Café Villa Trattoria & Bar

Address: 1602 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael

Phone: 415-459-6161

Website: cafevilla.net

Cuisine: Italian American

Seating: Indoor

Parking: Free lot and street

Hours: Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Prices: $7 to $28

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Friendly, family-owned and -run neighborhood restaurant with a mostly traditional Italian American menu

Farmshop

Address: 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur

Phone: 415-755-6700

Website: farmshopla.com

Cuisine: California cuisine featuring local producers

Noise level: Comfortable on patio; can get loud inside and at the bar

Seating: Indoor and covered patio

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $16 to $45

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Fresh and creative menu celebrating California’s agricultural abundance in a relaxed environment

Perry’s Novato

Address: 255 Alameda del Prado, Novato

Phone: 415-506-4212

Website: perryssf.com/location/novato

Cuisine: Traditional American

Noise level: Loud when full; traffic noise on patio

Seating: Indoor and covered patio

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $9 to $45

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Traditional, casual American with a lively bar

Banh Mi Zon

Address: 256 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley

Phone: 415-521-5289

Website: banhmizonus.com

Cuisine: Vietnamese with a couple of twists

Noise level: Comfortable

Seating: Indoor

Liquor selection: None

Parking: Lot

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays

Prices: $2 to $16

Summary: Vietnamese-inspired, efficient café with healthful foods and limited seating

Laos Kitchen

Address: 887 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-456-4490

Website: laoskitchensanrafael.com

Cuisine: Thai and Laotian

Seating: Indoor

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $8 to $20

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Marin’s first Laotian restaurant offers freshness, lovely presentations, textures and lively flavors in a welcoming environment

Keiko Fish

Address: 250 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur

Phone: 415-891-8395

Website: keikofish.net

Cuisine: Sushi

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: Sake, beer and wine

Parking: Street and lot

Hours: Noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays; 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays

Prices: $7 to $95

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Keiko Fish offers the freshest fish artfully presented by a knowledgeable chef in a casual, unfussy atmosphere

La Gastronomia di Porchetta

Address: 123 Bolinas Road, Fairfax

Phone: 415-419-5465

Website: lagastronomiadiporchetta.com

Cuisine: Traditional Italian

Noise level: Comfortable

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: Beer and wine

Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays; closed Tuesdays

Prices: $16 to $68

Reservations: Yes

Summary: A modern trattoria you would find in Tuscany

Malibu Farm

Address: 9 Main St., Tiburon

Phone: 628-226-1222

Website: malibu-farm.com/tiburon

Seating: Indoor and back patio

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekends

Prices: $15 to $48

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Malibu Farm serves the freshest ingredients artfully presented by a knowledgeable chef and presented in a comfortable, uncluttered space with iconic views

Marché

Address: 23 Ross Common

Phone: 415-925-9200

Website: marchemarin.com

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Hours: 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 5:15 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays

Prices: $10 to $40

Reservations: Yes

Summary: Comfortable, unpretentious, independent restaurant with well-prepared food in an attractive setting with warm service

Ounces Outdoors

Address: 5800 Northgate Drive, San Rafael

Phone: 877-747-0383

Website: ouncesoutdoors.com

Cuisine: California fresh pub food

Seating: Outdoor

Liquor selection: Beer, wine and hard cider

Parking: Easy curbside or in free lot

Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Prices: $3 to $45

Summary: Casual, fun spot to catch up with friends and maybe meet some new ones

Mi Casa Cafe

Address: 85 Woodland Ave., San Rafael

Phone: 415-482-6581

Website: micasacafegrillsr.com

Cuisine: Mexican

Seating: Indoor and back patio

Parking: Street/lot

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $3.99 to $36.99

Reservations: Yes

Summary: A casual neighborhood restaurant featuring Mexican regional food with some north-of-the-border twists

Pupuseria Blankita

Address: 48B North San Pedro Road, San Rafael

Phone: 415-785-3443

Website: pupuseriablankitasanrafael.com

Cuisine: Salvadoran

Noise level: Low

Seating: Indoor

Liquor selection: No alcohol

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Yes, free in lot

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays

Prices: $2 to $19

Summary: A casual restaurant with Salvadoran food to eat in or take out

Ditas

Address: 562 Bridgeway, Sausalito

Phone: 628-261-9267

Website: ditasmarin.com

Cuisine: California cuisine

Noise level: Comfortable

Seating: Indoor and back patio

Parking: Valet and street

Hours: Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; happy hour is from 2:30 to 5 p.m.; and dinner service is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Prices: $15 to $68

