Took full advantage of one of those rare, crystal clear, and warm San Francisco days and jumped on the ferry to Sausalito. The ~30 minute ride over was half the fun. Warm sun, salty breeze, that glittering bay doing its thing. We stepped off the boat and walked straight into a small handmade vendor fair, plus an unofficial dog parade. Golden retrievers, tiny fluff balls, chill older pups all living their best lives. After wandering through the booths and poking around the cute little shops, we started the serious business of finding food and drinks that were dog friendly. Venice Gourmet basically made the decision for us. The harbor view alone is worth sitting down for but the charcuterie and champagne sealed it. We grabbed a table outside, ordered a spread, and just slowed down for a minute. Good snacks, good bubbles, boats drifting by, and great company. Easy day trip. Easy win. Would absolutely come back. read more

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we stopped by this restaurant for a quick lunch. I had the Italian sandwich in sourdough bread and my husband had the Italian meatball sandwich. Both sandwiches were excellent. We also had a side of gigantic beans from their antipasto section. It was very good as well. We were there on a Saturday at around 3 PM and every single table was full, however, people wear not lingering after their meal and it did not take long to get a table. You need to order yourself first at the counter and then they will call your number and then you can get your food from the counter and take it to your table. They have tables inside and outside. From either location, you can get a view of the water. The bread was delicious and freshly made. This is a great location for a quick lunch. read more

Venice Gourmet - there are some tables also inside of the deli - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

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was really excited to try a sandwich and i went to order and the ladies taking the order were super rude and then Proceeds talk about me in Spanish, as if i don't know spanish but i do and just the whole time they were just rude and had no customer service what so ever. read more

Went back after a month to see if the Italian sandwich was still as good as the last one. It was, great sandwiches. Friendly staff highly recommen this deli to all, locals and tourists. Keep it up awesome read more

Food quality is top notch but service is spotty. Chinese Chicken salad Meat is tender and fresh, but overall too saucy. Chicken tastes fresh and savory. San Francisco Club Roast beef, cheddar, lettuce, red onion, tomato on choice of bread. Amazingly (because it doesn't happen often in a deli like this) the beef is medium rare with hefty portion size. Mozz Tomato salad This is one of my favorite combo side dishes - they made theirs fresh, juicy and super delicious. Served nice and chilled. On a hot day, that's important because my main concern is whether they keep it cool/refrigerated. Service is slow, spotty and disorganized. After waiting under the "Order Here" sign for a good 5 minutes, one of their staff told me I have to order from the side cashier, where there were already three people In line. Then they overcharged me an extra side dish that I did not order. Then later on, I saw them taking orders under the "Order Here" sign again. Sigh. Definitely never a good start to an experience you're hoping to be a pleasant one. Fortunately, food quality is high enough to keep the rating above average. That's all... read more

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We've stopped here many times in the past, but keep forgetting to write great reviews. We stopped here last week while we were riding our bike bikes from the city into Sausalito. This location was great for us to take a break, catch our breath and order the Italian House special sandwich, along with a side of potato salad. The outdoor seating was great for us to lock our bikes up and take the views from Sausalito of the city. The staff are always so nice and were very quick to make our lunch. We will definitely be back when we are in Northern California again! read more

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The food is delicious and the atmosphere is chilled and it is all fairly priced. The view is stunning and this place is such a hidden gem. Not so hidden as it is on the Main Street but not as bougie as the rest of Sausalito. Food with soul. read more

I decided to get lunch here while working in Sausalito. The ladies behind the counter were nice and the service was super quick. Many options for vegetarian folks and meat eaters alike. They put a twist on their sandwiches that makes them really special. Sandwich tasted fresh, the ingredients really spoke for themselves. Alittle more expensive than usual for me but worth trying atleast once. There's also alittle market inside full of wine, candy, cold drinks and more. Worth a stop in if you find yourself in the area. read more

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Ordering system is slightly disorganized (you essentially walk up to the counter, staff ignore you, you think you're in the wrong place, then someone acknowledges you to redirect you to the ordering counter but doesn't take your order), but the food is great. I got a clam chowder cup (they were out of bread bowls unfortunately), but it was delicious and perfect for a cold rainy day: thick, piping hot, and super savory. Would definitely come again to try their sandwiches! Appreciate that they have a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating too, and the casual atmosphere means a table is bound to clear out by the time you're done ordering and pick up your food. read more

