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A photo of Paseo: A California Bistro restaurant
1. Paseo: A California Bistro
4.1
Excellent(245)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mill Valley
Booked 11 times today
Paseo: A California Bistro is a cozy spot with a charming ambiance. Reviewers highlight the restaurant's 'lovely setting', 'quiet and romantic' atmosphere, and 'cozy, tucked back in a lovely courtyard'. It's described as a 'private/cozy yet fancy' place, perfect for a special occasion or a date night. The fireplace and outdoor seating add to the warm, inviting vibe.
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2. Piazza D'Angelo
4.7
Exceptional(2103)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mill Valley
Booked 18 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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3. Sushi Ran
4.8
Exceptional(2373)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Sausalito
Booked 60 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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4. Poggio
4.7
Exceptional(6289)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sausalito
Booked 53 times today
Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Created by Larry Mindel, who also founded numerous other restaurants in the Bay Area and beyond, Poggio has been ranked among the very best Italian restaurants since it opened. Led by Executive Chef and Partner Ben Balesteri, Poggio’s daily changing menus use the best available local ingredients including dishes inspired by the seasonal bounty of our local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and the traditional methods of Italy, including wood-fired ovens, house made pastas from scratch and a wide variety of dishes serving guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We’re honored to have been awarded a Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin guide in 2017, 2018, and along with being named Best Italian restaurant in Marin County by Marin Magazine in 2021.
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5. Scoma's Sausalito
4.7
Exceptional(2675)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sausalito
Booked 37 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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6. Piatti - Mill Valley
4.6
Exceptional(2737)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mill Valley
Booked 20 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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7. Perry's on Magnolia
4.7
Exceptional(2183)
Price: Moderate
• American • Larkspur
Booked 31 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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8. Barrel House Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(1287)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Sausalito
Booked 25 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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9. Marché Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1688)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 7 times today
Marché Restaurant is described as cozy in multiple reviews. The outdoor patio is mentioned as 'very cozy with heat lamps'. The ambiance is also repeatedly praised as 'pleasant', 'romantic', 'intimate' and 'European'. The atmosphere is noted to be comfortable, casual, and relaxed. The restaurant is described as a 'nice balance of great food and casual atmosphere'.
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10. Left Bank Larkspur
4.5
Awesome(4580)
Price: Moderate
• French • Larkspur
Booked 31 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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  • Jean
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love Paseo! For a special evening (I just went for my birthday) or a casual meal in the bar, it is our Go To restaurant. The environment, both inside and out, is cozy and beautiful. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is fabulous! Parking is easy. Everything about is just right.
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    Paseo: A California BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mill Valley
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    4.1
  • PaulS
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • Marilyn
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    The food is always excellent, the service friendly, non-invasive, and attentive, and the booths are great for a quiet conversation. Just had a lovely birthday celebration there!
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    PoggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sausalito
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    4.7
  • EdwinVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 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
  • Mark
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    Party of 6 with 3 young children. Service excellent. Kitchen got the kids food out 1st as requested & very quickly—-yes! My salmon moist, underlying roasted veggies very good. Wife had special ravioli (house made pasta!) which she also said was terrific. Will continue coming back.
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    Piazza D'AngeloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mill Valley
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    4.7

Discover best cozy restaurants in Mill Valley

Discover the essence of coziness with our handpicked selection of eateries in the charming Mill Valley, located in the scenic Marin County of the San Francisco Bay Area. These restaurants epitomize the warm, inviting atmosphere that the keyword "cozy" embodies, offering guests a delightful dining experience perfect for intimate gatherings or a relaxing meal in a serene setting. Each location boasts unique decor, from quaint fireplaces to lush, tucked-away courtyards, enhancing the overall ambiance and making each meal memorable. Mill Valley's dining scene impressively blends the rustic charm of Northern California with sophisticated culinary craftsmanship, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking both comfort and quality. The restaurants here cater to a variety of tastes and occasions, whether you're planning a romantic date night or a casual meet-up with friends. Enjoy the local flavors, expertly prepared by chefs who truly understand the importance of creating a welcoming environment coupled with exceptional cuisine. These cozy spots in Mill Valley not only offer a reprieve from the bustling city life but also provide a culinary journey that is as comforting as it is satisfying. Each restaurant's commitment to creating a heartfelt dining experience is evident through their attentive service, quality ingredients, and the warm atmospheres that await all who visit.

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