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    Parkside Cafe

    3.0 (1k reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed

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    Marie B.

    We were starving after our 7.5 mile Dipsea hike, so Parkside it is! Gorgeous day to sit out on the patio with an umbrella for shade of course. We had super service from everyone we encountered. Our burgers were delicious, hot, made medium rare as we ordered, and served quickly. Large portion of fries too. We will definitely come back anytime we're at Stinson!

    Toan D.

    It's the only sit down restaurant in the small beachside town and on the expensive side. Some items were reasonably priced but some like Fish Tacos for $32 seemed ridiculously expensive. We had the raw & baked Hog Island oysters ( 3 each for $28) and the Clams & mussels in a white wine garlic broth with garlic toast ($26). The oysters were fresh and tasty. The mussels were not cleaned properly and as such had the typical zoo like odor about them. However the clams were very good and the broth was slurp to the last drop delicious. Excellent service. It's a pretty big restaurant with outside and inside seatings. Outside, you have the option of sitting in the sun or under an umbrella. They also have a walk up window that has to go foods like pizza, burgers and sandwiches at a lower price point. There's a charming little park across the street with benches where you can eat the food and enjoy the day. There's limited parking in front and they were filled when we arrived on a Thursday at about 1 pm. But we found street parking just a few minutes walking away. Happy Eating!!

    Skillet vegetables....yum!
    Bleep S.

    We stumbled upon this place on our way to Bolinas. An excellent lunch. Skillet vegetables, roasted salmon on vegetables with a very good sauce. The house made Levain bread with pesto on the side was superb. Huge glass of beer ..a generous pour. Strauss softbserve with fresh fruit fir dessert. Pleasant atmosphere. Fun, efficient service. Would return...

    Ham and egg croissant
    Tiffany H.

    They have two separate windows. One is for ordering coffee and pastries. The other one is for food and ice cream. Got a ham egg croissant, which cost nine dollars including tax. This price was pretty outrageous. Also got a milkshake which less than the croissant. Service is curt. You pay for the convenience and location near the beach

    Louis L.

    On our visit to Muir Woods National Monuments, we decided to visit Stinson Beach before going home since we've already visited the Muir Beach last time. After the hike at Muir Woods, we were hungry and there's no restaurant near the beach that's opened, there's only this restaurant next to the beach parking lot, so we went in to try it out even though the prices seem a little high but we expected this establishment costs each seat $15 just for a chair. The servers were quite attentive and pleasant. Every table has a little fan to chase away the flies which is quite effective. The menu has quite many dishes for lunch. My wife wanted to be safe to order the Burger and Fries, I always love fish and chips so I ordered that, which later my wife told me that I should order the fish taco. Anyhow, I don't think it matters what we order, the food here isn't meant to be special. The Burger is actually tasteless, no salt, no sauce, no flavor, In-n-Out would taste much better without anything. We share both of our dishes. This is the first time I have to eat burger with ketchup because it's so tasteless. The fish is crispy and moist but also tasteless, the batter has no flavor, the fish has no flavor, without the tartar sauce it's uneatable. Yes, the portions are big, the french fries could be better. Anyhow, we have to try all the restaurants, so at least we know, we should drive 8 miles the other way to In-n-Out for lunch which we would be much happier and less money. While eating the burger, I kept wishing having a five guys burger because I've never had any burger like this.

    Bread with butter and pesto
    Morgan W.

    We visited Parkside an hour or so before the dinner rush and were seated inside by the fireplace. In chilly January, this was an unexpected plus! Because we'd just hiked 8 and a half miles in 2 and a half hours with nothing but a bagel as fuel, our appetite drove us to order a ton of food. I joked about this a bit with Ronni, our server, who was exceptionally warm and funny and didn't judge us one bit! We had the avocado pasta (mushroomy and delicious), crab cake (crispy and fun), homemade bread (soft and warm and served with a really nice pesto), filet mignon (decent), a Lodi Zin (Central Valley represent), and bread pudding (holy shit) for dessert. Service was very good throughout the meal, from the personable Ronni to everyone working hard to prepare our food and bus the table. The bathroom situation was a little weird as other Yelpers have noted (the queue starts outside since this location has additional external counter service options), but I think it's profoundly unfair for Parkside to have such a low cumulative review because of facility constraints. The staff does an amazing job flexing between casual, brunch, and dinner food, and bathroom procedure should not be a defining characteristic of an otherwise splendid restaurant.

    Raw Oysters with topping added

    I have been here many times with my wife, the food is just so good, every ingredient adds to the dish, every plate feels intentional, great service and the atmosphere is lovely, this is our first date spot and now we are married, a definite must have spot, best oysters I've had

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    Cami R.

