6 Must-Try Restaurants in Sausalito

Known for its houseboat community and fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the town of Sausalito is located just under ten miles from San Francisco. Popular with commuters and those who want to live in a more laid-back community of just 7,000 residents, Sausalito is full of fun activities, beautiful scenery, and, of course, fabulous, fresh food. Whether you are making the trip over the bridge from your San Fran home, are looking for Sausalito luxury homes for sale, or are here on vacation, make sure you put these local restaurants on your must-try list.

 

Can’t decide between Mexican and Indian food? That’s no problem if you own one of the Sausalito luxury homes for sale or are simply visiting the area. Go to Avatar’s and get both! Punjabi enchiladas, vegetarian samosa plates, and Jamaican jerk chicken are just a handful of the entrees you can order when visiting this local fave. Not only does Avatar’s have a casual environment and unique menu options, but they also have one of the best desserts in town: the Avatar’s Dream is a specialty concoction of almond gelato cake with mango, rose petal sauce, pistachios, and chocolate. It’s the only dessert the restaurant serves, but you’ll understand why after tasting it!

 

As its name indicates, Le Garage was founded and is located in a former garage, serving authentic French fare in an indoor/outdoor environment. They’re open for lunch and dinner between Tuesday through Friday, brunch and dinner on Saturdays, and brunch only on Sundays. Le Garage is the perfect place to indulge in oysters, snack on a Salade Nicoise, or spoil yourself with Bouillabaisse or Duck Confit. Their brunch menu is also popular with those in town to browse Sausalito real estate. It consists of French favorites like Quiche Lorraine and Pain Perdu (brioche French toast, house-made berry compote, and Crème Fraiche.) Le Garage also has a full drink menu with plenty of wines by the glass, along with beers and aperitifs to complement your meal.

A rotisserie and beer hall located on the waterfront in Sausalito, Joinery has been a popular hangout spot since it opened in 2017. Communal tables help facilitate conversation and new friendships, as do the multitude of beers and delicious seasonal food options. Snack on butternut squash hummus or a local burrata, or go all-in with an entire rotisserie chicken served with Yukon gold potatoes, romesco sauce, and wild arugula. Of course, with the words ‘beer hall’ in the description, Joinery also has a generous selection of brews on tap, so make sure you order an IPA or wheat to go with your meal.

 

Salito’s has the best of both worlds: plenty of parking in front of those who own Sausalito luxury homes and are driving to dinner and a beautiful marina view at the back of the restaurant. Salito’s is open from noon until 8:30 pm year-round for both lunch and dinner dining, and seafood lovers will delight in their menu, chock-full of mussels, crab, and shrimp options. Crab and spinach fondue, Shrimp Louie, crab melts, and crab angel hair lasagna are just the start of the seafood tastiness you can expect here. Meat eaters need not worry, as there are plenty of steak and chicken options as well. As you enjoy your meal while looking over the water, make sure you also choose a cocktail to sip on, like the Blood Orange Mimosa or Peach Rose Sangria.

 

A wood fire rotisserie and ingredients straight from the owner’s organic garden are just two of the reasons why the Italian trattoria Poggio is a beloved favorite among those who own Sausalito real estate. Serving lunch beginning at noon each day, Poggio is the place to sip on some wine while perusing a menu packed with Italian favorites like spaghetti, clam fettuccine in white wine sauce, red wine braised short ribs, and wood-fired pizzas. Like any good Italian eatery, Poggio also has an extensive wine list and offers popular cocktails like the Tony Negroni and Aperol Spritz. If you’re more of an early riser, you can also experience Poggio for breakfast from 6:30 to 11:30 am and enjoy a croissant panini, a Poggio scramble, or a housemade liege waffle served with wood-roasted coffee.

 

With its location just steps from the ferry, Barrel House Tavern has long stood as a favorite for those stepping ashore in Sausalito after a day spent working in the metropolitan area. Its bright second-floor bar area is the perfect place to stop for a quick drink before heading home or meeting friends for dinner after a long day’s work. Barrel House is also known for serving traditional California cuisine: Lunch options include a wood oven chicken sandwich and tartare tacos, while dinner offerings feature favorites such as wild mushroom ravioli or slow-cooked pineapple glazed BBQ pork ribs. Of course, serving commuters means having an extensive drink menu, and Barrel House doesn’t disappoint. You can choose from old-school cocktails like an espresso martini, something new-school, like the Kumquat Mojito, or choose from the long list of California craft beers or wines by the glass or bottle. Have a sweet tooth? Top off your experience at Barrel House Tavern with an after-dinner drink (the Brownie Dessert Martini or Tawny Port are always good options) or a slice of cream-cheese-frosted carrot cake or Crème Brulee.

Whether you’re in the area as an owner or browser of Sausalito luxury homes for sale or just there for a visit, make sure you put as many of these restaurants on your must-try list as possible. You won’t be disappointed. Already prepared to start looking at properties? Contact Nadine & Camara Team today.