Guidebook for Mill Valley
Food Scene
Great new restaurant in Kentfield. Try the short rib pasta.
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveGreat casual Puerto Rican food. $$. Phone: 415-380-1986
Bungalow 44
44 E Blithedale AveGreat food and Bar.
Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsaria
382 Miller AveSuper casual Mexican
Equator Coffees
2 Miller AveGreat coffee, tea and pastries
Playa Mill Valley
41 Throckmorton AveUpscale Mexican with good margaritas. Outdoor seating.
Mountain Home Inn
810 Panoramic HwyGo for the view!
Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline HwyGreat bar and food. Very cozy.
Kitchen Sunnyside
31 Sunnyside AveGreat breakfast!
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StQuick and easy burger, fries, shakes and soft serve!
Tamalpie Pizzeria
477 Miller AveGood pizza. Try their brussels sprouts.
Sushi within walking distance. A local favorite. Very casual. The ambiance is dark, but they also do take out. Try the Stinson Roll.
14 residents recomanen
Samurai
425 Miller AveSushi within walking distance. A local favorite. Very casual. The ambiance is dark, but they also do take out. Try the Stinson Roll.
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StBest known Sushi in Marin. Also try Village Sake in Fairfax.
Picco Restaurant
320 Magnolia AveGreat small plates and nice atmosphere. One of my favorites.
Nice casual Burmese Restaurant. They are known for their tea leaf salad.
20 residents recomanen
Burmatown
18 Corte Madera AveNice casual Burmese Restaurant. They are known for their tea leaf salad.
Tony Tutto Pizza
16 Ross CommonTony was a Mill Valley favorite. He has relocated to Ross.
This is another place to visit, listen to live music or just go for the day.
39 residents recomanen
Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdThis is another place to visit, listen to live music or just go for the day.
This is an excellent new restaurant. Reservations are recommended. Try the short rib pasta.
15 residents recomanen
Guesthouse
850 College AveThis is an excellent new restaurant. Reservations are recommended. Try the short rib pasta.
Head up to Fairfax for some of the best Sushi in Marin. You can put your name in and grab a glass of wine down the street.
I highly recommend!
48 residents recomanen
Village Sake - Japanese Pub
19 Bolinas RdHead up to Fairfax for some of the best Sushi in Marin. You can put your name in and grab a glass of wine down the street.
I highly recommend!
Cucina sa
510 San Anselmo AveGreat Italian and home made pastas! Worth the drive.
If you are in the city, this place is great. Don't get turned off by the neighborhood. The and drinks are excellent!
114 residents recomanen
Burma Love
211 Valencia StIf you are in the city, this place is great. Don't get turned off by the neighborhood. The and drinks are excellent!
New Restaurant that just opened up. I haven't been yet, but looks good!
10 residents recomanen
Gravity Tavern
38 Miller AveNew Restaurant that just opened up. I haven't been yet, but looks good!
If you venture over to Stinson, try the Parkside for a sit down lunch or dinner, coffee and pastry, locally baked bread or quick burger and soft serve ice cream. They have something for every one.
I highly recommend stopping in the shop for a loaf of freshly baked bread. It is the best in town!
26 residents recomanen
Parkside Cafe
43 Arenal AveIf you venture over to Stinson, try the Parkside for a sit down lunch or dinner, coffee and pastry, locally baked bread or quick burger and soft serve ice cream. They have something for every one.
I highly recommend stopping in the shop for a loaf of freshly baked bread. It is the best in town!
Watershed Restaurant
129 Miller AveThis is a new restaurant located in the lumber yard.
Great healthy tacos, salads and soup in the winter. They make their own tortillas. Great place for lunch or casual dinner, as seating is outdoors.
If you like ice cream, head to scoop after your meal.
35 residents recomanen
Más Masa
31 Bolinas RdGreat healthy tacos, salads and soup in the winter. They make their own tortillas. Great place for lunch or casual dinner, as seating is outdoors.
If you like ice cream, head to scoop after your meal.
Fish has wonderful seafood. The restaurant if very casual (picnic tables). The food is great, but expensive!
126 residents recomanen
Fish.
350 Harbor DrFish has wonderful seafood. The restaurant if very casual (picnic tables). The food is great, but expensive!
Cotogna
490 Pacific AveA16
2355 Chestnut St
Rose's Cafe
2298 Union StChez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyFLOODWATER
152 Shoreline HwyNice ambiance and decent food. Plates are small.
Great casual spot for a beer, wine, pizza and salad. I highly recommend this after a hike in Tennessee valley.