    Came here while waiting for my sister's 30k race to finish up! I got the Parkside and added bacon which was the obvious choice! Their peach spread was beyond amazing and I would definitely buy a jar of it! Overall solid breakfast spot for a chilly fall morning! We also got the steak & eggs which was really good! The only issue we ran into was the mimosa one of us had wasn't that great - seemed to taste kind of odd

    A place NOT to park and go to bad customer service.
    Chris H.

    We came around 7:30PM and bought some pizza. They let us know that it's served cold... Should have been a sign to skip it. We than went to use the picnic table that were open and not being used. They had many tables open but told use we could not use them because we order food from them to go. Not worth the visit. Parking spots are limited. Bad customer service.

    Lara W.

    I didn't realize that hush puppies were the missing food from my diet I never knew I would be craving. Love at first bite. Oh, the maple butter. It made me wiggle in my seat. It was delectable. It was a blind shot on a list of many attractive sounding appetizers and I hit the bullseye. Tried two wines. Both were excellent. Kale salad was perfectly seasoned and helped balance the hush puppies... sort of. The food here is great. I saw like 7 fried chickens being prepped and ready to deliver and I'm a vegetarian but they looked so good I temporarily questioned my convictions. If you go as a large group, expect a wait. I think it's a great spot for a date.

    Krishna K.

    Best brunch spot on the Stinson beach. I sometimes have brunch here when I hike the Dipsea trail on the way back. Friendly staff and breakfast is very fresh and their croissants and baked items are fresh and I kept going back to place. The eggs Benedict and savory soufflé with veggies is great option.

    Fish and chips
    Ethan W.

    Cafe right at Stinson Beach. Came here in the middle of a day hike before trekking back to Mill Valley. They serve a number of familiar classics expected at a typical beachside sit-down. I got the fish and chips. The fish was coated and fried nicely in a beer batter, and the fries were average but nothing spectacular. Overall I deem it just OK. Overall, I think the food is not bad. It's not the greatest or most unique food by any stretch of the imagination. I think the price is inflated because of the location (it's definitely riding on the upper cusp of 2 $ signs).

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    Came here from the beach and ordered a couple of hot dogs. Handling food with bare hands, no gloves! Is this a health code violation?

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    Great place to go and eat after a good hike. Food is delicious and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

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    4.4(497 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring in Fairfax, California at the Sorella Caffe…read more This restaurant appears small but it will deceive you. The eatery has inside and outside dining with the inner dining smaller than the outside area. The extended dining area has both heat and covers available. Street parking is available so be warned but the this task is worth your effort. We chose to dine outside for the inner area was at capacity... a good sign. The customer service was outstanding beyond measure. We never saw our cups empty and at the end of our meal when we were selecting desserts, they packaged our leftovers. This gesture had never been performed in all of my experiences... bravo. The food was not simply made and put on our dishes but was created with the upmost heart. Our meals were outstanding and the desserts... the literally best we ever had to consume. If you want a great Family Italian meal, then go to Fairfax, California and seek out the Sorella Caffe. A master chef and a team of professionals await you.

    When going, please know that Fairfax means parking is a challenge and Sorella is doubling down on…read morethat! Also, it's in the heart of traffic craziness. It offers outside seating. indoor dining, and take out. Everyone has to enter through the same narrow entrance and jam up by the cash register. Take out, which should be the least labor intensive meal for them, is treated as the bane of their existence. Those waiting for pickup have to jump out of the way of wait staff. When I presented my credit card to pay for the sack of food, the woman who was running the register told me I made a mistake when I had done nothing. She presented the wrong screen and I paid the bill and tried to add a tip. She gave me a look! She reset the screen and asked me to do it again "correctly". I still added the tip but I was not satisfied with anything. I'll go back because the food is good. But, not on Fridays, even if very early. And always with a person to watch the car when I double park, like so many others do. It's a testament to how delicious the food is that I and hoards of others put up with the front desk staff to get great takeout.

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    Guesthouse

    4.2(462 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

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    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

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    Marujun Japanese Cuisine - Sushi roll, Queen: unagi, hamachi and sweet sauce

    Marujun Japanese Cuisine

    4.8(53 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Easily the best fish (nigiri/sashimi/rolls) in Marin. The quality just stands out even against…read morestalwarts like VS and Masa. Price reflects this of course. I particularly enjoy the shari - feels like a mix of sweetness from red vinegar and zing of white vinegar. They also had local California King Salmon - I never see this at a sushi spots even in SF (even when it's in season). The rest of the menu is quite diverse with dishes you'll never see in Marin. Some were hits, some were okay. I'm looking forward to trying more. Pretty easy to get a walk-in at the bar. If reservations are full, just call ahead and walk-in.

