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The Mill Valley Restaurant Rally: A Rockin’ Restaurant Week in Celebration of Sweetwater Music Hall

The Mill Valley Restaurant Rally: A Rockin’ Restaurant Week in Celebration of Sweetwater Music Hall

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The second annual Mill Valley Restaurant Rally returns this September with a rockin’ twist.

For the week of September 15-22, Mill Valley’s top restaurants are offering mouthwatering 3-course prix fixe menus from $55-$65 as well as a $10 specialty cocktail featuring local distiller Batiste Rhum. 
 
In addition to the food & drink specials, this year’s MVRR will also celebrate Sweetwater Music Hall‘s 50+ year legacy in Marin. Many of the participating restaurants are touting a menu of their greatest hits inspired by their favorite bands, everyone from the Grateful Dead to Santana to the Rolling Stones.
 
Furthermore, participating restaurants will award one lucky diner with a “Golden Ticket” upon receipt of their bill; this year’s prize is a pair of tickets to an upcoming Sweetwater concert. This unique music and food pairing is a fun way for diners to discover new establishments as well as revisit some of their old favorites.

Menus

Buckeye Roadhouse

A gourmet dish featuring seared scallops, accompanied by a colorful assortment of yellow squash, Brussels sprouts, and cherry tomatoes. All ingredients are garnished with a light sauce and elegantly presented on a white square plate—perfect for the Mill Valley Restaurant Rally or any Bay Area brunch.
Logo for Buckeye Roadhouse featuring a minimalist graphic of a cocktail glass with antlers and a red cherry inside a black circle. "BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE" is written below in bold uppercase letters, capturing the essence of this Mill Valley Restaurant Rally favorite and Bay Area brunch spot.

15 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331-2600

Open Monday-Friday: 4-8:30 pm; Saturday: 12-9:00 pm; Sunday: 11 am-8:30 pm

Rock out with this Kiss-inspired, 3-course menu for $65. Specialty cocktail is an additional $10.

Appetizer

“Exciter”
Heirloom Tomato Cloud
Pecorino crisps and wild arugula 

Entrée

“Lick it up”
Braised Short Ribs 
Herbed soft polenta and glazed rosemary carrots
-or-
Seared Scallops 
Jimmy Nardello peppers and summer squash, Piquillo Pepper vinaigrette

Dessert

“I Was Made for Loving You”
Strawberry Shortcake
Mascarpone cream and micro mint

Cocktail Special

Drhum Roll
Batiste Rhum, lime juice, Cointreu, Aquafaba and bitters

RESERVE HERE

Bungalow 44

A rectangular sign with a decorative art deco design. The sign has a brown background with beige geometric patterns and the word "BUNGALOW" in a bold, stylized font. Below it, the number "44" is centered in a square—a stylish touch for any Downtown Mill Valley Restaurant Rally.

44 E. Blithedale. Ave., Mill Valley
(415) 381-2500

Open Sunday & Monday: 5-8 pm; Tuesday-Saturday: 5-9 pm

Rock out with this 3-course menu inspired by 70s & 80s classics for $65.

Appetizer

“Feels Like the First Time”
Fried Royal Miyagi Oysters
Scallion-chili slaw, cilantro
-or-
“Just Like Heaven”
Melon Gazpacho
Cantaloupe, cucumber, jalapeno

Entrees:

“Ride Captain Ride”
Macadamia-Crusted Petrale Sole
Beet puree, roasted beets and fingerling potatoes, collard greens
-or-
“Maneater”
Pineapple-Glazed Ribs
Grilled pork ribs, pineapple BBQ Sauce, roasted corn, celery root slaw
-or-

“Secret Garden”
Autumn Vegetables
Braised quinoa, muhamarra, squash, garbanzo beans, quinoa

Dessert

“Don’t You Forget About Me”
Passionfruit Cheesecake
Passionfruit curd, graham cracker crust, whipped cream

Specialty Cocktail

Caribbean Queen 
Batiste Gold, Hendrick’s Gin, spiced pear, nutmeg

RESERVE HERE

Corner Bar

Text image: "CORNER BAR" is written in large, bold, brown, all-caps letters with a vintage style font. There is a thin brown line underneath the text. The background is white. Ideal for those seeking a Bay Area brunch or partaking in the Mill Valley Restaurant Rally.

106 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 
(415) 888-8001

Kitchen Open Daily: 4-10 pm

Rock out with this 3-course menu + Specialty Cocktail for $55 inspired by Pearl Jam, Huey Lewis & the News, Santana and The Wailers.

