Miguel, our server was amazing. we ordered the Island Nachos and sweet potato fries. Best nachos ever. We are only in town for 5 days and we're going back for more! read more

Barrel House Tavern - Island Nachos - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

beautiful views. great food and cocktails. Taylor's our fave server service was fast and all staff were kind and polite

This place was amazing! Service was great, food was delicious and what a killer view. Note: buy calamari!! Wish they had maybe a few more cocktail options?! Over all, great place. Will be going back! read more

Barrel House Tavern - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Stopped in to eat but wait was long and after looking at the menu we wanted something else. We stopped in for the weekend Happy Hour. Only HH in town on the weekend that we could see. Great vibrant place and crowd upscale modern. We will make a reservation next time. Apparently weekends are super busy. Street parking and a paid parking lot but handicap parking appears to be no charge. Drinks were tasty and reasonably priced for Sausalito. read more

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This place is so good!! Before we even got there, the staff was awesome and helped up move our reservation back when we ran into a snafu. When we got there, we only had to wait a few minutes before they got our "table with a view" ready. And yes, it was a very nice view. The food was pretty good. We started with half a dozen oysters (quite good) and the shrimp cocktail. The drinks were good as well. For our main plates, they were amazing. My mom said it was one of the best risottos she's had. My Guinness Braised Short Rib was fantastic, even if the puréed yams weren't very exciting to me at first. Our desserts were so good, I loved my S'more's cheesecake. Be aware: the bread pudding does NOT have sauce. My dad assumed there would be (because there always is) and he was disappointed that there wasn't. The butterscotch is baked in. This was such a good place though, would recommend! read more

Barrel House Tavern - Guinness Braised Short Rib - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Visited this past Friday for lunch and was lucky to be seated right away despite how busy the place was, we even got a table with a view! The restaurant was beautiful with plenty of space. Our server was delightful, she was attentive but gave us time to chit chat while deciding on food. The food itself was spectacular, and they were very accommodating to our allergies where possible. I particularly liked the burrata and clam chowder this time. I look forward to visiting again in the future and trying new dishes. read more

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Came here during the Memorial Day long weekend. Surprisingly, there was no wait, and we got seated immediately. We sat outside with a beautiful ocean view. The waiter was super nice and recommended several dishes that we really enjoyed. We ordered the Wood Fire Oven Pineapple Glazed BBQ Pork Rib, Tartare Taco, and a seafood soup (I forgot the name). I liked all the dishes -- they far exceeded my expectations. The pork rib was incredibly tender, and the seafood was extremely fresh. The shrimp and squid were perfectly cooked, keeping their freshness and tenderness. I will definitely come back and recommend this restaurant to my friends. read more

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Visiting the area and tried this place due to Yelp good reviews. The place is nice and cozy. Nicely done and decorated. It truly is like a huge barrel (house). We were there on a rainy day for early dinner. We enjoyed all that we ordered. And we were served by a very nice, pleasant and lovely lady, named Taylor. Love her! She is so nice and genuine! She truly made our first dining experience at Barrel house much nicer! We had 2 half a dozen oysters. They were the Malpeque oysters. They were clean, crisp and slightly sweet! All of our orders were scrumptious, which are: Tartare Tacos, Korean Wings, BBQ Rib Entree, & pepparoni flatbread pizza. They also have happy hour at the bar at that time. However, it was a weekend and the menu is too limited to our liking. Weekdays offer a better happy hour menu. So glad we stumbled upon this place. Thank you, Yelp! read more

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Although we just came for the drinks and relax. I liked the restaurant and bar, well decorated and fantastic view of the San Francisco skylines. Service was great can't complain. Food was pricey for what I want. read more

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You can't go wrong with sunset, stiffed cocktails and oysters. I think by far they have the best city sunset gazing view on the veranda in Sausalito. Very attentive service and chill vibes. The ahi tuna taco was my favorite. The curry mussels were a bit too creamy for me but hubby loves it. Overall perfect date atmosphere, or just to grab a quick bite when you in a romantic mood or just too lazy to cook. read more

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Food is delicious and service is excellent! My go to is the clam chowder with garlic bread. My son loves the burgers. My husband is a huge fan of the ribs! Our favorite date night spot near home read more

