Best Date Night Restaurants in San Rafael

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Insalata's

4.7

Exceptional(4091)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • San Anselmo

Booked 35 times today

Insalata's is a gem for date night. Reviewers rave about its intimate atmosphere, excellent food, and impeccable service. One reviewer even called it their 'favorite date night restaurant.' With its lush ambiance and unique menu, Insalata's creates a warm and cozy setting perfect for a romantic evening out.

2. Farmshop

4.5

Awesome(2113)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Larkspur

Booked 47 times today

Farmshop Marin is Jeff Cerciello’s second outpost which opened in 2013 in the heart of the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. It follows in the footsteps of Farmshop Los Angeles, the acclaimed restaurant and artisan market that opened in the Brentwood Country Mart in 2010. Farmshop Marin features pristine California-centric ingredients and refined yet comforting dishes.The impressive 6,500 sq foot space features a comfortable and elegant dining room, outdoor patio, expansive full-bar area seating 50 people, lounge, private dining room seating 60, and an open-hearth wood-burning oven and grill. A gathering space for Marin locals & ferry commuters, the restaurant offers the impeccably-sourced, seasonal California fare Farmshop has come to be known for, with additional pizza, fish and meats fresh from the wood-burning oven and grill. Please note that reservation of 7 or more require a credit card. Cards will be charged $25 per guest for parties that do not arrive for their reservation.

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3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Marin

4.7

Exceptional(3182)

Price: Expensive

• American • Corte Madera

Booked 105 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Marin, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.For group dining inquiries, please email: marinhospitality@rh.com

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4. Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

Awesome(4530)

Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 26 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

5. Marché Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1685)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 3 times today

Marché Restaurant is a romantic spot perfect for a date night. With its cozy dining room and charming patio, it offers a pleasant, intimate setting. As one reviewer puts it, the ambience is 'European' and the food is 'creative, fresh, and attractive'. The restaurant offers an earth-to-table experience with locally crafted beers and wines. With high ratings for ambience, food, and service, Marché is the ideal place for a memorable date night.

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6. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

4.4

Awesome(3193)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Corte Madera

Booked 13 times today

Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the annual Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.

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7. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(849)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Anselmo

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.

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8. Flores - Corte Madera

4.4

Awesome(1013)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Corte Madera

Booked 12 times today

From the Gulf to the Pacific, we bring the heart and soul of Mexico to your table through our favorite family recipes. Flores serves up traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas and mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas and creative cocktails.Our patio is not covered therefore we will not be able to honor outdoor reservations in case of rain. To make a reservation or place an order, please visit our website at floressf.com, or find us on Toast, Uber Eats and Doordash for delivery. 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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9. Paseo: A California Bistro

3.9

Excellent(237)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mill Valley

Booked 5 times today

Enjoy seasonal New American recipes, using ingredients from the best local artisans, growers, and producers, in our elegant and iconic setting.

10. Marinitas

4.3

Awesome(845)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar. The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.

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ElizabethVIP
Jackson Hole / Wyoming •82 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We eat here all the time both for lunch and dinner and it is always superb! We have eaten here for 25+ years and I’ve never had a bad meal. The service is always wonderful. It’s like coming home even if you get it to go it’s absolutely amazing. You cannot go wrong.
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Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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4.7
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NancyW
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The appetizers, salad and entrees were consistently delicious. Service was attentive and professional. We were thrilled to discover that we could hold a conversation and be heard. The chairs were comfortable too. We will be back!
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Left Bank LarkspurPrice: Moderate• French• Larkspur
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4.5
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Roz
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
What a lovely dining experience, wonderful staff and attention to detail with a lovely table with a fabulous view. Our wait person Alyssa was attentive and professional as this was a perfect place to share a meal with good friends. Adored the crispy artichokes with roasted sliced potatoes and the hamburger was cooked to perfection. Thank you for an amazing dining experience.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant MarinPrice: Expensive• American• Corte Madera
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4.7
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RyanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
We enjoy 2-3 special meals per year at Valenti. Service and food is always spectacular! Great wine list.
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Valenti & Co. RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• San Anselmo
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4.9
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Deborah
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Great margaritas, salads, fish tacos. Love sitting in their booths.
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MarinitasPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Anselmo
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4.3

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Insalata's

2. Farmshop

3. RH Rooftop Restaurant Marin

4. Left Bank Larkspur

5. Marché Restaurant

6. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

7. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

8. Flores - Corte Madera

9. Paseo: A California Bistro

10. Marinitas

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