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

Rarely write negative reviews but I want to reiterate what others have said here. They don't share…read moreprices (they hide behind "we don't have printed menus"). Don't understand since they have been there for years and seem to have many of the standard items regularly. Kept trying to push us towards a "fun tasting menu" which I believe was their way of trying to get old food out of their kitchen. Food quality was not good. Not fresh, steak looked like they pieces together scraps from a few different cuts. Frites tasted re-heated. Ambiance -- there were piles of boxes in the corner, place seemed dusty. We also brought a friend in for a birthday and we were one of two parties dining on a Saturday night. Felt very unspecial, we mentioned her birthday a couple of times and they didn't even bring a chocolate or anything. Mainly bothered by the predatory pricing. Haven't experienced this elsewhere. Not sure how this restaurant has managed to stay open, used to be a nice place many years ago.

Since it opened it's been our go to restaurant for special occasions. ............................read more

There's something about having Al fresco dining with music on a nice evening... it's relaxing and…read morewonderful. This was the vibe we got when our party dined at Le Chalet. There are only a few restaurants that provide complimentary bread and soup and salad with your main dish. Kudos to Le Chalet for this... it's remarkable given that all other establishments seem to nickle and dime you for every extra. We enjoyed the salmon and linguine and steak (not pictured) and best of all, the great service we had. Parking can be tricky if you come later in the evening as this place gets packed.

Food was outstanding, servers were attentive, ambiance was lovely. We're going back for another…read moredinner!

We celebrated my birthday at Madcap and had an absolutely extraordinary evening. Our first time…read morethere, expectations and anticipation were pretty high -- and somehow the experience still exceeded them. What struck me most was how beautifully balanced everything was. The 11-course tasting menu was creative and visually stunning, but never felt like presentation was taking precedence over flavor. There was tremendous depth and complexity throughout the meal, yet the individual ingredients still came through clearly. Even with so many courses, each one felt distinct and purposeful. The opening snacks immediately set the tone, particularly the local halibut bao -- incredibly soft and delicate, with this wonderful combination of flavor, texture and color. One of my favorite courses of the entire evening was the yellow peach gazpacho with smoked trout roe, pistachio and avocado. It had an almost surprising amount of depth and intensity for something that initially seemed so light. Every bite seemed to reveal another layer of flavor. The bluefin tuna with summer melon, cucumber and ama rosa potatoes was another standout. Beautifully fresh and composed, with that balance between richness, brightness and texture that seemed to characterize the entire menu. And then there was the dry-aged Flannery beef ribeye with eggplant, summer peppers and romesco. Wow! The portion was beautifully restrained, but the beef was so intensely rich, juicy and flavorful that it somehow felt like eating a much larger steak. One of those dishes where a relatively small amount delivers an enormous experience. Dessert continued the theme. The hazelnut cake with blackberry ice cream was fantastic -- rich, nutty and wonderfully balanced by the fruit -- and I loved the progression into the cotija pot de crème with fig, followed by the final canele, chocolate, pate de fruit and caramel. Heavenly. Just as impressive were all of the details surrounding the meal: the beautiful artwork, ceramics, silverware, plating, lighting and pacing of the evening. Service was warm, knowledgeable and attentive without ever feeling overly formal. There was a sense of care behind everything. That may ultimately be what I appreciated most about Madcap. It wasn't simply a collection of excellent dishes. The entire evening felt designed as one coherent experience -- food, wine, presentation, service and atmosphere all working together. An amazing birthday dinner and a genuinely memorable Michelin-starred experience. We left very happy, very full, and already talking about our return visit.

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!

My sons (6,8) love the escargot! Great flights of wines and the service is always so good! Have…read morebeen here many times and it is always top notch. My son actually made me write this review because he wants to go tomorrow after our hike at cataract falls.

Located in the heart of Fairfax, Marin, Amélie Café & Wine Bar was a wonderful surprise. My friend…read moresuggested we try something new, and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant serves French cuisine and definitely gives off French vibes. Having just returned from Paris a few weeks ago, I appreciated the atmosphere it reminded me of France, while still having its own unique style. We shared the French onion soup, escargot, mussels, anchovies, and a burger, and every dish was delicious. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, making the experience even better. If you're in the area and looking for a cozy spot with great French food and wine, I'd definitely recommend giving Amélie a try.

7/23/26: So many choices on this inspired menu! I chose the Deux Saumons gluten-free buckwheat…read morecrepe with spinach in the folded-over crepe-fun surprise, dill, and créme. One companion raved about her French onion soup and affogato for desert. Another companion enjoyed the thick French toast and fruit. Another raved about the Croque Monsieur-that it was the best he's ever had! It's a sandwich of ham, aged comté cheese, gruyère, and béchamel. We dined outside, which was lovely. The atmosphere was calm. Service was attentive and pleasant. Everyone commented that we'd go again to try other things. 9/2/26: I again enjoyed the same dish of salmon in buckwheat crepes. My companion loved the ice cream so much that she ordered two servings! This time, they must have been short-staffed, as we were there when workers were taking their meal break. I merely went inside to order, then ask the location of the bathroom (to the left of the restaurant and up the outdoor stairs), and then again to go inside to pay. This time, I noticed the lovely bouquets; see photos.

Croissants and pastries - a solid 4. Coffee - excellent. Service was brusque and efficient…read more Ambiance - well appointed and location feels more special than dining in a mall environment.

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!

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.

We have been to Brigitte Bistro twice already and are definitely planning to come back again. The…read morefood is excellent, and they also have a very nice wine selection. So far we have tried a few different dishes. For appetizers, we had PÂTÉ EN CROÛTE AUX CHAMPIGNONS D'HIVER and ESCARGOTS AND MARROW BONE. My husband was a huge fan of the marrow bone. He said it was rich in flavor and had a buttery/creamy texture. For entrees, my husband ordered the WAGYU STEAK FRITES BEARNAISE and I got the Moules-frites featuring steamed mussels served with French fries. The Wagyu steak was slightly more cooked than we would have preferred, but other than that, it was juicy and seasoned well. My Moules-frites were AMAZING! The mussels were sweet, tender, and perfectly cooked, and the broth they were served in was absolutely out of this world. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, we got some Della Fattoria bread with our meal, which is always a nice touch. For desserts, we tried: CHOCOLATE FONDANT - Brigitte Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream: a perfect balance between rich chocolate and sweet, salty caramel. PISTACHIO TIRAMISU TABLE SIDE was the best! It was incredibly creamy, with a rich mascarpone filling and a wonderful pistachio flavor. And ILE FLOTTANTE (FLOATING ISLAND): the meringue practically melted in my mouth. It was light, creamy, sweet, and had a salty note that made it perfectly balanced. The service is incredible. Every single employee is welcoming, kind, smiling, and attentive. The owner is always nearby, making sure everything is running smoothly and taking the time to greet and check on guests. The restaurant is pretty small, so I would definitely advise you to make a reservation. It gets packed really quickly, and we have seen multiple parties waiting outside for the next available table. The parking lot is also on the smaller side, so one of the times we were here, we had to park up the street. I would 100% recommend this restaurant. Every time we crave French food, Brigitte Bistro is where we go!

This is the definition of a neighborhood gem. Restaurant is small, so reservations are an absolute…read moremust. The parking lot is small - we had to park across the street - not a big deal. We were warmly greeted by Chef Nick and had the most amazing dinner. Even though it was packed on a Friday evening, everyone on staff was super friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection: French onion soup, escargot with bone marrow, moules frites, and wagyu steak frites. Food is rich - go hungry! Wines by the glass did not disappointment. We will absolutely go back when we are craving French food. Thank you Chef Nick!