I used to live in Marin and visit all the restaurants there regularly. I recently went back to The Lark Creek Inn and realized how much I miss it and wished I had this kind of place near me (Peninsula). First, the place is beautiful. It's an old house and it has that comfortable residential feel. It's in a grove of redwoods with a creek out back. You can dine on the patio surrounded by lush trees and flowers. You can have a special occasion experience in the main room. You can also have a fantastic burger (big, juicy and tendernot tough) in the bar. The service is professional, but not uptight and formal. They seem to really want you to be there and to have a good time. The food is really good. The menu is one of those that make it tough to choose. The thing I like so much is that everything is satisfying. You like the first bite, the middle bite and the last bite (well, some things are pretty richyou might have to take some home and finish it tomorrow!). The wine list is great too. They have a good selection of hard to find things and my new favorite pinot noir (Papietro Perry). Wines by the glass are good (try the Old Press Syrah) and they have a half bottles. What else can I say?I wish I lived closer and could go more often. Dont miss it if youre there.
Pros: Not just for special occassions, burger in the bar, beautiful place (especially patio)
Cons: Bar very full Friday night, some portions big, can be hard to park on street
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