I honestly think the tasting menu here remains the best meal I have had in Marin in my life. After 8 years in SF I've come back to Marin and there are lots of great places to eat but rarely do I find the consistency of quality and creativity that I found in the city. Vin is very very good. Pricing feels pretty reasonable, especially for a tasting menu. I recommend the lamb wonton and celery salad. Service was solid and the space is gorgeous. read more

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant since the revamp/renaming. Even though it's a pretty small space, they do a great job of utilizing it well. It did seem like it was getting super busy by the time that we left! This was a perfect place to come for a date night or a girls dinner. Definitely not the vibe I would recommend for families. I really enjoyed the cocktails and the focaccia bread from Oliver's upstairs was delicious. We also had the Crudo and that celery salad. Everything was great can't wait to come back again. read more

Absolutely blown away by the food and service here! Everything we tried was delicious and I can't wait to come back! The Password cocktail was INCREDIBLE also! read more

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After an early morning start in Los Angeles and a long work drive all the way to San Francisco, we found ourselves looking for a place around 8 PM -- tired, hungry, and honestly picky. Options were limited at that hour, so choosing wisely mattered. Turns out, we got lucky. VIN ended up being exactly what we needed. From the first moments, the atmosphere felt calm, confident, and intentional -- the kind of place that knows what it's doing without trying to show off. The food was outstanding across the board. Thoughtful, balanced, and deeply satisfying. Every plate felt deliberate, with flavors that made you slow down and actually pay attention. Huge respect to the chef -- this is cooking with character. Service deserves special mention. Not just good, but genuinely attentive and warm. Nothing forced, nothing rushed. And a big thank you to the bartender for the non-alcoholic cocktails -- complex, refreshing, and clearly made with care. That kind of detail says a lot about a place. The overall experience felt cohesive: food, service, and atmosphere all working together. If you live nearby, you're lucky. And if you're just passing through the city -- this spot is absolutely worth a stop. We'll remember this dinner for a long time. read more

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We both had a delicious dinner last night in VIN. Service was also great and friendly. Mike read more

Fabulous spot, great selection of shared plates as well as delicious mains, good proteins and fresh made pastas Ordered foccacia (5/5), lamb wontons (5/5), shrimp toast (3/5) - bit burnt/over fried and not a lot of shrimp paste, chicken schnitzel (5/5), fish (5/5) - great portion, clam pasta (5/5)great flavor, short rib pasta (5/5) Nice people working there too, attentive and friendly read more

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Excellent meal and service, but extremely limited GF/vegetarian main course options, and chef unwilling to accommodate. Personally would not return, but can recommend if you don't have allergies or restrictions. read more

This place is awesome, amazingly well done food and watching them cook at the chefs counter is stellar. read more

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Had dinner at Vin in San Rafael last night. Used to be called Vin Antica, but they rebranded and have an all-new menu. I highly recommend it. My husband and I wanted to try something new and were able to get a seat at the bar overlooking the chef station. So glad we did! Initially, I was not that interested in the posted menu, but boy was I wrong. The food was superb and the service the same. We ordered the campachi crudo (fresh, citrousy, and delicious), the Caesar salad (good), and the chicken schnitzel (would never have ordered it but I saw it made and it was super good!). Chef Dan also surprised us with tastings of the snap peas with whipped feta (OMG!!!! you must try), a special oyster appetizer, and an off-menu item still in R&D of lamb dumplings. We both want to go back and have the snap peas and crudo again. And also try the pastas that looked amazing. Seriously, give them a try. read more

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The food options are fantastic and staff was as well. Can't wait to have the same dish again, it was one of those dishes that I will always have as long as it is on the menu. read more

While in town visiting family, we decided to dine at Vin, and the experience exceeded every expectation. We selected the tasting menu, and each course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and truly exceptional. The service was attentive and refined, and every cocktail we enjoyed was expertly crafted. An outstanding dining experience from start to finish--we very much look forward to returning. read more

