Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in San Rafael

🇵🇷 Sol Food San Rafael is a celebrated, vibrant destination known for its authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. This local favorite, easily spotted by its distinctive, brightly colored building, serves up popular dishes like Pollo al Horno and various plantain preparations. While it offers a lively atmosphere and excellent food, be aware that parking is often difficult; the location has limited curbside parking and is known for drawing crowds, meaning long lines are common.

Light, fresh bites with generous portion. Shoutout to the spicy vinegar—it totally stole the show! Loved the island-inspired decor and chill music playing in the background. The vibe was easygoing, though it got a bit noisy at times.

Delicious food, the bistec sandwich was flavorful! The aguas frescas were also tasty. Staff was friendly and attentive. Seating space is limited, so depending on the group size, it can be a wait to be seated. Can also get loud at times.

I went here because I saw on Instagram someone was saying it's where Bad Bunny goes whenever he is in the Bay Area. I live in San Mateo so it was quite the drive, but soooo worth it! Best Puerto Rican food I've ever had! I ordered the paraiso, the tripleta, and the San Juan. All three were excellent. My friend got the cubano and said it was excellent as well. The fresh squeezed orange juice was good too. I also tried the coconut pineapple smoothie and I love it! Out of the desserts, we tried the coconut flan and the pineapple bread pudding. My friend and I both agreed the coconut flan was the best flan we had ever tried! The bread pudding was fine. Very dense. The atmosphere is fantastic as well, and all the staff were extremely friendly! Overall, I loved the restaurant and will be sure to come back again whenever I am in the north bay! Please come to the peninsula 🫶🏼

My wife and I don’t live I the area, but everyone we pass by, always stop at Sol Food. Fun, fast, friendly consistent service and always good food. This evening my wife and I enjoyed the Camarones Criollos, which is saucy Creole prawns, served with rice, organic salad, avocado, and plantain. (My wife had the plantain and I had the potato fries and we shared each) Can’t wait to visit again soon!

I drove pretty far to try this restaurant. I’m so disappointed. They gave me the wrong order 😫 I know it’s my fault for not double checking but how do you confuse 3 ribs with chicken? Positives: the food is prepared pretty quickly Negatives: the ordering process and the undercooked meat

Simple and fresh food with large portion sizes. Service was quick, and servers quickly fixed error from one uninformed cashier who insisted to us that picadillo (ground beef) was vegetarian. Would definitely return to the restaurant again, they have a great selection of non alcoholic beverages as well.

My Girlfriend and I were finishing up an awesome weekend in Gualala and were really craving some pasta on the way home. After Googling places near us she decided on Il Davide. As soon as we entered we felt the warmth of a proper Italian restaurant. The Hostess asked if we had reservations, I told her we did not. She was very kind and accommodating and found a table for us anyways. Her service was Great! Our waiter was very friendly. I ordered my usual, Lasagna! The food came out in a timely fashion and sure did hit the spot. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely have more Il Davide. 10 out of 10, I recommend!

Il Davide is a perfect Italian gem in the middle of downtown San Rafael. I would absolutely recommend making a reservation, or make sure you get there before 5:45 to ensure you have a table. The drinks are split - cocktails were great. Weirdly, the wine fell flat and was borderline disappointing. The food - you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Don’t fill up too much on the bread they bring, while it’ll be tempting. Highly recommend getting the calamari fritti to start. For entrees, go for the house made pasta; it’s what they’re known for. Capellini del diavolo is delightful and not too spicy. The fettuccine viareggio is decadent and full of flavor. And the chicken parm is like no other. All of our plates would have been licked clean if that was appropriate in public. Of course end with some gelato or sorbet. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the meal. Great meal. Will be back!

David and his amazing staff catered our wedding and did an amazing job! From the beginning David was sincerely invested in our wedding. He helped us decide on table layout at the venue (in person), then took us to an event rental place where David laid out options and we got to pick exactly what we wanted. Next, we came in to Il Davide to taste the menu. David and his team prepared every single item on the catering menu for us. Everything was so good, it was impossible to pick our favorites! The service at the wedding from David and his incredible staff was above and beyond! They were so attentive to all of our guests, especially those with dietary restrictions. The food, most importantly, was absolutely delicious! We picked a diverse selection of entrees and sides, but they all came together on one plate beautifully. I can't recommend Il Davide enough.

Il Davide is a great place for all occasions and a family restaurant for all ages. It is a bit formal but you can sit outdoors and still enjoy a grey meal with kids. I love their truffle ravioli the chefs there🧑‍🍳 know how to make a great place. I also had their fried calamari, and scallops pasta 🍝. Every plate was plentiful and the service is just outstanding all around. The wine list is very good and affordable. Their deserts are a great way to end a good meal. I definitely recommend it for a great dinner experience!

Il Davide is an excellent restaurant, and we were fortunate to have David cater our wedding! From the start David was very accommodating, flexible, and helped put us at ease for our big day and make things easy on us. He brought a team to help us transition our space and set up, and when it unexpectedly decided to rain on us, they worked through the weather and set up beautiful tables for our guests. Now of course the food, delicious as always, guests were very pleased and enjoyed all the dishes. People have definitely brought up the meal in the following weeks and I know a few have had to stop by the restaurant for another round! Il Davide is wonderful to eat at, or to host or cater your event, you will have a fantastic meal to remember!

We fortunately had a reservation, as this place was extremely popular and crowded. The entrance passage is quite small. However, we were greeted by a very enthusiastic host! After a small wait, our table was ready! Served with fresh bread and olive oil. We're vegetarians, so we ordered the Bruscetta for the table, which was delicious. The Main Course, was the Pesto Gnocchi, The Cheese Ravioli which was super delicious!! It was a really delightful experience and our server was really helpful to get us vegetarian dishes too! Thank you! :)

You cannot not do better that Il Davide for a special occasion dinner. The have a full bar and specialty cocktails. We had a Davide Gin Spritzer ($15) and a Negroni (not on the menu, but Italian, right?), a Torta Di Porri, “garlic infused leek mushroom tart with a sweet crust,” $12), Brasato Short Ribs, $28) and Ravioi Con Funghi E Porcini (all pasta dishes, $25.90). Everything was SO GOOD! Oh, the wine list is superb with an excellent selection of Italian and California wines. We had a glass of the Daou Reserve cabarnet ‘22 from Paso Robles (most expensive by-the-glass wine, $22) and it was, like everything else we ordered SO GOOD!.

