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    El Rincon del Palmar

    4.2 (32 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Disgusting salsa. Sour, rancid taste
    Dietrich K.

    Easily just tasted the worst burrito of my entire life. 100% i wish I went to taco bell. First off it's already not a good sign when theres lettuce in a burrito. On top of that the salsa is so bad it makes you want to gag when you taste it. Its sprinkles into the burrito as well so its almost impossible to even eat around the cold hard shredded cheese and sour cream and soggy lettuce. It reminded me of a little kid might make or put together. Overall i had a bit better expectations of at least having something edible in San Rafael, but I was wrong. Hopefully they learn what effort is because their food has none, nor heart, or seasoning.

    Cocktail de camarones (shrimp cocktail with ketchup. Y U M !!
    Scott H.

    I am on the road with my dog and hoped to find a place downtown when I could keep an eye on my car and eat something good. Alas. It was the 'No Kings' day and downtown San Rafael was clogged with humans and cars. So I drove in bigger and bigger circles until I found this place. I had a shrimp cocktail and two tacos al pastor. The food is good! I thin Mecivcan style shrimp cocktails could be a huge dad. So wrong. So delicious! Here they bring it out with a bottle of Heinz so you can add your own. I am so, so white guy. I love it to death. The tacos didn't look like much but they were tasty and the pork was tender. I am spoiled by tacos al pastor I ate in Mexico City and to me the meat has to be cooked and sauced in the vertical spit. It's way better than when the cook the he meat on a flat top or pan. That said I enjoyed them and would pay for them again. Good food and nice service. Bring your translator. The neighborhood vibe is industrial and there is a tent city 100' away.

    Mar y Tierra is delicious!
    Richard T.

    This food is the best! Great flavors and generous portions. My favorite recently is the Chile Relleno plate. So delicious! The staff are great too. Highly recommended!

    Cheese 2 Enchiladas Plate with Black Beans
    Alexandra G.

    Seriously impressed by this place. Super friendly service and great food. Stumbled in with a multigenerational group of 5, about 9pm Sunday night. Food was super fresh, gorgeous preparation, salsas were incredible.

    Carnitas enchilada
    Bob S.

    This is getting close to the real thing, and the only reason I only went 4* is because I recently returned from a too-long stay in Texas where tex-mex is mostly all you'll find (except that exceptions abound in certain areas and are major-league good). It so happens I wanted enchiladas, which come with the ubiquitous rice, beans and salad. Like the mainstay of tex-mex except that here, it's entirely better than most. I ordered mine with carnitas, the filling was more than generous, and the sauce was not out of a can, or so it seemed. Coming here had been a problem because right next door is el Lucerito, which made for a decision: really good Mexican v good Guatemalan? But the place next door seems to have dropped a step so lately I've come here preferentially. I might add one complaint I have here this night is the volume of the usual Mexican music inside, really over the top. I don't remember it being this loud last winter, so maybe the volume just got turned up and nobody complained. We sat outside.

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    For decades, El Rincón del Palmar has been serving consistently-delicious, traditional meals that are always above par.

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    Great customer service and the steak and shrimp plate called Mar y Tierra was very flavorful.

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    Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden - That's some flakey white fish!

    Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden

    4.2(739 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Soooo fresh! Sooo good! Sooo many great ingredients on my black cod taco! You get two HUGE tacos…read morewith two huge pieces of black cod on each taco, picked slaw, avocado, sliced radish and sauce! Soooooo good. Don't miss out! Great quick service but cooked to order. 7 different types of fish to choose from. Grilled, fried, poke. Great indoor and patio. Very beautiful inside. An oasis! Loved it. Highly recommend it!

    After a long hike in Muir Woods Monument, we're hungry and my family took me too this hard to find,…read morehard to park restaurant in Mill Valley. The line was long but we got to order and had a table for 4 which was nice. There are seatings in the out door but also full. The service is great but extremely hectic, everyone is running like crazy. We ordered from the outside and the server brought the foods to our table. The prices are average $20 a plate. We ordered Fried fish tacos instead of grilled and a burrito. The chips and pico de gallo for $5 is very good, we ordered at the bar. The garlic fries are so good, every piece with great flavor and crispy. The burrito is huge and very filling, but our fried fish tacos are excellent, my wife really liked them, 2 on a plate with everything on them. It's quite messy to eat these tacos, they're big. Anyhow, compare to the Halfmoon Bay fish tacos that we liked, this is quite delicious. There are quite many beers served here but we didn't have any. This is a great fish place, but quite hard to find parking and in a very busy street.

