Backstage Marin

I'm loving it thus far! Perfect Dog, People and car watching spot. Friendly and welcoming. And directly across the street from Pizzeria Picco!

Cute spot in the heart of Larkspur. We have been here a few times with friends as a gathering spot and a glass of wine before dinner. Service has always been attentive without fault and we have recommended this place to a few friends who are also happy.

I've been here a couple times for mom's nights out and have always had a pleasant experience. It's low key but with nice decor and the staff are friendly. It's right in downtown Larkspur so it is super accessible.

Starting with Internos and ending with Zinz, one could do a fairly entertaining wine crawl along the long stretch that is Magnolia Avenue before heading up over the Camino Alto hill. Backstage Marin would sit about mid-point which is exactly my assessment of their offering. When I tried to prod a friend to join me there on a cold day she demurred. "Backstage is for sunny days" she said and I understood since most of their seating is al fresco. But I didn't wait for a particularly sunny day knowing that those outdoor seats also have gas fireplaces in front of them. The fireplaces were purring when I went. It was late in the day leading into sunset. Plopping into one of the fireplace adjacent seats I quickly noted that the seating here isn't very plop-friendly. The person I met there agreed. So sit carefully, as what looks like it should be comfortable is actually far stiffer than envisioned. Though Backstage offers some fare to accompany the wine it's first and foremost a wine bar and though the menu stated the size of the pours I was happy to see that my pour was a healthy one. I never got around to sampling their food. I often see people here at Backstage, enjoying themselves in the evening, with wine and whatnot in front of the fireplaces and do think that's the sweet spot for Backstage. Meet a friend or two in the early evening, sit outside around the fire, and get your evening started. The setting is inviting and right in the thick of Larkspur's restaurant row. It's not my favorite wine bar in the area but it'll do.

Me and multiple coaches from my team visited Backstage Marin for dinner and a coaches meeting. The hosts of the restaurant were extremely welcoming and accommodating (shout out Ed). They have a nice venue inside but we ate outside. The seating outside had heaters (shown in the image) and blankets. We tried both of their pizza options and they were awesome. They best dish we had was artichoke dip. All of there dishes are crafted/created in house. Literally the best I've ever had in my entire life. The town it's located in (Larkspur) is a cozy town full of character. Thankful for my head coach brother in law's significant other who recommended this going to this spot. Look forward to going back.

New to the area, we came in to try this place, based on great reviews and, well, WINE. The interior is cozy and welcoming but we were drawn to the patio firepits. Great wine list featuring SEVEN Napa cabs (and other varietals/blends); we did not try food this time but other patrons recommended some items. Service was prompt and friendly. Met a lovely local couple and very much enjoyed Backstage!

I met my friend here on a Wednesday evening. I'll admit, as a former thespian, the name caught my eye when it opened and I've been looking for an excuse to stop in for ages. We cozied up at one of the outside tables that had a mini-fire pit at the center and I was relieved that - between the tenting and the fire, we stayed sufficiently warm enough to enjoy our visit, despite a brisk February evening.The location (if you can find parking - which is always true of downtown Larkspur), is charming and offers a small town feel. The feeling - both inside and out is rather charming and intimate. I'm guessing maximum capacity is around 40. The server on the evening of our visit was attentive and we never had to wait to catch her attention.My friend ordered a Zin and I opted for their Cava Rosé. We also ordered the artichoke dip, which was a fairly generous portion and the Carnitas Sliders. Between the two, even though the bread for the sliders was what might be expected, the meat was full of flavor and stood out as well above your average small bites offered at many tasting rooms. The artichoke dip was good, but didn't have the texture that I was hoping for - when a restaurant preserves the texture of the artichoke hearts along with the blend of cheeses.Altogether though, a very welcoming spot to visit and enjoy nibbles and good company!

The fog in Sf has been so dense, we had to escape to Marin for some sun. We hadn't been up to Larkspur before and fell in love with this area.We enjoyed surprise happy hour specials (4-5 pm Saturday). $6 glass of Cab Sauvignon from Paso. Yum! We also got spinach artichoke dip, salad, goat cheese crostini, and tomato mozzarella skewers. The dip was especially tasty. We will be back again!!

Came here on a Thursday after a long day at work ... had a wonderful experience! Laura was amazing and made sure that I was taken care of and gave me plenty of suggestions based on my taste preference - I got the green room Zinfandel and syrah as glasses and charcuterie board (it's for sure big enough to split). I will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area!Thank you again backstage

Great wine, and service and cozy. Highly recommend! Really liked the Cabernet Sauvignons.