b $$ s ∞ D º
BAREFOOT CAFE
American Chef Tony
Senehi prepares fresh
Californian dishes
made with local,
organic ingredients,
from sustainable
sources. A popular
brunch location, neighbors and tourists
come to this quaint
restaurant in the heart
of Fairfax for everything from their eggs
benedict to panna
cotta dessert. 1900 Sir
Francis Drake Blvd,
415.460.2160,
barefootcafe.com
b $$ s BLD
SORELLA CAFFE
Italian Run by sisters
Sonia and Soyara,
Sorella, which means
“sister” in Italian,
serves fresh Italian
food with a northern
influence. Customer
favorites include the
cioppino, butternut
squash ravioli and Pollo
alla Sorella. Another
highlight is the giant
wheel of Grana Padana
cheese. And if that isn’t
enough, stop by for live
music every second
and fourth Thursday
of the month, as well as
accordion music every
Friday and a piano, bass
and drums combo every
Saturday. 107 Bolinas
Rd, 415.258.4520,
sorellacaffe.com
b $$$ s D
LARKSPUR
AMALFI RISTORANTE
Italian Antonio
Volpicelli, of Don
Antonio in Tiburon,
has taken over the old
Fabrizio space and filled
it with more traditional
Italian cuisine. The
menu offers an assortment of classic dishes
like orgonzola gnocchi,
veal parmesan, carbon-ara and an extensive
wine list. Guests are
welcome to enjoy any
one of these items on
the spacious outdoor
patio. 455 Magnolia Ave,
415.924.3332, amalfi
ristorantelarkspur.com
b $$ ∞ LD
BELCAMPO MEAT
CO. American The
goods at this meatery
are delivered from
the certified-organic
Belcampo Farms near
Mount Shasta, dedi-
cated to practicing a
holistic approach to
pasture management.
Try the classic grilled
items, like the roasted
tri-tip sandwich or
the sloppy joe. Marin
Country Mart, 2405
Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.448.5810,
belcampomeatco.com
b $$ ∞ LD BR
EMPORIO RULLI
Italian Renowned for
its Northern Italian
specialties and treats,
the Larkspur location
(there are three others) is a favored spot
for lunch as well as coffee and a sweet treat.
464 Magnolia Ave,
415.924.7478, rulli.com
$$ s ∞ BL
FARM HOUSE LOCAL
California This down-
town Larkspur gem
is sure to please with
simple, healthy food in a
warm, cozy atmosphere
— both inside and
outside on the covered
patio. The seasonal
menu follows what is
fresh and local with
dishes such as fluffy
omelets stuffed with
local meats, cheeses
and vegetables. 25 Ward
St, 415.891.8577, farm
houselocal.com
b $$ s ∞ BL
FARMSHOP California
Located in the Marin
Country Mart since
2013, Farmshop Marin
has quickly become
a top spot here in the
county. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Marin Country Mart,
2233 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.755.6700,
farmshopca.com
s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR
LEFT BANK
RES TAURAN T French
Known for award-winning French cuisine and
a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot
on Magnolia Avenue
rates high with locals.
Those with a small
appetite (or budget)
can opt for happy hour
appetizers ( 4 to 6: 30
p.m. and 9 p.m. to close,
Monday to Friday),
most priced under
$6. 507 Magnolia Ave,
415.927.3331,
leftbank.com
s $$$ s ∞ C LD BR
MARIN BRE WING CO.
American Grab a cold
beer made on site and
pair it with fish ’n’ chips
— in this case fresh cod
dipped in Mt. Tam pale
ale batter, served with
steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or
another item from the
all-American menu.
Marin Country Mart,
1809 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.461.4677,
marinbrewing.com
b $$ s ∞ LD º
PERR Y’S American
The San Francisco
mainstay has opened
another new location,
this time across the
bridge in Larkspur,
bringing with it its wide
selection of salads,
steaks and comfort
favorites like French
onion soup. Replacing
the Lark Creek Inn,
the skylights bring in
plenty of natural light
and an expanded bar
is ideal for sipping the
restaurant’s famed
bloody mary’s. Valet
parking is offered and
brunch is served on
Saturdays and Sundays.
234 Magnolia Ave,
415.927.1877,
perryssf.com
s $$ 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,
wine selection and soft-serve Straus Family
Creamery ice cream.
320 Magnolia Ave,
415.924.0300,
restaurantpicco.com
s $$$ s ∞ C D
RUSTIC BAKERY
California This home-grown bakery is known
and loved the world
over. In fact, Pope
Francis famously
requested Rustic
Bakery flatbread and
crostini when he visited the United States
in 2015. Bread that’s
baked fresh each
morning in addition
to granola, cookies,
muffins and croissants make this a local
staple. 1139 Magnolia
Ave, 415.925.1556;
2017 Larkspur Landing
Circle, 415.461.9900;
rusticbakery.com
b $$ s ∞ BLD BR
Perry’s Club Sandwich
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