Marin’s restaurants welcome warm weather with al fresco options – Marin Independent Journal

If there’s been but one pandemic-related benefit for restaurant-goers, it’s the proliferation of patios and parklets. Some restaurants were already well-positioned for distanced dining prior to the March 2020 shutdown. Other outdoor situations required financial investment and creative reach.

With weather apps showing sunshine for the near future, here are a number of new or updated al fresco spaces to have a meal. This is a limited list. Please share any I’ve missed in the comments online or send me an email.

Sausalito

Poggio’s sidewalk patio has additional heaters, improved lighting and bountiful planters for harvesting organic herbs for the seasonal menu.

• 777 Bridgeway; 415-332-7771; poggiotrattoria.com

Copita Tequileria y Comida also has a warmer and brighter setup and fresh local ceviche is back on the menu.

• 739 Bridgeway; 415-331-7400; copitarestaurant.com

Tiburon

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