Every dish we ordered was top notch, the taste and textures were perfectly seasoned and balanced in flavors, everything tasted incredibly fresh farm to table, and not to mention beautifully prepared - plating is gorgeous! Luncheon: Between my two cousins and I, we shared a Mezze Plate, Eggplant Fries, Summer Salata, Carrot & Lentil Soup, and a Juicy Lamb Burger (best burger) and both fries were well seasoned and cooked to perfection! It was such a fabulous luncheon, we can't wait to go back! Insalata's beautiful atmosphere, lighting and artwork is inviting, cozy and elevated but not stuffy! Professional and attentive service by our server, Carey!

Excellent food, great ambiance, we 💖 the very attentive manager . Sadly, the grilled lamb skewers are no longer on the menu. Our waiter, Brian, kept recommending the pork chop and seemed a little bothered when I asked about the lamb. But as always, the food was delicious, and the assistant waitresses and manager were incredibly sweet and attentive, making the experience enjoyable overall.💖

This is our go to restaurant when visiting friends in Marin. We went on a Thursday for late lunch. Solid food and service and a warm and inviting atmosphere with generous space.

First time with a friend. Best lamb burger. They also, have food you can take away.

Everything we ordered was delicious. Unfortunately, the chicken was sold out, so we couldn’t try it. Must try celebration cake

Great menu with diverse options. Good cooking with very fresh ingredients and interesting/unique preparations - they obviously put care into their food. Pleasant dining space and gracious service. A great find!

My wife and I came in on Wednesday night. The food and atmosphere were excellent — the prices are a little high, but the quality of the food makes it worth it. Unfortunately, the experience was spoiled when the bill came. We each ordered a soda and had two refills apiece (six glasses total) and were shocked to be charged $24 just for Coke. At no point did our waitress mention that refills weren’t free, which is unacceptable for a sit-down restaurant serving fountain drinks. On top of that, the soda mix itself tasted off. For what we paid, we expected better. Our waitress’s lack of transparency made it feel like she took advantage of the situation to run up our bill, which was very disappointing and turned what could have been a perfect night into a frustrating one

Such a yummy and delicious spot. Plenty of healthy options and gluten free options for almost anything you want.

Really fresh, easy, allergy-friendly food. I had a great bowl with bean, quinoa, greens, and a poached egg. It’s an order at the counter, very chill place. Lots of sun, indoor/outdoor seating, and space.

I am very bummed out and upset that I'm having to write this review right now. On Saturday I was craving comfort's chicken Okasan and I went to go purchase a $20 box of it. Unfortunately, there was fly larva on one of the nuggets that I was about to eat. I have never in my life experienced something like this. I honestly feel disgusted that I already ate chicken that has been contaminated by this larva. Please do better comforts. This is a very unpleasant experience for me not to mention an inconvenience. It will honestly take a lot for me to come back. I am honestly so upset right now. This was my favorite restaurant in Marin.

Comforts is a Marin classic. Every Marinite knows about this place and their amazing Chinese chicken salad and chicken okasan. Definitely in our top ten for many years, and always a feature of family gatherings. So good.

Been going here for the past two years and this has become my local brunch favorite. Always plan for the sweet and savory as they regularly change up their menu with traditional favorites plus new additions. The service is exceptional and it seems like they always have a seat available. If it sounds good to you, please try their pecan stuffed French toast, you will not be disappointed.

This renowned eatery in San Anselmo is famed for its Chinese chicken salad, a favorite in Marin County. My wife and I recently explored their lunch offerings and were thoroughly impressed. The vibrancy and freshness of my salad, comprising crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, raisins, assorted nuts, cheeses, and pecans, truly stood out. The service was impeccable, with our attentive waiter ensuring our satisfaction. The efficiency and happiness of the staff clearly indicate commendable management. And for those with a sweet tooth, their display of unique cookies and chocolates is a treat – speaking as a self-proclaimed chocolate enthusiast named Kevin! If you're in search of a top-notch dining experience, whether with family, for business, or with friends, give Comforts a try!

Amazing Asian tofu salad! Only issue is I carried out and didn’t see that you have to pay extra for them to mix it. That is bizarre and was super annoying but it is truly addictive and my boyfriend couldn’t stop talking about it. I wouldn’t change a thing except the staff was rude and the salad should be mixed without an up charge!

My new favorite place. Idk if I was living under a rock or something but it’s actually such an amazing restaurant and as a Marin native I’m so happy to have found such great authentic Indian food in San Rafael. Kudos to the whole team they are so attentive and wonderful. Esp Winter. I’m quickly becoming a regular.

This is an incredible Indian restaurant -- not only for Marin, for all of the Bay area. It's not just how good the food is taste-wise --they don't use seed oils, they make their own ghee (and offer it for sale) and they have an attached grocery store that has a number of even organic Indian foods and they cook with Organic vegetables whenever possible. It's a family business that is incredibly proud and careful of everything they are doing. They whole place is incredibly clean and hygienic -- and you are literally watching the chefs so you can see how careful and good they are. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant (especially the lunch buffets!) as the best tasting, cleanest Indian restaurant I have ever been to. We'll be back -- often!

This is our to go restaurant in San Rafael Downtown. This place has unique interior - beautifully decorated with an authentic vibe. Super clean inside. One can notice right away that the management and employees take very good care maintaining the place fresh and clean. The employees are always kind, fast, responsive, and have a good memory of their customers. The general manager of this place deserves a special applause. He does a grade job running this place at the 5-star level. Thank you, Sir, for you hard work. Food is always delicious. We always enjoy coming here and I can highly recommend it to Marin guests and residents.