Came here on Halloween Barbera del Alba and Olivers Focaccia They have a nice vibe and music mix A small menu, but it looks like they hand make each dish Great service read more

I had a wonderful experience at Vin in San Rafael. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Most of the dishes were truly amazing -- beautifully presented and full of flavor. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that a couple of the dishes didn't quite hit the mark for me in terms of taste. Still, overall it was a great meal, and I would definitely come back again! read more

Great atmosphere and really tasty food. Loved the celery and date salad and the wontons. Pasta dish was good too. Service was excellent, we will be back for sure. read more

Jon Kurland and his team were super quick and helpful in reserving the restaurant and creating a menu list when I inquired about their availability for a holiday party for a group of 40. Unfortunately, some people in my group made the decision to go elsewhere. I hope to have an event here sometime. I plan to visit Vin for dinner soon. If the food is as great as the people, it will be a fabulous meal. read more

What a treat to say the VERY LEAST! We went on an impromptu "date" last week to check out the old Vin Antico now Vin . ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The host was full of energy, professionalism and ended up being our server at the chefs table. She was on POINTE for everything. Drinks, menu questions, warm welcoming smile and calm and collected despite the extremely busy place for a Thursday eve in San Rafael. The kitchen staff exuded the same calm, professional manner executing dishes as a cohesive unit . The food was delicious ! We enjoyed the snap peas with goat cheese, the cod and the pasta.. and a bonus of a couple oyster starters. They nailed each dish and the host/ server glided around the room warmly welcoming and checking on everyone. So happy we are just a skip away from this absolute gem of a place. Perfect for special occasions , date nights or the need for some delicious food ! Even the dessert was gorgeous ! Thank you Vin!! read more

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Very disappointed in the changes. Vin Antico had a great menu and fantastic food. The rebranded "Vin" menu is stripped down and unexciting . All of the great dishes from Vin Antico gone. None of the new main dishes interest me. What was the need to downgrade the menu to rebrand? read more

Lovely atmosphere with good mellow tunes and amazing service. Open / front of house kitchen makes for a great vibe. Not a huge space, so definitely make a reservation. read more

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I love this place and it's definitely a hidden gem. My friend took me here for dinner and it was a lovely experience. A woman (Taylor) kindly greeted us. I'm not sure if she was the manager or hostess. She certainly was running around all night so she must have been the manager as she was very attentive. My water was constantly being refilled and it was so great. Superb food and so fun to share, tapas style. It opens at 5 PM so we were there upon opening. When we left it was packed which says a lot about a restaurant. We learned the chef's name was Daniel and honestly, every bite blew us away. I'll definitely be going back even though I live in SF. The ambiance was beautiful and easy to hear a conversation which is rare in many restaurants. Perfect, perfect, perfect!! Thank you! read more

Wow. Excellent food, super great service, outstanding ambiance. We stumbled in this place- and we will be back! And apparently the pizza place upstairs is also good, if you Can judge by the focaccia served at the Vin (Same recipe and baker), then that place must be good too. Also, very good wine selection. read more

Food was excellent and our waiter lovely. However- 1) bartender too busy chatting with other customers to pour our wine 2) we had a 7:45 reservation and were told at 9:15 that kitchen was closing so we had to order dessert asap if we wanted it 3) right after that restaurant turned lights up and made clear it was time to leave-- so with a 7:45 reservation we were expected to be out in less than two hours?? read more

The food is excellent although the portions are on the small side. But the quality and presentation are excellent. The service was attentive, but it did feel that they were trying to rush us along. I would have given this a 5-star rating had we not been so rushed. read more

Go to Vin!!! The menu is creative, the food is superb, and the cocktails - do not disappoiint. After living in the city, we really had to re-set our expectations when dining in Marin. Not with Vin - we felt like we won the food lottery. Next time we will save room for dessert. The service was excellent - high level of competence combined with friendliness. It's always a pleasure to be able to see the chef and team at work. Thank you for a memorable meal. We'll be back, with friends in tow. read more

