The Top 4 Sushi Near Joseph Phelps Vineyards
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Rank 1. Masa's
Sushi
A neighborhood sushi spot in downtown Novato where the chef might literally be breaking down a whole salmon while chatting with the guy next to you. It's low-key and unpretentious, the kind of place locals quietly rely on. The lunch combos are a genuine deal, and the omakase at dinner punches well above what you'd expect to pay. Bring your chill clothes and your appetite.
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- San Francisco Chronicle Best Sushi Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Marin County: Sausalito, Novato and San Rafael
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Rank 2. Sushi Ran
Sushi
Sushi Ran has been a Sausalito institution for years, and the Bib Gourmand from Michelin is basically the universe confirming what locals already knew. It's a cozy bungalow sushi spot with genuinely fresh fish, a solid sake list, and the kind of calm, unfussy vibe that makes you stay longer than planned. The crowd skews locals and couples who know better than to rush. Sit at the counter if you can.
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- San Francisco Chronicle Best Sushi Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Marin County: Sausalito, Novato and San Rafael
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Rank 3. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
Japanese
A stylish izakaya on Shattuck with a neon sign out front and an open kitchen inside, Fish & Bird is the kind of place where a round of skewers turns into a full evening without anyone minding. The menu bounces around in the best way, from hot pot to rice boxes to sandos, and the kitchen handles all of it with real confidence. Expect a younger, casually dressed crowd who showed up hungry and definitely ordered too much.
- Esquire 2021 · #38 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- San Francisco Chronicle Best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area
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Rank 4. Mujiri
Sushi
A takeout sushi shop in Oakland where the fish flies in from Japan and the prices seem like a typo. The nigiri combo gets you seven pieces plus a chef's choice roll, all packed into a wooden box like a little gift to yourself. The menu is tight, the space is lean, and the regulars treat Instagram like a morning newspaper to see what's landed. Bring cash and low expectations for the room, because there isn't one.