This charming little French bistro has beautiful views of the bay, French food made by real French people (the owner is a french native and he KNOWS how to cook), and quick, friendly service. It deserves much more than the 3.9 star rating it's been given, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal after a day of exploring the Bay Area. read more

It was a perfect day to sit by the marina. The service was good as was the food although the en croute of the escargot soaked up all of the garlic butter leaving none to soak the escargots in. read more

Best brunch! The chickpea fries are delectable. The omelettes perfect and the green beans divine. Even the rusty bread was delicious. On the water surrounded by Marin's maritime community. Can't wait to come back for dinner. Great friendly service. I love this place. read more

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My wife and I finally returned here after 10+ years... and plan to come here more often. We were able to order a pairing of dishes from a fixed price menu. There were 3 appetizer options and 3 main options. We tried different things to share and they were all very good including a generous pot of delicious steamed mussels with fries, a delicious Niçoise salad, a hot, creamy smoked trout spread, and a beet salad with creamy burrata. Outdoor seating was taken, but it was about as nice indoors with the windows and doors open and a great view of the waterfront. Service was excellent. My wife faced out toward the beautiful scenery. And, though I faced a wall, it was a gigantic mirror that gave me the same impressive view. The service was excellent. Merci beaucoup! read more

Fun, creative, solid. If you're looking for something different in our particular about good food and good service, Le Garage could be your option. I've eaten there several times and I've enjoyed the food and service and I'm always put into a good mood with the creative ambience. Take a chance on Le Garage. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Came for Mother's day, and had a great meal - we'll be back. 1) Our server Paige was great - friendly, helpful, funny, and had great recommendations. 2) We got the french toast, a combo clams & mussells pot, fries, and drinks. Honestly, maybe the best french toast I've had; fluffy and delicious. Clams & mussells were also great. Next time I'd get bread instead of fries to soak up the broth. Pricing seemed fair for a place right on the water. 3) The restaurant was open to the outside, but overhead heaters kept the place warm without us getting toasted - rare to find, and really nice. One request: would be nice to have a changing table in the restroom. read more

the food was excellent and generous! the wait staff was polite, present, and efficient. the ambiance was as delicious as the food! and I so admire the Chef and his efforts! read more

Very welcoming once you enter. Service was awesome! Very personable and attentive throughout our meal. Food was delicious, seasoned just right and arrived hot and fresh! We had escargot, steamed clams & mussels and an opened face ham/cheese sandwich. We took our time eating and they never rushed us and always checked on our table regularly. My first time here and I will be back! It's a short drive from SF and on a nice day you can enjoy outdoor seating as well. Great experience all around! read more

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Loved this place. We walked in with no reservation ~ party of three ~ and they were so welcoming. Our server, Miguel, was excellent: friendly, attentive, and just genuinely great overall service. The food was spectacular, and with the beautiful weather the whole vibe felt perfect. Relaxed, lively, and exactly the kind of spot you want for a long brunch. My brunch cocktail was delicious ~ super fresh and so easy to sip while enjoying the waterfront. Highly recommend. Would absolutely go back. 5/5 all around read more

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My friend and I decided to try this French red for breakfast. It's in the marina next to the water so you have a view if you choose. The waitress we had was great as well. I ordered the avocado toast which came with a side salad. Unfortunately, the side salad was so much better than the avocado toast. There wasn't much flavor to it so I doused it with salt. If I come again, I would try a different item on their menu u. read more

Le Garage - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

First timer here. Read on if you're curious about my experience! Arrived at 11:30 AM on a Friday. Parking can be a bit tricky since most of the spots are permit-only. Can be confusing for first time visitors. Make sure to park in the designated "Le Garage" areas. They're clearly marked. Tourist trap or local spot? Honestly, I'm not sure, but from my "eavesdropping" experience, it seemed like there were a good number of locals so that's a good sign. Hehe. When I walked in, the staff asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't. I was surprised since the place was about 90% empty. But by noon, it was packed so I guess reservations do get important as it gets busier. The workers are kind but be aware that with every order, they'll ask if you'd like things like water or extra items without mentioning that they come with an added cost. Only regulars would probably know about the upcharges. Example: the first question they ask is whether you'd prefer still or sparkling water, but they don't say that "sparkling water" is an extra charge. Also, make sure you're coming at the right time. They have different menus for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Each varies in terms of prices and availability. I ordered the Moules Marinieres (Mussels) ($22) - 9/10. The mussels were delicious and the portion size was big enough to share as a snack for two. The mussels themselves were small so keep that in mind. I was also surprised that it didn't come with bread like most French inspired places do. The waiter did ask if we wanted bread, and I'm pretty sure there would've been an additional charge for it. Transparency would've been nice here. read more

