While San Anselmo is a small town, residents and visitors do not often feel the need to travel into San Francisco for good food. The town has a variety of dining options, with menus for different tastes and budgets. Whether you’re craving Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, French, Mexican or American cuisine, there is a restaurant in town to satisfy you. Drawing from the influences of the area and the varied population, San Anselmo restaurants boast flavorful dishes, using fresh ingredients from local farms and fisheries. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the mood for an old favorite or you’re looking to try something new, you will find somewhere good to eat in San Anselmo.
From old-fashioned cafes and comfortable delis to charming bistros and small taquerias, there is enough variety to keep your taste buds entertained and satiated. However, if you’re looking to experience the delights of the big city, San Francisco is only a short drive away, over the Golden Gate Bridge, making San Anselmo an ideal spot for those with adventurous palates.
Comforts Restaurant and Deli
335 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-9840
Website: www.comfortscafe.com
Serving comfort food, Comforts Restaurant and Deli, which is consistently named a “Best of Marin” restaurant, is family run business that serves soups, entrees, salads, pastries and desserts for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. The restaurant includes a full-service café, a large take-out area and two dessert cases that offer cupcakes, cookies, bars and other assorted desserts.
Insalata’s Restaurant
120 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7700
Website: www.insalatas.com
Bringing luscious Mediterranean cuisine to San Anselmo with attentive service and a warm atmosphere, Insalata’s Restaurant has been serving the community for more than 15 years. Providing a place for intimate dining, the restaurant has a private Siena room and also caters. From the mezzi rigatoni to the grilled swordfish to the porcini crusted flatiron steak, there is something on the menu for every taste.
Hilda’s Coffee Shop
639 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-9266
Providing home cooking and friendly service, this café is good for dining alone or with the entire family. From the spinach omelet and Swedish pancakes to a good cup of coffee, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want a hearty breakfast or a quick snack, make sure to stop by this American-style restaurant.
L'Appart Resto
636 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 256-9884
Website: www.lappartresto.com
Committed to serving simple yet delicious French cuisine with local ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere, L’appart Resto owners and France natives Olivier Souvestre and Bruno Denis have spent years as a chef and general manager for French restaurants. Now they bring their experience to this lovely restaurant in San Anselmo. With a full menu of dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner, you can enjoy the Oeuf à la Coque, Steak Frites, Cassoulet, le Burger or something off of the dessert menu. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list, including both French and American red and whites wines.