Marin is all about fine dining, and with so many restaurants to pick from, there’s already plenty on your plate when it comes to figuring out where to eat. From casual to classy, our quick guide gives you a range of some of the best dinner options. Make a reservation or plan to walk-in, and let us take away the stress of worrying about dinner.
Feature Photo: The Boardroom
506 Alameda Del Prado, Novato
415.883.7793
Right next to the bar, The Speakeasy, The Boardroom has a similar elegant, mysterious ambiance and food to match. Sit near the piano player while you dine on smoked pork belly carbonara, made with house-made spaghetti and fresh cracked black pepper, or carve into a prime bone-in ribeye with maple glazed butternut squash and braised garlic mushrooms. Pair your meal with one of their signature cocktails, like their Bee’s Knees with Barr Hill gin, fresh lemon and raw honey simple syrup. Hours vary throughout the week.
With nightly entertainment and live music, Finnegan’s is a great place to come for a casual evening out to enjoy the Downtown Novato community atmosphere. For a fun appetizer, get their Irish nachos, pulled pork, bacon, cheese, salsa, and sour cream served on a bed of crispy waffle fries. Or go for some classics like their shepherd’s pie with lamb, corned beef and cabbage with creamy horseradish or bangers and mash smothered in Guinness gravy. Hours vary throughout the week.
Though Toast is open for all three meals of the day, they can get quite a big brunch crowd. For a leisurely dining experience consider visiting during dinner hours. If you’re in the mood for something hearty, you can’t go wrong with their grilled ribeye steak, served with roasted vegetables and a whiskey pepper sauce, or opt for the chicken penne with bell peppers, scallions and Cajun parmesan cream. Hours are 8am to 8pm everyday.