Truly impressed with the quality and creativity of the food and love the newly revamped restaurant, terrific service, delicious and innovative food. I would love to see this place succeed. However, that being said, I'm giving a 4 star review because we were in the middle of our meal, at barely 8:30 pm, and the staff began putting chairs up on empty tables around us. You just cannot flip chairs while customers are still dining: it's an unwritten industry rule. I hope when we return, because we would very much like to, we won't feel so extremely rushed and would feel more welcomed. Hope these simple changes will be put in place to accommodate your patrons. read more

Great food and cocktails. Service is spot on, food very tasty. Small sharing plates, not multi course type dinner menu

The food was delicious and the service very attentive. You can tell that the chef and his team are extremely talented. I would definitely go back! read more

I absolutely loved this place. I travel all over eat at all kinds of places. After my first course here I immediately went to check if they had a star or at least a mention. They just went through a rebrand which makes sense but the fact that the poor rating is just people struggling to adjust to change is telling. The execution is lovely. The food is as delicious as it is beautiful. Above and beyond staff. I am from the east coast but will most definitely recommend people here if they're are ever within an hour drive. read more

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The food was absolutely outstanding!! Wonderful creations and options! Warm casual environment paired with exceptional service.

It can be hard to find good food in Marin, but VIN is doing it! Fantastic flavor combos, all cooked perfectly. We sat at the kitchen-facing bar since we wandered in on a very busy Saturday night, so we got a chance to see how the kitchen flows. Pretty smooth... these guys know what they're doing. Our server was super delightful and attentive. They had run out of the glass of wine I chose so they offered a replacement which was fantastic and unexpectedly not included on the bill. Classy touch! The space is modern and inviting. Highly recommend this spot and congrats to the staff for bringing great food to San Rafael! read more

We love every experience at Vin! Dan is an incredibly talented chef and the dishes are creative & delicious. The service, ambience, cocktails and food are all 5 stars. Our favorite restaurant in Marin, highly recommend! read more

Ate here last night and WOW it was great. The service was great, with the drinks being quick and a great wine menu. What was really cool, is they were all very knowledgeable about the wine, and history of the area. Felt very relaxed with greAT It was great to meet the chef, and get his insights on how and why he had these dishes. It was great. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Vin Restaurant is an absolute gem. The food is beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The service really stands out as well. Highly recommend! read more

Food was phenomenal and some really unique dishes! The service was stellar and the vibe was great for a date night. I'd recommend sitting at the bar tops by the chefs for a fun experience. read more

The food was thoughtfully created and well executed; with a blend of influences but not over done, Vin does not disappoint. The Sicilian Crudo and short rib ragú were fabulous. The service was a mixture of professionalism and warm bubbly personalities floating around -- perfect for my taste. Looks like they spent good money on the space and atmosphere, because everything was curated in a beautiful way. Definitely will be back! read more

Vin is easily one of the best restaurants in Marin county already. They're technically in their soft opening phase so the menu is a bit smaller right now, but everything we had was phenomenal. We can't wait to go back and try their new menu items. Great service and vibe too. 10/10! read more

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Great food, varied menu. Sat at the bar overlooking the prep area - all of the food coming out looked great - highly recommended!

Nice new addition to Marin's food scene. I went on a Tuesday night with a friend. We had multiple, shareable dishes, all well-prepared. Some fantastic creativity with the flavors. Everything tasted really fresh. My friend and I each started with pre-dinner cocktails, followed with wines with the meal, and we sampled each other's beverages. Delish. Looking forward to returning to Vin to try other items on the menu. read more

Hubby and I came here for date night tonight. Everything we had was fantastic. The shrimp toast was cooked to perfection and was to die for! We'll definitely be back. read more

Nice update, retaining cozy with a modern lift. Quality over quantity. Less menu options with 120% modern chef flavors. Every bite is a creation. Reservations required. It's a hit! read more

Excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Nice cocktails. We tried a number of things, and everything was good, but the lamb wonton and Black Cod were show stoppers! I'm still thinking about those delicious dishes a week later. Also the donuts... we had to order a second round! read more