Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Marin

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Marin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Caviar Co.

4.9

4.9 (54)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tiburon

About the restaurant

The Caviar Co. Champagne Lounge is nestled in charming downtown Tiburon. Our menu features caviar flights, light bites, and an extensive champagne list to indulge in. Whether you are new to caviar or a seasoned connoisseur, our tasting room has offerings for every palate!

Our tasting room is currently licensed for guests 21+.

Top review

Drusie

Dined 6 days ago

Perfect location for delicious caviar and champagne. Service was exceptional and we liked the feel of the space. Thank you!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato

4.6

4.6 (35)

$31 to $50

American

Novato

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

dan

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful hidden gem in Novato. On Friday and Saturday nights they have a pianist. The atmosphere is very glam! Feels like old Hollywood. Food is wonderful. Service is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Osteria Divino

4.8

4.8 (292)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sausalito

About the restaurant

Osteria Divino offers authentic Florentine cuisine inspired by the finest local, organic, seasonal produce, meat & fish available. We serve an extensive selection of artisan pasta. Located in the local's district offering old world & modern atmosphere. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music nightly and Sunday Brunch. We are a proud member of Marin Organics.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful as always! Loved our waiter. Merry Xmas! Susan

RH Rooftop Restaurant Marin

4.7

4.7 (3155)

$31 to $50

American

Corte Madera

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Marin, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: marinhospitality@rh.com

Top review

Lorelei

Dined 4 days ago

This is my fourth time at RH in Corte Madera. I keep coming back because the ambiance is so incredible and the service has always been outstanding.

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4.4

4.4 (2115)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sausalito

About the restaurant

The Trident Restaurant is located "on the water" in historic Sausalito, CA
Our heated outdoor decks provide a sensational dining experience with spectacular San Francisco bay views. Our outdoor deck is also dog friendly.

Inside is an incredible recipe of art and architecture, complemented with a resemblance of an old yacht. The ceiling mural was original to the Trident and painted by Dave Richards, creator of Janis Joplin’s infamous 1965 Porsche Cabriolet. On the outside deck, discover one of the most stunning restaurant waterfront views on the west coast, which boasts the skyline of San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner

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MercedesVIP

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

A while back, I cannot book reservation on Open Table app the time we wanted but I still booked at a later time. When I called the restaurant directly, the hostess was able to adjust the reservation to the time we wanted. We arrived to our reservation at 12:30 pm today. The hostess Daria was so accommodating when I asked to change our table to a better view of the water. The server was nice explaining the good red wine on the menu according to my liking. I ordered the recommended Meiomi red wine. It was light to my taste which was good. My friends got white wine and Irish coffee. For starters we ordered the Horseradish Deviled Eggs with Bacon and tasted good. My friends ordered the same Crab Cake Benedict and Classic Eggs Benedict. I got the Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops over the risotto. The whole food was delicious. The interior ambiance was beautiful. The service was superb. A few times I visited the restaurant in the past and I don’t mind returning for occasions or just to hang out with girl friends. I recommend The Trident restaurant even it’s a drive to Sausalito from different angles of places.

Barrel House Tavern

4.6

4.6 (1252)

$31 to $50

Californian

Sausalito

About the restaurant

Barrel House offers a unique farm to table experience in downtown Sausalito which celebrates local seasonal ingredients and sustainability in a beautiful setting.

Barrel House focuses on letting the ingredients shine. To this end, Barrel House supports local farmers and organic practices due to their amazing quality as well as being harvested at their peak of ripeness.

Barrel House will feature barrel aged and classic cocktails. Its wine menu highlights California winemakers. Barrel House will have rotating local micro brews on tap as well as wines on tap. Additionally, we will be hand crafting our own sodas with seasonal fruits.
Barrel House features furniture and woodwork that was handcrafted using reclaimed black walnut and curly maple trees. Every seat in the Barrel House has sweeping views of the Bay and an outdoor deck that sits right over the water.

***Please note: Pets are not allowed in the dining room or patio.

Top review

Lauren

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful views and atmosphere in restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely go back again. Food and drinks were great.

Valenti & Co. Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (845)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Anselmo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.

Top review

Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful warm service. Used to live in northern Italy for years and this reminds me of many good meals I had there in hill towns and Milan. A place to remember and return to.

Marché Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1686)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Ross

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

MarieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Charming neighborhood restaurant in Ross. Dan Baker’s food is absolutely outstanding, top notch! Love the patio during good weather…it’s the best one in Marin County!

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Popular dish

Roasted Whole Cauliflower

The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Tiburon

4.6

4.6 (207)

$31 to $50

Californian

Tiburon

About the restaurant

The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina presents a dynamic new social dining experience and vibrant community clubhouse in the heart of Tiburon – Marin County’s charming waterfront neighborhood along the San Francisco Bay. Award-winning chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse joined forces with renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki to create a lively bohemian atmosphere with bold cuisine, five-star service, and thoughtful touchpoints that pay homage to Tiburon’s storied past. The menu presents elevated California cuisine options for dinner, late-night and weekend brunch, as well as a robust wine list and inventive craft cocktails.

Spanning nearly 12,000 square feet across two floors with 5,000 square feet of outdoor waterfront space on its expansive patios, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina boasts spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Tiburon Marina, Angel Island and beyond.

Top review

Gabby

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

We be love coming to the Bungalow! Great food, cozy!

The Spinnaker - Sausalito

4.5

4.5 (5412)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sausalito

About the restaurant

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING ( MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN REQUESTED) WITH WATER VIEWS

OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 11 AM

0 AM

Top review

LydiaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We are long time fans of the Spinnaker & decided to take our friends to the Spinnaker because they said they had not eaten there in a very long time. Since it is late December, we wanted to enjoy the views while we enjoyed drinks & conversation before dinner. I booked a 3:30PM reservation. We got a great table in the corner window. Wow! Pelicans, gorgeous light on the water, a couple seals in the water, made quite a show. We told our “extremely professional” waiter that we wanted to enjoy drinks & conversation for a while before we ordered food. He understood that we did not want to be rushed & he was fantastic. We had many important business topics to discuss and our waiter was sensitive not to interrupt our discussion. (I love it when a waiter stands nearby until we have finished our discussion.) 5 stars all around. Valet parking is always a good thing thing. Food is always wonderful! The Spinnaker is a Gem!!!!

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