Best Fun Restaurants in San Rafael

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1. Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 36 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.

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2. Perry's on Magnolia

4.6

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Moderate

• American • Larkspur

Booked 30 times today

Perry’s on Magnolia brings Larkspur an outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths, framed memorabilia and rich mahogany bar. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

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3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Marin

4.7

Exceptional(3183)

Price: Expensive

• American • Corte Madera

Booked 102 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Marin, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.For group dining inquiries, please email: marinhospitality@rh.com

4. Farmshop

4.4

Awesome(2114)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Larkspur

Booked 66 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.

5. Insalata's

4.7

Exceptional(4094)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • San Anselmo

Booked 53 times today

Insalata's is a fun spot with its vibrant atmosphere and creative menu. As one reviewer puts it, it's 'a lively atmosphere' with 'delicious food and service'. Another review highlights the 'beautiful outdoor dining space', making it an ideal place for a celebration. Not to mention, the consistent high ratings for food and ambiance make it a favorite in the community.

6. Marinitas

4.4

Awesome(845)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Booked 1 time 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.

7. Piazza D'Angelo

4.7

Exceptional(2085)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mill Valley

Booked 15 times today

Piazza D’Angelo is a family run Italian trattoria located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. With a bustling bar scene and a natural light-soaked dining room, Piazza D'Angelo evokes a Southern Italian dining experience with a unique sense of home comfort. Enjoy a variety of fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, as well as fresh fish, prime meats and our signature tiramisu.We offer two patios for al fresco dining, a wood-burning pizza oven, a full service bar, and private dining spaces for your social or business gathering.Named after the restaurant's location right on the piazza of downtown Mill Valley, Piazza D'Angelo is an ode to Southern Italian trattorias - family owned, rustic neighborhood restaurants that serve fresh, unassuming, locally-sourced delicious food.Grazie!

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8. La Toscana Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1543)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 7 times today

We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.

9. Marché Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1685)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 3 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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10. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(53)

Price: Moderate

• French • Fairfax

Booked 9 times today

the Marin edition of Amelie with large patio, enjoy our baked organic French goods: croissant baguette tarte our french chef prepares a farm to table brunch, lunch and dinnerand a wine list curated by French sommelier and winemaker offering many options by the glass and bottle with a focus on French wine

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AnnaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I've been dining at Insalata's for more than 25 years. The restaurant continues to do a wonderful job. A neighborhood gem! Thank you to the Krahling family for bringing so much to our community over these many years.
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Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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4.7
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NancyW
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The appetizers, salad and entrees were consistently delicious. Service was attentive and professional. We were thrilled to discover that we could hold a conversation and be heard. The chairs were comfortable too. We will be back!
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Left Bank LarkspurPrice: Moderate• French• Larkspur
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4.5
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Roz
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What a lovely dining experience, wonderful staff and attention to detail with a lovely table with a fabulous view. Our wait person Alyssa was attentive and professional as this was a perfect place to share a meal with good friends. Adored the crispy artichokes with roasted sliced potatoes and the hamburger was cooked to perfection. Thank you for an amazing dining experience.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant MarinPrice: Expensive• American• Corte Madera
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4.7
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Doyle
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A delicious brunch in kid friendly environments. Outdoors!
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Perry's on MagnoliaPrice: Moderate• American• Larkspur
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4.6
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Jeremy
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
We had five hungry people at our table ages 73 to 24. Everyone found something delicious to eat from the sausage pizza, mushroom fritatta, chicken salad, and seared salmon with the broccolini and roasted brussell sprouts. It was gloomy and grey outside with intermittent rain, We split the chocolate & oreo profilteroles and key lime meringue for dessert. The service was excellent and our waitress smiled often. Highly recommend!!
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FarmshopPrice: Expensive• Californian• Larkspur
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4.4

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Left Bank Larkspur

2. Perry's on Magnolia

3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Marin

4. Farmshop

5. Insalata's

6. Marinitas

7. Piazza D'Angelo

8. La Toscana Ristorante

9. Marché Restaurant

10. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

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