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    Pacific Catch

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    3.6(836 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Took my family for brunch, we all definitely love it. The service was amazing, food came fast, warm…read moreand delicious. Drinks were the best I've ever tried in a while, their mai-tai was to die for and their Bloody Mary was the best I've ever had. Thanks to the server, waitress and manager Adriana for an excellent service! Will for sure come back again soon!!

    I was in Mill Valley for the first time this past week for a project I was working. My hotel was…read morewithin walking distance of this huge plaza full of restaurants and I was so hungry after 12 hours of work that I just wanted to find the first place to eat. I love fish, and I went into Pacific Catch, it has a nice atmosphere. When I walked in there were two other guys in front of me with their phone out in their hands and showing they were for pickup. After they got their orders, I was next in line, I smiled and said hi, the host who was this young guy didn't even say hello, but had the audacity to think I am some delivery guy like the other two guys in front of me. That really put me off was. I am an IT engineer; I had just left the site I was working and was wearing my work cargo pants and a Tshirt. I don't know what gave this jerk the impression I was there for a pickup, but I replied, NO I am here to eat and get a table. He then with the same miserable expression, reluctantly walked me to a single table, I asked for a larger like a boot and he replied in a rude tone " No, we need those for a larger crowd". That was not accurate as I saw two others sitting alone at a booth. He then threw the menu on the table and walked off. If I wasn't so tired, exhausted, and hungry, I would have walked out and said something to the manager about this jerk on my way out, but I decided to stay. The server came and even he had a weird attitude; I just ordered the food and it came pretty quickly. The Clam chowder soup was just amazing; so was the Salmon sandwich and the house salad was just more amazing. I travel around the country, I eat at many restaurants, and rarely I felt the entire three-course meal to be this good and it was a home run on everything I eat. This was the best meal of my arrival trip that night. On my way out I went to the other female hostess and I asked if I could speak to her in private. She was nice and polite and I told her about this other rude host and how I was treated by him. I saw him looking at me from behind the bar with two other waiters. The hostess assured me she would address the issue with management about him. As I was leaving, this jerk continued looking at me with a smirk on his face, and I then said "You should really work on how you speak to people". He then started laughing and made some comment that I didn't hear and all I heard was loud laughter from all 3 of the like the 3 stooges. I had no issue with the other two staff, and I didn't understand why they felt it was ok to laugh at a paying customer. It ugly after that, and I did address it with one of the owners the next day on the phone about what happened. I even went back the second night in a row, only because of the food, and I was assured that that host won't be there. In the end, the food is what wins; this place has amazing gourmet food, and regardless of the poor service, I still think its one of the best restaurants I have eat at. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for that incident.

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    Guesthouse - Gnocchi

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    4.2(462 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I found this Guesthouse on the Michelin Guide list and decided to give it a try while I was in the…read morearea. So glad I did! The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly; not much more I could ask for! The smoked short rib pasta was the standout for me. The flavor was so rich and the pasta noodles were cooked perfectly. The salmon was really good too; tender on the inside with a slightly crispy surface. The service was super friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a lively, energetic atmosphere. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again!

    We so seldom come to Marin County, mostly because of the dreaded traffic through SF and then of…read morecourse the dreaded GGB traffic, but we were here for a birthday party in Larkspur and picked the Guesthouse after a little research. What a find! We loved everything about it. Here's how we dined: Skinny Marinny ( a nightly special and I don't remember what was in it, but it was good and not too sweet): 3.5 stars $16 EASY MONEY gin | basil | lime | grapefruit : Very tasty 4.5 stars $15.5 Oysters; 1Beau Soleil, 1 St. Simon: incredible fresh and briny, loved the cucumber granite. Special Tomato Salad: 4.5 stars $18 A very scant name for a delicious combo of rich and creamy buratta, heirloom tomatoes and a pesto dressing. Not really the best time of year to make tomatoes the star, but the combo brought out their best. Wood Grilled Duck: 5+ stars $47 I was a little worried that wood grilling might dry out the duck, but this was probably the best duck I've ever had. The leg was tender with crispy skin and the breast was wonderfully juicy, without being too rare. the fig compote on top was very earthy and not too sweet. I even liked the roasted carrots, and I rarely like cooked carrots. Wood Grilled Sword Fish: 5 stars $41 T ordered this it was roasted perfectly. the accompanying butterbeans with roasted tomatoes and shisito peppers was not at all over powering. The service was absolutely perfect! I wasn't exactly sure who did which job, because all the servers seemed to do everything. No one said that's not my table or not my job. Now that we know it's only a little over an hour away (if it's not rush hour), I think it might become a destination meal for us every so often. Food: 37/40 Service: 20/20 Atmosphere/intangibles: 18/20 Value: 18/20 Overall: 93/100

