Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Mill Valley

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Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCorte MaderaFisherman's WharfLarkspurMarina / Cow Hollow / PresidioMill Valley

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Ran

4.8

Exceptional(2373)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Sausalito

Booked 56 times today

WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKEOUT FROM 5:00PM - 9:30PM. LET US JOYFULLY NOURISH YOUR BODY AS WELL AS YOUR SPIRIT. Sushi Ran is a longstanding Japanese restaurant located in Sausalito, California that specializes in sushi. The restaurant prepares menu items utilizing fresh fish delivered from Tokyo daily and features a casual, family friendly dining atmosphere.Sushi Ran serves lunch and dinner daily and features an extensive menu offering of moriawase, maki, nigri and sashimi, vegetables, soup, cool plates and hot plates. Cool and hot plate options at the restaurant include Hokkaido scallop crudo, miso Wagyu beef, big eye tuna tartare, asari clam, braised beef tongue and organic chicken. Nigri and sashimi options featured at Sushi Ran include tuna, yellowtail, white fish, beef, mackerel, eel salmon, shellfish, caviar, toro tataki and more.

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2. Piatti - Mill Valley

4.6

Exceptional(2737)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mill Valley

Booked 27 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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3. Le Marais Mill Valley

4.5

Awesome(19)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Mill Valley

Booked 6 times today

Tastes of France in Mill Valley, join us for romantic dinners, family meals, and special occasions in our charming, French-inspired California bistro. Chef Emmanuel's classic French dishes made with local and organic ingredients — fondue gougères, rillettes de saumon, entrecote aux trois poivres, moules frites, bouillabaisse marseillaise, saint-jacques scallops, poulet a l'estragon, soupe à l'oignon, salade niçoise, et plus! Owner Patrick Ascaso has curated a list of his favorite, affordable French wines, offering some unique profiles from the Southern part of France with spicier, fruitier profiles, and also from the Northern Rhone region with earthier finishes, along with many organic wines with less and less nitrates to bring the natural flavors forward.

4. Scoma's Sausalito

4.7

Exceptional(2673)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sausalito

Booked 36 times today

At Scoma’s Sausalito, Chef Escobar's menu is as lively and colorful as the daily catch . Proudly ranked TripAdvisor’s #1 seafood restaurant in Sausalito, Scoma’s delights with steaming whole crabs, rich hearty chowders, perfectly grilled seasonal fish and house specialties like the lobster risotto , cioppino and scallops parmigiano. Raw bar selections, steaks, and pasta, plus wine and cocktails round out their classic menu. Visit Scoma’s Sausalito family-owned waterfront restaurant for the ultimate in “pier to plate” dining. The warm, personal ambiance and incredible bay views will bring you back time and time again.

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5. Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

Awesome(4579)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 33 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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6. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

4.3

Awesome(3211)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Corte Madera

Booked 16 times today

Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the annual Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.

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7. Barrel House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1287)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sausalito

Booked 23 times today

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.

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8. Angelino Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1045)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sausalito

Booked 6 times today

We are open for indoor and outdoor seating and curbside pickup Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 - 9:00 pm. To view our full menu and daily specials, visit our website at www.angelinorestaurant.com. Please call us at (415) 331-5225 to place an order or order online for curbside pickup.Angelino Restaurant strives to give each customer a peek into Italy's spirit: delicious food, world-class wine, and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Experience the rich culture of Italy through the superb cuisine, friendly atmosphere, and warm hospitality of the Ancona family and the staff of Angelino Restaurant. Executive Chef Alfredo Ancona excels at blending traditional Italian flavors with high-quality local ingredients. Chef Alfredo crafts our menu to highlight the freshest ingredients each season has to offer. Freshly baked bread, house-made pasta, and locally caught seafood are among the highlights of what new and old customers love to enjoy with us.

9. Marché Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1688)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 5 times today

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!

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10. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(16008)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 196 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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PaulS
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, great food, great atmosphere! All around wonderful experience.
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Scoma's SausalitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sausalito
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4.7
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KatieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is delicious and the service and ambience are very nice!
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Piatti - Mill ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mill Valley
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4.6
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ChristopherVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We always have great food and our server Dulce, is always incredible. Thank you!
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Left Bank LarkspurPrice: Moderate• French• Larkspur
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4.5
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EdwinVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
One of the best sushi restaurants in the Bay Area with exceptional food quality and service. Omakaze is fantastic and sashimi and nigiri specials of the day are always great.
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Sushi RanPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Sausalito
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4.8
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Kimberly
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
We had the best dinner we’ve had in Mill Valley in years. There was a prix fix menu for Valentine’s Day and it was cohesive, perfectly executed and delicious. The dinner consisted of a salmon blini, followed by a mushroom bisque & little gem salad with Dungeness crab, avocado and pistachio. The main courses were halibut with sunchokes or a filet mignon with duchess potatoes and wine sauce. The desserts were profiteroles in a chocolate sauce or an almond cake with raspberry coulis. Sublime! Lastly, the service was excellent: our server was efficient, attentive and humorous. It was the perfect evening!
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Le Marais Mill ValleyPrice: Expensive• French• Mill Valley
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4.5

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