Sausalito has always offered a wide range of tempting culinary options, whether it’s the highly lauded Sushi Ran on Caledonia Street, the waterfront Spinnaker, Poggio’s in the center of town or Le Garage at the Schoonmaker Marina.
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Sausalito offers a wide range of dining options, many of them right along waterfront. Photo by Larry Burgess
Published: July, 2011
Sausalito has always offered a wide range of tempting culinary options, whether it’s the highly lauded Sushi Ran on Caledonia Street, the waterfront Spinnaker, Poggio’s in the center of town or Le Garage at the Schoonmaker Marina.
With over 35 restaurants in walking distance from the ferryboat landing and the new, late night ferry schedule, it’s easy to savor some of Sausalito’s great cuisines. Whether you’re looking for casual, outdoor dining or a more intimate ambiance you’ll find foods and flavors from around the world. In the last year, seven new restaurants have opened in Sausalito offering even more savory venues. See the sidebar below for a complete listing of these new dining establishments.
Hidden Treasures: The Retail Riches of Sausalito
While Bridgeway, Sausalito’s main boulevard, running through the center of town offers its own share of world class, unique boutiques and galleries—Gene Hiller Men’s Wear, Jewelry by the Bay and Hanson Gallery, among others—locals know that two of the most delightful retail venues in town are Princess Street and Caledonia.
Princess Street and its decorative alley, just off Bridgeway in the center of town, offer some of the most charming boutiques and shopping options in all of Sausalito. This one short block epitomizes the retail character that differentiates Sausalito—small, locally owned shops offering one-of-a-kind merchandise and personalized service.
There is Pegasus Leathers with an upscale collection of jackets, belts and shoes. Out of Hand, at the end of the alley, is owned and operated by local Chris Butler and offers an amazing collection of gifts. The Scrimshaw Gallery is a true treasure chest of charts and maps, knives and maritime art. Or walk into Arlecchina—a delightful woman’s clothing boutique—and speak with Agnes (in French or English).
In EyeItalia, at the very end of the retail section on Princess (upstairs in the charming old Victorian with the beckoning porch), you’ll find a marvelous collection of beautiful Italian linens, the finest Italian paper products—writing papers, journals and photo albums—as well as a kitchen shop with Italian cookbooks and olive-oil tasting. Ciao Bella, the locally owned and operated Italian ceramic store just across the street, is chock full of beautiful imported, hand-painted ceramic pieces with prices for every budget.
Caledonia Street veers off Bridgeway north of the center of town, just past the new police and fire facilities. Some of the retail riches on this local street include the hip and contemporary Green Apples boutique for women; Pine Street Papery, the consummate source for cards, wrappings, ribbons and paper products; and Studio 333, a gallery with over 40 local artists on display. Yoga of Sausalito (in addition to great classes!) offers a fabulous collection of casual wear, and Blue Bird Yarn & Fiber Crafts will delight and inspire your creative side.
Aurora – Formerly Caccuicco, and with the same wonderful ambiance, this Italian trattoria offers great pizza, pasta and outdoor seating. A neighborhood gem on the way into town from the south. 300 Valley Street – (415) 330-8930
Bar Bocce – Brought to you by the same Real Restaurant team of Buckeye, Picco, and Fog City Diner fame. Terrific wood-fired pizzas, homemade soups, salads and an outdoor patio for dining (with heat lamps!)…and bocce ball courts of course. 1250 Bridgeway –
(415) 331-0555
Harbor View –The former Cat & the Fiddle site with waterfront views of the Sausalito Yacht Harbor offering Italian-inspired seafood, poultry and pastas. 303 Johnson Street –
(415) 332-1861
La Hacienda – Mexican fare and a full bar offering great margaritas. South of the border décor. Ole! 2693 Bridgeway – (415) 332-1677
Pizzeria Rossetti – Delicious thin-crust Italian pizza, specialty antipasti, salads and fresh pastas. 45 Caledonia Street – (415) 887-9526
Plate Shop – Very avant garde menu. Local, organic cuisine that is carefully handcrafted with vegetables plucked from their own gardens behind the restaurant! Very hip ambiance for the hood. Great bar and specialty cocktails. 39 Caledonia Street –
(415) 887-9047
Taste of Himalayas – Fabulous Nepali cuisine with Tibetan and Indian fusion. Great curries, fresh wild salmon—all served in a warm and inviting, charming interior. 2633 Bridgeway – (415) 331-1335.