By Megan Eileen McDonough

San Francisco is known for its creative food scene, and we’re not just referring to the city itself. In fact, some of the Bay Area’s best eateries are located in Marin County. Mill Valley, in particular, is gaining serious street cred for its innovative cuisine and inventive recipes, which is why we’ve compiled a few of our favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for Asian fusion or good old American fare, these restaurants won’t disappoint.

 

For Dinner With a View: Mountain Home Inn Restaurant

Surrounded by redwoods and mountains, it’s hard to find any fault with Mountain Home Inn. Inspired by the area’s beautiful landscape, the hotel also boasts an eco-friendly theme, with pesticide-free gardens and fresh cuisine. Hotel guests can enjoy breakfast while watching the sun rise over the bay, and come nightfall, the restaurant transforms into a romantic, candle-lit dinner spot. The three-course menu features a variety of entrees like grilled salmon, wild mushroom ravioli and seafood paella.

 

For Pizza and Pasta: Piazza D'Angelo

This family-owned restaurant opened its doors in 1980, when brothers and co-owners Domenico and Paolo Petrone relocated from New York to Marin. Before that, they lived in a small town in southern Italy, hence the pizza-heavy menu. You can't go wrong with their tagliatelle bolognese or the spaghetti gamberi e vongole with Manila clams, Gulf shrimp, garlic, parsley and chile flakes.

 

For Asian Fusion: Harmony Restaurant

Following a rich tradition of quality dining in Marin, Harmony has created a warm and inviting place to enjoy classical and innovative Cantonese fare with its specialty – freshly hand-crafted dim sum. From the open kitchen, guests can enjoy an exhibition of dishes being prepared and soak in the splendid aromas of signature specialties – from wok-seared 100% certified Angus reserve beef, pan-fried wild caught prawns, oven-roasted local duck or 100% all-natural chicken, to freshly handcrafted dim sum. Harmony's specialty, dim sum, is made fresh daily and is served for lunch and dinner.

 

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