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    3.5 (75 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Croque Madame
    Jess B.

    Came here specifically to try the grand croissant, but was told it has to be ordered three days in advance, which was pretty disappointing. We decided to stay and make the most of it, so I ordered the croque madame. The setup is casual. We seated ourselves and ordered at the counter. The server was nice, but the food did take a bit of time to come out. Overall, it was just okay for the price and nothing particularly memorable. That said, the interior is beautifully decorated. The location is convenient too, since it's in a plaza with other shops and restaurants nearby. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but a bit underwhelming. Probably wouldn't go back.

    Turkey Club with frites
    Dave M.

    I have seen this restaurant as I've dined at others at the Marin Country Mart. For whatever reason, I've never taken the time to stop in Buvette. I do enjoy crêpes and croissants - so recently I stopped by for lunch. The atmosphere is pleasant inside, you order at the counter and are provided a number - they bring the food to your table. There is some counter seating available, some tables and comfortable chairs, with an additional option of outdoor patio seating as well. Wine by the glass and bottle is available, I chose Cremant Brüt Rosé. I ordered a turkey club sandwich, which came with frites. I felt like the wait for my food was a little longer than I would have expected for not being very busy at the time I visited. But, I was not in a hurry. Service was competent, not overly delightful, perhaps lacking a tiny bit of warmth. I definitely would have liked to have felt a little more welcome. My fries were just as I liked them, and the sandwich was made with what seemed like quality ingredients. I would have enjoyed a little bit more flavor, but all in all I would order this again. I didn't feel like the prices were out of line. I spent about $38 for my lunch, including the sandwich, the wine and even a tip with tax. I have read some of the reviews, and although I am not going to give five stars, this place more than earns four. I will be returning and have added this restaurant to my lunchtime repertoire when I work. I would like to try the crêpes next time as well as maybe pastries.

    Photo 1: Montage of images from Buvette du Marais
    Ed U.

    Except for the occasional scenic hike, you don't find me in Marin County much. Nothing personal. Just not my jam, at least in recent years. An exception was when Jamie W and I met up with longtime friends who live in Mill Valley for a much rescheduled holiday brunch. They recommended this spot in Larkspur Landing, and it was fairly crowded once we all arrived. It's an extension of Le Marais Bakery, which has two locations in San Francisco, both of which I've tried. I have to admit I was lukewarm about both places, and this spot didn't change my mind. There were five of us, so we had to wait a while for the counter to open up since they didn't accept reservations. When we secured our seats, we then had to take turns getting up to order our meals at the register. Jamie tried the $21 Soft Scrambled Eggs, which were mixed with chunks of smoked trout and chopped dill, and accompanied by mixed greens (Photo 9). He pronounced it "decent", and from the morsel I had, I agreed. I ordered the $17 Omelette Florentine made with spinach, crimini mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. It came with the same mixed greens (Photo 8). I thought it was marginally better than the scrambled eggs but not outstanding. The $5 Cafe au Lait provided some relief since the weather was quite chilly outside (Photo 10). So was the service. Take me back to the real Le Marais in Paris. FOOD - 3 stars...middling for French country fare AMBIANCE - 3 stars...looks like a Le Marais Bakery SERVICE - 2.5 stars..clipped TOTAL - 3 stars...not full of warm memories here RELATED - Exploring north of San Francisco? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/laNfqaNxek

    Chicken Cobb Salad is very good here at Buvette.
    Tracey A.

    There was a time when I half jokingly said that Marin County specialized in ethnic restaurants from developed nations. Specifically, France and Italy. Then some of the French places closed and I stopped repeating the gag but with the arrival, first, of Mill Valley's Le Marais Bakery, and now their sister outpost, Buvette, I might add it back to my repertoire. Though the space seems smaller than sister spot, Le Marais, the Larkspur Landing (aka Marin Country Mart) location expands on the offerings. Here, the full menu includes the Breton crepes that are also sold at their SF Ferry Building location. I skipped both the baked goods and the crepes, opting instead for a Chicken Cobb Salad that was rife with fresh and tasty ingredients. It was a satisfying lunch offering enjoyed in the charming French bistro setting that Buvette's founders seem to have mastered. Souvla, with it's perpetual long line, is at the other end of this outdoor, upscale shopping center, about as far from Buvette as one can get here. As much as I've always enjoyed Souvla's salads I'm happy to report: Buvette's are equally good.

    Nice spot for a cup of fancy Joe and pastry.
    Chad P.