What a delightful experience! I’ve shopped at the market a few times, but this was my first time trying the lunch buffet—and what a treat! The spread was absolutely beautiful, with a wide variety of delicious, thoughtfully prepared dishes. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere was inviting. The open kitchen is a wonderful touch—you can see the chefs in action, and it was clear they care deeply about their craft. They were smiling, engaged, and genuinely attentive to quality. As a picky eater, I’m not easily impressed—but this place exceeded my expectations. I’ll be returning again and again before we leave the Bay Area. Truly a hidden gem. Highly recommended.

What a magical place this was starting with the spacious and colorful Indian decor, water fountain and traditional Indian music. Wait staff were very affable and the choice of dishes were fantastic. Everything on the menu was from local organic farms and reasonably priced. When we ordered our meals I found it strange we weren’t asked how spicy we wanted them but when we took our first few bites we discovered they contained just enough spices not to overwhelm. A place we will be returning to for sure.

Absolutely amazing Indian food. Have been here a couple times for the buffet, but most recently took my girlfriend for her birthday and they made it so special. I quietly mentioned it was her birthday and they brought her some pie. So nice. Highly recommend.

Best Indian food in the Bay Area. I grew up in Marin County so when it comes to food I'm pretty spoiled. I highly recommend the korma, which is a curry made with nuts. The atmosphere is beautiful with a ceiling that opens on hot days.

The food was flavorless. Birria tacos had no flavor, no salt and the consume served with it was also lacking flavor. I would describe it as beef broth with onion. No chiles to make the consume red and flavorful. Our super burrito had a weird sweet flavor with no seasoning and we threw it away. I will not return here.

Little family style taco spot food was super solid but al pastor is grill cooked and quesabirria had onions in it which was far from ideal and not anything I've seen previously. Papusasa were good as well but I think the winner were the nachos. Would go back

The best tacos and papusas I’ve ever had! The tortillas are the best and the papusas melt into every bite!! You can eat there but it tastes great even 20’ later. 😋😋😋

New taco place in Westend area, San Rafael. I have tried their veggie taco and al pastor taco and both were yummy. My husband and my kids had carne asada tacos and they liked them a lot, too. The staff was nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. We’ll go back to try more things on the menu! 09/07/23 I went to Betzy’s again to grab dinner for me and my family. I had bean and cheese pupusa and I think it was the best pupusa I’ve ever had. My husband and and kids also loved the quesabirria and papabirria they got.

Don't walk run! Betsy's Taco's is the bomb! I cannot believe how good the food is here. Best taco I've ever had. Carnitas taco was delicious. The tortillas are homemade and soft and delicate. It's the best thing to happen to Marin in a long time. PS- they have Papusas.

Seriously legit tacos! Tortillas are hand made in the shop, excellent meat and sauces.

Forgot to take a picture before I ate because I inhaled it too fast. Food is super fresh and home made. The quesabirrias was excellent as well as the other tacos I had. The tortillas were super fresh. Will definitely be back.

On our visit to Muir Woods National Monuments, we decided to visit Stinson Beach before going home since we've already visited the Muir Beach last time. After the hike at Muir Woods, we were hungry and there's no restaurant near the beach that's opened, there's only this restaurant next to the beach parking lot, so we went in to try it out even though the prices seem a little high but we expected this establishment costs each seat $15 just for a chair. The servers were quite attentive and pleasant. Every table has a little fan to chase away the flies which is quite effective. The menu has quite many dishes for lunch. My wife wanted to be safe to order the Burger and Fries, I always love fish and chips so I ordered that, which later my wife told me that I should order the fish taco. Anyhow, I don't think it matters what we order, the food here isn't meant to be special. The Burger is actually tasteless, no salt, no sauce, no flavor, In-n-Out would taste much better without anything. We share both of our dishes. This is the first time I have to eat burger with ketchup because it's so tasteless. The fish is crispy and moist but also tasteless, the batter has no flavor, the fish has no flavor, without the tartar sauce it's uneatable. Yes, the portions are big, the french fries could be better. Anyhow, we have to try all the restaurants, so at least we know, we should drive 8 miles the other way to In-n-Out for lunch which we would be much happier and less money. While eating the burger, I kept wishing having a five guys burger because I've never had any burger like this.

Food is ok. If you bring your own sauce ;) I appreciate it was fresh, and i would say healthy, especially if they would have more options that are not burgers. I hope seafood is better. I had seafood a few years ago, and it was good, but I do not know if it is the same. Menu is quite confusing. I like the atmosphere and the ease. But i think they could be more welcoming. They had a lot of free tables on weekend eve, I believe they easily could have more customers with the right approach. I think they could ask guests if they would like to sit inside or outside. Cause I am sure some end up skipping the experience because it seems that sitting is not available. Bathroom. They should do something about it, like post motivational sign to keep it tidy as well as place at least simple stand for guests to put phone or whatever they might have in hands. Overal, I like the place. I hope it can get a bit better.

Nice little cafe. The food was good and service fast - had the chop salad, green salad(?), clam chowder and a side of fries. The only downside was that they wouldn’t serve the pizza when you’re sitting down for some reason, it’s only takeaway

On the drive over, my girlfriend and I, both Marin locals, were talking about how much we’ve always loved Parkside and how excited we were to stop in for a couple slices. We even planned on coming back after the beach for dinner and dessert. Unfortunately, the experience we had changed that, and I won’t be doing that now or in the future. At 3:30 pm on a Wednesday, the restaurant was completely empty, not a single person sitting inside. I bought two slices of pizza and tipped the person who rang me up. When I asked to use the restroom so I could wash my hands before eating, I was denied because I “wasn’t sitting down at a table.” Let me be clear: I was a paying customer. That denial is not only inhospitable, it is not legal. Under California Health & Safety Code (§113953 and §114276), restaurants with seating must provide patrons access to restroom and handwashing facilities. I understand that people probably try to use the facilities without buying anything. But that wasn’t the case here. What the interaction communicated was that because I didn’t tip that specific server, I wasn’t allowed to use the restroom, despite having already purchased food and tipped his coworker. Pizza was MID. That’s not hospitality, that’s hostility. We came in as loyal locals and left as disappointed customers. Do better, Parkside.

