Bar Bocce

The entire experience at Bar Bocce is built around its sprawling outdoor terrace right on the Sausalito waterfront. You’ll walk through a small, often crowded indoor bar, but the space immediately opens up to the main event – a wide patio with clear views across Richardson Bay toward Tiburon. The layout is casual and social, centered on a bocce ball court and a large fire pit that draws people in as the evening cools down. There’s even a small stretch of beach directly accessible from the terrace, blurring the line between the restaurant and the bay. The menu is anchored by wood-fired pizzas made with a distinctive San Francisco sourdough crust. Toppings are seasonal and often Californian, with combinations like Dungeness crab with Meyer lemon or marble potato with smoked bacon appearing alongside more traditional prosciutto or meatball options. Beyond the pizza, the kitchen puts out a steady stream of American-Italian small plates. You’ll see tables covered with orders of fried calamari, cod fritters, and meatball sliders, all meant for sharing. This is a loud, buzzing place that feels more like a permanent backyard party than a formal restaurant, with a constant hum of conversation and games of bocce. It runs entirely on a first-come, first-served basis, so a wait for a table is standard procedure, especially on a sunny weekend. The bocce court is almost always in use, though it can occasionally be reserved for private events. Given the crowds, grabbing takeout to eat on the adjacent beach is a common alternative. The whole patio is pet-friendly, so expect to see plenty of dogs mixed in with the groups of friends and families.