    May 18. 2025 3.5 Stars Stopped by on a Sunday. They close at 3PM so if you're visiting from out of town, please don't dilly-dally getting there. One time my wife tried to buy a to-go croissant at 3PM. The place had open doors and diners yet she was figuratively thrown out on her ear. "WE'RE CLOSED!". Four stars for the taste of the food. We shared a Banana Flambe with chocolate sauce and a Forestiere which is a savory shitaki mushroom and grilled onion dark thin pancake delight. We also had a tiny bottled cola and a regular cup of coffee. We took a croissant home. These with tip- $50. 3 stars for the experience. You order and pay at the counter. Then take a number and the food is brought out to you. We sat outside. When the food was brought out with one fork for two diners at the table, any wait person worth their salt would ask if another fork was needed. Didn't happen. I got terribly thirsty and wondered why everyone has a water caraffe at their table but us. Oh. Water is self service. Go back inside the cafe. This place is Dog Fiendly. This means Out Of Luck if you don't want to eat with fur baby dander dogs. Only God and their owners know what is on their paws and mouth and the last time they were washed. The owner of a large lab graciously apologized when her hound brushed up against my bare leg. Five minutes later I see a waitress is bent to the ground to fondle someone's lap dog. Dirty. So happy my wife with cynophobia didn't see and experience this. We would never be able to come back. Someone with a small broom should walk around to clean up napkins, sugar packets and bits of trash and stirring sticks left around tables. Another napkins flys to the breeze swep floor. Nice enough place but didn't quite live up to the $$ this time..

    Bar area
    Julie T.

    Buvette du Marais is such a cute neighborhood find! They have a location in Mill Valley so I wanted to try this location at the Marin Country Mart. We went on a cold rainy day and it was so cute and cozy inside. Food was excellent!! I got an omelette which was delicious and had a side salad. My partner got a croque madame, which was honestly to die for. It was rich, flavorful, and a perfect texture. I'll be dreaming of it for a while. We tried a pain au chocolate which also did not disappoint. You order when you walk in and seat yourself- so if you're looking for full service, this isn't it. It is a more casual bistro vibe. I only gave 4 stars out of 5 because I wish there was more seating inside. We'll be back soon!

    Dharma M.

    Pretty new French bakery at Lakspur. We came here for the giant croissant. It was busy when we arrived. You order at the cashier and get number. The place is notvthat large. It has indoor and outdoor seating. We order latte, mocha, cappuccino, the big croissant, almond chocolate croissant, ceuf broullies and jambon come. The big croissant is interesting and good but not all fluffy. I wish itvis like regular croissant. The crepe is ok. The ceuf brouilles is yummy. My latte is abit bitter but ok. Overall it is nice visit. .

    Spicy Crab Benedict
    Jennifer E.

    We have been looking forward to trying this place as they have a gigantic croissant. So when we finally got a date down, we immediately visited Buvette with my brunch girls. There were not so many options of croissants/pastries left and to our disappointment the giant croissant is already out of stock (we went at around 11:45am). My good friend recommended the spicy crab Benedicts so I did because I love crab! And i got a chocolate croissant and chai latte. The crab Benedict was amazing! Its on a bed of croissant and not English muffins. Its not as spicy as it claims to be which is great for me bec I can't handle super spicy! Its light and airy and it doesn't make you feel bloated after eating it. The latte is smooth and silky and the pastry is amazing! A bit crumby but a good mess! The place is so nice and well decorated. Pretty wallpaper, love the color of the mugs and the pastry boxes. Downside, they don't accept reservations but plenty of seats outdoors and inside. We ended up eating at the bar which is not bad! The service is great! The lady in the counter is so friendly and cheerful! They recognized my friend who visited a few weeks ago and to me that is amazing! The other lady also noticed that my other friend has a birthday present and asked if we are celebrating a birthday. We said yes and she gave our friend a pastry on the house! Also, everyone in the counter spoke french! So cool! The line can get very long and not much space to line up so plan ahead! Ended up buying a chocolate chip cookie and raisin pastry to bring home and they were both delicious. My husband commented on the cookie and said "if anything, i'd say its perfect!" Will definitely recommend!

    Matcha latte
    Nicole L.

    I'm a big fan of Le Marais and was so excited to see this open! My friend and I went on a Saturday and it was very busy. The indoor area is cute but very small, so most seating is outside. The staff seemed to struggle, maybe because it is so new, but the manager was very sweet and helpful when we needed her. Our sweet crepe was soft and yummy, but we thought the savory crepe was dry and lacking flavor. I plan to return to try more sweet crepes and pastries!

    Bree G.

    We stumbled upon this French bakery on a Sunday morning. There weren't many breakfast options in the area and we chose this spot based on the possibility of gluten-free options. I found the man working at the register to be slightly curt. Not much warmth, curiosity, or patience. Like maybe I was inconveniencing him in some way. I survived, don't worry. We tried one of the gluten-free buckwheat crepes and an omelette. We added meat to everything because, protein. I enjoyed both plates and my decaf latte (and my liver was excited to see the arugula, iykyk) and I probably wouldn't go back unless it was just for a warm bevy.

