TOP PICKS

Dinner Specials + Events

We've got the Dish on the tastiest happenings at Marin Restaurants.

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Petite Left Bank

Join Petite Left Bank every Wednesday for a true taste of France with their "French Favorites" night

Indulge in perfectly cooked Steak Frites for just $19.95 - succulent skirt steak and Béarnaise sauce paired with crispy golden fries. 

And don't forget to start your meal with their classic French Onion Soup — rich, savory, and just $5. It's the ultimate French experience at a prix that can't be beat. 

Make Wednesday nights a new tradition!

** Dine in only ~ not valid for private events or takeout.

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Every Wednesday: 4pm - 8pm
Recommendation #2
Cafe Villa

Where's the beef? It's at Cafe Villa every Wednesday in San Rafael.

Guests can enjoy a salad, succulent slice of prime rib, dessert, and glass of wine for just $39. For those with a lighter appetite, you can order prime rib a la carte for $25. 

** Reservations are encouraged.

Pro Tip:  arrive between 4pm - 6pm to take advantage of Cafe Villa's lively happy hour. Specials include: $5 beers, $6 glasses of wine, $7 mixed drinks, and discounted bar bites.

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Every Wednesday: 5pm - 8pm
Recommendation #3
Corner Bar

Marin's hottest cocktail lounge/restaurant is now introducing a super weekly dinner special that will have you drooling. Every Monday - Wednesday, Corner Bar is offers a 3-course prix fixe menu for $39

No, that was not a typo. For that reasonable price, you have no excuse not to treat yourself to a cocktail or two (Dry January be damned!).

This Week's Menu: (Jan. 20 - 22)     ** Menu Rotates Weekly

1st Course: (choice of)

-- Chicken Liver Terrine with apple mustards, toasted walnut bread

-- Wild Arugula Salad with comice pear, marcona almond, parmigiana reggiano, sherry vinaigrette

Main Course: Pan-seared Halibut with saffron couscous, roasted baby carrots, lemon buerre monte

Dessert: Basque Cheesecake with persimmon preserve

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Monday - Wednesday: 4pm 9pm
Recommendation #4
Paseo Bistro

Foodies, rejoice! Paseo Bistro is hosting a special one-night-only pop-up dinner on Sunday, February 2nd. Renowned chefs/restaurateurs Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal (Town Hall, Salt House, Anchor & Hope) are making a highly anticipated return to the Bay Area with a mouthwatering 3-course Mediterranean experience.

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MEZZE

-- Chickpea Hummus w/brown butter, caramelized sunchoke, za'tar

-- Spicy Whipped Feta with fire-roasted red pepper, sumac

-- Tzatziki served with pita & pickled vegetables

-- Patatas Brava (crispy kennebec potatoes, smoked pimenton espuma)

-- Gambas Pil Pil (wild shrimp, garlic chili crunch, parsley, grilled bread)

-- Crispy Pork with za'atar fry bread, spicy pepper jam, pickled veg

-- Mixed Bitter Greens with sumac citrus vinaigrette, black olive

MAIN COURSE: Spiced Short Ribs with amba, passion fruit, Crispy Persian Saffron Rice, Swiss Chard

DESSERT

-- Chocolate Mousse with Olive Oil, Sea Salt

-- Cookies

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Cost: $125 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). 

$60 supplement for wine pairing. 

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HOURS:
Sunday, February 2nd: 6pm - 9pm
Recommendation #5
Sushi Ran

Sushi Ran has introduced a new 12-seat Omakase sushi bar and chef's tasting menu for $185. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience featuring over 15 exquisite items, including sushi, small appetizers, and hot dishes.

Otsumami:

Kinoko, Tofu & Mizuna Ohitashi - blanched mushrooms, Japanese mustard greens & tofu w/Dashi broth; Lobster Chawanmushi -w/steamed egg custard 

Sushi:

Kinmedai Kobujime - konbu cured golden eye snapper; Yari Ika Yubiki - blanched spear squid; Aji - horse mackerel; and Buri Toro - wild winter yellowtail belly 

Otsumami:

Gindara saikyo yaki - miso glazed black cod; and Mozuku Sunomono w/ Tako - Mozuku seaweed and octopus w/ tosa-zu vinegar 

Sushi:

Amaebi - sweet shrimp; Zuke Maguro - soy cured blue fin tuna; Toro - blue fin tuna belly; Sawara - king mackerel; Bafun Uni - short spine sea urchin; Anago - braised sea eel; Toro Taku Temaki - tuna belly & pickled radish hand roll;  Kanpyo Maki - braised Japanese gourd; and Tamago - sweet egg omelet 

Owan: Asari Miso Soup - manila clam, green onions 

Dessert: Poached Apple with Yuzu Cream

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Daily Seatings: 5pm, 5:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm. 7:45pm, 8pm
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