Where to Eat: Greenbrae and Kentfield
COVID-19 update: We are doing our best to update this list as changes are posted. Please contact the restaurant in question directly to confirm their most current menu and operating hours.
Nestled in the heart of Marin, Greenbrae and Kentfield share schools, a zip code, and a commute along the eastern stretch of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard past Bon Air Shopping Center. Catering to a quintessential bedroom community, dining options revolve around the shopping center and nearby College of Marin, where an eclectic mix of bakeries and daytime cafés, fast casual and family-friendly restaurants are the norm.
Gott’s Roadside | Guesthouse | Half Day Cafe | Jason’s | Patxi’s Pizza
Gott’s Roadside 
COVID-19 update: Takeout available daily, 11 am-8 pm.
American, 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, (415) 785-4233
The restaurant’s only Marin outpost features the signature California-inspired dishes Gott’s is known for as well as a roll-up garage door that brings the outside in when weather permits and a 30-foot-long pine table for community-style eating.
Guesthouse
COVID-19 update: Outdoor dining (call to make a reservation) and curbside pickup daily, from 5 pm onwards. Menu posted by 1:30pm each day: https://guesthousemarin.
American, 850 College Ave, Kentfield, (415) 419-5101
Jared Rogers, the former executive chef of Picco, heads up the kitchen at Guesthouse in Kentfield, partnering with mixologist Dustin Sullivan to open this 110-seat space. Look for well-executed California cuisine such as mini lobster rolls or kurobuta pork chops with crispy potatoes or savor a Slingshot at the bustling bar.
Half Day Cafe
COVID-19 update: Outdoor dining (call to make a reservation), Mondays–Fridays, 7 am-2:30 pm; Saturdays–Sundays, 8 am-2:30 pm.
American, 848 College Ave, Kentfield, (415) 459-0291
Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this cafe is the quintessential breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch, including coffee drinks, pastries and much more. Enjoy a casual meal inside or out on the patio.
Jason’s
COVID-19 update: Patio open for dine-in, takeout and delivery available daily, 4-8:30 pm.
California, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae, (415) 925-0808
A Golden Gate Sunset cocktail is perfect for watching the sun go down over Corte Madera Creek on the outdoor patio, but be sure to try the fried chicken special on Mondays or the Chinese chicken salad and salmon nicoise from chef-owner David Monson.
Patxi’s Pizza
COVID-19 update: Takeout and delivery available daily, 12 noon-8 pm.
Pizza, 340 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, (415) 526-3889
This welcoming neighborhood restaurant is a great place to share a meal with family and friends. Try the popular burrata bruschetta appetizer and/or focus on what Patxi’s does best — Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Gluten-free and vegan options available.