    Croissant. Savory Pain Swiss. Omelette with pesto and vegetable. And side salad.
    Lianni C.

    A French style cafe that delivers true FRENCH eats!? SAY LESS! They also have a GIANT CROISSANT. And a variety of delicious fresh made pastries that not only taste delicious but look gorgeous! The brunch offerings are awesome. I have yet to go for dinner but I was impressed with the omelet and salad that I had. The only complaint I had is about the salad dressing - it was heavy on the mustard flavor. Definitely a flavor explosion but the bite and mustard flavor was a little strong for me. That will not keep me away though! The ambiance feels so Parisian Cafe! I love it! So glad that this place opened and I look forward to visiting more!

    Chocolate cream things, cherry tomatoes  crepe, berry scone, blueberry  & lemon  crepe-baton at the lower edge

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    Absolutely incredible the staff is great!! Our favorite Sunday morning breakfast!! Don't miss this place!!

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    Left Bank Brasserie - Larkspur

    Left Bank Brasserie - Larkspur

    3.6
    (817 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    Am stunned to see that this excellent brasserie might be closed. It was so good and so cozy, as…read morebrasserie should be. Wife, daughter-in-law, our grandson who has just graduated from eighth grade, and I were there for lunch. Lunch was a celebration of sorts. Atmosphere traditional, bustling waiters, an active bar, tables of elder ladies sipping and a steady flow of goodies coming out of the kitchen. Margaritas ($16), a Manhattan ($16), a Roy Rogers ($5) and a non-spicy margarita ($13) occupied our menu-reading time. I had a very generous prime rib French dip ($30) which I could barely finish. It was very good. A petit burger with added bacon ($16), a salad Lyonnaise ($19), a goat cheese and berry salad ($18) and a side of French fries ($9) rounded out our table. Everything was decorative and delicious. Many smiles. So, along came dessert. An order of Les Profiteroles ($12), a kids sundae ($4) were shared and one cafe Liegeois ($11) settled my tummy nicely. I hope that Left Bank is still in operation, as we will return on our next California visit.

    We were very disappointed. My tuna tartar was mostly the avocado bed that it sat on and had too…read moremuch lemon and balsamic on it. Couldn't taste the tuna. My salad was over dressed and the spinach that was added to the frisée was not crisp. I choose thus salad because of the runny egg. It wasn't. My husband said his steak was good. The waiter never asked us if we wanted a second drink. He also came by to see how everything was after we were done. Not the personal attention we expect. A busy Saturday night. Nothing to write home about.

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    Left Bank Brasserie - Larkspur
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    Le Garage

    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    My family and I visited Muir beach today with our pup for the first time today. After a beautiful…read morebeach day we searched up dog friendly restaurants nearby and found Le Garage. My sister was cold and really didn't want to have to sit outdoors so we almost opted for to go food, but ultimately chose to dine anyways, and I'm so glad we did. I'll start by saying EVERYTHING was incredible. From the food down to the service we received. All of the staff we interacted with during our time there were very kind and attentive. For starters, when we arrived, I told our waitress we had a dog and she directed us to a table on their "indoor patio ", so we we're basically sat indoors, which was really nice. We weren't cold at all, and had we been, it looked like they had overhead heaters! We ordered their bread service, the warm trout dip, truffle fries, steak & frites, the burger, mussels/clams, the chocolate tart and creme brûlée. It was all delicious. While eating our appetizers, our poor pup got sick and threw up under the table :( we tried to discreetly clean it and felt really embarrassed. Entrées came out a few minutes later, and while eating our entrées, it happened a second time. At that point, we were ready to ask for the food to go, because we were feeling so thoroughly embarrassed. As I started cleaning the vomit a second time, our kind waitress came over and told me she would take care of it. I apologized repeatedly, and we felt sooo bad. She was so kind, and gracious towards us, telling us it was okay. I never got her name, but I wanted to let her know just how much we really appreciated her assistance and for not making us feel worse about what had happened. The way she handled the situation, was the epitome of dog friendly service. I'm not sure why our pup was so sick at the restaurant. My guess is he may have swallowed some water while playing at the beach. I just really wanted to express my gratitude for you all allowing us to enjoy a nice meal and continuously treating us kindly and respectfully after our poor boy got sick in your restaurant. Thank you again! If you're looking for a restaurant with delicious food, great ambiance and even better service, THIS IS IT

    pain perdu and the super thin fries that came with the clams were the highlights of my meal…read more everything else i'd probably pass. oysters were not the freshest i've had for the price, omelet itself was yummy but i didn't really like the lamb sausage in it, ordinary croque madame sandwich / clams / mimosas. they have valet for $5, and the staff was all kind. we came on a saturday morning and called 30 min before our eta to make sure there was no wait. really nice vibes by the water and docks in sausalito, but nothing special about the food