Le Garage - Moules Marinieres (Mussels) (6/2025) - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

Honestly random pick thru yelp n boom one of the best places I've ate in a long time the trout dip is killer stuff. The fritters were perfect the oysters man. I can go on and on but this was awesome great prices great vibe made our night one to remember. Thank you to the staff it was packed but they handled it and it was delicious. read more

Food and service are both excellent. Beautiful views. The patio is dog-friendly. I hadn't specifically reserved an outdoor table but the maître d' was extremely helpful finding us a spot where we could bring our dog. read more

Le Garage - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

Came here on a Saturday morning most recently. Got seated right away inside but they also have some tables outside. I ordered the pork belly Benedict and was amazing I like the potato's instead of an English muffin. It didn't feel so heavy. The pork was tender and flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The salad was beautiful, fresh, and enjoyed the dressing. Everything was well balanced and felt like a perfect portion. Definitely will come back and always enjoy brunch here! read more

Le Garage - Menu 9/2025 - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

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This is a great spot by the water for authentic French food. We visited on a holiday weekend without a reservation, and luckily the staff was very accommodating and made room for us. Service was exceptional. We ordered the escargots, brioche croque madame, bouillabaisse, moules marinière, and frites. There was a bit of a wait for food due to the kitchen's capacity, but the wait was worth it. Everything was delicious! This was the best French food I've had since my last trip to France. The vibes were also very French. In fact, I heard more French being spoken than English here. read more

Le Garage - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Seafood is FRESH! We ordered the Escargots Beurre Maître-d'Hôtel, Moules Marinières, Plateau d'Huítres and all of them went above and beyond our expectations! What we ate: Escargots Beurre Maître-d'Hôtel - Perfectly garlic-y! Everyone at the table had theirs, so we had to order a second round. The bread that was served with it was a perfect addition to scoop up the remaining sauce. Moules Marinières (Mussels with white wine) - The best dish to have on a chilly day in the bay! The warm white wine sauce was delicious and it was great to dip our bread in as well. Plateau d'Huítres (Oysters) - FRESH!! Tartare de Boeuf (Beef Tartare) - Our first time having beef tartare, but it exceeded our expectations from all of the youtube videos we had watched of food reviewers consuming it! The dish is super rich and has a delicate texture. Other notable mentions were the Cassoulet (Duck Confit) and the Steelhead (white fish). The Duck Confit was tasty, but the Steelhead, was just okay. Maybe I was looking forward to something a little more flavorful, as the fish did not absorb as much flavor, and was primarily carried by the sauce. Aside from the food, we experienced top-notch service, which was very quick and tentative. We had booked a reservation prior to coming and we actually arrived 20 minutes before our time slot, but they were able to seat us immediately. The food came out in a very timely fashion and we finished our meal without rush but what felt like a very short time. People brought their dogs to sit with them at the outdoor seating area, so I would assume that the restaurant is dog friendly! The restaurant is cleverly named since it was literally located within a garage with big garage doors with wide window panes, overlooking the marina. read more

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I recently visited Le Garage with high expectations as I've visited this a handful of times. While the service was good, the food was a mixed bag. I ordered the burger, which was cooked fine but it lacked seasoning and was lack luster. I can't believe the fries were bland too! The salmon galette was also under-seasoned, and the flavors didn't quite come together. BUT, the chickpea fries were a game-changer! Crispy on the outside, soft tofu like texture on the inside, flavorful, and addictive. If you're a fan of chickpeas, you owe it to yourself to try these. Sadly we won't be coming here as a first choice in Sausalito anymore but it was a good run. read more

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Came here for lunch as it was nearby, so glad I did! The french music playing in the restaurant was so fun! The salmon I ordered was so good it really hit the spot. Employees were all so nice and the view nearby is unbeatable. So glad I discovered this place, i'll be back soon! read more

Le Garage - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

As a french man, I felt like at home. The food was beautiful. I had the bouillabaisse, it was amazing, perfect flavors, nicely filled with seafood. For desert the crème brûlée was perfectly crafted and the tarte tatin was divine ! read more

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Absolutely delicious French food! One of our favorite places in Sausalito! Highly recommend getting the Bouillabaisse!

