Lighthouse Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Marin City

Let me preface my review by stating that I know the reviews seem to be all over the place, I think it matters when you go or if there's an event etc. I can't speak to any of those things, only been here once by chance and was thoroughly pleased.

We stopped in the early evening on a Saturday 10/26/24, just in time to get half off of appetizers. Views were great, was fairly empty (probably because of the time), looks like a clubhouse with admittedly dated decor but we're there to eat, not critique the furnishing.

Calamari was expertly prepared with a delightfully light coating and most importantly, cooked to super tender and juicy perfection.

Onion rings were huge but seemed like just good premade rings, at half off we'd get them again.

For dinner we had

Wild Mahi Mahi with fresh mashed potatoes and wilted spinach. Nice firm fresh fish, nice mash.

Rex sole with risotto and wilted spinach. Fresh tasting, perfectly prepared, delicious risotto.

Fish and chips Light crisp coating, generous crinkle cut fries. I think it was swai which isn't my favorite fish but it was good.

Desert was lava cake, tasty, probably commercially produced but you can't expect a place like this to have a dedicated pastry chef.

Had a lot of wine to pick from but I had a delicious hazy IPA on tap.

Especially considering the modest price I couldn't believe they have someone in the kitchen putting out this level of food in such a hidden and modest spot. Because it was early we never felt rushed, it was quiet and calm, our server was attentive and we kept remarking about what a hidden gem this is.

We weren't even sure we were in the right spot but it's here. I can't guarantee you will have the same experience but there is an experienced hand running the kitchen, the food would not be as good as it was without experienced leadership back there.

We look forward to visiting again one day (we live 45-60...

What a great place to have a freshly prepared meal AND be right on the water. So relaxing! It's also great for a celebration or group functions. I am holding my event "HA HA August Nights" here and we are having so much fun! My fav entrees are the salmon on spaghetti squash and the scallops! But of course I am a seafood lover. I also think they have the freshest, best tuna salad I have ever had. It's made from fresh caught tuna and I had it on gluten free bread. Finally, I must mention the fab oysters that I know come from Drake's Bay. BUT, It's all in the shucking and these guys know how to shuck! The oysters are clean, creamy and delicious raw or flash-fried. Heard they have a new chef, Scott, that worked with THE Wolfgang Puck. Will definitely remain a...

Unbelievably worst service I've had in years. Took forever for someone to take our order, took forever for the waitress to return, took forever to get our drinks, failed to get things we asked for, practically ignored our table. The view is very nice. Taco Tuesday fried fish taco is good but the carnitas was not and the crunchy shells are a joke worse than Taco Bell. Companion stated pork chop was good but rather small, coconut shrimp skimpy and crust falling off not well coated. Cadillac Margaritas came with almost no Grand Marnier. Went to the bar to ask for a soda refill because no one came to the table, took glass and said they'd bring it and it...