Sausalito Gourmet Delicatessen — Restaurant in Sausalito

I typically like these types of old-fashioned European Delis. It appears this place has been around for decades. And seemingly so have the people that run it. May they got jaded over the years, had to deal with too many touristy tourists or just had a really bad day when we were there. They were certainly not friendly. It did not feel welcoming at all. When we asked questions they did let us know that we are annoying them. The food is ok. Just ok. Prices are reasonably, specifically for Sausalito. But it feels like they nickel and dime you. $1 extra for splitting the sandwich (at least you should tell me that before), cheese on a sandwich was a surprisingly large up charge, they charge extra for the credit card, etc. When I inquired why the charge was a lot more than the 12.95 on the menu, the lady clearly wasn't happy that I even asked the question. No reason to come back. I think they are not into creating loyal, repeat customer but live of tourists and the overflow from the Joinery and Bar Bocce being...

The gyro was sublime. Warm, slightly chewy bread, tasty, well seasoned lamb, a stunning lemon-garlic sauce and a smattering of vegetables come together to make a gyro that is more than the sum of its parts. The deviled egg appetizer was well seasoned (some might think it's too salty, though to me it was perfect) and very tasty. The dolmades are a perfect execution on a Greek classic, and have just the right amount of oil and lemon juice. Their drunk selection is on-point. I grabbed a half-and-half (tea/lemonade) which paired well with the meal. Aside from the food, the back patio is a heavenly garden with bright flowers and a water fountain. As I sat down, a bluejay joined me at the fountain near my table and looked me up and down, but didn't go as far as begging for food from me, as pigeons often do. I'll definitely be...

I almost gave this place a 5-star rating! My turkey on Dutch crunch was delicious. The turkey was oven-roasted and piled high on fresh-baked Dutch crunch bread. It came with lettuce, tomato, and a tangy mustard that perfectly complemented the other flavors. The chocolate chip cookie was soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips – the perfect sweet treat. The deli itself has a charming, rustic atmosphere with exposed brick walls and wooden tables.

My only complaint was the 30-minute wait to get my food. My client and I didn't mind too much since we had plenty to talk about, but we noticed that the staff seemed a bit disorganized and overwhelmed. Perhaps they were short-staffed that day? Regardless, the food was fantastic and I'd definitely go back again (maybe when I have a bit more...