The Bay Area Restaurants

The Bay Area is home to popular, innovative restaurants such as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Commis in Oakland—for which reservations must be made well in advance. Expect an emphasis on locally grown produce, hormone-free meats, and California wines. Many Marin cafés don't serve dinner, and dinner service ends on the early side. (No 10 pm reservations in that neck of the woods.)

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  • 1. Coast Cafe

    $$ | American

    Decked out in a nautical theme with surfboards and buoys, the Coast serves weekend brunch and dependably good American lunch and dinner fare, including local fresh fish, grass-fed steaks, and wonderfully fresh vegetarian and vegan dishes. Find patio seating in the front and back and live music during dinner on Thursday and Sunday.

    46 Wharf Rd., off Olema–Bolinas Rd., Bolinas, California, 94924, USA
    415-868–2298

    Known For

    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • Fresh fish and sustainable meat

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 2. Duarte's Tavern

    $$ | American

    Though it periodically catches the attention of the national press, this 19th-century family-run roadhouse—say DOO-arts—continues to serve simple American fare with a modest, hometown attitude. The restaurant's bar is a great place to sip a whiskey, but it's also the town's liquor store, which means some locals take their orders to go. The no-frills dining room offers a solid menu based on locally grown vegetables and fresh fish.

    202 Stage Rd., at Pescadero Creek Rd., east of Hwy. 1, Pescadero, California, 94060, USA
    650-879–0464

    Known For

    • Old-fashioned olallieberry pie à la mode
    • Cioppino
    • Half and half: artichoke soup mixed with local peppers
  • 3. Tomales Bay Foods

    $$ | American

    A renovated hay barn off the main drag houses this collection of upscale food shops, which showcase local organic fruits and vegetables, premium packaged foods, and an international selection of exquisite cheeses. Cowgirl Creamery cheese is made on-site. Grab some before you head to Cowgirl Cantina for creative sandwiches, salads, and soups you can enjoy inside the café or in the outdoor picnic area.

    80 4th St., at B St., Point Reyes Station, California, 94956, USA
    415-663–9335-cheese shop

    Known For

    • Local and imported cheese

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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