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Across the Bay

Alta Mira
$$$. The atmosphere remind one of earlier generations of American-Continental restaurants. Out on to the deck, the gridlock of boats yank you back to today. Come for a casual lunch or the brunch featuring 20 of their more popular dishes. 125 Bulkley Ave., Sausalito (415/332-1350). Breakfast, lunch, dinner 7 days; brunch Sun. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
General's Daughter
$$$. The food alone is worth the trip: thick grilled salmon steak with sun-dried-tomato mashed potatoes, Swiss chard, lobster sauce and a trio of citrus fruits; and linguine with sun-dried-tomato pesto, Calabrese sausage, goat cheese and arugula. 400 W. Spain St., Vallejo (707/938-4004). Lunch M-Sa, dinner 7 days, brunch Su. Cocktails with a bar. (H.H.)
Guaymas
$$. The margaritas are great for washing down a brunch of scrambled eggs with shrimp, onion, mushrooms, pasilla peppers and cactus; or sautéed chicken with house-made tortillas, topped with farmer cheese and sour cream. 5 Main St., Tiburon (415/435-6300). Lunch, dinner 7 days; late dining Fri.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
Horizon's
$$. The food here is mostly ordinary preparations of seafood, veal, chicken, steak and pasta. But traditional brunch dishes are served every day from opening through lunch. 558 Bridgeway, south of the ferry, Sausalito (415/331-3232). Brunch, lunch, dinner 7 days. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
Houlihan's
$$. One of a 60-plus-member chain, this place seems to be attractive to families and a younger crowd. The food is and interesting, competently prepared and sometimes attractive combo of Mexican/Southwestern kinda things and Italian. 660 Bridgeway, at Princess, upstairs, Oakland (415/332-8512). Lunch, dinner 7 days; brunch Sat.-Sun. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
Jack's Bistro
$$$. The food here is competent and involves the usual brunch suspects, followed by rotisserie chicken; tri-tip with mashed potatoes mixed with cooked spinach leaves; and a serviceable burger with fries. The indoor dining room is well laid out so that almost everyone has a view. 1 Broadway, Oakland (510/444-7171). Early breakfast, lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner 7 days; brunch Sun. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
Sam's Anchor Cafe
$$. Sam's offers a large deck that is often packed shoulder-to-shoulder on bright Sundays with eggs Benedic and burger-chomping, Bloody Mary-swilling folks. A good old-fashioned seafood menu is available. 27 Main St., Tiburon (415/435-4527). Lunch, dinner 7 days; late dinner Fri.-Sat.; brunch Sat.-Sun. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
The Van's
$$$. While steaks are the primary menu items--for example, pepper steak with a creamy peppercorn mushroom sauce and a touch of bourbon--chops and seafood are also handled well. $85 dinner for two. (415/591-6525), 815 Belmont Ave., off El Camino. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner 7 days; late dining Mon.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Cocktails, beer and wine. (H.H.)
Tutto Mare
$$$. Sunday brunch features an omelet with wild mushrooms and taleggio cheese and sausage hash with poached eggs over salmon. At other meals you might find baked mussels on a cracker crust or a pasta in cuttlefish ink. 9 Main St., Tiburon (415/435-4747). Lunch, dinner 7 days; late dining Fri.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Taverna 7 days. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)
Zazoo's
$$. The food runs toward casual Mediterranean-American dishes. Lunch features kabobs, burgers and such, while dinner adds more serious steak and salmon dishes. 30 Jack London Square (510/893-7440). Lunch, dinner 7 days. Cocktails, wine and beer. (H.H.)

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