Reservations: ditasmarin.com; opentable.com

Summary: A fine-dining spot with fantastic views

Souvla

Address: 1805 Larkspur Landing Circle, suite 14, Larkspur

Phone: 415-400-5458

Website: souvla.com

Cuisine: California-Greek cuisine

Noise level: Comfortable

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Parking: Open lot

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $4 to $58

Summary: Take a trip to enjoy the flavors of Greece without the jet lag

Nick’s Cove

Address: 23240 Highway 1, Marshall

Phone: 415-663-1033

Website: nickscove.com

Cuisine: Seafood

Noise level: Comfortable, could get loud if full

Seating: Indoor, deck and patio seating

Parking: Open lot

Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $12 to $69

Reservations: For 10 or more

Summary: No matter the weather, you can relax and enjoy the Northern California coastal experience at Nick’s Cove

SAN Korean Cafe

Address: 2165 Francisco Blvd. E, unit C, San Rafael

Phone: 415-306-7093

Website: sankorean.com

Cuisine: Korean

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: None

Parking: Lot/street

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays

Prices: $5 to $14

Summary: A quick-service spot in an underserved eating area of San Rafael with flavors and food beyond the usual

Emma’s Restaurant

Address: 817 Francisco Blvd. West, San Rafael

Phone: 415-492-1638

Website: emmasrestaurants.com

Cuisine: Chinese

Seating: Tables

Liquor selection: Wine, sake and beer

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily

Prices: Mostly $12 to $18

Summary: Enjoy some lighter-style Chinese food favorites in a family-friendly surrounding with attentive service

Himalayan Kitchen

Address: 227 Third St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-526-3161

Website: himalayankitchenmarin.com

Cuisine: Himalayan

Seating: Tables

Liquor selection: Beer and wine

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $3 to $24.95

Summary: A cozy restaurant with comforting flavors and a sweet dose of hospitality

Red Rooster Brick Oven

Address: 901 B St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-234-8414

Website: Redroosterbrickoven.com

Cuisine: Italian American

Seating: TablesGluten-free selections: No

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: No

Dog-friendly: In parklet

Parking: Validated at B Street lot across from the restaurant

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Prices: $15 to $32

Reservations: Call

Summary: Welcoming restaurant in downtown San Rafael with a menu to please all

Station House Cafe

Address: 11285 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station

Phone: 415-663-1515

Website: Stationhousecafe.com

Cuisine: California fresh

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Inside, tables, chairs and booths

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

Parking: Street

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Wednesdays

Prices: $5 to $42

Reservations: Call or Resy

Summary: West Marin family-style restaurant offering some of the bounty of California in a setting with a vacation feel

Loveski Marin

Address: Marin Country Mart, 1813 Larkspur Landing Circle, suite 15, Larkspur

Phone: 415-526-3889

Website: Loveskideli.com

Cuisine: West Coast “Jew-ish” deli

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Bar stools and tables inside and tables outside

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Free lot

Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Prices: $3 to $22

Reservations: No

Summary: A Northern California-style deli influenced by traditional Jewish delis and Thai American flavors

Servino

Address: 114 and 116 Main St., Tiburon

Phone: 415-435-2676

Website: servino.com

Cuisine: Italian

Noise level: Moderate to loud

Seating: Bar stools and tables in the Enoteca Bar; tables outside and booths and tables in the Trattoria

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: On Main Street and in the lot behind

Hours: The Enoteca Bar is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and the Trattoria is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; full menu is available to seated guests in all areas during dinner service hours

Prices: $8 to $49

Reservations: resy.com

Summary: Servino offers a great place for a drink and some bites or a full meal

La Ginestra

Address: 127 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-388-0224

Website: laginestramv.com

Cuisine: Italian

Noise level: Loud at times

Seating: Bar stools and tables inside

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

Parking: Lot, free after 6 p.m., street

Hours: 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Prices: $7 to $29

Reservations: resy.com

Summary: La Ginestra remains a welcoming neighborhood Italian restaurant

— Compiled by Daniel Bromfield