Food was great and staff was very friendly, would 100% recommend to others! From my welcoming at…read morethe hostess stand to the service from our waitress, everything was professional and speedy.

We had a wonderful dinner at Hog Island Oyster Co. Larkspur on Saturday night! The restaurant has…read moresuch a great seaside atmosphere. The indoor dining area isn't very large, but it's comfortable, cozy, and beautifully decorated with an ocean-inspired vibe. Outside, there are plenty of additional seats, plus a whole extra tented area for busier days. The best part is the gorgeous waterfront views -- such a beautiful setting for dinner. Our waiter was wonderful -- very friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Of course, we had to try the oysters! We ordered the oyster bar mix and got to try Sweetwater, Kumamoto, and Highwater oysters. They were incredibly fresh, with each one having its own flavor and character. The oysters had such a nice depth of flavor and were absolutely delicious. We also ordered the daily special, seared lingcod. The fish itself was tender, fresh, and cooked beautifully, although the skin side was a little too heavily seared and blackened, which made that part slightly bitter. The fish was served over a bed of couscous with corn and butter, which was fantastic. The buttery couscous and naturally sweet corn complemented the delicate fish really well. Overall, we had a great dinner and really enjoyed the combination of fresh seafood, beautiful views, friendly service, and relaxed seaside atmosphere. Definitely a lovely spot for a waterfront meal!

I am not one who is inclined to stand in long lines but this was 100% worth it. Fish tacos and crab…read moreLouie salad were outstanding quality, fresh, perfectly seasoned and generous portions. Highly recommend.

Such a great spot! We came here for the first time and were really impressed. The food was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and the portions were generous. We tried the clam chowder and fish and chips, and both were delicious. The fish was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked, and the chowder was creamy and packed with clams and potatoes. The location is also a huge plus. Sitting outside by the water made the whole experience even better. It's a relaxed, casual atmosphere and a great place to enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. The line can get a little long during busy times, but it moves pretty quickly and the food is definitely worth the wait. We'll absolutely be coming back!

Soooo fresh! Sooo good! Sooo many great ingredients on my black cod taco! You get two HUGE tacos…read morewith two huge pieces of black cod on each taco, picked slaw, avocado, sliced radish and sauce! Soooooo good. Don't miss out! Great quick service but cooked to order. 7 different types of fish to choose from. Grilled, fried, poke. Great indoor and patio. Very beautiful inside. An oasis! Loved it. Highly recommend it!

After a long hike in Muir Woods Monument, we're hungry and my family took me too this hard to find,…read morehard to park restaurant in Mill Valley. The line was long but we got to order and had a table for 4 which was nice. There are seatings in the out door but also full. The service is great but extremely hectic, everyone is running like crazy. We ordered from the outside and the server brought the foods to our table. The prices are average $20 a plate. We ordered Fried fish tacos instead of grilled and a burrito. The chips and pico de gallo for $5 is very good, we ordered at the bar. The garlic fries are so good, every piece with great flavor and crispy. The burrito is huge and very filling, but our fried fish tacos are excellent, my wife really liked them, 2 on a plate with everything on them. It's quite messy to eat these tacos, they're big. Anyhow, compare to the Halfmoon Bay fish tacos that we liked, this is quite delicious. There are quite many beers served here but we didn't have any. This is a great fish place, but quite hard to find parking and in a very busy street.

Took my family for brunch, we all definitely love it. The service was amazing, food came fast, warm…read moreand delicious. Drinks were the best I've ever tried in a while, their mai-tai was to die for and their Bloody Mary was the best I've ever had. Thanks to the server, waitress and manager Adriana for an excellent service! Will for sure come back again soon!!

