Oak-Grilled Local King Salmon
Summer has arrived at Poggio—and few dishes capture the spirit of Sausalito quite like their seasonal Oak-Grilled Local King Salmon.
Freshly caught local king salmon is kissed by the restaurant's wood-fired grill and paired with the season's finest produce, including sweet yellow corn, asparagus, ramps, and olive tapenade. A bright, herbaceous salmoriglio sauce ties everything together, creating a dish that's vibrant, flavorful, and unmistakably Northern California.
With salmon season only open for a limited time, this is one of those specials worth making a reservation for.
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Cost: $42
Summer of Spritz
Piatti is celebrating the Summer of Spritz—a seasonal cocktail program featuring four bright, bubbly spritzes designed for warm days, long lunches, golden-hour gatherings, and leisurely dinners on the patio.
Spritz Menu:
Enzo Spritz ($16) - aperitivo & vermouth rosso, lemon, raspberry, sage, bubbles
Vacation Spritz ($16) - aperitivo rosso, lime, pineapple, hibiscus, bubbles
Bianco Spritz ($16) - blanco vermouth, grapefruit, elderflower, rosemary, bubbles
Leggero Spritz ($12) aperitivo, lemon, pomegranate, tarragon, bubbles
** full flavor, alcohol-free
Whether you're craving a classic Italian-inspired aperitivo, something fruity and refreshing, or a sophisticated non-alcoholic option, there's a spritz with your name on it. ** Available June 1 - September 7
Tamarind Chicken
Few dishes have achieved signature status at Baan Thai Cuisine quite like their legendary Tamarind Chicken—and one bite will tell you why.
Perfectly crispy, gluten-free fried chicken is coated in a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. The result is an irresistibly crunchy, flavor-packed dish that's equal parts comforting and craveable. It's the kind of entrée that keeps regulars coming back again and again.
For the ultimate Baan Thai experience, pair it with their Classic Fried Rice, a fragrant combination of egg, tomato, yellow onion, and green onion that perfectly complements the bold flavors of the chicken.
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Tamarind Chicken — $23 / Classic Fried Rice — $18
Vegan Green Curry
While Picco has earned a loyal following for signature dishes like its Ahi Tuna Tartare, Avocado Bruschetta, and ever-changing seasonal risotto, the restaurant also shines when it comes to plant-based cuisine. In fact, there are always six vegan dishes on the menu—and they're anything but an afterthought.
One standout right now is the Vegan Green Curry, a vibrant bowl brimming with asparagus, English peas, fava beans, pea tendrils, sesame, and fragrant makrut lime, all simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce and served over jasmine rice.
Fresh, flavorful, and deeply satisfying, it's the kind of dish that might make even the most devoted carnivore rethink their allegiance.
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Cost: $24
If you're looking for the perfect excuse to linger by the waterfront, Scoma’s Alaskan Halibut a Marzo delivers in every way.
Fresh, flaky Alaskan halibut is expertly seared and paired with snap peas, oyster, trumpet, and maitake mushrooms, tender leeks, and a luscious prosecco blood orange butter sauce. Roasted fingerling potatoes complete this elegant coastal classic.
Light yet satisfying, bright yet comforting, it’s the kind of dish that tastes like summer on the bay—best enjoyed with a waterfront view and a glass of wine in hand.
Cost: $39.75
TOKYO TANTAN Ramen
Few people are more qualified to serve great ramen than Chonmage owner Peigang “Bobby” Chen, an accredited Ramen Sommelier certified by Japan's International Noodle Sommelier Association.After taking over the beloved downtown San Rafael ramen shop, Chen refined the restaurant's broths to create deeper balance, richer umami, and more nuanced flavor. The result is a menu that honors tradition while elevating every bowl. Even better, Chonmage offers a vegan broth carefully crafted to mirror the flavor profile of its classic pork broth, ensuring plant-based diners don't miss out on the experience.
One of the menu's standout creations is the TOKYO TANTAN , a hearty fusion of Japanese tonkotsu ramen and Chinese dandan noodles. The bowl features savory ground pork, bok choy, and eggs in a rich pork broth enhanced with sesame and chile oil for added depth and warmth. Comforting, flavorful, and deeply satisfying, it's the kind of bowl that makes you slow down and savor every spoonful—especially when paired with a cold Japanese beer or a glass of sake.
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Cost: $$20
Miso Healthy Bowl or Salad
If you're looking for a meal that checks all the boxes—fresh, flavorful, nourishing, and satisfying—Humbowl's Miso Healthy is having a moment.
Available as either a salad or a bowl, this colorful favorite is loaded with broccoli, red bell peppers, sautéed greens, jalapeño, edamame, and cilantro, served over a hearty blend of brown rice and quinoa. The real star, however, is the house-made miso chipotle sauce, a bold, tangy combination of miso, rice wine vinegar, agave, chipotle, ginger, paprika, and orange that ties every bite together.
Customize it with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or organic tofu, and you've got a meal that's as wholesome as it is crave-worthy.
Healthy never tasted so good!
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Cost: $15.25
Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich; Street Corn; Cherry Cobbler Parfait
Summer flavors are in full swing at Gott’s Roadside, where the seasonal menu is showcasing the best of California's coast and countryside.
🦀 Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
A whole soft shell crab is dipped in buttermilk, fried to golden perfection, and piled onto a toasted egg bun with green cabbage-cilantro slaw and house-made lemon mayo. Crunchy, briny, and packed with summer flavor, it's a limited-time sandwich worth chasing.
🌽 Street Corn
Sweet California-grown corn gets the full street-food treatment with mayo, Cotija cheese, Asado seasoning, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Messy? A little. Delicious? Absolutely.
🍒 Cherry Cobbler Parfait
For dessert, cool off with layers of Straus Organic vanilla soft serve, house-made Morello cherry compote, and buttery pecan crunch. It's everything you love about cherry cobbler in a spoonable summer sundae.
Available now through July 1st.