Came here to buy pastries and coffee. I spilt my coffee on my jacket and wanted to use the toilet to wash it but was denied entry because apparently I was not “dining in” at the restaurant. How ridiculous is that? I was then asked to go use the toilet near the beach. Service when buying the pastries was also not good. Staff kept talking with one another and barely paid attention to you. Never coming back.

Oysters, fish of the day and apple pie desert are delicious! This is what we needed after long hike ☺️ and our waiter was friendly and cute. Thank you!

Got the Fried Cod Tacos and 2 Margaritas from the Snack Shack. The tacos came with corn tortillas which are typically not my go-to, but they were so good that I didn't even mind. The fish was nice and crispy. They could have used a little bit of hot sauce because there was no real spice. The margaritas were good too. The service was fast, fresh, and friendly. The cashier told us exactly where to find clean restrooms too. Eating fish tacos outside, in the sun, on the beach was great.

overall A+: Lovely local place, food amazing, service amazing given the busy dog and child-filled scene, sat outside on a sunny Friday evening: halibut ceviche, filet mignon carpaccio, snap peas, kona pineapple jalapeno onion pizza, bourbon and gin cocktails. Daily specials are fantastic; highly recommend.

Excellent food and outstanding service! We had the wood-fired son of yeti pizza which was delicious and the gnocchi which sets a standard for how gnocchi with sausage should be served. Our server, Marcus was on point. His recommendations were spot on and he made us feel right at home. Thanks for a great evening Marcus and the whole staff at Picco!

Wonderful ambiance and very tasty food. The service was pleasant but not top notch as I would expect (pacing was a bit off and a few other minor things). My favorite were the Brussels sprouts, and the chicken sliders. The tuna was also delicious. I would skip the risotto. Fries and calamari were standard fair but I would order them again. Great place for a nice date dinner.

The food and outdoor area were great, and the lady who greeted us was very kind. However, while waiting for our outdoor table, the woman at the counter rushed my friend before knowing the table was ready, which made her decide not to order drinks. When it was my turn, she seemed to decide I should order at the table instead, giving the impression she was in a hurry and not very patient. I ordered the Avocado Bruschetta, but a Yogurt Dip was brought instead. It was a communication error, and the food runner kindly helped clarify. The waiter who took my order later said, “You ordered it, I asked twice, and you confirmed,” with a displeased tone. He apologized afterward, but still seemed rude and rushed. I understand mistakes and tough days happen, and I appreciate their hard work. Still, it was disappointing for our first visit. Wishing you the best. 🙏🏼

The food was fine, but nothing else, unfortunately. They couldn't find our reservation, even though we had a confirmation, so an outside table wasn't available. Pizza is served only to outside tables. Huh? Basically, only small plates/appetizers are vegetarian. Our orders came one plate at a time over about ten minutes, indifferently set down wherever was convenient, wordlessly. Again: huh?

Great apps! Be sure to get the risotto. Really well chosen wine by the glass and some cool half bottles too. The food is always top notch!

Like others said, the servers were kind and attentive. They offered a kid size pasta (penne or spaghetti) with butter/parm or marinara, which wasn’t on the menu. If you like, it can come before the adults meal. It came promptly which was really appreciated. Pork chops is a cozy, tasty dish with good sauce. The chicken sliders were spicy but not too much with a great crunchy batter. The gem salad is bright and refreshing. Loved it accompanying the rest of the meals! The Double 8 soft serve is creamy, but light and so good! Everything was delicious and it was a great experience.

Googled the menu for Cafe Arrivederci San Rafael to place a pickup order and thought the prices looked reasonable online and remembered the food being pretty good. Turns out the prices listed on google for the restaurant are inaccurate, but they must be reeeally old bc both items we ordered actually cost nearly $10 more, which is quite the increase to be a “little outdated.” I only went to their direct website after a lot of confusion trying to figure out why it was so much more than we expected. Then I finally got to the food and was quite surprised. Lol there were a total of 6 tortellini.*** That’s it. That was the entire item that cost $25, almost $10 more than I expected (and more than was posted online, and more even than I would’ve been willing to pay for what I got). The tortellini tasted like ground hamburger and canned pasta sauce, and the tortellini pasta itself was hard (not “al dente;” hard, like stale). Surprisingly disappointing. The bolognese** was not worth the cost either. The tiramisu wasn’t bad, but it’s hard to ruin tiramisu. There were chocolate chunks in it, tho, which was weird and unnecessary, but oh well. The staff were super sweet, tho! (**eta that the bolognese ended up being so bad we couldn’t finish it and had to get something elsewhere) (***eta #2 bc I just realized the menu claims tortellini includes prosciutto and peas: there was not a single pea or piece of prosciutto and not a hint of those flavors in the order lmao)

Went ar Arrivederci at around 3 pm on Sunday. Not that busy. We got seated and got our drinks right away. We ordered Gnocchi and Risotto con brasatto. We also got a complimentary focaccia bread with garlic/herbs olive oil dipping. The Gnocchi was very creamy and has rich flavor. The Risotto was creamy and the 2 piece of beef short ribs were tender and juicy. The portion is a bit on a small side and a bit pricey ($28 each). I gave 4 star because the server was not attentive.

Had a late lunch on Saturday afternoon- sat outside in the shade. Was lovely and the food was delicious! We had some drinks w/ our meal- so spent a bit more. The mimosas rare tasty!

Went to this restaurant at lunch for the first time under new management with my husband. We both loved the food. We were sharing Pappardelle Con Funghi (Wide ribbon pasta, roasted mixed mushrooms, white wine, Calabrian chilies, arugula, pecorino) and Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiana, marinara) and they were delicious! The restaurant had a good vibe. The staff was nice and friendly. We’ll be back again!

