Book Passage Cafe and Wine Bar

Some friends and I visited here last Sunday afternoon. What a great find! I love the chill,…read morecontemporary decor/vibe. The kind owner let us in a few minutes before the business opened. I had a delicious wine cocktail while my friends enjoyed delicious wine and champagne offerings. The small bites were on point as well Highly recommend!!

Owners were very friendly and helped me select some great wines to enjoy in a late afternoon. They…read morealso had snacks, but I didn't try any -- next time! Place was quiet when I walked in at around 4pm then they started to get busier. Nice little wine bar in Corte Madera. I would go back again for the wine and to try some snacks!

The Rosè wines are amazing

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Internos Beer and Wine Bar

5.0(25 reviews)

1.8 mi

Internos is the kind of place where you can enjoy time alongside a contractor, a soccer mom or dad,…read morea guy from Richmond who works in Marin, a Dr., a wine distributor, a bartender or others. It's a reprieve from typical Marin life with all of the comfort and style of what makes you still feel communal. Go here. Say hello to Tony or one of his friends who might be pouring that evening. It's the place you seek.

Stopped here around 7 pm on a Friday evening while we waited for a nearby dinner reservation. It's…read morea homey feeling wine bar, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We grabbed two glasses of wine, a Sauvignon and a Pinot, and after tip it was nearly $50. The wine was good, but not $25 a glass good. Seemed like mostly locals were there, as people were waving to each other across the bars and as they were coming in.

Bar area

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Treats for the boys, beer and wine for us

Mog Asu

5.0(36 reviews)

2.6 mi

The service was phenomenal. We booked a wine tasting here for a girls trip and the hosts were great…read morewith communication and were able to fit us in despite their busy events scheduled. They were very friendly and made sure we didn't feel rushed. The interior decoration was also beautiful. We each did a wine flight

Was fortunate to be invited by a friend to fill a table for Trivia Night, so much fun and a great…read moreway to sample the eclectic wine list along with tasty noshes and nibbles. Water glasses were refilled regularly over the evening and frequent check-ins during the event made pacing of our food and drink just right. These community events book up quickly, one should just book and then find people to invite. Until next time - thank you for a lovely experience!

Beautiful decor

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Backstage Marin

4.3(138 reviews)

1.0 mi

Really nice spot to go after the farmers market on Saturday afternoon. Friendly staff, great wine…read moreand relaxed atmosphere. Theres a patio area with comfortable seating and two fire pits. Tried the red wine flight and the Prosecco brut, both were delicious. I will definitely be going back.

I'm loving it thus far! Perfect Dog, People and car watching spot. Friendly and welcoming. And…read moredirectly across the street from Pizzeria Picco!

Fun in the tasting room

Yummy!!!

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Angelo, Jeff & Jamie

Farmshop

3.3(909 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

FarmShop is such a cute restaurant. The bar area is nice and spacious, and we enjoyed the hummus…read moreand drinks. I don't remember the names of the other dishes we ordered, but they were all good. I think I'll try their pasta next time to mix it up!

The angry crab spaghetti is a gelatinous, tasteless mess…read moreShouldn't be on any menu Had this dish around the world & was not great Can't taste the crab and it's covered with a greasy sauce If you want something to clog your arteries, no taste. This is a good choice.

Big clean place.

Poppyseed pavlova

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Oven area.

Bungalow 44

4.0(811 reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$$

We went there for a post wedding dinner with a group of 25…read more Everything was phenomenal. Service, appetizers, meals, drinks, dessert, ambiance. Oysters OMG!! They were all awesome. Highly recommend the Bungalow 44 Thank you for a beautiful evening.

The food and service is really consistent here and they have a full bar. I love their burger and…read morefries, even though I can never finish them. Great wine selection and full bar. The vibe works with friends, family or hot date. The table and bar feel a little more casual than the booths so reserve accordingly. Outdoors is lovely if the weather is good. Note: try to make your reservation online rather than calling in when they're busy. Even though my reservation got lost they were still able to accommodate me, but I had to wait and didn't get the seating of my choice. I'd still come back though. The food and service is great.

Banquet at Bungalow 44!

Peach Bruschetta

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Steak Tartare

Pig In a Pickle

3.6(711 reviews)

0.4 mi

We got the ribs and the meat was falling off the bone,…read moreChicken was tender also. For my sides I had the Mac and cheese, Greens and rolls although they forgot my cornbread. The food was good although I found the sauce to be a little watery! But I would definitely revisit the place.

Contrary to be he average rating, I've consistently had a good experience with most food menu items…read moreand staff. You can order brisket and other meats by quarter pounds and if you're looking for a creamy Mac n cheese, they have it. What they don't serve are cocktails and other mixed drinks. They serve their own soda brand, limited wines and brews. This is a nice spot to take a break from shopping and their seating ranges from bar, high tables, and outdoor seating.

Catering!!!!

My fave - alabama white

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Sauces: mild, spicy, Carolina style

Guesthouse

4.2(463 reviews)

2.2 mi

I found this Guesthouse on the Michelin Guide list and decided to give it a try while I was in the…read morearea. So glad I did! The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly; not much more I could ask for! The smoked short rib pasta was the standout for me. The flavor was so rich and the pasta noodles were cooked perfectly. The salmon was really good too; tender on the inside with a slightly crispy surface. The service was super friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a lively, energetic atmosphere. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again!