Appetizer

“Swimming Upstream”
Salmon Tartare
Two pieces of crispy potato latke, lemon, cucumber, capers, crème fraiche and dill
-or-
“Smooth”
Chicken Liver Mousse
Walnut bread, plum jam and pickled vegetable

Entrée

“Garden”
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Feta, cucumber, sweet peppers, Castelvetrano olives, shallots and oregano-avocado vinaigrette
-or-
“Spread the Love”
Mezze Platter
Hummus ful, muhammara, snap pea and maitake mushroom quinoa tabbouleh and grilled lafa

Dessert

“Stuck With You”
Swords & Skewers
Sumac chicken with harissa and whipped tahini
-or-
Za’atar shrimp with green garlic yogurt
-or-
Beef kofta kebab with whipped feta, Aleppo chili and mint 

Cocktails

Batiste Mojito
Batiste White rhum, mint, lime, sugar and soda
-or- 
Golden Sour
Batiste Gold rhum, lemon, cinnamon, Aquafaba and bitters 
-or- 
Reserve O.F.
Batiste Reserve, maple and bitters

-Corner Bar does not accept reservations, but uses a waitlist upon arrival-

Gravity Tavern

A dark-colored logo with gold accents displaying the text "Gravity Tavern" in bold, white capital letters. Above "Gravity" are crossed tools and "Est 2019". The design has a vintage look with decorative borders, perfect for the Bay Area brunch scene or the Downtown Mill Valley Restaurant Rally.

38 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 888-2108

Open Daily: 12-9 pm; Dinner: 5-9 pm

Rock out with this Led-Zeppelin-inspired menu. Get 3 courses plus specialty cocktail for $55. Specialty cocktail is $10.

Appetizer

“Whole Lotta Love”
Two Broiled Oysters
Absinth crema and caviar
-or-
Little Gem Salad
Stone fruit, burrata and pinenuts

Entrée

“The Ocean”
Gruyere Crusted Halibut
Poached asparagus, gigantes bean and pistachio pistou
-or-
Furikake Cauliflower Steak
Ginger avocado sauce and nori jasmine rice

Dessert

“Thank You”
Rich Chocolate Double Decker Pastry
Blood orange coconut cream

Cocktail Special

“Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You”
Batiste Rhum, Mezcal, blood orange, lime, pineapple and coconut cream

RESERVE HERE

Paseo Bistro

The image shows a logo with the text "Paseo" in large, white, stylized letters outlined in yellow. Below, in smaller white letters, it reads "A California Bistro." Perfect for your next Downtown Mill Valley Restaurant Rally or a leisurely Bay Area brunch.

17 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 
(415) 888-3907

Open Tuesday-Saturday: 5-9 pm

Rock out with this 3-course menu for $55. Specialty cocktail is an additional $10.

Appetizer

“Smoke on the Water-melon” Salad
Watermelon, queso Michoacán, epazote, Bariani olive oil, sea salt and habenero ash

Entree

Puerco Pibil
Yucatan roasted pig marinated with achiote and sour orange, cooked in a Cuban Roasting Box, and topped with pickled red onion and red frill mustard. Served with handmade tortillas, cilantro rice and black beans
-or-
Vegetarian Option Available
Chef’s choice

Dessert

Churros
Spiced Mexican chocolate and salted caramel sauce

Specialty Cocktail

“Corazón Espinado”
Tequila cocktail

RESERVE HERE

Piatti

A red rectangular sign displays the word "PIATTI" in large white capital letters. Below the red rectangle, "MILL VALLEY" is written in smaller red capital letters, marking its place as a notable stop for the Mill Valley Restaurant Rally and a gem for Bay Area brunch enthusiasts.

625 Redwood Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-2525

Open Monday-Friday: 11:30 am-9 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11 am-9 pm

3 courses for $55 plus specialty cocktail for $10.

Appetizer

Oysters (2 each)
Calabrian chili mignonette and lemon
-or-
Pesto Arancini 
Mozzerella, basil and pomodoro

Entrée

Risotto of the Week with Scallops
*Vegetarian option available
-or-
Lumache Pesto
Genovese pesto, pecorino and lemon gremolata

Dessert

Tiramisu
Mascarpone, espresso and cocoa
-or-
Chocolate Torte
Raspberry and whipped cream

Cocktail Special

Testarossa
Dark Rhum, Espadin Mezcal, Cocchi Americano, grenadine, orange bitters and smoke

RESERVE HERE

Piazza D'Angelo

Black and white skyscrapers against a dark sky in a minimalist style. The buildings have varied heights and widths, creating an abstract cityscape silhouette, reminiscent of the towering structures that frame the bay area brunch scene.