Great food..great service..very friendly and professional service..me and the wife came for a dinner..the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming..and the service was A+..definately recommend this restaurant. Classy establishement!!!

This place is definitely not ready to be fully open. Service is super slow and when food came, they came all together from appetizers to main dish. It took me a long time to get a server to ask about dessert menu. The most disappointing thing is garlic bread- you barely taste the garlic flavor, this is the worst garlic bread of all the restaurants we’ve been in Bay Area. We were very unhappy with this visit and won’t be back again!

We ordered scallops and shrimp pasta. The scallops were undercooked which made the pasta taste like seawater.

The food was very good. Super appetizers (we had avocado “hummus” and chicken mousse, plus “crudites”), juicy chicken. However the prices are outrageous. You pay for bread ($7), and as one extra profiterole was added for the table as we were celebrating a birthday- add $3. Nothing is gifted. Side dishes: add to the already high price. Plus almost too attentive service, replenishing wine glasses even when not requested, so we could order more! The decor is nothing to write home about.

I don’t fully get why this isn’t rated higher. Perhaps the price? Because the food is lovely—very fresh, high-quality ingredients, and great flavour combinations. We had the avocado hummus and the California tomato pizza. Both excellent! Amazing leopard spotting on the pizza, and a lovely fresh tomato sauce. Service was good, too, really friendly staff and our food came out very fast. Slightly pricy, but worth it.

Seriously a hidden gem at a suburban mall with fresh farm to table food. We shared several dishes and one was better than the next. The sticky bun and smoked salmon were standouts. There was a farmers market going on right outside the restaurant which fit in perfectly with the theme. Fantastic stop leaving from SF and headed out for wine tasting.

Just steps off the San Francisco ferry, Farmshop is the perfect reward for a trip across the bay. Located in the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, it blends that easy California vibe with polished, farm-to-table dining and a little splash of city sophistication. The menu changes with the seasons, but everything feels vibrant and thoughtful. The smoked salmon was especially memorable — fresh, layered with flavor, and beautifully plated. Cocktails are top-notch, and the service matches — friendly, attentive, and effortless. Grab a seat on the patio if you can — it’s perfect for people-watching and soaking up the Marin sunshine. A great spot to shop, sip, and linger.

Food is okay. Its not mind blowing but still good. The drinks however are the shining star. I tried a few and every one of them were excellent. I also applaud the bread. The restaurant is very warm because they have a pizza oven on the inside. If you get warm easily, sit outside.

The pizza scissors!!! Yes! Lemon on a pizza?? Yes!!! Drinks on point. Fritters on point. Everything had such good flavors. Had a great time!

Cool space. Visually very cool! And nice layout. Food was solid. Recommend the oysters, and pizza. Chicken rice dish was solid, but not great. Kombucha was cool, but not mind blowing. A bit pricey for the portions. Loved the host; she was able to help me with a table last minute with no res. Thank you!!!! Server was solid; team service in some ways. Bar with food service, cool open kitchen, and plenty of tables. Private room for events and an amazing covered patio!

I had not been here for many years but will now certainly add it to my favorites. The cooking is absolutely first rate. Someone in the kitchen really knows what they are doing. Professional service too. The gazpacho was unique and awesome. Salmon perfectly soft and warm inside. Barramundi nice and crispy. One quibble: the menu justifies a 4% service fee because of "record inflation". The average 3% inflation over the past five years is hardly a record compared to the 13% levels seen around 1980. The tariffs and deficits may get us to record territory some day, but we are not there now. It would be sufficient to say there is a service fee to better pay staff.

Loved my experience at Bungalow 44 in Mill Valley! The steak frites was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also had a spicy margarita that was bold, refreshing, and just the right amount of heat. The service was fantastic—super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The tropical-inspired ambiance made the whole place feel fun and relaxing. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!

We went to bungalow 44 this past weekend and we’re not disappointed! We started off with the hamachi poppers and steak tartare. Both were delicious and a perfect start to the meal. Paired with the starters was an old-fashioned cocktail - very well made. Next, we ordered a few dishes to go with our entrée, we enjoyed the cornbread, the corn ribs, and the gnocchi. The corn ribs were by far the stand out with a fun presentation and delicious sauce. For our entrée, we ordered the pork chop. It came with delicious sides, including polenta and peaches. Unfortunately the pork chop was a little overcooked although they were super busy, so I’m sure the kitchen had a lot going on.

Decided to try Bungalow 44 based on a recommendation, and I’m sure glad we did. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, warm hospitality, and great food. Started off with Hamachi Peppers, which were absolutely bonkers—so tasty! The steak tartare was good, as were the Corn Ribs, quite innovative with a nice sauce and a twist on the usual way of eating corn. Short ribs as a main, with mushroom risotto substituted for mash, were astonishing. Perfectly salted with lots of flavor. The fried chicken was okay. I’ve never understood the concept that well, as the meat is usually quite dry and all the taste is pretty much in the crust. Easy 5/5

Dinned at Bungalow 44 with some friends, and they consider this place one of their favorites in the area. It's my favorite now too! Food is absolutely exceptional and the atmosphere is fabulous. Coming back this weekend again with a party of 12 to celebrate couple of birthdays. Looking forward to another delicious meal!

Food was amazing, ambiance great, service unfortunately pretty bad!! I came in there this Saturday 10/18, my fiance and I got engaged that morning overseeing the sunrise on Golden Gate. We didn't plan anything for dinner and were walk ins Saturday. Our server was a lady probably in her 50's or 60's. Food was incredible, but unfortunately she sucked!! She barely came by, food took forever, she came by and asked how the food was after we were done. Had to flag down another server to get our bill. I waited tables for over 8 years through high school/college, I find it unacceptable to not even ask a guest if they have been there. She didn't go over anything on the menu, I was excited to tell her we got engaged, but she didn't even acknowledge us or ask a single question to even get to that conversation. Food was amazing, but servers like her ruin an amazing experience.

