Indian-Californian-Mexican fusion…S’more pie… homemade lavender vanilla ice cream…coq au vin…warm lobster salad…chicken wings stuffed with crabmeat…sizzling fajitas…plantains done four ways…Michelin Star-rated sushi…house-made kim chee & sprouts. 

Hungry yet? We North Bay residents are a curious, open-minded, food-loving group eager to try all sorts of epicurean combinations and experiments. Many of us are also very health-conscious, and some of us have dietary restrictions. No matter – or perhaps it’s because of all this – North Bay restaurateurs have provided us with dozens of options. There’s Café Gratitude in San Rafael with their raw/vegan menu and such dishes as “I am luscious” (raw chocolate smoothie), “I am accepting” (sushi bowl) and “I am transformed” (taco plate). Avatars in Sausalito is best known for their pumpkin enchiladas and Indian-Mexican-Italian-California fusion. They also readily make gluten-free and diary-free accommodations. For those who simply love all things Mediterranean, Insalatas in San Anselmo combines and cooks up flavors from Italy, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, and Syria.

 Punjabi Burrito. Photo by Jim
 
Tostanos (fried plantains) with rice 
and beans from Sol Food
Photo by Sharon

The list goes on and on for eclectic food choices in the North Bay. Whether you have a craving for authentic taqueria-style Mexican food, high-end French fare, macrobiotic food that makes you feel grateful or Indian flavored burritos, the options are aplenty.

Here are some other favorite locales for unique dining. What are yours?

Picco – Innovative California-Italian plates for sharing, in downtown Larkspur.

Avatars – They also have a sister restaurant, Avatars Punjabi Burrito in downtown Mill Valley.

Sol Food – Puerto Rican Cuisine, San Rafael. There’s a reason there’s always a line, and now two locations. As an extra bonus, they’re open late.

Taqueria Mi Pueblo, Novato – Home of the 8+lb, if-you-finish-it-it’s-free Abuelo Macho burrito.

For additional options, check out the Marin Magazine dining guide.

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