By Joe Kukura

 

The Northern California getaway of Marin County has a reputation for great fresh food, with locally farmed eggs, fruits and cheeses and fresh-caught seafood straight from the Pacific Ocean or Bodega Bay. Mornings come sunny side up on the “sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge” just north of San Francisco, and whether you want your day to start savory, sweet or with a Bloody Mary or a mimosa, Marin County has a bunch of brunch spots to suit your tastes.

We’ve listed some of the best brunch restaurants below so you can start your day deliciously before enjoying Marin County’s shopping, scenery and attractions.

 

Farmshop Marin

The open-air shopping bazaar of the Marin Country Mart offers a whole day of outdoor adventure, so you’ll want to power up beforehand with a Farmshop brunch. Farmshop is known for an innovative array of wood-fired egg-and-cheese pizzas, but you’ll also find exceptional cured meats, harvest salads, Dungeness crab frittatas and craft cocktails at this spectacularly designed eatery.

 

Marinitas

You’ll get lost in the whimsical and wild scenery at Marinitas, where walls and shelves of inspired tchotchkes will lighten your heart before you fill up your stomach. And fill it you will at this Mexican and Latin American spot specializing in seasonal fare. The portions are generous and the Bloody Marys are flowing over with fresh vegetable garnishes.

 

Nick's Cove

Have a seat right on the docks of Tomales Bay at Nick’s Cove, where every table has a waterfront view. Seafood is the obvious specialty here, and the fresh-caught oysters, Dungeness crab Benedict, prawn Louis and more will blow you out of the water.

 

Piazza D’Angelo

Pizzas and pastas are the specialties at Piazza D’Angelo, but brunch is also prepared with an Italian flair at this Mill Valley hotspot. While the pizza menu changes daily, the brunch menu sticks with traditional old-world favorites like eggs Florentine, Belgian waffles, and poached eggs with salmon.

 

Le Petite Left Bank

Visit the Town of Tiburon with a bayfront view at the Le Petite Left Bank, serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 2:00. The menu features traditional French fare, such as Jambon de Paris and Boeuf Bourguignon Hash, served in large portions, and their famous coffee is a longtime hit with the locals.

 

FloodWater

Located in Mill Valley, Floodwater offers a weekend brunch filled with all your basic favorites from 10:00 to 2:00. Built by locals for locals, this is a place you don't want to miss - especially their Pork Belly Hash or the Breakfast Sando!

Marin County also has an appetizing lineup of farmers’ markets, cheese manufacturers and organic farms to tour that make it a famed culinary destination. So set a course for Marin County, the “brighter side of the Bay” where brunch lovers will have a lot on their plate.

 

For all you need to plan your Marin County vacation, visit the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website or Facebook page.