39 Caledonia St., Sausalito, CA 94965 (See Map Below)
Phone: 415-887-9047
We are sorry to report that F3 has closed. The Mediterranean restaurant Zalta now occupies this building.
Neighborhood: Caledonia St. (New Town). Website is here. Lunch and Dinner menus are here. Free street parking in the neighborhood, but during busy times you may have to walk a few blocks.
Insiders Tip: Check out our special page on Parking Near Caledonia St. Without Getting a Ticket. It explains how to avoid the no-parking zones that catch some visitors by surprise.
Fast Food Francais (“F3”)
Fast Food Francais, which has fostered the local nickname “F3”, opened in mid-February, 2013. The owners were part of the team behind the highly successful Le Garage here in Sausalito (and L’Appart in San Anselmo), and I think they deserve some kind of medal (with oak clusters for Common Sense) for meritorious service to local diners.
I love the concept here: traditional American comfort food with French-California flavors and sauces, with an emphasis on local ingredients and keeping things light. This is a favorite meeting spot for us, and the service is always warm and friendly. They rotate the menu to focus on what’s in season and to keep things fresh.
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