I was really excited about this place based on the reviews but it was completely underwhelming. We made a reservation and were seated fairly quickly once we figured out how to get into the space. We ordered 6 oysters, the pork belly Benedict, the burger, and sliders for the baby. The oysters were small, super fishy, and each one had bits of shell that was hard to eat around. The Benedict was a strange combination of textures - I don't think the potato base really worked with the dish. Maybe if the pork belly was crispy or something, but it was all kinda mush on top of mush and didn't create a pleasant experience. The burger was ok, also kinda mushy and not too flavorful. The fries were ok and the drinks were fine. For the price point, I was expecting better flavor profiles tbh. The setting is cool so I'll give them that as it was nice seeing all the boats. read more

We were really looking forward to a lovely Easter lunch, so we got a 2:30 reservation. We didn't realize that was the closing time for the restaurant, but the staff let us know the kitchen was closing and to get our order in fast. Food came out within 5 minutes, and then we felt a lot of pressure to be done and were not offered coffee or dessert. Why did they give us a reservation if they were just going to pressure us to hurry? Overall, a very sad experience. read more

I'm really sad to see how far Le Garage has slipped in quality. Years ago we used to come here specifically for the duck confit and other authentic French dishes. Unfortunately, those items are no longer on the brunch menu, which now feels dominated by generic offerings like sliders. With limited choices that felt distinctive, we decided to order the oysters and clams. To our terrible disappointment--both shellfish were full of sand. As we crunched through one oyster after another clam, it seemed clear that they hadn't been properly cleaned. The broth called marinière was extremely salty and tasted overly commercialized, and the oysters themselves were quite plain but packed with grit. Even the baked clams still contained bits of sand, which was shocking. More concerning was that the sand wasn't just in the shells--the clam meat itself contained grit, making the dish difficult to eat. To make matters worse, about an hour after the meal we both experienced severe diarrhea. During the meal we mentioned the sandy grit to both the waitress and the busboy, but no one apologized, nor offered to replace the dishes, nor considered adjusting the bill. It was busy brunch service, but the lack of response made it feel like food quality and customer experience simply weren't priorities. Finally, as I was waiting to get parking paid (yes, parking is $5 for valet and there is nowhere to self-park), I overheard two ladies coming in discussing the oyster situation. One of them said, "I once had a rotten oyster here." The other said, "What's a rotten oyster?" The first said, "It's an oyster that is just dead when it hits your mouth, super gross." And the other said, "Oh gosh, hope that doesn't happen this time." The density of bad experiences around shellfish at this restaurant is just alarming. It's disappointing because this place used to feel like a true neighborhood gem. Sadly, it now feels like the success may have outpaced the attention to quality that made it special in the first place. read more

Just had a really weird experience here tonight. Went for dinner with friends, ordered a bunch of stuff but the clams had sand in them which made them inedible. When we told the waiter he shrugged his shoulders and said that it's normal for the clams to have sand because they come from the sea and that the kitchen doesn't have time to soak and rinse them. Not sure if he thought he was being funny but when a waiter returns to the kitchen with a dish, largely untouched because of possible sand, the customary thing to do is to just apologize and take it off the bill. Not argue with the customer tableside trying to justify why there's sand in the food and then charge them for it. In an area bountiful of the best ingredients, food handling skill and customer service, the experience we had tonight was inexcusable. read more

Love the food and drinks here. One of the most authentic French restaurants in the bay!

Great outdoor seating area looking at the boats. Duck confit was well done with perfectly tender meat. The chickpea fries were surprisingly excellent! So delicate. Escargots nicely done with garlic butter sauce. Service was attentive enough although drinks came out slowly. read more

Not a busy day, lots of parking. The greeter was nice. When we sat down, we were told they were out of French toast. It's brunch so that was weird. No butter or jam for our toast. My friend's steak was under cooked. It had to go back to the kitchen. My salad had wilted leaves. The croquet madame said it came with peach jam. They said it was cooked with peach jam. We couldn't taste any peach. The pork belly was undercooked and not crispy too fatty. Service seems lacking. This is a great spot and the views are nice. Overall food was good, I was hungry. read more

Le Garage - Steak was too bloody for medium rare. - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Wonderful French toast! Comes with berries, a nice sauce, and is not too heavy or sweet.