22 Miller Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2000

Open Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 am-8:30 pm; Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am-9 pm

Rock out with this 3-course “Mambo Italiano” menu for $55 inspired by Michael Jackson, Bobby Darin, The Beatles and Eurythmics. Specialty cocktail is an additional $10.

Appetizer

“Beet It”
Beet Carpaccio
Arugula with frisée, cherry tom, blue cheese cream and lemon vinaigrette

Entrée

“Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese”
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tomato Sauce, buffalo mozzerella, bread crumbs, onion and basil
-or-
“Beyond the Sea”
Halibut
Wild rice, Romano beans and livornese sauce

Dessert

“Strawberry Fields Forever”
Panna Cotta with Strawberry

Cocktail Special

Midnight in Harlem
Batiste Gold Rhum, blueberry ginger syrup, lime juice and Prosecco

RESERVE HERE

Playa

The word "PLAYA" is written in large, blue capital letters. Behind the text, there are several white, abstract, radial burst patterns creating a visually dynamic background reminiscent of a bustling Downtown Mill Valley Restaurant Rally.

41 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 384-8871

Open Tuesday-Sunday: 4-9 pm

2 courses plus specialty cocktail for $55

Appetizer

“Smoke on the Water-melon” Salad 
Watermelon, queso Michoacán, epazote, Bariani olive oil, sea salt and habenero ash

Entrée

Puerco Pibil 
Yucatan roasted pig marinated with achiote and sour orange, cooked in a Cuban Roasting Box, and topped with pickled red onion and red frill mustard. Served with handmade tortillas, cilantro rice and black beans
-or-
Vegetarian Option Available
Chef’s choice

Cocktail Special

“Corazón Espinado”
Tequila cocktail

RESERVE HERE

The Rock & Rye

Logo for "The Rock & Rye" with the name in large, stylized, gold and black lettering. Beneath the main text, "Sweetwater Music Hall" is written in smaller, decorative script. Swirling ornamental designs are incorporated around the text. Perfect for a bay area brunch at the Downtown Mill Valley Restaurant Rally.

19 Corte Madera Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-3850

Open Daily: 5-9 pm

Rock out with this 3-course menu for $55 inspired by Sweetwater’s greatest hits!
Specialty cocktail is $10.
 

Appetizer: 

Rock & Rye Clam Chowder
With sweet potato, crispy bacon, tarragon (bowl) (gf)
– or – 
Mixed Green Salad
With house-made vinaigrette, queso fresco (gf, vg)
 

Entree:

Mt Tam Burger 
100% grass fed beef w/ green onion dressing, crispy shallots, sauteed mushrooms, Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam Cheese on brioche bun. Served w/ fries.
– or – 
Achiote Marinated Fish Tacos
With cabbage, avocado, chipotle, pico de gallo (gf)
– or – 
White Bean Stew with fava beans, wild mushrooms, sweet potato, tomato, pickled red onion (gf, vg, v)
 

Dessert:

Chocolate bread pudding
With scoop of vanilla gelato 
– or – 
Mango Sorbet (v)
 

Specialty Cocktail

“Tai Dai” My Tai 
Batiste White Rhum, orange Curaçao Liqueur, Orgeat syrup, dark rhum & lime juice

RESERVE HERE

Watershed

A circular logo with the words "Watershed Up the Creek" written around a central triangular design. Inside the triangle, there is a stylized "W" letter. The text and design are in a gold color on a black background, capturing the essence of Mill Valley Restaurant Rally and Bay Area brunch vibes.

129 Miller Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 888-2406

Open Monday-Thursday: 11:30 am-8:30 pm; Friday: 11:30 am-9 pm; Saturday: 10:30 am-9 pm; Sunday: 10 am-8:30 pm

Rock out with this Rolling Stones-inspired, 3-course “Sticky Fingers” menu for $55. Specialty cocktail is $10.

Appetizer

McFarland Springs trout dip  

Entrée

Thai glazed smoked ribs
-or-
Vegetarian Option
Chef’s choice

Dessert

Basque style cheesecake

Cocktail Special

Cuba Libre
Batiste Rhum and Mexican coke

RESERVE HERE

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