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

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Free lot

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

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

Parking: Free lot

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

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

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

Reservations: No

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

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Indoor

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

Parking: Street

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

Noise level: Moderate to loud

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: Sake, beer and wine

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

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

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

Parking: Street

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

Cuisine: California fresh

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Indoor and back patio

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Street

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

Cuisine: California fresh

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Street

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

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Outdoor

Liquor selection: Beer, wine and hard cider

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

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

Reservations: No

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

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Indoor and back patio

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

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

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

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

Reservations: Call

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

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: No

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

Liquor selection: Wine and beer

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

Parking: Open lot

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

Prices: $4 to $58

Reservations: No

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

Liquor selection: Full bar

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

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

Noise level: Moderate

Seating: Indoor and front patio

Liquor selection: None

Gluten-free selections: Yes

Vegetarian selections: Yes

Vegan selections: Yes

Dog-friendly: Yes

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;