8 residents recomanen
PizzaHacker
226 Shoreline HighwayGreat casual spot for a beer, wine, pizza and salad. I highly recommend this after a hike in Tennessee valley.
Super casual with yummy small plates. Cool interior space and nice roof deck for warm summer evenings. I highly recommend!
7 residents recomanen
Kientz Hall
625 San Anselmo AvenueSuper casual with yummy small plates. Cool interior space and nice roof deck for warm summer evenings. I highly recommend!
Harmony Restaurant
Love their Clay Pot Pork, Pea Shoots and Signature Beef.
Shopping
Natural Food store with great selection of cheese, meat, produce and take out.
192 residents recomanen
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdNatural Food store with great selection of cheese, meat, produce and take out.
Mill Valley Market
12 Corte Madera AveOur local market that has just about everything.
Safeway
1 Camino Alto
Strawberry Village
Strawberry VillageThis is a mall where you can find food, spa, bank, shops ...
Town Center Corte Madera
100 Corte Madera Town CenterUnion Square
333 Post StMonterey Market
1550 Hopkins StThis is worth the trip to Berkeley for fresh organic produce.
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveIf you are in Berkeley this is a great market.
Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing CirBoutique shops and restaurants located in Larkspur Landing
Visit the farmer’s market in San Rafael on Thursday and Sunday. Closes at 1. Lots of local vendors and farmers to choose from!
37 residents recomanen
The Sunday Marin Farmers Market
3501 Civic Center DrVisit the farmer’s market in San Rafael on Thursday and Sunday. Closes at 1. Lots of local vendors and farmers to choose from!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you enjoy live music, this is a must. They also have a Sunday Brunch.
166 residents recomanen
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera AveIf you enjoy live music, this is a must. They also have a Sunday Brunch.
You can dine, have a drink and listen to some great music. Terrapin is owned by Phil Lesh and he frequently plays in the bar where you can listen for free. They also have a concert hall.
98 residents recomanen
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrYou can dine, have a drink and listen to some great music. Terrapin is owned by Phil Lesh and he frequently plays in the bar where you can listen for free. They also have a concert hall.
19 Broadway
19 BroadwayFillmore Auditorium
Parks & Nature
This is a great day trip. If you are adventurous, you can hike the Dipsea Trail from my house, approx. 9 miles and take the Stage Coach back.
363 residents recomanen
Stinson Beach
This is a great day trip. If you are adventurous, you can hike the Dipsea Trail from my house, approx. 9 miles and take the Stage Coach back.
Beautiful redwoods. Also, the entrance to the Dipsea Stairs are next to the park.
30 residents recomanen
Old Mill Park
64 Cascade DrBeautiful redwoods. Also, the entrance to the Dipsea Stairs are next to the park.
From the Tennessee Valley Trailhead, hike 2 miles to Tennessee Beach.
10 residents recomanen
Tennessee Valley Beach
From the Tennessee Valley Trailhead, hike 2 miles to Tennessee Beach.
Take the ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island. This is a great all day trip. You can also bike around the island.
107 residents recomanen
Angel Island Café
Main StreetTake the ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island. This is a great all day trip. You can also bike around the island.
Mount Tamalpais
Parc Nacional de la Costa de Point Reyes
Golden Gate Park
Getting Around
West Marin Stage Coach
Bus to Stinson Beach, Bolinas and Pt. Reyes
Golden Gate Ferry Larkspur Terminal
101 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFerry from Larkspur to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry Terminal
1 Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry BldgFerry from Sausalito to San Francisco
Take Blue & Gold Fleet or Golden Gate Ferry from Tiburon to San Francisco or Angel Island
22 residents recomanen
Tiburon station
Take Blue & Gold Fleet or Golden Gate Ferry from Tiburon to San Francisco or Angel Island
Marin Airporter
1081 Andersen DrBus to SFO
Arts and Culture
Tuesday Night Comedy is a must. Also great place for local theatre often performed by kids.
37 residents recomanen
Throckmorton Theater
142 Throckmorton AveTuesday Night Comedy is a must. Also great place for local theatre often performed by kids.
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFor the art lover
They remodeled this and if you enjoy art are architecture, this is a must. Check out the cafe and the living wall.
813 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Modern de San Francisco
151 3rd StThey remodeled this and if you enjoy art are architecture, this is a must. Check out the cafe and the living wall.