Barrel House Tavern - Mother's Day 2026! - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Found this while searching for a lunch spot after hiking in Muir Woods. It ended up being a great find! Basil hibiscus lemonade was delicious, muddled basil tasted fresh and it wasn't too sweet overall. Calamari and shrimp fritti was awesome - big rings of calamari, fried jalapeño and fresh shrimp. Clam chowder was also delicious - lite on the cream, clams still in their shells and huge bowls. My daughter loved the kid's cheeseburger and my son/husband split the steak sandwich and raved about it. I asked them to remove the bread from the panko crusted snapper and they made two Bibb lettuce samis for me that turned out perfect. What a great and delicious find after a great morning in the North Bay! Service was attentive and efficient as well. read more

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We visited on Easter Sunday around 2:30pm. The place was packed and busy but we were seated outside quickly, with a nice view and fresh air on this sunny day. The coconut margarita was perfect, had a nice buzz feeling & was strong & sweet. The artichoke dip was so good. Especially since I don't usually eat it. It was blended well with cheese and seasoning. The Baked Dungeness crab stuffed Petrale was different. The Sole was kind of tasteless, everything else on the plate had more flavor. Each item on the plate had its own unique flavor. The broccoli had the best flavor and paired well with the rest. We bit into a few fish bones. Overall I would come back again to try more few items. read more

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6% surchage (that is not mentioned anywhere on the menu), but you get 3% back if you pay in cash. Go for a seat on the outdoor mezannine just before sunset. 5/5: The clam chowder $24 is legit. It's a thinner broth, but with major flavor, and in-shell clams. 3/5: The basil hibiscus lemonade $9 is an OK mocktail. read more

Barrel House Tavern - Basil Hibiscus Lemonade $9 + 6% surcharge - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Having dinner here was a great way to top off a day in the North Bay. On a week night, my wife and I were able get a table at 6:30 with a view of the San Francisco skyline and watch the night sky do its magic. Although the menu is somewhat limited, everything looked good. We shared the following and really enjoyed them. Roasted beet salad Roasted veggie flatbread Sole stuffed with crab on puréed sweet potato and broccolini Black and tan Guinness / IPA Carrot Cake - on the light side Beignets Service was outstanding read more

Barrel House Tavern - Excellent flatbread and sole with crab stuffing - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

We waited an hour with no reservation on a Saturday. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar. The service was very quick and friendly since most of the food we ordered was seafood. We ordered a bunch of plates and shared. I was celebrating my birthday after going all over Mill Valley and Sausalito. This was our last stop of the day. Great food, drinks, service and views for the location. No notes! We had a party of 6. read more

Barrel House Tavern - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Incredible experience from the vibe to drinks to the food. Everything we ordered was delicious with a mix of veg and seafood options. The location was fabulous and such a great spot to walk around. Definitely a fav in Sausalito. The chowder, salad with burrata and veg soup were all incredible. The service was top notch and our server was busy yet she attended to us very diligently. She was incredible. read more

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When we first got to town we wanted some lunch so we ended up here. I liked the way the restaurant was layed out with the whole place over looking the bay. A huge bar with a lot of drink options. We sat outside on the balcony with an unbelievable view. The service was kinda slow because the place was packed and busy but understandable I guess but the food made up for it. The food was fresh and very tasty. It was my wife's birthday and the waitress said she was going to bring us some ice cream but it never came. Like I said it was busy. I even got a pappy van winkle cigar there. This place had everything. read more

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We came here for happy hour and ended up dining. The ceviche was good but the shrimp cocktail was delicious! My husband and I both had a bowl of the best clam chowder we've ever had. Great service and the very best views of the bay. read more

Barrel House Tavern - Clam chowder and shrimp cocktail - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Went here for my birthday dinner and had a beautiful ocean view. This restaurant is right on the ocean and you can see San Francisco in the distance. The server we had was not attentive, yet attentive to other tables. We had to raise our hand each time to get their attention. Although, the food was great! The calamari and shrimp was a large portion, the steak was flavorful and cooked with a nice grilled char, and the seafood stew was warm and comforting. read more

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Great spot for a nice lunch in a beautiful place with a great view. The clam chowder is delicious! Although a slightly different version- it is more broth-y and has whole clams with shells. Our waitress Taylor was super sweet and tried to be as attentive as she could on a super busy Sunday. read more

Barrel House Tavern - View from deck - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