Venice Gourmet - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

This place was just what we needed to recharge after a beautiful hike. The restaurant was lively and I like how there is fresh cuts of meat in the window. I ordered an Italian House Sandwich on Dutch Crunch bread it was delicious. I admire how the bread has a just the right amount of thickness to absorb the layer sauce in each bite. The service was quick and easy with an order in one place and pay at the next station. read more

Venice Gourmet - Italian House Special Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

While enjoying an afternoon is Sausalito, we stumbled upon the Venice Gourmet. It is nothing fancy on the interior, but the food was great. There were a variety of sandwiches and other items to choose from. You order at the counter, and then there are a few tables to sit at, or you can take lunch to go. We dined in, and very much enjoyed our sandwiches. I had the California club, and my daughter had pastrami and Swiss. The sandwiches were large and very satisfying. The freshly baked sourdough bread was fantastic! read more

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We stopped by the smaller pizzeria side of this business since the deli/store was too crowded. My husband just wanted drinks, and my son and I couldn't resist the sliced pepperoni pizza. The pizza slices were huge and filled a medium sized to-go box. The pepperoni was greasy. Tasty though, with perfectly crispy thin dough. 2 huge slices, 2 canned sodas, and a small tip came out to $21. We thought it would cost more since it's in such a busy touristy spot. The cashier didn't greet us, just talked to someone away from the register for a few minutes. He didn't smile or say a word besides the total. Now I wish I lowered the tip even more. I would've given 4 stars if they had better service. read more

Venice Gourmet - $6.50 per slice of pepperoni pizza - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

Couldn't decide what to eat in Sausalito, given the limited dining options in this picturesque seaside town, so I dropped in for a cup of clam chowder. It's essentially an Italian market selling grocery and sandwiches...and clam chowder (not very Italian LOL). Also not very Italian were the Spanish-speaking staff and the loud Latin music blasting from the speakers (I was hoping for some Venetian gondola songs played on a mandolin.) The clam chowder was not bad, a bit too watery for my liking. The ocean view was amazing. Old Fisherman Grotto in Monterey still has my vote for the best clam chowder. read more

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Venice Gourmet hit the spot in more ways than one. First, the views of the bay are unbeatable from the deli's windows. This is some primo real estate! Second, the food is fresh. My party ordered both sandwiches and salads, and all were content with the food quality. Bonus for my garden salad: it also came with a generous scoop of the orzo salad. No complaints here! read more

I had a sandwich pastrami on French bread Tossed with veggies whoooooo that was amazing sandwich will come back again if we're at Sunday Francisco Bay Area There are clean and there customer service was amazing read more

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I had one amazing sandwich here yesterday. BBQ Tri-tip: 5/5. Had this on a French roll. Fricken great. The meat was lean and cooked perfectly, with great flavor. Add cheese and some roasted peppers and I was savoring each bite. A real flavor masterpiece. Cannot wait to return. read more

Items purchased: Hummus & cucumber sandwich, Mediterranean Salad. Food: B, Food came out the kitchen in a timely manner. Service: A, Cashier/ order taker greeted us and was polite and courteous. Cleanliness: B, Dining area was out dated with random chairs and definitely Needs a facelift, outside patio was clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked but in the middle of the stockroom full with bread snd other supplies. Value : B, Pricing was fair. Ambiance: B. read more

Absolute best pizza slices to enjoy while walking along Bridgeway! Crust is crispy, sausage is rustic and flavorful. Just a delightful surprise to randomly walk into a tiny area alongside the main store. Service is fast, friendly and thoughtful--they even cut the slice in half for us to share. Will crave this again when we're in the area! Highly recommend. read more

Good place to get tomato soup to warm up by the waters in Sausalito. I got the tomato soup cup (price: $8.95, including tax (9.25%): $9.78) and it was very delicious. They added for some courteous and cheese on top which was a nice touch. This tomato soup is not as creamy as other ones I've had. It's more a vegetable soup broth consistency, but it's just as enjoyable. I came in on a Saturday in November and there wasn't any line to order, so I was able to order quickly and my food came out shortly after. Since there wasn't that many people I managed to get a table and had a nice view of the Sausalito waters! The inside feels like a speciality Italian grocery store. It reminds me of another Italian grocery/sandwich shop I used to visit and it feels very cozy. They have a counter where you can order food like sandwiches, salads, and soups. They have many tables inside as well as outside. Parking: It was a bit difficult to find parking in Sausalito downtown, since many of the lots were full. We managed to get a spot after another car pulled out. It was a paid lot (through ParkMobile I believe). read more