We so seldom come to Marin County, mostly because of the dreaded traffic through SF and then of…read morecourse the dreaded GGB traffic, but we were here for a birthday party in Larkspur and picked the Guesthouse after a little research. What a find! We loved everything about it. Here's how we dined: Skinny Marinny ( a nightly special and I don't remember what was in it, but it was good and not too sweet): 3.5 stars $16 EASY MONEY gin | basil | lime | grapefruit : Very tasty 4.5 stars $15.5 Oysters; 1Beau Soleil, 1 St. Simon: incredible fresh and briny, loved the cucumber granite. Special Tomato Salad: 4.5 stars $18 A very scant name for a delicious combo of rich and creamy buratta, heirloom tomatoes and a pesto dressing. Not really the best time of year to make tomatoes the star, but the combo brought out their best. Wood Grilled Duck: 5+ stars $47 I was a little worried that wood grilling might dry out the duck, but this was probably the best duck I've ever had. The leg was tender with crispy skin and the breast was wonderfully juicy, without being too rare. the fig compote on top was very earthy and not too sweet. I even liked the roasted carrots, and I rarely like cooked carrots. Wood Grilled Sword Fish: 5 stars $41 T ordered this it was roasted perfectly. the accompanying butterbeans with roasted tomatoes and shisito peppers was not at all over powering. The service was absolutely perfect! I wasn't exactly sure who did which job, because all the servers seemed to do everything. No one said that's not my table or not my job. Now that we know it's only a little over an hour away (if it's not rush hour), I think it might become a destination meal for us every so often. Food: 37/40 Service: 20/20 Atmosphere/intangibles: 18/20 Value: 18/20 Overall: 93/100

Seating and view of the bar

Caramel and chocolate pudding cake - rich and delicious

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A delicious Lemon Drop!

Pizzeria Picco

4.1(645 reviews)

1.0 mi

Yum! Taking a stroll down Magnolia Ave. we stopped into Pizzeria Picco after taking note of all the…read moreamazing pies street view from their awesome outdoor dining area. We probably wouldn't have ever stopped in if not, but viewing all the families and fun, we decided to give it a try. And of course, pizza is always the answer :) After getting seated we ordered drinks, a Caesar (we asked for it pre-chopped) since we had the baby with us, and the Devinci pizza, which came with spicy marinara sauce, buffalo stracciatella cheese (this was exceptional), fresh garlic, basil, and sea salt. We were on a bit of a time crunch, but the menu for the pizzeria side of Picco is so fun. There's such an array of drool-worthy pizzas, fresh salads/soups, a sprinkling of hearty appetizers like the mini smash burgers and wild mushroom perogies, and mains like the crispy pork schnitzel and New York strip. I would definitely come back to try more here, but with the time limit we had, we enjoyed the company, the beautiful marriage of sweet and spicy with our crispy pizza, and you truly can't beat sitting outdoors on Magnolia Ave taking it all in. FYI, pizzas range from $22-$26 (see pic for size). I think this is pretty fair given the quality and the type of ingredients, while of course not for everyone. The pizzas are traditional Neapolitan and cooked in a wood-burning oven. I didn't realize we visited the Pizzeria side, while there is a main restaurant (Picco) as well. My husband did a quick look inside the restaurant and said it was really cozy and cool, beautiful bar. Looks like almost similar menu for the most part. All in all, good service and fast-paced atmosphere for what we needed and wanted.

I left Picco feeling confused more than impressed. Between Picco Restaurant and Picco Pizzeria, it…read morewas not at all clear where we were supposed to be seated. An employee tried to explain it when we arrived, but after we chose to sit inside, we were first seated in the wrong area and then moved to the back where the pizza is served. Not exactly the smoothest start. The food was good, but a bit pricey for what it was. We ordered the mushroom pierogies (which was misspelled on the menu) and a pizza. Both were tasty, but neither was memorable enough to make me feel the prices were justified. Service, on the other hand, was very good. Our server was friendly and attentive. The strangest part was the seating. We were placed next to a service area hidden behind a curtain, except the curtain did nothing to block the noise. We could hear all the conversations going on behind it, and there seemed to be a lot of unnecessary drama happening back there. It gave the whole meal an oddly uncomfortable vibe. So yes, the restaurant is nice and the food is good, but the experience felt weird enough that I left unsure I would return.

Vanilla soft serve with cookie crumble

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Restaurant front

World Market

3.9(70 reviews)

0.3 mi

Always lots of interesting seasonal item at a good price. Speaking of which a special shout out for…read moreRoger at the check out counter who showed me how to access my Reward points!! Thank you!

World Market is a fun experience that I can always spend an hour in if I allow myself the time!…read more Although I'm not big on consumerism and "stuff", there are always good quality finds in here. The international foods, the kitchen towels and supplies, the cute home decor things that don't look mass produced. All very charming. Also, my experience with staff here has always been extra helpful and friendly.

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11 years ago

Awesome selection of books! More than 5 different Art magazines. Lots of book reading and author interactive. In house coffee shop is yummy too! read more

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