The Caprice
Tiburon
Restaurant in Tiburon, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Caprice is a practical Tiburon pick when timing and a composed dinner setting matter more than a heavily documented chef or menu identity. Choose it for an easy special-occasion-style meal in town; compare Luna Blu, Petite Left Bank, Tiburon Tavern, Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar if cuisine clarity is the deciding factor.
About The Caprice
The Caprice is a Tiburon restaurant with hours that run 5:30–8 PM Monday through Thursday and 12–8 PM Friday through Sunday. That schedule gives it more planning flexibility on weekends than on weeknights. Approach it as a practical Tiburon dining option, especially when the timing and smart-casual tone fit your plans.
In Tiburon's compact restaurant set, the decision is less about chasing a marquee table and more about matching the occasion to the experience you want. The Caprice works well for diners who want to plan around reliable hours and a smart-casual dress code. If your group needs specific menu details, dietary accommodations, pricing, or a particular format, confirm those directly before making plans.
Choose it for posted hours and smart-casual expectations
The strongest reasons to consider The Caprice are direct: it is in Tiburon, it lists evening hours Monday through Thursday, 12–8 PM hours Friday through Sunday, a smart-casual dress code. Travelers looking for a specific chef, cuisine type, price range, awards, seating count, or menu format should check those details directly before deciding.
For a backup plan, compare it directly with Luna Blu, Petite Left Bank, Tiburon Tavern, Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar. Those comparison points are useful when you are sorting through nearby dining choices; The Caprice is most sensible when its Tiburon location, smart-casual tone, posted hours fit the plan. For wider planning, use Our full Tiburon restaurants guide, then pair the meal with Our full Tiburon hotels guide, Our full Tiburon bars guide, Our full Tiburon wineries guide, or Our full Tiburon experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2000 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- thecaprice.com
- Phone
- +14154353400
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Caprice hinges on its setting: the Bay is part of the room, not just a backdrop. Floor-to-ceiling considerations of light, ferry runs and the sweep between Angel Island and the San Francisco skyline shape the evening and the mood. The dining room favors purposeful pacing—meals are meant to be lingered over—so the overall effect is quietly refined rather than flashy. Service tilts formal and occasion-driven, and the combination of waterfront sightlines and a measured rhythm gives the restaurant a classic, serene charm that reads as both intimate and of-the-moment.
Best For
This is a destination for evening meals when the view is part of the program. The Caprice suits date nights, business dinners and other special occasions that benefit from a paced, unhurried service model. Because the ferry schedule and shifting light of the Bay influence when tables fill and how dramatic a sunset will be, timing a reservation around the late-afternoon-to-evening window improves the experience. Parties seeking an occasion-driven dinner with waterfront sightlines and a quieter, more deliberate tempo will find The Caprice well aligned with those intentions.
Ordering Tips
Play to the restaurant’s strengths: seafood and composed entrees figure prominently on the menu, and the house signatures—Abalone Dore and Branzino—are logical first choices for a Bay-facing meal. For those preferring red meat, the Bone-in Filet Mignon offers a contrast to the seafood selections. Because where you sit matters, request a bay-facing table when you book and allow time to linger so the light and view can unfold over the courses. Plan service timing around the ferry and sunset if you want the most dramatic waterfront moments.
Venue details
Ambiance
Mid-century modern design with contemporary chic renovations, romantic atmosphere enhanced by stunning bay views and elegant lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Abalone Dore
- Branzino
- Bone-in Filet Mignon
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If The Caprice does not fit
Choose Luna Blu if the group wants a more clearly framed restaurant choice before committing. Choose Tiburon Tavern for an easier, more casual Tiburon meal.
Restaurant context
How The Caprice compares in Tiburon
The Caprice is the safer choice when the brief is a polished Tiburon dinner with relatively easy planning. Luna Blu and Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar are better cross-shops when the group wants a clearer restaurant identity before committing; The Caprice is stronger when the group is choosing by setting, timing, general occasion fit.
Petite Left Bank is the better alternative for diners who want a more defined bistro-style lane, while Tiburon Tavern is the more casual-feeling option for a lower-pressure meal. If the group is weighing waterfront ambiance beyond Tiburon, The Spinnaker belongs in the comparison set, but it is less convenient if the night is anchored in Tiburon.
Value depends on what the group needs from the booking. Pick The Caprice for ease and a composed dinner plan; pick Luna Blu or Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar when the meal should be anchored by a clearer cuisine expectation; pick Tiburon Tavern when flexibility matters more than occasion energy.
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Compare The Caprice
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Caprice | Tiburon | No published awards |
| Luna Blu | Tiburon | No published awards |
| Petite Left Bank | Tiburon | No published awards |
| Tiburon Tavern | Tiburon | No published awards |
| Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar | Tiburon | No published awards |
| The Spinnaker | Sausalito | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Caprice handle dietary restrictions?
If your party has dietary restrictions, contact The Caprice directly before you go and confirm what the restaurant can handle during the service you plan to visit.
Can The Caprice accommodate groups?
For groups, use the hours as a starting point: 5:30–8 PM Monday through Thursday and 12–8 PM Friday through Sunday. Confirm availability, timing, any reservation requirements directly with the restaurant.
What should I wear to The Caprice?
The dress code for The Caprice is smart casual. Plan on a neat, polished look; formal attire is not necessary unless the restaurant tells you otherwise.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Caprice?
The hours are 5:30–8 PM Monday through Thursday and 12–8 PM Friday through Sunday. Use the posted hours as your planning guide and confirm details directly if timing or menu availability matters.
Is The Caprice good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the basics fit your plan: Tiburon location, smart-casual dress code, the posted hours. For private dining, occasion menus, pricing, or seating details, confirm directly before relying on them.
What are alternatives to The Caprice nearby?
Other options to compare include Luna Blu, Petite Left Bank, Tiburon Tavern, Trattoria Servino & Enoteca Bar, The Spinnaker. Choose based on the current hours, availability, dining details each venue confirms for your date.