I was in Mill Valley for the first time this past week for a project I was working. My hotel was…read morewithin walking distance of this huge plaza full of restaurants and I was so hungry after 12 hours of work that I just wanted to find the first place to eat. I love fish, and I went into Pacific Catch, it has a nice atmosphere. When I walked in there were two other guys in front of me with their phone out in their hands and showing they were for pickup. After they got their orders, I was next in line, I smiled and said hi, the host who was this young guy didn't even say hello, but had the audacity to think I am some delivery guy like the other two guys in front of me. That really put me off was. I am an IT engineer; I had just left the site I was working and was wearing my work cargo pants and a Tshirt. I don't know what gave this jerk the impression I was there for a pickup, but I replied, NO I am here to eat and get a table. He then with the same miserable expression, reluctantly walked me to a single table, I asked for a larger like a boot and he replied in a rude tone " No, we need those for a larger crowd". That was not accurate as I saw two others sitting alone at a booth. He then threw the menu on the table and walked off. If I wasn't so tired, exhausted, and hungry, I would have walked out and said something to the manager about this jerk on my way out, but I decided to stay. The server came and even he had a weird attitude; I just ordered the food and it came pretty quickly. The Clam chowder soup was just amazing; so was the Salmon sandwich and the house salad was just more amazing. I travel around the country, I eat at many restaurants, and rarely I felt the entire three-course meal to be this good and it was a home run on everything I eat. This was the best meal of my arrival trip that night. On my way out I went to the other female hostess and I asked if I could speak to her in private. She was nice and polite and I told her about this other rude host and how I was treated by him. I saw him looking at me from behind the bar with two other waiters. The hostess assured me she would address the issue with management about him. As I was leaving, this jerk continued looking at me with a smirk on his face, and I then said "You should really work on how you speak to people". He then started laughing and made some comment that I didn't hear and all I heard was loud laughter from all 3 of the like the 3 stooges. I had no issue with the other two staff, and I didn't understand why they felt it was ok to laugh at a paying customer. It ugly after that, and I did address it with one of the owners the next day on the phone about what happened. I even went back the second night in a row, only because of the food, and I was assured that that host won't be there. In the end, the food is what wins; this place has amazing gourmet food, and regardless of the poor service, I still think its one of the best restaurants I have eat at. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for that incident.

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

For decades, El Rincón del Palmar has been serving consistently-delicious, traditional meals that…read moreare always above par.

If you're anywhere near San Rafael and craving Mexican food, El Rincón del Palmar is an absolute…read moregem! We came in as a dysfunctional party of five with a mix of tastes and preferences--from spice lovers to someone who only eats fajitas and can't handle heat--and everyone left happy and full. I had the vegetarian version of the super wet burrito, and it was beyond satisfying. Not only was it massive and delicious, it came packed with guacamole, beans, rice, carrots, peas, and--this truly made my day--a fresh spring mix instead of iceberg lettuce! That thoughtful touch elevated the whole dish and showed how much care goes into their food. The five different hot sauces at the table were a hit with those of us who like to turn up the heat, and the staff were incredibly friendly throughout our meal. As we left, we even caught a few of them dancing outside--just radiating joy. It felt like being part of a big, welcoming community. Can't wait to come back!

Came here on a Friday around 4-5pm! Had earthquake bay & high water oysters. They were really…read moretasty! Sold out of kumamotos tho :(. We also had their clam chowder, local king salmon (special of the day), and fish n chips! Clam chowder was not too good, it was overly salty and didn't have much taste, the cream overtakes everything else. Fish n chips were delicious! The batter isn't too thick, isn't too oily. The bay fries were amazing :) The local salmon was super super good! Wasn't dry, slightly sweet due to the glaze (?) and some vegetables under, but not much vegetables compared to other reviews I've seen It was pretty busy, food took some time to arrive They have seating indoors and outdoors, this place is behind the building!

I love Hog Island Oyster!…read more The restaurant is in the Ferry Building where there are a bunch of other shops and eateries. You can sit outside and have a great view of the bay. You of course have to get their oysters, they have a good variety and they're all so fresh. I've gone several times but the mussels with sausages really stands out to me because it was so delicious. They've got great drinks, and they're always pretty busy so they are great at getting you in and out without rushing you.

We celebrated our 15 year anniversary on 8/27/2026 at this lovely establishment! We were greeted by…read morea wonderful hostess upon entering (sorry I forgot her name she had a long copper color skirt). We sat at a beautiful table with a view of the harbor. We had a great server in Juan. He made our night special! Gave us great recommendations on cocktails. I had the the Nightcall pretty and smooth going down. The wife had the Sweater Weather really nice! Now for the food: Caviaor & 1000 layer potato, best clam chowder in the bay, seafood linguine and ceaser salad w/chicken. All delicious and delectable! Juan made sure we lacked for nothing and a woman named Carolyn came by to check on us and ensure the evening was going well. Great place to dine especialy for an anniversary! Please swing thru!

