Suzette

Address: 633 Bridgeway, Sausalito

Phone: 415-324-7070

Website: suzettebistro.com

Liquor selection: Not a full bar

Parking: Street and limited lot a few doors north

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

Prices: $6 to $36

Reservations: Waitlist

Summary: French bistro on the Sausalito waterfront

La Esperanza Pupuseria y Comedor

Address: 916 B St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-879-4749

Website: laesperanzapupuseria.com

Cuisine: Salvadoran

Parking: Street and city lot next door

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

Prices: $3.50 to $22.99

Summary: Homey Central American food available throughout the day in comfortable surroundings

TuTu Lounge

Address: 1335 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-492-1530

Website: tutulounge.com

Cuisine: Pacific Rim

Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; closed Tuesdays

Prices: $12 to $35

Reservations: Yes, linked through their website

Summary: A colorful, casual, friendly Pacific Rim restaurant with artfully presented dishes

Above Fifth

Address: AC Hotel, 1201 Fifth Ave., San Rafael

Phone: 628-336-5600

Website: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sfoar-ac-hotel-san-rafael/dining

Cuisine: Shareable plates

Dog-friendly: No

Hours: 4 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Prices: $11 to $25Reservations: resy.com

Summary: A rooftop destination where you can enjoy a drink, linger over shared plates and soak up the beauty of Mt. Tam and beyond

Oni Kuma

Address: 721 East Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-888-8228

Website: onikumabar.com

Cuisine: Japanese

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Beer and wine

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Shopping center lot

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

Prices: $3 to $35

Reservations: Call

Summary: An attractive Japanese izakaya and hand roll bar that could easily become your go-to weekly place.

Fradelizio’s

Address: 35 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax

Phone: 415-459-1618

Website: fradelizios.com

Cuisine: Italian

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Beer and wine

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Street and lot

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays; 4 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Prices: $7 to $34

Reservations: Call

Summary: A friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant which offers affordable prices, attentive service, a real attempt at using local and sustainable ingredients, and an interesting wine program

Panchitos

Address: 667 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael

Phone: 415-472-6766

Website: panchitosrestaurant.com

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Noise level: Moderate to loud

Liquor selection: Beer and wine

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; closed Sundays

Prices: $6.95 to $25.95

Reservations: Call

Summary: Panchitos offers hearty fare with lots of choices to please the whole family

New Delhi Indian Cuisine

Address: 704 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-295-7162

Cuisine: Indian

Noise level: Mild

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Only service

Parking: Street

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily; closed Tuesdays

Prices: $3.49 to $21.99

Reservations: Call

Summary: Buffet and full-service restaurant serving pan-Indian cuisine

Corner Bar

Address: 106 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-888-8001

Website: cornerbarmv.com

Cuisine: Mediterranean with craft cocktails

Noise level: Can get overwhelmingly loud

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selection: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Street

Hours: 4 to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 4 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $10 to $36

Reservations: Waitlist only

Summary: A lively bar where the food’s just as good as the drinks

Buvette du Marais

Address: 2201 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur

Phone: 415-295-7270

Website: lemaraisbakery.com

Cuisine: French

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Wine

Gluten-free dishes: No

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Free parking lot

Bakery hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Dinner hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays

Prices: $7 to $42

Reservations: opentable.com

Summary: A charming French bakery and bistro

Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen

Address: 69 Center Blvd., San Anselmo

Phone: 415-459-6969

Website: kuronamimarin.com

Cuisine: Japanese

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Sake, wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Free parking lot and street

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 5 to 8:30 p.m. daily

Prices: $4 to $42

Reservations: toasttab.com

Summary: Cozy Japanese restaurant with a variety of options

La Maison de la Reine

Address: 807 Grant Ave., Novato

Phone: 415-927-0288

Website: lamaisondelareine.net

Cuisine: Vietnamese fusion

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: On request

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: On request

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Free parking lot behind restaurant and street

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

Prices: $12 to $19

Reservations: Call

Summary: Family-owned Vietnamese fusion food restaurant with a long history of pleasing Marin residents and others

Tavola Rustica

Address: 286 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur

Phone: 415-891-3096

Website: tavolarustica.com

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Noise level: Fairly loud when full

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: On request

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Allowed on patio

Parking: Street and free lot

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays

Prices: $10 to $36

Reservations: Resy

Summary: Casual restaurant with a full-flavored Mediterranean menu and an intriguing wine list

Fairfax Brewing Co.