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    Caramel and chocolate pudding cake - rich and delicious

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    Hog Island Oyster - 2 dozen oysters

    Hog Island Oyster

    4.4(7.8k reviews)
    13.8 miEmbarcadero
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    I cannot write more of a GLOWING review about this place. Wow…read more When you arrive, everyone has to fall in line for a table, which is fine. It's incredibly popular, so that makes sense! My mom and I felt like we didn't wait too long. When we were finally seated, our order was taken by Ethan. Part of the experience when you dine is of course the service, and Ethan was intentionally exemplary of that. He was such a warm and personable individual, which truly made our day! It was exactly the type of *perfect* customer service you would hope for any time you dine. My mom and I came specifically for the Hog Island Clam Chowder, but wanted to try the grilled oysters since we haven't prior. Ethan recommended the Chipotle Bourbon Grilled Oysters and I must say... I was blown AWAY. I mean it was absolutely divine. The flavor was so unforgettable that mom and I ordered a second round unexpectedly. The Hog Island Clam Chowder is not as thick as typical clam chowders as one would expect, but it was wonderful! The restaurant's location at the ferry building is great for a sunny day, as it's right next to the water! If you're ever in SF and looking for something fantastic, please please please visit Hog Island Oyster because the food and the service were absolutely SENSATIONAL.

    Came here on a Friday around 4-5pm! Had earthquake bay & high water oysters. They were really…read moretasty! Sold out of kumamotos tho :(. We also had their clam chowder, local king salmon (special of the day), and fish n chips! Clam chowder was not too good, it was overly salty and didn't have much taste, the cream overtakes everything else. Fish n chips were delicious! The batter isn't too thick, isn't too oily. The bay fries were amazing :) The local salmon was super super good! Wasn't dry, slightly sweet due to the glaze (?) and some vegetables under, but not much vegetables compared to other reviews I've seen It was pretty busy, food took some time to arrive They have seating indoors and outdoors, this place is behind the building!

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    The Bungalow Kitchen - Views of the harbor from the patio at The Bungalow Kitchen

    The Bungalow Kitchen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$$

    We celebrated our 15 year anniversary on 8/27/2026 at this lovely establishment! We were greeted by…read morea wonderful hostess upon entering (sorry I forgot her name she had a long copper color skirt). We sat at a beautiful table with a view of the harbor. We had a great server in Juan. He made our night special! Gave us great recommendations on cocktails. I had the the Nightcall pretty and smooth going down. The wife had the Sweater Weather really nice! Now for the food: Caviaor & 1000 layer potato, best clam chowder in the bay, seafood linguine and ceaser salad w/chicken. All delicious and delectable! Juan made sure we lacked for nothing and a woman named Carolyn came by to check on us and ensure the evening was going well. Great place to dine especialy for an anniversary! Please swing thru!

    Came here to celebrate my birthday for brunch with my girlfriends, and we did the prix fixe brunch…read moremenu. The view on the patio of the restaurant was gorgeous and recommended if the weather is nice. I got the thousand-layer potato with caviar (+$12) and the steak and eggs for my entrée. The thousand-layer potato with caviar was delicious and came in a generous serving size. The steak and eggs were also really good. We also ordered the peach galette for dessert, which was fresh and delicious. One thing I will say is that my friends mentioned it was my birthday, and the staff said they would bring something special out. They brought out a slice of red velvet cake, which was great, but we did end up getting charged for it on the bill. It wasn't a big deal, but we would've appreciated a heads up that it would be an additional charge. Overall, we had a great brunch and enjoyed the food!

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