Paseo: A California Bistro Menu

17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, United States
$$$ Californian restaurant
(129 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

Welcome to Paseo: A California Bistro, an enchanting Californian dining destination nestled in Mill Valley. Here, flavor and freshness reign supreme, with a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients in every dish.

  • Culinary Delights: Indulge in standout options like expertly prepared scallops and creative charcuterie that elevate the dining experience. Each plate is a testament to passion and artistry.
  • Signature Cocktails: Sip on crafted cocktails such as the Alpine Negroni or a refreshing Virgin Mojito, each ensuring a delightful complement to your meal.
  • Charming Ambiance: Enjoy the vibrant exterior seating, where the whimsical decor and pet-friendly environment invigorate the spirit.

Patrons rave about the exceptional service and the unforgettable taste of each ingredient. Paseo promises not just a meal, but a beautifully memorable culinary journey. Come experience the magic for yourself!

Oysters

  • Oysters on the Half Shell

    Seasonal mignonette, Paseo cocktail sauce

  • Large BBQ Oysters

    Garlic toast

Starters & Small Plates

  • Seasonal Soup

    Prepared with farmstand ingredients and garnish

    US$13.00
  • Panzanella Salad

    Boardenave's grilled Ciabatta, heirloom tomatoes, baby greens, burrata, Saba, fresh basil

    US$21.00
  • Caesar

    Crispy garlic croutons, bocarones, shaved Parmigiano

    US$16.00
  • Assorted Baby Lettuces

    Cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumber, crispy shallot, Champagne vinaigrette

    US$16.00
  • House-baked Parker roll

    House-crafted compound butters

    US$10.00
  • Charcuterie

    Chef's selection of artisan cheeses and meats, accoutrements

    US$23.00
  • Mussels Mariniere

    Steamed PEI mussels, fennel, saffron cream & grilled bread

    US$20.00
  • Charred Shishito Peppers

    sea salt, lime, cilantro aoili

    US$18.00
  • Local Halibut Ceviche

    Mango, jalapeno, avocado, corn tortilla chips

    US$18.00

Entrees

  • Fresh Fish of the Day

    Chef's choice

  • Pan-seared Diver Scallop

    Roasted corn Succotash, Sorrel sauce

    US$44.00
  • Saffron Risotto

    Spring vegetables, Meyer lemon gremolata

    US$29.00
  • House-made Rigatoni

    Blistered market Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil

    US$31.00
  • Pekin Duck Breast

    Sweet potato hash, wilted mustard greens, and blackberry gastrique

    US$42.00
  • Grilled Devil's Gulch Pork Chop

    Charred treviso, steel-cut polenta, Bourbon-glazed yellow peaches

    US$46.00
  • Premium American Wagyu "Akaushi" New York Steak

    Potato pave, market vegetables, salsa verde

  • Oakridge Beef Burger

    Cheese, onion marmalade, heirloom tomato, fries

    US$24.00

Sides

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    Strauss cream and local artisan cheeses

    US$15.00
  • Succotash
    US$14.00
  • Potato Pavé
    US$15.00
  • Glazed baby carrots

    Brown sugar, brandy, butter, orange zest

    US$12.00
  • French Fries

    Garlic aioli

    US$9.00
  • Mixed Daily Vegetables
    US$13.00

Spritz

  • Classic Aperol or Campari Spritz

    Aperol (mildly bitter, slightly sweet) or Campari (bitter and completely dry)

    US$14.00
  • Gentian Spritz

    Well-known in Europe, gentian apéritif has an element of bitterness that comes from gentian root associated with the Chartreuse Mountains and a staple of winter ski resorts of the French, Swiss and Italian alps.

    US$14.00
  • Quinquina Spritz

    Made from Cinchona (quinine) bark with tonic water flavors, this aromatic has been a variety of apéritif in France for centuries.

    US$14.00

Apertifs

  • Dolin sweet/dry Vermouth
    US$14.00
  • Génépy

    (mountain sage)

    US$14.00
  • Carpano Antica
    US$14.00
  • Suze
    US$14.00
  • Lillet Blanc
    US$14.00
  • Comoz Blanc

    (semi-sweet, Gentian root)

    US$14.00
  • Barolo Chinato
    US$14.00
  • Boomsma Cloosterbitter

    (Dutch genever)

    US$14.00
  • Salers Gentian Apéritif
    US$14.00

Cocktails

  • Jefferson Paperplane

    (White Rabbit Airlines) Four Roses, Aperol, Amaro, lemon juice

    US$14.00
  • La Sirena

    Tanqueray, lime juice, housemade Orgeat, Peychaud's bitters

    US$14.00
  • Paseo Old Fashioned

    overproof bourbon washed in brown butter, maple, house bitters

    US$16.00
  • Hawaiian Sunrise

    Pau Maui pineapple vodka, pineapple / lime juice, Cointreau, cranberry juice

    US$14.00
  • Indian Summer

    Lost Republic Bourbon, Honey Run whiskey, smoke honey, ginger, lemon

    US$18.00
  • Mezcal Sour

    Bozal Mezcal, honey, lime, chocolate bitters, egg white

    US$16.00
  • Peartini

    Vodka, Pear liqueur, Génépy

    US$16.00
  • Sebastopol Mule

    Vodka, lime juice, Dutton Ranch dry apple cider

    US$16.00
  • Sportcoat Espresso Martini

    Tahitian vanilla bean infused vodka, fresh espresso, Montenegro, Tempus Fugit Moka

    US$18.00
  • Barrel-aged Rye Manhattan

    Sonoma Distilling cherrywood smoked rye, LO-FI sweet vermouth, King Floyd's aromatic bitters

    US$20.00

Negroni

  • Piemonte Negroni

    Barolo Chinato in place of sweet vermouth

    US$14.00
  • Alpine Negroni

    Génépy instead of Campari

    US$14.00
  • French Negroni

    no gin, Grey Goose, Lillet blanc, Comoz blanc

    US$14.00
  • Spagliato

    no gin, Prosecco, Carpano Antica, Campari

Craft Mocktails

  • Paseo 'Faux-Loma'

    San Peligrino Pompelmo (grapefruit), N/A Giffard apéritif, lime juice

    US$10.00
  • Virgin Mojito
    US$10.00
  • Silver Jackson
    US$10.00