    We visited Marujun for the first time at 6:30 pm last Thursday night. We made reservations for the…read moretwo of us via phone (couldn't do it online for the same night) after reading reviews that said they could be crowded. The restaurant is in a nondescript pocket sized strip mall. I had my doubts, but felt we were transported somewhere else as soon as we stepped through the door. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The menu is extensive, mostly sushi and sashimi dishes. We ordered exactly the right amount for the two of us, including a special appetizer of a shrimp custard (yum), tempura shrimp (two shrimp, crispy, dipping bowl with a side of spicy daikon we could add). I ordered the Hakata Mizutaki hot pot with chicken and cabbage. My wife went for the Queen sushi roll with unagi, hamachi and sweet sauce and a small 2-piece sashimi plate. For dessert we ordered another special, a sweet potato custard that came with a generous scoop of the creamiest vanilla ice cream I've ever had. The presentation for the dessert was so special... it came in a lidded lacquer box (see photos). After recently eating in a terribly noisy restaurant, we appreciated that the sound level here was very low, making conversation easy. Our server was gracious and attentive (filling our pot of tea with hot water, and then pouring the tea for us). All of the food was fantastic. The total with tax and tip came out to $135 for two people. That's probably on par for the quality of the food, but steep for us, so this will become more of a "special treat" dinner place for us. But we do want to return to sample more dishes.

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    Bungalow 44 - Bungalow Burger

    Bungalow 44

    4.0(805 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$

    Bungalow 44 continues to create tasty and creative drinks and dishes no matter what the season…read more Drinks - King Thai'd just right, spicy and not too sweet, lovely to start with a meal but also could double as dessert. My partners margarita was good as well. Enjoyed a glass of of the Walter Hansel Chardonnay which is more of a locals kind of wine and nice to see on the list. Food - we both have enjoyed the steak frites in the past and my partner did so as well last night, subbed out the arugula salad for Caesar and it was just right. My salmon with market succotash and corn puree was a lovely combination of what spring here has to offer. The pickled maitake mushrooms added the perfect amount of acid and umami to offset the richness and keep flavors fresh. Desserts - the sticky pudding and berries never disappoint. Ambiance - please do not ever change (much), we love dining here whether it's a casual meetup with friends or a special date night. The high top bar tables could use a sanding and re sealing but you can tell they are well loved by diners :) Service - Monday night, a few delays and missteps surprising as restaurant was not bustling. But the food is so good.

    This place is just ok. The food is fine but they have a front-of-the house-problem. We had a rushed…read moreand hasty server who basically processes customers in and out the door. Plus a meal runner who had a terrible attitude and unpleasant manner. He wore the chip on his shoulder like a badge of honor. Outdoor seating is, in good weather, far superior to indoors. So consider this when making your reservation because you can't switch to outside. Fully booked. I'm not in any rush to come back. Not terrible. Not great.

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    Madcap

    Madcap

    4.5(439 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$$
    Takes reservations
    Fine dining

    It was a wonderful dining experience! We came in for 11 courses and wine pairing…read more I love how each courses are so different from each other. The courses offer Japanese tempura style appetizer, sashimi, steak, grilled fish and duck. The dessert at the end also provides different flavor profile that each bites were surprises. The wine pairing is the best ones I've been to. It has white, sake and red. Each wine pairs with the food perfectly. The service is outstanding and the lighting is great. Highly recommended!

    I had the pleasure of dining at Madcap last year for my birthday. I'd been eyeing the restaurant…read morefor a while, intrigued by their fusion of French and Japanese cuisines--because honestly, who doesn't love that combination? What I didn't realize at the time was the sheer pedigree behind it. It turns out Madcap is Michelin-rated, and Chef Ron Siegel is a celebrity chef. A Top Chef alum who headlined at legendary spots like The French Laundry and Michael Mina. Ironically, I didn't learn any of this from a food blog or Yelp. I heard it from my dentist in Vallejo. Talk about a random convo! As for the food, Chef Siegel's creations are pure joy--a celebration of culinary genius that feels genuinely divine. It's the kind of meal that evokes deep emotion; it really is magical. I can honestly say it's the best restaurant in Marin, Point Reyes included. We paired our meal with a beautiful bottle of sake by Pharrell Williams (yes, you read that right), and to top off an already incredible evening, we got to meet Chef Siegel and take a group photo with him. What a cool dude! Inside the restaurant, the decor was refined and classy, featuring rich dark wood accents and curated artwork. My only minor complaint was the seating - the wooden chair, while stylish, could have been a bit more comfortable. Overall, it was a truly lovely experience.

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