Where Should We Eat?
It’s a straightforward question, but a decision that can become a vexing dilemma.
What are the newest places to check out? Where are the under-the-radar hidden gems? What’s worth making a drive out of town for?
I’m a long-time Marin food and restaurant columnist and have spent much of the past decade visiting, critiquing and writing about the county’s hundreds of restaurants.
But even before my passion for finding the best places to eat became a profession, I had a reputation for putting a high priority on choosing my next meal wisely – by reading between the lines of crowd-sourced reviews, scrolling through social media commentary and engaging in conversation with anyone similarly inclined.
Naturally, the results are never stagnant as restaurants come and go and personal desires change shift.
This website helps to narrow down where to eat, whether it’s a quick stop for a snack, a craving for something outside the norm or a return to a reliable classic.
Use the drop-down menus to select restaurants by town, cuisine and features. . .
or review the categorized recommendation lists and monthly deals posted on the website and published in the newsletter.
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How to Get the Most Out of The Real Deal Marin
- Subscribe to the newsletter for the latest local food news, restaurant spotlights, recommendation lists, dining deals, culinary events and insider tips here.
- Share your experiences with other diners by adding your impressions and tips on Reddit and/or Threads or by emailing eatingout@therealdealmarin.com. This engagement will help to inform the regularly updated recommendation lists.
- Follow The Real Deal Marin on Instagram for restaurant updates, food inspiration and current events, and tag your posts with @therealdealmarin.
Website cover image of Mill Valley pizza and beer garden The Junction is thanks to local photographer Jessica Paul who can be found here. Credit for header images on restaurant listings pages goes to the individual restaurants.