We’re always keeping an eye on what’s new (and what’s next). From a rooftop Vietnamese concept with Mount Tam views to a beloved San Francisco bakery making its way to Mill Valley, this season’s lineup brings an exciting mix of longtime favorites, fresh new concepts, and a few highly anticipated openings still on the horizon.
Whether you’re in the mood for waterfront Italian, a cozy wine bar, craveable street food, or something entirely new, these are the spots we’re watching—and adding to our own rotation.
The Team from Slanted Door Brings Elevated Vietnamese to Previous Keintz Hall Space in San Anselmo
Tu Tap is a refined Vietnamese restaurant in San Anselmo centered on gathering, connection, and beautifully crafted food, featuring a rooftop bar with cocktails and Mount Tam views.
Led by a team behind Slanted Door and Real Restaurants, the menu blends traditional Vietnamese flavors with French influence and Northern California ingredients, brought to life through wok cooking, claypot techniques, and live-fire grilling with seasonal, locally sourced produce.
Feerma - The Latest Vision from Berber SF's Founder
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Experience Feerma, a modern North African-Mediterranean eatery blending regional tradition with California flair. Founded by Borhen Hammami, former owner of the Michelin-recommended Moroccan restaurant Berber in San Francisco this new restaurant will replace Don Antonio's on Magnolia Avenue.
The name is inspired by “firma” (farm, nourishment) and the warmth of fire, Feerma invites gathering and flavor. While under construction, enjoy the Ferma Love coffee cart, offering unique add-ons such as pistachio milk and black sesame. Construction is underway as of early 2026, with a planned opening for the full restaurant in summer 2026.
Piccino Sul Mare - Sausalito
A beloved community hub since 2006 in San Francisco, Piccino brings its seasonally driven, ingredient-focused Italian cuisine to the Sausalito waterfront, where fresh antipasti, hand-tossed pizzas, housemade pastas, and craft cocktails are served alongside sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline—simplicity executed to perfection.
Maison Nico San Anselmo
Renowned across San Francisco, Maison Nico is set to captivate San Anselmo in early summer. The celebrated French bakery and café led by Michelin-starred chef and owner Nicolas Delaroque will bring its signature croissants, pistachio Paris-Brest, and elegant pastry-wrapped classics—along with expanded offerings like ice cream and Parisian grab-and-go staples.
Tartine Mill Valley
Beloved Bay Area bakery Tartine is bringing its signature magic to Strawberry Village later this year, offering locals a taste of its famously crusty sourdough, flaky, buttery pastries, and beautifully crafted seasonal fare. Known for drawing devoted crowds, the bakery blends rustic technique with refined flavor—think golden morning buns, delicate quiches, and vibrant tartines topped with fresh, thoughtful ingredients.
Cholita Linda Mill Vallley
Cholita Linda is bringing its vibrant, flavor-packed street food to Strawberry Village! Beloved for its crispy Baja fish tacos, juicy Cubano sandwiches, and refreshing aguas frescas, the Bay Area favorite delivers bold, feel-good bites inspired by Latin American flavors—set to become a lively new go-to for casual, craveable dining.
Marin's Very First Dumpling House!
Something delicious is coming to Bon Air—Tipsy Dumpling is taking over the former Patxi's Pizza spot, and it's all about comfort, flavor, and seriously tasty dumplings. Think juicy, perfectly wrapped bites made fresh with quality ingredients—soft, crispy, steamy, and totally satisfying. Whether you're craving something classic or a little different, this is the kind of place you'll want to come back to again (and again).
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Cultivar - Sausalito
With over sixty years of roots in Napa Valley, Cultivar is a team of growers, vintners, and land stewards behind the organic Caspar Estate vineyard, featuring an orchard, olive grove, and culinary garden. They offer a farm-to-table restaurant with a full bar featuring craft cocktails and wines from Cultivar, winemaker Julien Fayard, and other like-minded vintners.
The newly updated space includes an all-new kitchen and wood-fired oven serving dishes such as pizza, oven-roasted whole branzino, and grass-fed beef and pork meatballs, with wines available by the glass, bottle, or flight.
Mog Asu Wine Bar - Tiburon
Tiburon's Mog Asu is a family-owned wine bar created as a warm, elegant space for connection, conversation, and great wine. Inspired by Portugal and rooted in the phrase “love be with you,” it features a thoughtfully curated selection of bottles from over 40 countries—inviting guests to slow down, savor, and stay awhile (reservations recommended).
Suzette Bistro - Sausalito
The newly opened Suzette Café & Bistro serves high-quality, classic French cuisine on the scenic Sausalito waterfront. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this bistro may just become your new go-to, with French classics like onion soup, steak frites, and escargot anchoring a timeless, satisfying menu.
Tam Tavern - Mill Valley
Mill Valley's new Tam Tavern serves elevated pub fare from Chef Michael Siegel, with a menu built to pair perfectly with every pint or cocktail. The “Post-adventure Pub” features Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel, beer-battered fish & chips, smashburgers, crisp salads, and wood-fired pizzas.
Troya - Tiburon
Troya Tiburon is an authentic Turkish-Mediterranean cuisine in Marin, rooted in family recipes and warm hospitality that began in San Francisco in 2006. Passionate about fresh, healthy food for mind, body, and spirit, Troya offers both in-restaurant dining and home delivery, plus catering for special events.
Super Duper Burgers Drive Thru - Corte Madera
Super Duper Burgers is now open in Corte Madera, bringing its beloved lineup of delicious handcrafted burgers, house-made buns, and classic California flavors to the heart of Marin. Known for sustainably sourced ingredients, crispy fries, and creamy shakes, the new location will offer a casual, community-friendly spot to enjoy elevated comfort food with a West Coast twist.
Author: Jennifer Glassman and Marcia Skall, MBA. Award-winning real estate agents with combined 40+ years of experience serving Marin County and beyond.
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