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Zero stars! Absolutely heinous service. 5 people behind the counter at 2pm, they would not take orders, just frantic making of sandwiches so far back ordered. Unbelievable!!! People walked out of the restaurant at a rate! Cherry on top? No public restrooms for customers! Needs to get closed down.. just awful!! read more

Delicious garden salad with avocado and BBQ tri-tip sandwich were great. Nice weather to sit outside and enjoy our lunch. read more

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After visiting the bridge, we decided to continue our bike ride to Sausalito. It's such a cute spot with so many places to eat and this place seemed pretty popular so we decided to give it a go. We locked our bikes a little ways down the street and headed to the deli. We ordered at the counter and they gave us a number. We walked around the shop to look at all the fun snacks, paid at the side counter, and then waited a few more minutes for our sandwiches. There are a few tables inside but we lucked out and grabbed one of the tables outside. I tried the Sausalito turkey sandwich on a sourdough roll which hit the spot. Fresh and filling. Perfect fuel for the bike ride back to San Francisco. read more

Venice Gourmet - Sausalito Turkey Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

Super disappointed. The bread was dry... snd when I opened the sandwich I knew why.. they didn't even cover the bread with mustard.. it looks like a 3 year old made it. It was unbalanced, the bread tasted 1 day old and they forgot ingredients. Super disappointed. read more

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I had a Latte and bagel and lox and within 2 blocks after finishing I vomited it all up. The lox must have been bad. Would not recommend this place! Since it had a new license in the window I assume it recently opened. Awful!!!!! read more

For the price it's great portioned sandwiches with a lot of variety for dietary needs (I am a vegetarian). The store in itself is a bit chaotic. You order in one lane and pick up and pay in another. They sell wine, and drinks in many different areas throughout the place, it's a bit confusing. There is also a gift store. Beware, no bathrooms -- at a restaurant?! Quick service, but business needs refining. read more

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We had two bowls of clam chowder. Needed a little bit of bread but not the amount in a bread bowl, asked for some bread, and got a sizable amount of sourdough warm toasted drizzled wish olive oil for $1.50 Super chill place for a yummy lunch read more

Food was amazing and I would definitely come back.. however I give it four stars because the bread for my bread bowl was rock solid.. bite into it the wrong way and your gums will start bleeding. The clam chowder itself was just okay. Next time, I'll stick with a sandwich. Seating is very scarce when busy so plan to take it to go! read more

Venice Gourmet - California Club and New England Style Clam Chowder in a bread bowl - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

Overall food was amazing! My Caprese sandwich was really yummy and I enjoyed it, although I wish there was more balsamic vinegar added -- but overall enjoyable. I would have given this place 5 stars but had to knock it down one as their cheese board was not advertised on the overhead menu as only one cheese with fruits, but cheese, meat & in their words "other delicacies". The plating was wonderful, it was not enough to excuse the way the board was marketed. As a consumer, I feel as the board should be changed as me and my friend who had shared it acknowledged that there board said there was Brie and Swiss cheese available, which could easily be added to the board instead of it being filled with fruits and only having cheddar cheese to balance out with the meat presented. I enjoy the overall interior and selection of European and American snacks being sold within the establishment and thought it was terrific how diverse the music within the Deli was. One moment, it would be island music, and another would be a completely different genre. It made eating indoors instead of outside in the beautiful sun next to the Bay a worthy experience. I hope the description of the Cheese board gets updated! It was corrected to "cheese and fruit board" on Yelp, but it's still misleading because there was a variety of meat and fruits, but only one type of cheese! Also, I loved how the cashier offered to open customers bottles when purchasing a bottle sealed drink, made it efficient for customers who don't carry one! read more

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Bought two slices of pizza. One was overcooked on top, the other burnt on bottom crust. Inside Tables were all empty when we arrived but also all unclean. Even after being served pizza, not served napkins, had to request. If pizza had been cooked properly might have been pretty good, hence giving 2 stars but that's being generous, considering other things as well. Advice is, if you're buying slices, don't judge just by the top... ask to check bottom of pizza as well before paying. read more