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What a vibe! Decided to go to Barrel House to end our seafood-adventure day and it did not disappoint. We came during dinnertime on a weekday and were lucky to get outdoor seating. I have to say, if you are fearful of heights don't sit there! I had my bag closed securely, as I would be the person to drop something and have it roll away. I loved the seating. I loved watching the sail boats, and we were even gifted the presence of a seal! While the table itself is very small and you will need to rearrange frequently, it is worth it. The drinks were delicious, and the food was good, but the view is the real star of the show here. read more

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First, I want to echo what nearly everyone else posts about the incredible staff. Our hostess, waitress, and busboys were so nice and attentive. The views and ambiance are incredible. For $18 a pop, we wished the cocktails were colder and not quite so sweet. We think the cups were coming out hot from the dishwasher because the ice wasn't making them cold, so they weren't very refreshing on a hot day. Most of our food was good but I ordered the regular French fries as a side, and they were perhaps the worst fries I've ever received from a restaurant. So overcooked that they were brown and hard. read more

This restaurant is located in downtown Sausalito. Street parking is very hard to find, however, there is an affordable parking lot about 1-2 minutes walking distance. You can use the park mobile app to pay. The entrance to the restaurant is very nice. Around this time of the year they had Christmas lights that lit up the space really nicely. It made for some great photo ops. The inside of the restaurant has downstairs and upstairs seating. It's very intimate with low, dim lighting. Sadly we went in the evening, so we weren't able to see much of the ocean view, but I'm sure in the day time it's beautiful to sit by one of the window booths! There's also an outside patio you can sit at with outdoor heaters. The food was delicious. The dinner menu is small, and mostly seafood items, however they do offer a burger, salad, and soup options. I tried the clam chowder. This is not your typical creamy, clam chowder you get in the city. It's made to order and it is more watery. It has actual clams in it! No processed clams over here. Everything in the soup tasted fresh, different but delicious. It was perfect for the cold weather. For my entree I ordered the rainbow salad dish, and added chicken. It was very filling despite it being a salad. We also ordered calamari as an appetizer and it was very delicious. Overall, the vibes are perfect for a night of celebration, a date, or even just to enjoy the views after shopping. The food is fresh and filling, it's pricey so expect to pay a lot. The service was great, our server was very attentive and nice. read more

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Food was excellent, view outstanding and service was top notch! The view from the bar was fabulous. It was a beautiful day in the city and to be on the water.. read more

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The day after Thanksgiving, our party of 5 dined at Barrel House to enjoy the view of Sausalito. The restaurant is nice, hip and has a welcoming vibe. All the dishes we ordered were good and enjoyed the lobster risotto the most. Service was good and will be back again to try desserts next time we are in the area. Parking lot is close by, a quick walk to the restaurant. read more

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First time in Sausalito,easy decision to try this restaurant and we have an amazing experience.Got seated right away ,outside seating is what we chose with a beautiful view of water,SF city and we had an opportunity to to see the whale passing by while enjoying our lunch,Can't beat lunch and a show.The calamari and shrimp friti is our favorite,very flavorful,on point crispiness and generous servings,steak sandwich is nice and tender steak on ciabatta bread,bbq rib is a delight ,it has the citrus marinade which i like.Shoutout to Brianna she's the staff who attended to us,very nice young lady and very helpful to make our ordering easy. read more

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Food was Great! There wasn't much people and I asked to have a table next to the window to have a window view, and that didn't happen. Idk I felt the host was a bit rude to put us in a "middle area" when I saw her seat 2 people in a empty window view. So I was a bit disappointed. Our waitress was super friendly and nice, so great job and kudos to her!! Overall the food was great but if you go here just make sure where you want to be seated has a nice view. I always look at reviews to determine where to go always, read more

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Overall an experience worth just one visit, mainly due to the fact that we were seated in the table right next to the hostess. It was obviously added-on as the seats were clearly for a waiting area. There's another table near us that was also an add-on table due to their high demand capacity and next to the ramp. The space where the hostess is located is a fire hazard as long lines can be right on the stairs where people can fall. I highly suggest they move their hostess table downstairs where it's more accessible to everyone. Even though they have an accessible elevator, it is still not an excuse for large parties and crowds. Foodwise, the oysters were good but overpriced: $26 for a half-dozen. You can get better oysters somewhere else for sure, but anyone touring the area will of course pay any money. I ordered their risotto which I enjoyed but was needing more cheese. The service was okay too. Both our waitresses looked very stressed and needed a break. They didn't introduce themselves and seemed to put pressure on us ordering, even though we had questions about some certain menu items. When our food was served to us, the waitress didn't bother asking whose food was who's and just put down everything in front of a random guest. This really threw us off and disappointed us greatly. Overall, I don't think I would come back majorly due to the service. Thanks for reading if you've gotten this far. read more

