Why it's here: Fresh oysters, refreshing cocktails, and picture-perfect views of Mt. Tam.
Hog Island's oyster bar serves up one of Marin's tastiest happy hours, Monday through Friday from 4–6pm. Enjoy discounted beer, wine, and cocktails, along with oyster specials and delicious bites from the kitchen.
Happy hour highlights include Oysters on the Half Shell (6 for $15, 12 for $30, or 24 for $60), Chipotle Bourbon Butter Grilled Oysters (4 for $14), and Fried Lingcod Tacos ($10).
Snag a seat on the patio, sip something refreshing, and soak up the gorgeous views of Mt. Tam. It's the perfect spot to unwind after work or grab a bite before hopping on the ferry across the street.
Insider tip: Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early! Before heading out, swing by the seafood counter to pick up fresh oysters, Manila clams, or Tomales Bay mussels for a seafood feast at home.
Why it's here: Half-price wine on Monday, Barolo with your burger on Wednesday.
Every Monday, every 750ml bottle on Picco's wine list is 50% off, which makes it the night to finally order the bottle you've been eyeing. The Larkspur Chamber of Commerce just named Picco its 2026 Business of the Year, and after more than 20 years on Magnolia Avenue, the exposed-brick dining room still feels like the heart of downtown.
Wednesday is Burgers & Barolo. Chef Michael Reyes grinds an eight-ounce patty in-house from New York steak, brisket, bone marrow and chuck, then stacks it on a house-made black-and-white sesame brioche bun with crispy guanciale, melted Parmesan and a touch of red miso. A rotating selection of Barolo pours by the glass alongside it.
Why it's here: A $48 take-out bucket of fried chicken that feeds the whole family on Sundays.
Farmshop's herbed Jidori fried chicken is a Sunday-only treat, available by advance order for pickup. The $48 bucket holds a whole bird cut into ten pieces (and yes, it's gluten-free), enough for four to six people. Ordering opens 15 days ahead, and pickup runs from 12:30pm to 6pm at the Marin Country Mart.
Round out the table with sides like David Little's potato salad, caramelized cauliflower or smashed potatoes, and finish with a lemon or chocolate tart.
Why it's here: Set lunches and dinners that feed you (and your table) for less.
DJ's weekday lunch special is one of the best deals on Magnolia Avenue. For just $12.75–$13.95, enjoy your choice of entrée with hot and sour soup, two fried wontons, steamed rice, salad, and fruit. Everything is prepared without MSG, and regulars rave about the generous portions and wallet-friendly prices.
For dinner, the $22.95 Complete Dinner includes your choice of 12 entrées, plus hot and sour soup, a spring roll, steamed or fried rice, and ice cream. Dining with friends? The DJ Dinner is a family-style feast for $58 for two, featuring wor wonton soup, a flaming combination platter, bird's nest seafood, Szechuan chicken, rice, and ice cream. Each additional guest ($29 per person, up to five) brings another dish to the table, from shrimp with string beans to Mongolian-style scallops.
Insider tip: Snag a table in the back garden for a relaxing al fresco meal.
Why it's here: Half-price bottles of wine every Tuesday through the end of the year.
Every Tuesday at Perry's, bottles of wine are 50% off for dine-in guests. It turns a regular weeknight into an excuse to split a good bottle on Perry's patio under the redwoods, or settle in at the lively mahogany bar.
The menu is all-American comfort, done well. Order the French onion soup, the old-fashioned pot roast or the Petrale sole meunière, or keep it casual with a Cobb Salad and a Perry's Burger.
Why it's here: Omakase from $48, plus a roll you can only get midweek.
Keiko Fish's omakase sets are the easiest way to eat your way through the case on Magnolia Avenue. The $48 Tokyo brings albacore sashimi, edamame, five pieces of nigiri (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shrimp and whitefish) and a blue crab hand roll. Step up to the $80 Osaka for more nigiri and a baked mussel, or go all in with the $100 Kobe, which adds tai and two pieces of the day's special fish.
Come Tuesday through Thursday for Yoshi's Roll ($25), the only days it's on the menu: shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber topped with eel, eel sauce and tobiko. Omakase works for takeout too, with the hand roll cut to travel.
Why it's here: Three street tacos for $11.50 every Tuesday.
If your Tuesdays need a little more flavor, head to Kito's Taco Shop on Corte Madera Avenue for a fiesta that hits just right. Score 3 street tacos for just $11.50: simple, authentic and seriously satisfying. Pick your lineup from carne asada, chicken, carnitas, al pastor or veggie (beans, cheese, roasted corn and cabbage). Each 4" taco comes loaded with fresh onions and cilantro, plus a side of red and green salsas for that perfect kick.
The drink specials keep the party going: $4 Tecate cans, $7.50 cervezas, $9.95 micheladas, $10 wines by the glass and $10.95 sangria.
Why it's here: Weekly NFL pick 'ems for a $100 prize, plus Pizzeria Picco pies you can order from the bar.
Marin's beloved dive bar is getting into football season with weekly NFL pick 'ems. Make your picks each week, and whoever gets the most right wins a $100 gift card.
Getting hungry? The Peso now partners with neighboring Pizzeria Picco, so you can order its legendary wood-fired pizzas and chicken wings right from the bar. Just scan the QR code at the bar, place your order, then stroll one block over to pick up your food fresh from the oven. It's the perfect combo for game day, date night, or any night you don't feel like choosing between great cocktails and incredible pizza.
Why it's here: Weekend brunch gets an Italian twist + $35 bottomless mimosas/bellinis.
Larkspur's charming new trattoria is serving up a delicious lineup of brunch favorites, from fluffy omelettes and French Toast to Avocado Toast. Craving something with a little Italian flair? Dig into the Breakfast Pizza topped with mozzarella, wild mushrooms, speck, egg, and arugula, or the Italian Sandwich stacked with prosciutto di Parma, burrata, and heirloom tomatoes on house-made bread, served with a side salad.
And because weekends are made for a little bubbly, keep the good times flowing with bottomless mimosas or bellinis for $35 per person. 🥂
Now that's what we call la dolce vita!
Why it's here: Planning a party, office lunch, or family gathering? Let Loveski Deli's catering trays do the delicious heavy lifting!
The popular Jew-ish deli at Marin Country Mart offers a tasty lineup of catering trays + party platters perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
Start with a dozen freshly baked bagels and your choice of spreads ($65), or go all out with A Little Loveski ($110), featuring 12 bagels, three spreads, smoked salmon, and farm-fresh vegetables. For something heartier, choose from assorted bagel sandwich trays ($190) or deli sandwich platters loaded with crowd-pleasing favorites.
And don't forget the latkes! Loveski's crispy mini potato pancakes come in trays of 25 ($40) or 50 ($70), complete with sour cream and applesauce (always a party favorite!). Round out your spread with fresh, flavorful salads, including the Green Goddess with avocado and matzoh crunch ($55), or the Farm Salad with seasonal veggies, bagel crunch, and Loveski vinaigrette ($45). Both serve 3–5 guests.
