Best Seasonal Restaurants in San Rafael

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Farmshop

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Larkspur

Booked 75 times today

Farmshop Marin is Jeff Cerciello’s second outpost which opened in 2013 in the heart of the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. It follows in the footsteps of Farmshop Los Angeles, the acclaimed restaurant and artisan market that opened in the Brentwood Country Mart in 2010. Farmshop Marin features pristine California-centric ingredients and refined yet comforting dishes.The impressive 6,500 sq foot space features a comfortable and elegant dining room, outdoor patio, expansive full-bar area seating 50 people, lounge, private dining room seating 60, and an open-hearth wood-burning oven and grill. A gathering space for Marin locals & ferry commuters, the restaurant offers the impeccably-sourced, seasonal California fare Farmshop has come to be known for, with additional pizza, fish and meats fresh from the wood-burning oven and grill. Please note that reservation of 7 or more require a credit card. Cards will be charged $25 per guest for parties that do not arrive for their reservation.

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2. Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

Awesome(4533)

Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 53 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

3. Marché Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1684)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 16 times today

Marché is situated in the quaint town of Ross in the heart of beautiful Marin County. We are named for the farmer's markets of southern France where chefs and restauranteurs visit seeking inspiration and ingredients for the meals they will serve each day. We are a French/Italian inspired, California contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant and feature produce, meat and seafood from local purveyors to help us create our delicious seasonal dishes. We have a diverse wine and beer selection sourced from local and international small production wineries to accompany your meal. Dining is available inside the cozy dining room and on our charming open-air patio.Reservations are recommended. For parties of 7 or more people, please contact the restaurant by emailing info@marchemarin.com or by calling 415-925-9200. We look forward to seeing you!

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4. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(850)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Anselmo

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.

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5. Paseo: A California Bistro

3.9

Excellent(237)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mill Valley

Booked 16 times today

Enjoy seasonal New American recipes, using ingredients from the best local artisans, growers, and producers, in our elegant and iconic setting.

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6. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

4.4

Awesome(3193)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Corte Madera

Booked 44 times today

Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the annual Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.

7. Marinitas

4.2

Awesome(846)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Booked 2 times today

Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar. The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.

8. Cafe Villa

4.2

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 1 time today

Cafe Villa is a family-owned restaurant serving fresh, homestyle, Italian food.We're located on the same property as the Villa Inn at 1602 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael.Come by and check us out - we look forward to seeing you!

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9. Pacific Catch - Corte Madera

4.5

Awesome(1227)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Corte Madera

Booked 20 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.Rest assured all of our restaurants will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

10. Buvette du Marais

4.0

Excellent(2)

Price: Expensive

• French • Larkspur

Booked 4 times today

Please join us for dinner at our new Buvette du Marais wine bar, nowserving at the Marin Country Mart on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdaynights from 5 to 9 pm. We are delighted to bring the flavors ofCalifornia and France together in Chef Kosta's kitchen. Everything onhis menu is absolutely delicious and well executed. The flavors arebright and the ingredients market fresh, classic French dishes madelocal and organic — crab croquettes, rillettes de saumon, saladed’endives, pommes purée made the traditional way with crème fraîche,filet mignon, market fish au feu de bois, soupe à l'oignon, house madepastas, and more. One of our favorite dishes is a vegetarian hachisparmentier made with mushrooms, the perfect seasonal meal that can beenjoyed with a courgette marinated zucchini starter and a lovelybottle of Chateau Neuf du Pape. The magic of the night at the Martcreates a Parisian setting in this gem of a bistro with great wineselections from France and beyond.

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SuzanneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •81 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Left Bank is our Go To restaurant. Located perfectly one town away from ours, great staff and bar, THE place to be before or after a Lark Theater performance and, most important, an excellent and satisfying menu. Keep on keeping on, L B!!
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Left Bank LarkspurPrice: Moderate• French• Larkspur
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4.5
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AmiraVIP
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love the good there! The service usually good but today not so much. It took a long time to get our drinks and water
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FarmshopPrice: Expensive• Californian• Larkspur
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4.4
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STC007
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
The food is always the best of the best. The gnocchi I call pillows of heaven so light, fluffy, and delicious. There are usually standards and some seasonal specialties. Right now the chef Duhlio is making an ink squid fettuccine with prawns and a Calabrian chile sauce. It’s spicy but not too much with a delicious tangy sauce over perfectly cooked sauce, it’s quite incredible. There is nothing on the menu that isn’t cooked to perfection. Personally I think it’s one of the best Italian restaurants in the Bay Area.
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Valenti & Co. RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• San Anselmo
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4.9
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CRVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
The separate bar located across a brick enclosed pathway was quaint and the drinks were done well. The reservation was right on time and service was really nice. Our waitress was a gem, and checked in just enough. The meals (4) total, were all as ordered, came out nicely timed (following starters and salads/soups), and prepared/plated well. Definitely a spot to recommend and return to.
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Paseo: A California BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mill Valley
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3.9
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MarieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Charming neighborhood restaurant in Ross. Dan Baker’s food is absolutely outstanding, top notch! Love the patio during good weather…it’s the best one in Marin County!
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Marché RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ross
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4.7

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Farmshop

2. Left Bank Larkspur

3. Marché Restaurant

4. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

5. Paseo: A California Bistro

6. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

7. Marinitas

8. Cafe Villa

9. Pacific Catch - Corte Madera

10. Buvette du Marais

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