VIN
San Rafael, CA · Restaurant
- Address
- VIN, 881 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
- Phone
- (415) 444-6345
- Website
- www.vinon4th.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 5 PM
VIN is a restaurant located in San Rafael, CA. It is one of 226 restaurants listed in San Rafael. Its 4.8-star rating is above the San Rafael city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #15 of 226 restaurants in San Rafael. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About VIN
In the heart of San Rafael, VIN focuses on fresh ingredients and redefined technique. Our menu is shareable, where exceptional food, cocktails, and wine come together in a warm, inviting space. We hope you feel at home with us.
Hours
| Saturday | 5 PM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 PM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 PM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
I enjoyed the chefs table, watching the very creative dishes being prepared! (Photos of Chicken Schnitzel, shrimp toast, black cod - all wonderful!) The chef obviously loves what he does & it’s important to him the patrons enjoy their dining experience😉. Vibrant and comfortable atmosphere. Delicious offerings.
After an early morning start in Los Angeles and a long work drive all the way to San Francisco, we found ourselves looking for a place around 8 PM — tired, hungry, and honestly picky. Options were limited at that hour, so choosing wisely mattered. Turns out, we got lucky. VIN ended up being exactly what we needed. From the first moments, the atmosphere felt calm, confident, and intentional — the kind of place that knows what it’s doing without trying to show off. The food was outstanding across the board. Thoughtful, balanced, and deeply satisfying. Every plate felt deliberate, with flavors that made you slow down and actually pay attention. Huge respect to the chef — this is cooking with character. Service deserves special mention. Not just good, but genuinely attentive and warm. Noth
VIN is hands down the best restaurant in Marin!!!!! Every single dish is outstanding. Their menu continues to change seasonally, and their recent fall/winter additions are superb, specifically the squash over chermoula and goat cheese, the sopresine pasta with clams and sausage, and the new crudo with the coconut crema 🤤 (pasta was so good I forgot to take a picture before devouring) can’t forget to mention the bread- ordered on the side with the pasta, but it’s the bread used in the focaccia with stracciatella (also a must get)!! makes sense as the dough comes from Oliver’s pizza upstairs (also hands down best pizza in Marin) 15/10. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Delicious and inventive flavors! The shrimp toast was a delightful surprise (unlike any I’ve had and so yummy) and the oysters were perfect. We sat outside and had fantastic service. The cocktails were excellent too!
I've been here a handful of times now and each time the service, food & vibe has been excellent. It's hands down the coolest bistro in central Marin. For the third time, i sat at the bar, grabbed a cocktail, some apps and an entree and enjoyed their playlist. They recently added their oysters and shrimp toast to the "official" menu, which cannot be missed. The pork chop is perfectly cooked and packed with seasonal flavors. I recommend Vin for your next date night, or the spot to take your friends coming up from SF to visit you in Marin. You'll definitely find other excuses to come back.
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