We chose The Bungalow Kitchen for our anniversary dinner and unfortunately left pretty…read moredisappointed. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and our server was kind and friendly, but the service felt disorganized. We specifically asked to have the oysters first, followed by the 1000 Layer Crispy Potatoes with caviar, and then our entrees. Instead, the potatoes arrived almost immediately. When our server saw them, she asked if the oysters had already been brought out. They hadn't, and after she went to check on them, we had a very long wait before they finally arrived. The wait between the oysters and our entrees was even longer. We were told the kitchen was running slowly because there was a wedding upstairs, which we understood. The atmosphere also felt mismatched. For such a beautiful, upscale waterfront restaurant, the fairly loud hip-hop/rap music just didn't fit the setting or the dining experience we were expecting. The food was the biggest disappointment. The oysters were excellent and easily the highlight of the meal, and the presentation throughout was beautiful. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't live up to how good the dishes looked. Nearly everything else was overly salty. My steak frites was so heavily salted that it overwhelmed the dish, and my wife had the same issue with her petrale sole. Meanwhile, other elements, including the potatoes, were surprisingly bland. We were also disappointed to discover that the lobster pot pie, a signature dish I had specifically been looking forward to and one of the reasons I booked the restaurant, was no longer on the menu. We learned that The Bungalow Kitchen is under new management and the menu had changed. I had been saving The Bungalow Kitchen for a special occasion. I never dined here under the previous Michael Mina management, so I can't fairly compare the two experiences, but this wasn't the dining experience I had envisioned when I chose it for our anniversary. It's a gorgeous space in a beautiful location, and the staff were pleasant. But at these prices, we expected the food, service and overall experience to live up to the setting. Unfortunately, ours fell well short of those expectations. Since dining here also requires a significant drive for us, the experience wasn't good enough to justify making the trip again to give it a second chance.

Wow, what a hidden gems. We.made.reservation at 7:30 and arrived a bit early, but got seated by…read morethe reservation time. We opt in to sit at the bar, my prefer way to enjoy sushi. The menu is great so many options from hot cooked as well as izakaya. Everything we had was so good, there were two kind of uni both from Japan the Bafun is the must ordered. Ensui will be for an acquired taste, even for Uni Enthusiast like myself, it took courage to try it has a very strong ocean smell and briny taste. Overall, this will be my new favorite sushi place in Marin. The Nabe was such a nice end for our meal, comforting and light. We will be back.

If you're looking for genuine, high-quality sushi, this is an absolute MUST VISIT. From the very…read morefirst piece, I was instantly transported back to Japan. You can tell immense care goes into everything here!

I came to HR for dinner with my daughters, and we had such a wonderful experience. Yasir took…read moreexceptional care of us from beginning to end. He was incredibly attentive, kind, professional, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. His service was absolutely outstanding -- he paid attention to every detail and made our dinner even more special. It's rare to find this level of hospitality and care. Thank you, Yasir, for making our dinner with my daughters such a memorable experience. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Tired from our adventures, the four of us were about to refuel at the Cheesecake Factory when my…read morepartner pointed out a place called RH. I had never heard of it before. Unfortunately, it was closed, so we didn't get a chance to check it out. We noticed a balcony where people dined, and I said, "Maybe we'll try it some other time." About a year later, we spent a night in Corte Madera before heading to Clear Lake. Since it was his birthday weekend, I thought it would be perfect for the four of us to have a celebratory breakfast before our long drive. We walked in, and I couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn! This place is BOUJEEEEE!" (A term I picked up from my millennial coworker, meaning "luxurious in lifestyle.") A tall, dark, intimidating man stood watch at the door, not even greeting us. Maybe we didn't look like we belonged in such an upscale place. Undeterred, we explored each showroom before making our way up the grand staircase to the restaurant. Wow, wow, wow! Crystal chandeliers sparkled overhead, and a majestic fountain with a Roman centerpiece stood in the middle of the dining room. Lush plants and trees hung everywhere, giving the space an atmosphere that matched the showrooms--stylish, elegant, and sophisticated. We received both the all-day and brunch menus. Since my partner loves oysters (and it was his birthday celebration), we started with a dozen. They were plump, smooth, and silky--like a kiss from the ocean. Craving something different, I also ordered the Hamachi Caviar Carpaccio. It was delicate, fresh, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I was slightly bummed that my partner's daughter loved it so much, while my own daughter wasn't interested after trying a small piece. I almost ordered another, but remembered we still had breakfast coming. At least I got the tiniest final bite of carpaccio. If our appetizers set the bar this high, I couldn't wait for the next dishes. My partner had the RH Scramble, and I chose the American Breakfast. We were both blown away by the scrambled eggs--so fluffy and creamy, almost magical. I always add milk to my eggs, but they never turn out like this. My partner's daughter enjoyed two enormous slices of avocado toast, while my daughter opted for the Swedish Pancakes, which were rich and buttery. The sweet potato fries struck the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The girls sipped hot chocolate adorned with cute designs; my partner's cortado featured a stylish RH motif, and my chai latte was dusted with cinnamon. Stuffed as I was, I still wanted us to sing happy birthday, so I ordered a crème brûlée for the occasion (they put the candle on the side). Breaking through the thin, glassy top was satisfying, and the silky, ultra-creamy custard beneath was absolutely divine. I also spotted chocolate cookies on the menu and eagerly ordered them for the road trip--they remained scrumptious even after a quick spin in the microwave. What an exceptional meal! The service was just as memorable--every server was outstanding. Okay, that was an expensive breakfast. Looks like it's Taco Bell for the rest of our trip!