Address: 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax

Phone: 415-859-9551

Website: faxbrewco.com

Cuisine: Gastropub

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Parklet

Parking: Street and free parking lot across the street

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

Prices: $8 to $32

Reservations: For 10 or more, call

Summary: Brewpub with excellent house-brewed beers, some exceptional food and friendly staff

Golden Gate Bistro

Address: 7380 Redwood Blvd., Novato

Phone: 415-408-3333

Website: goldengatebistronovato.com

Cuisine: American Italian

Noise level: Moderate inside; outside depends on the music

Liquor selection: Wine, beer and wine-based cocktails

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Street

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

Prices: $10 to $29

Reservations: Call

Summary: A neighborhood restaurant offering exceptional food and music

Kitchen

Address: 6 Hamilton Landing, Novato

Phone: 415-234-8923

Website: kitchennovato.com

Cuisine: California

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: None

Gluten-free dishes: On request

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Free parking lot

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends

Prices: $10 to $20

Reservations: No

Summary: Cafe offering quality food and outstanding pastries

Playa

Address: 41 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-384-8871

Website: playamv.com

Cuisine: Modern Mexican

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Street

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays

Prices: $12 to $44

Reservations: Through Resy

Summary: Popular Mexican restaurant with excellent cocktails and elevated Mexican cuisine

The Burren House Irish Pub and Kitchen

Address: 925 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-690-1222

Website: theburrenhouse.com

Cuisine: Irish American comfort food

Noise level: Fairly loud when full, but conversation is possible

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Street and lot behind the restaurant

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to midnight Sundays

Prices: $9 to $36

Reservations: No

Summary: Lively Irish pub with tasty comfort food and full bar

Everest Curry and MoMo House

Address: 1444 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-455-0444

Website: everestcurrynmomohouse.com

Cuisine: Indo-Nepalese

Noise level: Moderate

Liquor selection: Wine/beer

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Street

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays

Prices: $5 to $30

Reservations: Call

Summary: Family-owned Indo-Nepalese restaurant warmly welcomes guests

Tamalpie

Address: 477 Miller Ave., Mill Valley

Phone: 415-388-7437

Website: tamalpie.com

Cuisine: Pizza/California

Noise level: Moderate/loud

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Outside

Parking: Street and limited lot

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

Prices: $10 to $48

Reservations: Resy

Summary: Family-style pizza place with additional elevated dishes

Sorella Caffe

Address: 107 Bolinas Road, Fairfax

Phone: 415-258-4520

Website: sorellacaffe.com

Cuisine: Italian

Noise level: Fairly loud inside when full, but conversation is possible

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Street

Hours: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed Mondays; happy hour from 4 to 5:30 p.m. daily except Mondays

Prices: $4 to $40

Reservations: Call for parties of six and more

Summary: Family-friendly restaurant with live music on the weekends

Suvai Taste of India

Address: 909 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-785-3470

Website: suvaiusa.com

Cuisine: Indian

Noise level: Comfortable

Liquor selection: None

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service animals

Parking: Street

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. weekends

Prices: $5 to $25

Reservations: Call

Summary: Indian restaurant specializing in South Indian cuisine

MaruJun

Address: 2224 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-785-3739

Website: marujun-sr.com

Cuisine: Japanese

Noise level: Comfortable

Liquor selection: Sake, wine, beer, shochu cocktails

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Limited

Vegan dishes: Limited

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Lot and street

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

Prices: $9 to $52

Reservations: Through website

Summary: Japanese small plates, nigiri and sashimi professionally served in a comfortable environment

Vin

Address: 881 Fourth St., San Rafael

Phone: 415-721-0600

Website: vinon4th.com

Cuisine: California

Noise level: Moderately noisy

Liquor selection: Full

Gluten-free dishes: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Yes

Vegan dishes: Yes

Dog-friendly: Service dogs

Parking: Street

Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays

Prices: $5 to $35

Reservations: toasttab.com

Summary: California-style food with Mediterranean influences, craft cocktails and thoughtful wine list in a refined and relaxed environment