This review is many years too late. Pre-covid. Wife and I stopped in without a reservation on a weekday. I noticed an empty table in front of the fireplace and asked about that table. The server said it has been reserved for 7:30pm. It was 6pm and I told him that we will not have dessert, just an appetizer and entree and leave; and that you can pace us to make sure we are done after 1:15 hours. Done! Had great service, the food was great, and I still think about that experience often. Sorry for being so late with the review!

This place looks good and food is very good. Honestly it’s a bit pricey compared to other Italian restaurants but the food is tasty and well cooked. They also have a kids menu with a variety of pasta but we missed having pizza on the menu. The cocktails looked great !

As someone with Balkan roots, originally from Kosovo, and with a deep appreciation for Italian culture, I truly enjoyed my experience here. The pasta was delicious and authentic, the menu offers great choices at very reasonable prices, and the atmosphere made it a perfect place for a date. It was a memorable evening and I left very satisfied. Highly recommended!

My wife and I decided to try this place out. I ordered the Pappardelle Al Cinghiale which was excellent!! My wife ordered the Petrale Sole on top of risotto which was the special this evening, she really enjoyed it. We finished off the meal with a fantastic homemade tiramisu and an affagato which was very nice. I very much recommend this restaurant. They also have a full bar and offer many types on wines.

Overall, the food is delicious and the staff are nice but service, in terms of being able to order or get the bill, has been a hit or miss. More often than not, it seems like the servers are assigned too many tables so it takes a while to order, get food or drinks, get refills, or even pay the check. I feel like if they added one or two more servers per shift, it would alleviate the workload on servers who can then be attentive to their tables.

I happened to dine alone on my birthday, and my server (Jesus) made my night very delightful, special, and complete. I was very touched by his friendly and heartful service. This restaurant is lucky to have him. Definitely will go back with family, thanks to the good memory made by him.

Lunch for 4 was delicious and quick. 2Pollo sandwiches and 2 entree salads with chicken (sorry I don’t remember the menu name). Waters and non alcoholic beverages were served almost immediately. Bruschetta app came out next followed by our meals. We spoke with the owner Laura who was friendly and caring. Worth stopping by if you’re in the area.

My husband and I were in town for the night and wanted italian food. Yelp gave us information about La Toscana and we decided to have dinner there. Menu had traditional italian items and we were told about the specials which included osso bucco. I ordered the special and my husband ordered the veal marsala. Both meals were very well prepared and delicious. We ended the meal with dessert and decaf espresso. Service was prompt, although we were lucky enough to enter the restaurant before the rush. I felt I recieved a very good quality meal, fairly priced. We would love to return when we come back to the area.

Good decent fare and good drip coffee. The avocado toast and the breakfast burrito were good, but definitely needed the available hot sauce as they were missing that…salty tang

As a physician and registered environmental health specialist I do not recommend Rustic Bakery. I called the manager to discuss but they would not take my call (employee would only give me managers email). I ordered a breakfast burrito this morning and the scrambled eggs were a blue/gray color (see pic). I will not be going back and will contact the health department.

The chickpea sandwich is AMAZING! There is ample seating, Wi-Fi, the coffee is great and the baked treats are delicious but get here early, the popular goods sell out fast!

Like the other reviews, the food is fine. Nothing flavorful or amazing. Not worth the price. I ordered what I thought was a grilled chicken sandwich and got this pictured.

Wonderful little bakery/café tucked in the back of the Marin County Mart. Had their breakfast panini and a London Fog Latte. Delicious!

I have been a longtime fan of Rustic Bakery. The chicken sriracha sandwich is my absolute favorite! Beware, weekends can be very busy so ordering ahead is always a good option. Their pastries are fantastic but can sell out quickly on a weekend morning. There is both inside and outside dining so you can sit and enjoy your food. Due to the location, finding a restaurant place to park in the lot can be a bit challenging. However, it is well worth it to stop and have some delicious food.

the cheese jam bakery is not very sweet, just alright. the decaf coffee also tastes pretty good, not watery at all

Service was very good, very attentive. Ordered the Carnitas Dinner Plate. Big basket of warm, light, crispy and delicious tortilla chips. The verde/roja salsas were flavorful and delicious. The atmosphere is nice, very high ceilings, dark, lots of finished wood. This would be a great place to take a date. The carnitas is served on a bed of black beans and served with onion and cotija cheese on top. The quality of the ingredients is very good. My only gripe with the meal is the carnitas should have been seasoned better, it was on the bland side. The service really stood out. I will definitely come back here, though I would try something different on the menu. Highly recommend Marinitas.

This place is amazing. Food is prepped daily. I had chicken enchiladas here and the churros and a margarita. It was so delicious. The owner is a very nice person. the employees are very nice people and attentive. You have to try it.

Quite nice however; Super burrito: only 1 shrimp Super burrito: very little chicken.. We asked for pinto beans ONLY n we got, pinto and black beans.. Guacamole was great! In house tortilla chips were AWESOME. To go chips were not the same, they were thick n dangerous to bite, ) felt like we were gunna break a tooth 🤷🏼‍♀️ They also forgot salad dressing and eating utensils for salmon salad.. However, the salmon was great..

I got the tacos de pescado, my husband got the carne asada tacos and we swapped 1 each for “surf n turf”. At first I was skeptical if I would still be hungry after 2 tacos, but the portions were filling. Everything from the salsa, to the fish, to the margaritas was extremely fresh. The carne asada was probably the most tender and flavorful I’ve ever had. Our server was so helpful and attentive even with our many substitutes (I don’t like dairy and my husband doesn’t like onions, so we always get them on the side when we share). The ambiance was very welcoming and fun. 5/5 would recommend and return.

Food was tasty and the server was pretty accommodating to our group of 9 requesting 3 checks on a moderate weeknight evening. The margaritas were too sweet and very weak, which was the only real issue I had. Otherwise a solid experience.

We have been going to Marinitas for years! The last two times we have ordered take out have not been good! Last night we ordered Chicken tacos and rice and beans. All tasteless! The chicken was supposed to be breast of chicken was mainly dark meat and even simple black beans and green rice was different! The wonderful chips they always had way too salty! Not sure what is going on but we will be staying away for now! We hope things can turn around because it has always been one of our favorite take out spots!!!

