Best Fun Restaurants in Marin

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Sakura Sushi

4.2

Awesome(29)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • San Rafael

Booked 2 times today

Weekday happy hour 5pm-6pm 1/2 off draft beer and large hot sake. You can find us in the same parking lot with the movie theater. On the first floor of the office building. Don't miss out because you can't find us. We are there!

2. Perry's Novato

4.3

Awesome(637)

Price: Moderate

• American • Novato

Booked 26 times today

Perry's in Novato is 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 and a 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.

3. Insalata's

4.7

Exceptional(4070)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • San Anselmo

Booked 62 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.

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4. La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1540)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 24 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.

5. Marinitas

4.2

Awesome(845)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Booked 10 times 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.

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6. The Club Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(611)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Rafael

Booked 6 times today

A highlight of The Club Restaurant is the top-notch food prepared by Chef Chris Harman, served in our spacious dining room-or garden terrace, ideal for business or family pleasure.Under the creative guidance of Food and Beverage Director, Erick Jensen the Club bustles everyday during lunch and dinner, with limited brunch being served Saturdays and Sundays. From small plates to full-course dinners, you'll be delighted with various menu selectionsand hospitality awaiting you. Indoor seating hosts 120 guests comfortably. Relax in the ambient glow of the fireplace during the fall and winter months. The Bar offers a wide variety of fine spirits, decadent wines, and local draft beers.The Terrace accommodates 100 guests for al fresco dining in a charming all weathered patio covering. Come by for lunch or dinner after a round of golf or before a night out at the Marin Symphony to be served by award winning staff.

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7. 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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8. The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato

4.7

Exceptional(37)

Price: Expensive

• American • Novato

Booked 14 times today

Situated in Novato, The Boardroom harks back to the Old Chicago Restaurants, serving as a favorite spot for locals to dine, drink, and socialize. Our menu, crafted from the freshest ingredients, promises to introduce bold and inspiring flavors to your palate. Join us today.

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9. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

4.4

Awesome(53)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Rafael

Booked 3 times today

The Monk’s Kettle Terra Linda is a neighborhood tavern and bottle shop, offering upscale pub fare, a broad and balanced craft beer list, and a smaller food-friendly wine list. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be. Featured on Check Please, Bay Area. And also named as one of the Best Burgers and Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Bay Area.For reservations of 8 or more, please email Christian@monkskettle.com.

10. Marché Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1685)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 12 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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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We celebrate all our special occasions at Insalata, including using the banquet room for a major birthday party, bemuses of the total experience which includes the food, wait service and atmosphere of the restaurant. It's our favorite restaurant in Marin.
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Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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4.7
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Deborah
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great margaritas, salads, fish tacos. Love sitting in their booths.
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MarinitasPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Anselmo
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4.2
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Kathryn
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Prime Rib was cooked to perfection. Wonderful service, too.
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Perry's NovatoPrice: Moderate• American• Novato
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4.3
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juliaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Cozy Outdoor Dining with Excellent Food & Service We had a wonderful dinner here before a show at the Marin Civic, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. Although it was a busy night and we made a last-minute reservation, we were lucky enough to get a table on the patio. Despite it being December, the outdoor heaters made the space incredibly cozy and comfortable — we didn’t mind the chill at all. The atmosphere was perfect for a pre-show dinner, and the staff, as always, provided excellent service. The food was delicious, and we appreciated the consistent quality that this place is known for. I’d happily dine outdoors again, even on a chilly night, as the heaters and the ambiance made it more than pleasant. Highly recommend for a casual, yet quality dining experience!
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La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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4.7
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Gillian
San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Nov 2024
Went for dinner with family and everyone loved the food. Fish so fresh.
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Sakura SushiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• San Rafael
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4.2

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Sakura Sushi

2. Perry's Novato

3. Insalata's

4. La Toscana Ristorante

5. Marinitas

6. The Club Restaurant

7. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

8. The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato

9. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

10. Marché Restaurant

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