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Cowgirl CreameryPerhaps the best cheeses made in Northern California, Marin, and probably beyond. Reserve in advance for an artisanal cheesemaker’s demonstration and…
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Sunday Marin Farmers MarketNowhere else in Marin County do as many farmers, ranchers, fishers and gourmet-food makers gather than at this Sunday-morning farmers market, happening…
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Avatar’sBoasting a cuisine of ‘ethnic confusions,’ the Indian-fusion dishes here incorporate Mexican, Italian and Caribbean ingredients and will bowl you over…
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Hog Island Oyster CompanyTen miles north of Point Reyes Station you’ll find the salty turnout for Hog Island Oyster Company. There’s not much to see: just some picnic tables and…
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Village SakeOpen in 2015 to immediate acclaim, San Franciscans drive over the bridge for the izakaya (Japanese pub-style fare and tapas-like small dishes) paired with…
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The Siren CanteenThis beach-chic canteen with bench seating and a chalkboard menu sits just under the lifeguard tower. Order quality, fresh tacos, nachos, fish and chips,…
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Exquisite Burmese fusion fare as good as you'd find in a major city – or better. Run by a mother and daughter of Burmese heritage, there's a warm, family…
- MMama's Royal Cafe
For a taste of old-school Mill Valley, head to this breakfast joint that feels like a cross between a tropicana nostalgia shop and a garage sale. This is…
- SSol Food
Lazy ceiling fans, tropical plants and the pulse of Latin rhythms create a soothing atmosphere for delicious dishes such as a jíbaro sandwich (made with…
- SScoma's
Equal parts old-school Marin and tourist magnet, Scoma's has an enviable setting on stilts, right over the bay. Few places do seafood (all sustainable)…
- JJoe's Taco Lounge
This quirky place takes a 1950s diner and fills it with Mexican religious statuettes, bright floral tablecloths and sparkling crystal chandeliers. The…
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Famous for its hearty breakfasts and lunches, this cozy eatery next to the beach serves wood-fired pizzas and excellent coastal cuisine such as Tomales…
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Locally raised, grass-fed meats are the specialty of this whole-animal butcher committed to sustainable agriculture and family farms and ranches…
- HHummingbird
This bustling, warm and friendly breakfast cafe with a N'awlins-style Cajun and creole menu draws crowds, not just for addictive, fluffy beignets dusted…
- PPelican Inn
The oh-so-English Pelican Inn lures in visitors almost as much as the beach itself. Hikers, cyclists and families come for pub lunches inside its dark,…
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This scruffy joint hiding under Hwy 101 is where local Latinos go for cheap, authentic Mexican fare. The tacos are tasty, burritos huge and the stews –…
- CCaprice
Book a romantic table at sunset for riveting views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Caprice mostly features mediocre surf ‘n’…
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At this vintage 1930s roadhouse perched over Tomales Bay, trophy heads are mounted on knotty-pine walls and there's a roaring fireplace. Book a window…
- SSaltwater Oyster Depot
A chef-run roadside restaurant with a sophisticated menu and decor, Saltwater's offerings change with the seasons; savor roasted quail with rhubarb…
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You can practically dangle your legs out over the water on the sunny back deck, which has spectacular bay views. It's a short dash from the ferry terminal…