Barrel House Tavern - Spicy CARIBBEAN SPICED SHRIMP RISOTTO (5/10): needs more cheese, shrimp was just grilled with no spice - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

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My friends and I (group of 5) walked in on a Friday afternoon hoping to get happy hour and was seated almost immediately! Happy hour seating is by the couches so you don't get the nice ocean front, which is fine with us! We ordered the meat pizza, wine, wings, and oysters. I would say the pizza is very average, nothing great, and I probably wouldn't order this again. The oysters and wings weren't super special either. For the ambiance, I would come back. But considering the food was really average and I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

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We'd made a reservation for Sunday lunch time, and were surprised the place wasn't super busy when we arrived at 12:30. It started getting busier around 1:15, so reservations are a must. The outdoor upstairs patio was already full, and we were seated close to the windows but without a clear view of the waterfront. The menu was pretty appealing, and we made easy choices. Service was fast and friendly. The rainbow salad was pretty good, although I wouldn't have called it a panzanella salad... it really just was a regular salad with big croutons. The steak sandwich wasn't a good choice, as the meat was tough and only about half was edible. We went for the location and the water views, but wouldn't return for the food. read more

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My husband and I were here for "Happy Hour," so his draft beer was $8 instead of $16, and the same with my white wine. These prices are steep! We ordered a dozen oysters, which were $2 a piece instead of $4, but they were so small. Their Happy Hour is no deal at all! And the bartender had an attitude. read more

Solid 4 Star Experience! Definitely recommend! The star of the show is the staff. They work really hard and were able to accommodate us earlier than our reservation. Service was quick and they had some good recommendations. The food is also pretty good. We had the burrata, lamb from the specials menu (definitely try this - it was tender and tasty), seafood tower, caviar bump, bread pudding - all things I would eat again. The location of this restaurant is perfect. We were able to watch sunset from our table, something that will never get old. The restaurant is bustling and has elevated noise levels but the food will make you forget about it. read more

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First time here while visiting Sausalito. Great views right on the water with limited outdoor seating upstairs. Happy Hour from 12-6 PM on select items such as 6 local oysters for $12. Service was friendly. Clam chowder - $23 for a bowl. It was interesting because it's not the typical thick broth of a New England style chowder with crackers. It was a thin, runny broth with entire clam shell in the soup. read more

Barrel House Tavern - Clam Chowder - not the New England style thick broth but thin, runny broth - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Used to enjoy nights out here. Disappointing Mother's Day experience. Food was meh. Seating was horrible and service needed assistance --- finally had to ask to move tables. At over $350 for 3 people for dinner, it was not worth our time or money. Won't be returning. read more

phenomenal food. incredible views. we came on a cloudy day right before rain, and the view/ambience was still lovely! we sat outside - a bit chilly on a windy day, so make sure to bring extra layers as needed. wait staff was super nice and friendly. super efficient and quick. my partner and i got the calamari and shrimp fritti and clam chowder. 5/5 for both in my opinion. the calamari and shrimp fritti is phenomenal. they have deep fried lemons which you should try if you haven't before - it's so refreshing and cuts through the fat/fried food. the batter is seasoned appropriately and not too salty. shrimp is so crispy and texture game is on point. the cocktail sauce and tartar sauce that come with the calamari/shrimp are solid. clam chowder is super tasty - i personally enjoy thinner soups compared to chunky so i'm a fan. read more

Barrel House Tavern - Calamari and Shrimp Fritti - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Food and views are great. Expect to wait a while on a table and service. Take advantage of the happy hour read more

Barrel House Tavern - Oysters - New American Near Me - Sausalito, California

Food is good, service is good too. Ambiance is great . We like the views from the balcony

Very nice restaurant with great bay view. Able to see city across the water. I had Ginger margarita, ginger lover should definitely try it . Coconut butternut squash soup was good . I usually ask for feta cheese instead of blue cheese in rainbow Panzanella salad, tastes better in my opinion. Good place for a romantic date . Got good service too. read more

Excellent spot!! The service was first class. The view is beautiful. Front row seat on the water with SF in the distance, it was awesome. The food was very good and the place was very clean. We'll be back! read more