Best Casual Restaurants in San Rafael

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Farmshop

4.5

Awesome(2094)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Larkspur

Booked 61 times today

Farmshop Marin is Jeff Cerciello’s second outpost which opened in 2013 in the heart of the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. It follows in the footsteps of Farmshop Los Angeles, the acclaimed restaurant and artisan market that opened in the Brentwood Country Mart in 2010. Farmshop Marin features pristine California-centric ingredients and refined yet comforting dishes.The impressive 6,500 sq foot space features a comfortable and elegant dining room, outdoor patio, expansive full-bar area seating 50 people, lounge, private dining room seating 60, and an open-hearth wood-burning oven and grill. A gathering space for Marin locals & ferry commuters, the restaurant offers the impeccably-sourced, seasonal California fare Farmshop has come to be known for, with additional pizza, fish and meats fresh from the wood-burning oven and grill. Please note that reservation of 7 or more require a credit card. Cards will be charged $25 per guest for parties that do not arrive for their reservation.

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2. Perry's on Magnolia

4.7

Exceptional(2152)

Price: Moderate

• American • Larkspur

Booked 46 times today

Perry’s on Magnolia brings Larkspur an outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths, framed memorabilia and rich mahogany bar. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

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3. Left Bank Larkspur

4.6

Exceptional(4499)

Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 42 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

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4. La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1530)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 22 times today

We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.

5. Piazza D'Angelo

4.7

Exceptional(2063)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mill Valley

Booked 26 times today

Piazza D’Angelo is a family run Italian trattoria located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. With a bustling bar scene and a natural light-soaked dining room, Piazza D'Angelo evokes a Southern Italian dining experience with a unique sense of home comfort. Enjoy a variety of fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, as well as fresh fish, prime meats and our signature tiramisu.We offer two patios for al fresco dining, a wood-burning pizza oven, a full service bar, and private dining spaces for your social or business gathering.Named after the restaurant's location right on the piazza of downtown Mill Valley, Piazza D'Angelo is an ode to Southern Italian trattorias - family owned, rustic neighborhood restaurants that serve fresh, unassuming, locally-sourced delicious food.Grazie!

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6. Flores - Corte Madera

4.5

Awesome(1006)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Corte Madera

Booked 28 times today

From the Gulf to the Pacific, we bring the heart and soul of Mexico to your table through our favorite family recipes. Flores serves up traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas and mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails.Our patio is not covered therefore we will not be able to honor outdoor reservations in case of rain. To make a reservation or place an order, please visit our website at floressf.com, or find us on Toast, Uber Eats and Doordash for delivery. 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

7. Cafe Villa

4.2

Awesome(10)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 5 times today

Cafe Villa is a family-owned restaurant serving fresh, homestyle, Italian food.We're located on the same property as the Villa Inn at 1602 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael.Come by and check us out - we look forward to seeing you!

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8. Pacific Catch - Corte Madera

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Corte Madera

Booked 18 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.Rest assured all of our restaurants will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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9. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(50)

Price: Moderate

• French • Fairfax

Booked 6 times today

the Marin edition of Amelie with large patio, enjoy our baked organic French goods: croissant baguette tarte our french chef prepares a farm to table brunch, lunch and dinnerand a wine list curated by French sommelier and winemaker offering many options by the glass and bottle with a focus on French wine

10. Marinitas

4.4

Awesome(840)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Booked 4 times today

Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar. The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.

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Nicolevip
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mitch made our experience wonderful and enjoyable, and the chef was very accommodating of our allergies and dietary requests. We’ll be back for dinner next time we visit, thank you!
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FarmshopPrice: Expensive• Californian• Larkspur
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4.5
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Scottvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitress was outstanding and the food quality superb. It was noisy, but understandably the night before Thanksgiving.
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La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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4.7
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Left Bank at Larkspur is always favorable experience! The service is good and the food is even better.! We appreciate the continuity and attention to detail that comes from the kitchen makes our meals memorable every time. Kevin, the manager, is always so warm and welcoming; it just feels like family whenever we visit our favorite restaurant.
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Left Bank LarkspurPrice: Moderate• French• Larkspur
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4.6
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Jeannievip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful late lunch at Perry’s! Always happy with the food😋‼️
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Perry's on MagnoliaPrice: Moderate• American• Larkspur
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4.7
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Charles
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Monday night was the time to experience the great service, food, and ambience at the D'Angelo Pizza. Both the bar and table service were excellent. The seafood was perfectly seasoned and the pizza Something to write home about.
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Piazza D'AngeloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mill Valley
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4.7

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Farmshop

2. Perry's on Magnolia

3. Left Bank Larkspur

4. La Toscana Ristorante

5. Piazza D'Angelo

6. Flores - Corte Madera

7. Cafe Villa

8. Pacific Catch - Corte Madera

9. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

10. Marinitas

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