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    Early evening under the Worm Moon outside Le Garage.
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    Petite Left Bank - Tiburon

    Petite Left Bank - Tiburon

    4.2
    (162 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$$

    TL;DR: food was ok, prices for happy hour were good but service was all over the place!…read more We were walking around Tiburon, and stumbled upon this place when I spotted the sign that said that they have happy hour everyday. We were seated outside where it was windy but there was a heater above the seat thank goodness. The prices on their posted menu have not been updated, and food prices have gone up since. Fries - came with three sauces, the dijonnaise was ok but the bearnaise was just ok. The portion was really tiny for $7, which was a little unexpected. The fries tasted like they had been fried again before serving. Not sure I'd order this off the happy hour menu again Mussels with Pernod garlic butter - this was good! We ordered two servings. The bread was alright, it's a little disappointing since SF has such good bread everywhere. The mussels were fresh and the delicious sauce was not too buttery. The drinks were ok - they can do any cocktail with their well alcohol for $8 which is a good deal. Service was all over the place. The server was very nice but everything was extremely slow. When we arrived they weren't busy at all so it was very puzzling why everything took so long. They also forgot an order of the french dip sliders we placed when we ordered another round of mussels. When they started to get busy for dinner, we gave up and just walked in to ask for our check. I think it was a pretty good deal overall, but with the ups and downs with service, I may not go back.

    A quaint, Charming, cozy bistro serving traditional French food, from mussels ( the best dish) to…read moresalad, sandwiches and eggs. Fast and courteous service, seating are available both indoor and outdoor, a perfect for a sunny afternoon brunch in Tiburon. Oui oui Sil vous plez ...lol not that they speak any French there!

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    Madcap

    Madcap

    4.5
    (441 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$$

    It was a wonderful dining experience! We came in for 11 courses and wine pairing…read more I love how each courses are so different from each other. The courses offer Japanese tempura style appetizer, sashimi, steak, grilled fish and duck. The dessert at the end also provides different flavor profile that each bites were surprises. The wine pairing is the best ones I've been to. It has white, sake and red. Each wine pairs with the food perfectly. The service is outstanding and the lighting is great. Highly recommended!

    I had the pleasure of dining at Madcap last year for my birthday. I'd been eyeing the restaurant…read morefor a while, intrigued by their fusion of French and Japanese cuisines--because honestly, who doesn't love that combination? What I didn't realize at the time was the sheer pedigree behind it. It turns out Madcap is Michelin-rated, and Chef Ron Siegel is a celebrity chef. A Top Chef alum who headlined at legendary spots like The French Laundry and Michael Mina. Ironically, I didn't learn any of this from a food blog or Yelp. I heard it from my dentist in Vallejo. Talk about a random convo! As for the food, Chef Siegel's creations are pure joy--a celebration of culinary genius that feels genuinely divine. It's the kind of meal that evokes deep emotion; it really is magical. I can honestly say it's the best restaurant in Marin, Point Reyes included. We paired our meal with a beautiful bottle of sake by Pharrell Williams (yes, you read that right), and to top off an already incredible evening, we got to meet Chef Siegel and take a group photo with him. What a cool dude! Inside the restaurant, the decor was refined and classy, featuring rich dark wood accents and curated artwork. My only minor complaint was the seating - the wooden chair, while stylish, could have been a bit more comfortable. Overall, it was a truly lovely experience.

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    Pork belly, shrimp, and stone fruit
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    Valenti & Co

    Valenti & Co

    4.5
    (340 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    Three of us had dinner here last night. Wow, this place is definitely worth the high ratings on…read moregoogle and yelp. Between the 3 of us, we order 4 apps, 2 entrees and 2 desserts - corn soup, meatballs, radicchio salad, panzanella salad, risotto, rigoticini, pistachio gelato and panna cotta. We ate every single bite of every dish (including the complimentary focaccia with delicious olive oil). Service was welcoming and friendly, and the owners (wife is front of the house, husband is chef) are so hospitable and cordial. We are definitely returning!

    Had a birthday dinner tonight with 2 girlfriends. DO NOT DINE IN THE BACK PATIO. Another reviewer…read morementioned being neglected back there and yes, the service was absolutely abysmal. The food was just ok. We had the panzanella salad, carpaccio, papardelle, gnocchi, panna cotta, chocolate cake and a bottle of wine. Over $300. The salad was the best dish. Not only did the waiter take close to an hour to take our entree orders, but by the time the waiter finally brought the Parmesan cheese for my pasta after waiting at least 15 minutes for it, my pasta was cold. Had asked for more focaccia which took a good 20 minutes to receive. Looking back at the menu now, I realize both our orders of papardelle did not have any shiitake mushrooms in it. Mentioned to the waiter it was a birthday but he never paid it any mind, even after ordering two desserts. I definitely will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant, but I'm happy others have had a good experience.

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