After a nice 4 mile hike to Cataract Falls in Marin, I was hoping for a decent Mexican restaurant. I had low expectations since this is Marin, but I was wrong! Marinitas is the best Mexican Restaurant I’ve been to in 8 months. And far better than any in San Francisco as far as atmosphere, food and service. Marinitas is no hole in the wall and that was great! The interior is beautiful and clean. Lots of Mexican art. The chips and guacamole was excellent. They make their own chips and guacamole. They clearly changed the oil they used to make the chips as it did not taste rancid from old oil. The guacamole was so delicious. They made it fresh and had nice big chunks of avocado. The Chicken Enchilada’s were the best I’ve ever had. Perfect in fact. They come baked in a nice ceramic bowl with lots of cheese and a tasty sauce. Enchiladas were invented by the Mayans so it was nice eating an ancient food taken seriously by this restaurant. I also had a Miraval Rose Prosecco recommended by our waitress who didn’t mind that asked for 2 additional baskets of tortilla chips. The Rose was one of the best I’ve had and I a picky about Prosecco, Champagne, and Sparkling Wines! The glass was filled to the top which most places do not do. The service was excellent. I just wish that the restaurant had a sign that brought attention to it as it was just across the main area for food and shopping on a busy street. The last excellent Mexican Restaurant I’ve been to was in Sacramento, downtown called Zacalo Restaurant Midtown. It’s sad that San Francisco which has a 25% Latino population has very few good restaurants outside the Mission, and none that are beautiful and clean as Marinitas.

Had a great anniversary celebration with by boyfriend. The service was spot on, the waitress was great at explaining everything we were eating. We were seated at a very intimate location of the restaurant. It isn't there first time we've gone to this location and it isn't the only location we've been to, and we both still love coming here. It is a great time to just spend with the people around you. There isn't any distractions, it is just you, the food and the company. If you haven't been here yet, I highly recommend trying it at least once. There are also options for larger party reservations, however I think this experience works better with two people.

Came here today to celebrate my friends birthday. It was a really nice visit. The ambiance was great very chill and relaxed it's kinda dark inside but it's part of the atmosphere. I got the French martini for my drink. Very good citrus flavor a bit strong for me. But could be different for others. For starters we got the bacon cheddar cheese. Which came with assorted bread cut into bite size pieces. Then some vegetables and apples to dip in the cheese. The flavors were pretty average. It's literally dipping bread into some bacon cheese. The vegetable didnt mix well with the cheddar which made it taste really bitter. Apple dipped in cheddar was interesting. Salty and sweet, with that apple crunch texture. For the entre' I had the cajun chicken and shrimp. Potstickers and andoullie sausage. Cooked in their Mojo base. Again the flavors were average. It was good it's pretty much like a hot pot if you've ever been to one. You cook the food your self so whatever you do to the food is what you get. The seasoning in the soup base and how they seasoned the raw meat was well done. I can really taste the spiciness in the chicken and the shrimp. Out of all the four entre' I got the shrimp was the best. Moving on to desert. I forgot what it was called but it was the banana with dulce de leche. This was a really good dessert. It came with cookie chunk, brownie, pound cake, pineapple, banana, strawberry, waffle, rice crispy, and marshmallow. All of these dipped in that dulce de leche hot pot. It was very sweet and delicious. From the looks of it, it was made with condensed milk and some dark caramel sauce sprinkled with cinnamon. (Some other stuff I'm not familiar with) overall a good way to end the dinner. Lastly the service. Our servers name was Nicholas, We were at table 27. Really have to complaint about the service. The pace of the dinner was a bit slow for me. But it wasn't like a bad thing. We got there at 7. Didn't get seated until 20 min. Later. They seemed really busy. Plus one of the servers dropped a whole bunch of dishes and broke all of them. When we got seated we were greeted by our server Nicholas. Excellent service and did great on the food presentation. Water was served when asked. I'm guessing he kinda just forgot. He got my martini though Haha so were good. Excellent dessert presentation. Prompt service, overall good service. :D I dont know whether the place is good for the buck. As money is something I dont put alot of value in. I'm there for the experience and not measure how much I had to spend. Overall the food was good / average the service was better. Probably a good place to just hang out and chill with friends. They have good bite size portions and good drinks.

Everything was amazing. I had the spinach-artichoke cheese fondue, the California salad, the lobster, shrimp, pork, chicken and filet mignon dinner with the yin-yang dark and white chocolate as the grand finale with a love martini to enhance the meal. Juan Carlos was the best server in the bay area! Don't worry about the price, it's 4 courses. Enjoy!!

My husband and I come here every year in our wedding anniversary. It's our special celebration! I LOVE the Melting Pot! It's fun and tasty! I love that the manager seems to remember us every year and makes a point to come talk to us. They make us a special dessert plate with anniversary well wishes.

Great experience in Larkspur! Ambiance was excellent, food was small portions but pack full of flavor. I would honestly recommend for the chocolate fondue alone. Most of the drinks are fantastic. If I could I would deduct half a star for the music being played...

Valentines dinner was $240 for two (20% required gratuity included). The experience is unique but it wasn’t an Uber fine dining experience for the Uber fine dining price. First we had shrimp cocktail which was excellent. Then cheese fondu with assortment of bread, apples, cake, and more to dip in the cheese. For the main course, we chose to cast iron grill our food so they brought a plate of raw steak, pork, chicken, and lobster that we got to place on the grill and cook ourselves. It tasted very good. The last portion was chocolate fondu where they bring in an assortment of strawberries and other fruit and cake to dip in the chocolate. We had a great time but I will never eat here again for the price. I can think of Much better tasting fine dining experiences in town for less than $50/person.

Fun experience to try different meats, cheeses and chocolates. Our waiter was very patient to explain it all to us. The atmosphere was neat, in an old brick factory.

Very average pizza for 45 dollars ( the large size ), it was too salty and just not made well , It was really thin and kept falling apart . I wouldn’t eat there again.