Venice Gourmet - Chicken Basil Pesto Pizza with Sliced Chicken - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

Our Muir Woods tour bus stopped in Sausalito on our way back and many of us went to this deli for a late lunch. My brother and I split the Italian special and the pesto chicken. Both were great but the standout was the pesto chicken! I could eat this every day, it was that good. The bread that they used was also some of the best sourdough I've ever had! Easy to order inside and then take your sandwiches outside to eat by the water, they have plenty of tables and there are benches by the waterfront too. read more

Venice Gourmet - Pesto chicken sandwich, Italian House Special Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Great place to grab a sandwich and sit outside by the water. All the staff here is super nice and attentive, and the sandwiches are delicious! Will definitely return again! read more

Venice Gourmet - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

I got a sandwich here once Best sandwich i've ever had, I cant lie I hate I don't live near because of how good it was but I'll definitely visit again for the sandwich Service was great and the ambiance was amazing read more

Solid deli/pizzeria + great for large groups (came here with 10+ people!) even on a busy Saturday. The staff was very kind and automatically began setting up tables for my group despite us not even asking yet :) Customer service is a solid 5/5. My group got the Avocado club, California club, San Francisco club, and hot marinated chicken and provolone sandwiches. Overall, sandwiches themselves are a decent 3.5-4/5 stars! Great portion sizes per most sandwich places. The fruitier/more veggie sandwiches (Avocado club/California Club), were very refreshing and had a solid amount of veggie ratio. Hot marinated chicken pastrami on dutch crunch came out great! Warm but not super hot and super filling. The dutch crunch was a lot tougher than I thought (compared to Ikes) and I will admittedly say I do like Ikes a bit better. Overall, great for large groups and would come back to too :) Recommend if you're in the area! read more

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I came here for a quick lunch on a guided tour. The city of Sausalito is a cute and charming. Venice Gourmet is this old school style Italian market that has incredible views of SF. Their menu has an array of different items ranging from cold cut sandwiches to hot sandwiches. Pizza, salads and other items. The service was quick and our waitress was very eager to serve our large party. She did a wonderful job serving us. My sandwich was lovely and the ingredients were fresh. I chose French bread and it was delicious. I'm not a fan of sourdough bread but the French bread was a perfect choice for my sandwich. read more

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Clearly lower quality deli meats than what's you'd expect from a "gourmet" restaurant. Some of the staff wasn't too knowledgeable about menu. Pretty immature management as well. read more

Such yummy and big sandwiches. Definitely worth the price. We got the hot sandwhiches and they were so warm after being out in the cold. Plenty of out door and indoor setting. Got the pastrami and Swiss and California club. read more

Venice Gourmet - California Club - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Sandwiches were fine and service quick. We didn't enjoy our sandwiches because we all got them on the Dutch Crunch roll. Extremely hard and dry...probably sitting out since Friday. The lesson is...if you go here for sandwiches on a Sunday, don't get them on the Dutch crunch roll. read more

A handful of vegetarian options and plenty for meat eaters. Right across from the water, great spot. They have items available to purchase from the deli as well, including things like olives, marinated mushrooms, etc. Very easy to order online and pickup. Pros: Well located You can order online Timely with having your online order ready A handful of vegetarian options Deli/market style (plenty to purchase Made some customizations with no issues Cons: Parking can be difficult Dutch crunch wasn't my favorite A bit pricy ($10.95), but the sandwiches are huge read more

Venice Gourmet - Vegetarian: avocado club with extra lettuce + mustard added - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

We had the best time ever at this little gem, not only did they have the best ambience with a decor of different wines to select but the food was amazing! I had the club house on Dutch and i have to say it was the best sandwich ever. The service was also amazing, we were greeted upon entry and the servers made sure we were taken care of. They hands down made the experience perfect we thank you read more

Delicious sandwich. I am obsessed with the dutch crunch bread. The people behind the counter were so nice and made our sandwiches quickly. Loved the essence of this sandwich shop. I recommend to anyone who is visiting Sausalito. The location is beautiful. read more

Venice Gourmet - View from the shop - Delis Near Me - Sausalito, California

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