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The Lighthouse Bar & Grill, Mill Valley, CA

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.5
4.5
463 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
It all started in 1992, when Annette and Gerner Andresen opened the Lighthouse Café in Sausalito in its present form. The Andresens, both born in Denmark, had recently immigrated to the U.S., and along with them they brought the Scandinavian flair for simplicity, good quality and tasty food. The café has over the years become famous for its breakfast and lunch, with American classics like good old-fashioned burgers and a great selection of omelets, along with Scandinavian classics like Danish Meatballs or Norwegian Salmon. Now with four restaurants, The Bar & Grill offers Brunch Lunch & Dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Scandinavian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 381-4400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please Email or Call Kenneth Andresen for inquiries regarding private events. Email: Kenneth@Lighthouse-restaurants.com Office: (415) 384-4427
  • Neighborhood
    Mill Valley
  • Cross street
    Harbor Point Dr
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Please Call for upcoming schedule and Information
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Best Value

  • Marin

    Great for brunch

  • Marin

    Kid-friendly

  • Marin

    Good for groups

  • Marin

    Hot spot

  • Marin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Marin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Marin

    Great for scenic views

  • Marin

    Good for special occasions

  • Marin

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lighthouse Bar & Grill offers "great bay views" and a relaxing ambiance, making it a hidden gem in Marin County. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and attentive service, perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Enjoy outdoor seating with umbrellas and a varied menu, including "great live music."

463 Reviews
  1. Samuel

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun evening with karaoke. The service and food were exceptional. A fun place to dine.

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  2. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am in a social group that meets there every week. Recently, they seem to have gotten a new chef and the food is much better than it has been for the past year so if you’ve been there in the past and you were not satisfied, please give it another try we have the best waitress in the world. Her name is Sara and we love her. She makes her experience wonderful with her love and care of us. The view is spectacular and the restaurant is lovely

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  3. Claudia

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very busy due to a show happening..so we were kinda squeezed in& people kept knocking our table!

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  4. Joyce

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ample selection of food- items ordered were generous and delicious. The wait staff was friendly and very efficient. Have never been disappointed.

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  5. Mary Jo

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Good prices. Great live music!

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  6. gavin

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Ambiance was beautiful on the water.

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  7. Laird

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it ~ the ambiance, food and service were outstanding. The only negative was the loud music. In a small dining room, the amplification of the sound system was overwhelming, which distorted the music to the point that it was annoying.

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  8. Rita

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was passable, but I have high food standards so the general public might think it was better. Lovely setting outside, but the hot sun was shining on the table. We diplomatically suggested to the server that moving some umbrellas would solve the problem. He had no comment. After placing our order we did it ourselves.

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  9. Lenora

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The culinary offerings are ALL great and a very good value! Of course all taste even better when in a welcoming, quiet, beautiful surrounding right on the inlet of the bay! A no brainer go to any day for Lunch!

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  10. Kari

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are our lunch outside on the deck. It would have been perfect if the wind had died down. The food was lovely. The view is beautiful and peaceful. My new go to local restaurant.

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FAQs

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 381-4400.

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

475 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Point Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Mill Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Scandinavian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Please Call for upcoming schedule and Information
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 381-4400
  • Private party facilities
    Please Email or Call Kenneth Andresen for inquiries regarding private events. Email: Kenneth@Lighthouse-restaurants.com Office: (415) 384-4427
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