TOP PICKS

Must-Try Menus (Fall)

Here are are the dishes we can't wait to taste this month!

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
The Bungalow Kitchen

The Bungalow Kitchen is turning Sundays into something special with Coastal Club, a new elevated brunch experience overlooking the Bay.

Head upstairs to The Sunroom every Sunday for a lavish two-hour, chef-driven brunch buffet featuring a fresh raw bar, prime rib carving station, made-to-order pasta station, seasonal favorites, brunch classics, local cheeses, decadent desserts and more—all served alongside breathtaking Bay views and the sounds of a live DJ.

Of course, brunch wouldn’t be complete without a little something from the bar. Sip on specialty cocktails like Espresso Martinis and Build-Your-Own Bloody Marys while you settle in for a leisurely Sunday with friends.

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Cost: $95 per person

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Every Sunday. Two arrival windows: 11am–11:30am AND 1pm–1:30pm.
Recommendation #2
Cultivar Sausalito

Taste the best of late summer at Cultivar, where their Farmers Market Specials showcase peak-season produce, local ingredients and the flavors coming straight from the garden.

This month’s seasonal lineup includes:

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Aleppo pepper, parmesan cheese

Delicata Squash with mustard date butter, fresh herbs, chopped new crop almonds, pomegranate seeds

Apple and Beet Salad with Assorted Beets, heirloom apples, arugula, goat cheese, pistachios

Tomahawk 420z Long bone Ribeye, blue cheese herb better crispy fingerlings, broccoli di cecco, herb compound butter

Mixed Berry Crumble with house made fennel ice cream 

Don’t forget something to sip your way through Cultivar’s seasonal Garden-to-Glass craft cocktails & mocktails, like the Spa Day, Twist & Shout, Vee’s Bees and Marinship Margarita.

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Available Daily: 5pm-9pm (month of September)
Recommendation #3
Lighthouse Bar & Grill Sausalito

Join Lighthouse Bar & Grill on Friday, September 25 as they celebrate National Lobster Day with an all-day lineup of Maine lobster specials.

Come hungry and feast on:

Maine Lobster Bisque with Cognac — $15

½ Maine Lobster Natural — served chilled with mayo, Thousand Island dressing & drawn butter — $24

Maine Lobster Roll — piled onto a split-top brioche bun and served with your choice of side — $35

Lobster Thermidor — baked in a Cognac cream sauce, topped with Gruyère and served with assorted vegetables — $52

1 lb. Whole Maine Lobster — served with corn on the cob, boiled potatoes & drawn butter — Market Price

2 lb. Whole Maine Lobster — served with corn on the cob, boiled potatoes & drawn butter — Market Price (limited availability)

Grab your fellow seafood lovers and celebrate National Lobster Day by the Bay!

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HOURS:
Friday, September 25th: 11:30am-10pm
Recommendation #4
Restaurant Picco

Forget everything you thought you knew about burgers—Picco has raised the bar.

The star of the show is an indulgent eight-ounce masterpiece, double-ground in-house from a luxurious blend of New York steak, brisket, bone marrow, and chuck roll. Chef Michael Reyes takes it over the top with crispy guanciale, a garlic toum-Dijon spread, fennel ketchup, melted Parmesan, and a hint of red miso for an irresistible punch of savory umami. Choose your favorite vehicle: Panorama rosemary focaccia, potato-pepper sesame brioche, or black sesame brioche.

As if that wasn't enough, Picco has introduced Burger & Barolo Wednesdays, pairing this next-level burger with a curated selection of Barolo by the glass. Inspired by Italy's famed Piemonte region—home to both world-class Barolo and incredible cuisine—it's a pairing that feels equal parts comforting and sophisticated.

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HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-8:30pm. Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm-9pm; Sunday: 4:30pm-8pm
Recommendation #5
Piazza D'Angelo

Brunch is getting an Italian makeover at Piazza D’Angelo! 🇮🇹🥂

The Mill Valley favorite is launching a brand-new weekend brunch that combines the best of American brunch with the Italian tradition of gathering around the table — generous, convivial, a little indulgent and made for sharing.

Come hungry for house-made pastries, including Tiramisu, Limoncello & Pistachio Croissants, plus pastry basketscharcuterie boards, ricotta pancakes, Carbonara Benedict and plenty more.

And because brunch is always better with a little spirito, the drinks are getting in on the fun too. Sip your way through brunch cocktails, bottomless Bellinis and a Spritz Trio — because sometimes one spritz simply isn’t enough. 🍊🍾

So gather your favorite brunch crew, settle in and make a morning of it. Brunch is available every Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm.

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HOURS:
Every Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm
Recommendation #6
Chonmage 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

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Monday – Friday: 11am–9pm; Saturday – Sunday: 12pm-9:30pm
Recommendation #7
Trattoria Servino

Join Trattoria Servino on Wednesday, September 30 for a delicious deep dive into the wines of Southern Tuscany, featuring selections from acclaimed producers Ficomontanino and Poderi Sanguineto, paired with a specially curated multi-course menu.

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1st Course: CRUDO DI SALMONE (Marin coast king salmon, green zebra tomato 'acqua pazza')

~2024 Ficomontanino, 'Zacinta Revi', Bianco~

2nd Course: INSALATA DI BARBABIETOLE (red butter lettuce, chioggia beet, shasta almond)

~2024 Ficomontanino, 'Noble Kara', Rosato~

3rd Course: POLPETTINE PEPERONATA (silver sky ranch beef meatballs, corno di toro peppers)

~2024 Poderi Sanguineto, Rosso di Montepulciano~

4th Course: FETTUCCINE VERDE AL MONTE (lacinato kale, golden chanterelle, pecorino toscano)

~2022 Poderi Sanguineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano~

5th Course: ARISTA DI MAIALE (sweet water ranch pork sirloin, purple dragon carrot puree)

~2021 Poderi Sanguineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva~

Dessert: Poached d'anjou pear, mascarpone, spearmint

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Cost: $185 per (Tax and gratuity not included)

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Wednesday, September 30th: 6pm-9pm
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