Great place with fresh food, great service and really reasonable prices. Would definitely go back again and try their brunch options. Seafood was top notch. read more

Fantastic they allow dogs. And the mussels are wonderful. The Champagne menu is great. And you can imagine the beautiful boat view. Highly recommend. read more

Great bistro by the water! We arrived shortly after opening on Saturday and were seated immediately. We chose the covered outdoor seating. It can get chilly so bring your jacket. There's also plenty of indoor seating. The burger was delicious and the shoestring fries were great with the aioli. The pain perdu was so soft and yummy; fantastic french toast with berry compote. The croque madame was great as well with a nice side salad. I love bread and all the bread from these dishes were stuff my face good. There's a dedicated valet parking lot for $5. The surrounding parking spots are all permit parking until you get to the bridgeway. read more

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Lovely and would 100% go again. I ordered their bowl of mussels and the bread + the size (big), exactly what I was looking for. Comforting and warm. I would drive across the bridge just to go visit this place! read more

The food was good but lacked a bit of seasoning. We asked for their spicy sauce and made it a thousand times better!! The service was amazing and it was nice sitting outside. Great views!! read more

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Fantastic menu! My wife says Jarod is the best host in California -- and I agree. He went out of his way to help us find the place and even helped us park. The food is unbelievable. Sausalito always makes me happy, but this place truly rocks! Oh, and the shrimp omelet is the way to go -- a generous portion of pure deliciousness. They even got us in under the wire; Jarod took our order while we were still walking to our table. Top-notch service all around! read more

Le Garage - shrimp omelette - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

I often take my out of town friends to Le Garage as it's one of my favorite lunch places but also great for dinner as well. I particularly enjoy their grass fed burgers and Salad Nicoise. Their pommes frites are great too! Service is always prompt. read more

The parking situation was ok. We were seated right away but we had a reservation, the place is cozy and nice, the servers were really busy, they were doing the best they could but the service was not as quick we had to wait a few times so they could see we needed help. The food was great but the portions were very small for the price, also if you are going for brunch the brunch menu is very limited. The drinks we ordered were really good as well. read more

Le Garage - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

Superb-compliments abound. Excellent King Trumpet Mushroom Omelette. A masterpiece by the new chef!

Great food and friendly people. Had french toast and steak and eggs. Our orders were superb. Hope to find the same if not similar french toast. The location is totally free from the hustle and bustle of the tourist. Relaxing and cool!!! read more

Le Garage - French toast and steak and eggs - French Near Me - Sausalito, California

The food is always very good at Le Garage. The surroundings are beautiful, especially on a warm, clear Sausalito night. My husband and I were looking forward to dinner during restaurant week. Because I have some food allergies, I called the restaurant about the special restaurant week menu and was told that accommodations could be made. Before going to dinner, we also called the restaurant to see if substitutions could be made by swapping an item from one menu to the other, and we were told, yes, we could do that. When we got to the restaurant for dinner, it was a totally different story. No, my dietary needs could not be met and furthermore, not only could we not get an item from the à la carte substituted for an item on the prix fixe menu, but the whole table had to choose either one menu or the other. And, we were not told in a particularly nice or understanding way. So, firstly, restaurants need to be more aware of dietary needs. And, secondly, promises should not be made that cannot be kept. And, because the server was not particularly sensitive or friendly, it turned what should have been a very nice evening into a trying situation. read more

Had lunch at Le Garage today. My friend and I like sitting at the small bar. The bartenders are always friendly as is all the staff. We had the lardons frisée salad (nicely done with diced apple as well as the bacon bits and poached egg) and moules marinieres (overcooked and on the small side but with the usual garlicky wine broth) with French fries and aioli. There is now a $5 fee for valet parking in the restaurant parking lot. All in all a pleasant place in an exceptional spot with sailboats, yachts and bay views. Be sure to walk along the water's edge to the small beach, the community garden for the folks living on the houseboats and Dunphy Park. Have coffee at the Equator Café on Bridgeway. Scenic! read more

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