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Restaurants Near the Sausalito Ferry
A wide range of Sausalito restaurants can be found within easy walking distance of the ferry pier in Sausalito.
Here are some of our favorites, and there are more choices you can discover just walking around the area. Walk towards the hillside from the ferry pier as you disembark and you’ll reach Bridgeway, the main street in Sausalito. Turn left to go south towards the Bay, right to go north towards the laid-back Caledonia neighborhood.
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Across from the Ferry Pier
This area is the heart of downtown Sausalito.
Copita (Mexican, sidewalk seating) New place from celebrity chef Joanne Weir.
Hamburgers (Dinner during the summer, Lunch only the rest of the year; organic flame-grilled burgers) Famous little spot.
Lappert’s Ice Cream (Ice Cream) Lappert’s is managed by the son and grandson of the original founder
Poggio Trattoria (Italian, Sidewalk Seating) European style sidewalk dining, fresh farm-to-table Italian food
Spinnaker Restaurant (Seafood, Views) Located on a pier across from and to the right (north) of the Ferry pier as you disembark. Follow the shoreline to your right as you leave the Ferry to reach the restaurant.
Taste of Rome (Italian paninis and pizza and a busy Coffee Shop) Coffee shop preparing popular pastries, pizzas & paninis
Two to Three Blocks South of the Ferry Pier
This southern portion of downtown Sausalito features striking views of San Francisco and Angel Island.
Angelino (Italian, Some Bay Views)
Barrel House (American, sweeping bay views) This newly-opened place has great architecture and ambiance to go with the views.
Dita’s — (California cuisine) Fine dining upstairs from The Trident, with zillion-dollar views.
Sausalito Bakery and Cafe (Breakfast & lunch only)
Scoma’s Sausalito (Italian, Seafood, Bay Views)
Suzette — (French) Great new French cafe from veteran Sausalito restauranteurs
Trident (Seafood, Bay Views) Historic restaurant where in the 1960’s and 70’s the Rolliong Stones partied and Robin Williams was a teen busboy. You can still see Janis Joplin’s favorite table. Deck with great views hangs over the Bay in back.
Venice Gourmet Deli (Deli, Bay Views) European style quality deli with small tables on the sidewalk that have million-dollar views. Most economical great-tasting big-view choice.
Two to Six Blocks North of the Ferry Pier
The Sausalito neighborhood called “Caledonia Street” just north of downtown is normally thought of as being “for local people, not visitors.” This charming area is less crowded than downtown, especially during the summer and on holidays.
Arawan Thai (Thai)
DiVino (Italian, Music) Music some nights.
Equator Coffee (Coffee Shop), outdoor and indoor seating.
Firehouse Coffee and Tea (Coffee Shop) Next door to the firehouse (truth in advertising!), lovely back patio
Lighthouse Cafe (Breakfast & Lunch only) Breakfast and lunch standout, Danish specialty dishes.
Salito’s Crab House (American, Bay Views) Great deck in back by the water.
Sartaj India Cafe (Indian)
Sausalito Gourmet Deli (Deli)
Sushi Ran (Sushi) Regional attraction that draws sushi fans from across the Bay Area
Willing to take a longer walk or a taxi ride to explore more great restaurants? Our complete list of restaurants by neighborhood is here.
The list of Sausalito Restaurants that have closed is here.
