Marin Buzz Dinner Club
Take the quiz and book your seat to get matched with 5 strangers for dinner. Our next one is going to be in Mill Valley. Then after dinner is an optional afterparty at a nearby bar.
Upcoming events
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:15 PM
Mill Valley
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How It Works
The best way to meet new friends.
We do the planning, just bring yourself.
We do the planning, just bring yourself.
1.
Take the personality quiz
A quick quiz helps us match you with 5 compatible people.
2.
We handle the logistics
We book the restaurant and reveal it the morning of.
3.
Show up for something different
Enjoy a great meal and real conversation with new friends.
4.
Discover the secret after-party
After dinner, all tables converge at a surprise location.
Gathering Matters.
Great meals, no guesswork.
From neighborhood gems to classic institutions.
Come as you are.
Solo diners, couples, newcomers, extroverts–all are welcome.
Places worth lingering in.
We choose restaurants built for conversation.
The Dinner Club is about building Marin’s community, one table at a time
Trusted by thousands of readers, Marin Buzz is now bringing small groups together offline. Each table is optimized for easy conversation and genuine connection. You'll meet interesting people, trade hidden gem recommendations, and build the relationships that make Marin so special.
FAQs
Your booking secures a seat at a curated dinner, plus an optional invite to after-dinner hangout. You'll pay for your own food and beverages at the restaurant.
The booking fee is $20.00 per person, per event. You'll cover your own food and beverages at the restaurant.
Our smart matching algorithm uses your personality quiz, age range, budget, and preferences to create tables that naturally click.
For events that allow plus ones, you can provide your guest's info on the checkout page. We will make sure you and your plus one are seated together.
Click the "Book your Seat" button, complete the quiz, secure your seat, and we'll handle the rest. Just show up hungry and curious.
No problem. Use the email signup on this page to join the waitlist and get notified about future events.
Anyone 18+ who's open to meeting new people. Our tables are inclusive, welcoming, and built on kindness, curiosity, and respect.
We ask about dietary needs in the quiz and select restaurants that can accommodate a wide range of preferences.
Plans change — we get it. You can cancel up to 72 hours before the event for a refund of the ticket price minus a $2.50 cancellation fee by using the Cancel button on your dashboard. If you cancel after that, we'll still release your seat so the table can stay balanced, but we won't be able to issue a refund.
We hope DNNR helps you meet people you're excited to see again. As with any new connection, we recommend getting to know each other in public or third-party spaces until you feel comfortable. DNNR does not share your personal contact information with other diners, so you're always in control of what you choose to share.
Have a question or just want to say hi? — we're always here to help.