My friend and I drove to San Rafael/Marin all the way from Antioch Ca /1hr drive each way. We heard that this is the spot to eat some tasty pizza and what not. The menu is simple yet caters to many different appetites. You will not be disappointed when you get there and eat for yourself. The staff was very courteous and the bathrooms were spotless… that means a lot! Because I am picky. The owners are sweet! It was definitely worth the drive. The atmosphere is super relaxing and plenty of parking.

I am so incredibly happy with Mulberry Pizza as Bill and his team totally came through for a last-minute order for a corporate luncheon. I really appreciate how easy they were to work with. Plus, the food was excellent! They have a wide variety of choices which makes it so much easier when trying to feed a group of people. I also very much appreciate how they offer gluten-free pizza options! Thank you so much to Bill for helping my team and I out and I look forward to many future orders from Mulberry Pizza!

That Love of Mushroom pizza should be illegal, it's so damn good! Great pizzas are what they do right here, the staff is attentive and quick, but y'all gotta jazz up the bathrooms. While clean and sanitary, they have zero attention paid to style. Your bathroom says a lot about your establishment, and attention to detail throughout is key. Not enough to stop me from loving this place, I just don't like to be depressed when using the lavatory...

Came here Friday night with a large Group! Such a lovely experience, the owners were so lovely and so was the waiter! They recommended a couple of dishes - make sure to check out the Caesar it’s home made and is delicious!! We’ll definitely be recommending this family friendly restaurant to all my friends!

"There is no bad pizza" I always say, "just great pizza and pizza". This came close to being bad pizza. Ordered a 1/2&1/2. Weird crust, too much bleu cheese, huge chunky Jalapeños without any spice. Now I like Bleu cheese but Wow! 🥴 The salad was good, great staff and atmosphere. Way overpriced too.

We were on our way home from a trip. And had a taste for pizza. This place looked good and close to the freeway. I had the tomato pie which was different pizza . Great crust and taste. I'm glad we found this place we will definitely come back

Thai basil stir-fry was pretty good. I got the vegan option with rice and the sauce was delicious! Only thought is in my opinion there were too many green beans compared to the rest of the vegetables. Next time I would ask to add tofu and more vegetables. The tea leaf salad was outstanding - would 100% order again! Very cute space and vibe! Staff was very friendly and attentive. There was a bit of a wait but even though they were busy we got a table pretty fast overall. Plenty of parking!

I always enjoy Burmese food. I will say the food was all decent but I was left disappointed in a few dishes. The restaurant was cute but gets very busy just as a heads up. Likes : 1. The bbq meat with rhe garlic noodles (on the sweeter side which I enjoy) 2. Thai iced tea is always so good 3. Coconut rice 😍 Not thrilled on: 1. The pork curry tasted like it was lacking flavor, as if someone forgot to add salt. The meat itself was cooked to perfection. Overall dissapointed in the flavor. 2. The tea left salad also seemed a little lack luster. I thought it needed something more. Recommendations: 1. Make a reservation. 2. Don't come if you are hard of hearing, it gets very busy and can be loud and hard to hear.

First time in my life trying Burmese food and I feel in love. I will most definitely be back soon! The customer service was amazing and vibes were unmatched. Highly recommend the angel wings

Our first time here. Came for lunch on a Thursday, and we were completely blown away. The food is delicious, the portions are HUGE, ane the service is excellent. We had Jalapeno Shrimp Chow Fun and Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash, with Coconut Rice. Both dishes were superb. This $38.50 lunch order (before tax and tip) would have fed 4 people very easily. The two of us not only took a whole meal’s worth of leftovers home, we also ordered two more curries to go (Braised Burmese Pork Curry and one more order of the chicken curry). They were unusually busy that day, but the service was still excellent. We will be back many, many times, for sure! The photograph shows our leftovers after 2 people had eaten their fill!

This place is awesome. Our waitress was a great. We followed her recommendation and got a couple of the specials and they were amazing, it was a shrimp lettuce wrap thing and a beef rib plate. We also had the chicken wing appetizer. Everything was fantastic! Place got crowded. Wish I had taken a couple pics but I didn't.

Fabulous food, friendly service, and vibey indoor and outdoor atmosphere.

This review was for back in June. Just now getting around to reviewing. Fast service and short wait time for two even on a Friday evening. The food was so delicious and I've never had Burmese food before. Our waiter provided lots of information about his recommendations. Will be returning next time I'm in town.

My husband and I decided to try out Vin Antico’s Thanksgiving menu this year. It was the best decision, we avoided the crowds at the supermarket, hours of cooking and virtually no clean up. Having never been to this restaurant before it was a bit of a gamble but we were reassured by all the great reviews. The experience turned out to be better than expected! The staff was so friendly and helpful, we picked the meal up the day before all in ready to heat packaging with clear instructions. It was truly he most delicious thanksgiving dinner and certainly pleasant escape from the stress of this year. We are definitely going to do this again next year and I highly encourage you all to do the same!

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Cute little restaurant, very personal service and amazing, flavorful food. Leaving full and happy. Would highly recommend.

My family and I dined here last Friday night and we were really impressed. We ordered the Arctic char , scallops, and pan fried chicken. All of our entrees were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The service was top notch and the co-owner came by to see how we were doing. We will be back for sure.

The service here is outstanding. Coming from out of town, I dined alone at the chef’s bar table and they treated me like an old friend . The food is delicious and perfectly prepared. The Brussel sprouts are divine. I had the chicken and you won’t find any better than this. The staff made excellent wine pairing suggestions (thanks, Kelly) and they are ultra accommodating.

Been here for both lunch and dinner. Both meals were amazing. Staff is well informed of the menu. Great cocktails by Hayden. Kelly the manager is very nice and remembered who we were by name almost 2 weeks earlier. Do yourself a favor and go enjoy a meal at Vin Antico.

Delicious food prepared with great care, fresh ingredients and creativity. Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff. A lot of deliciously prepared polenta in their dishes. Not an extensive menu but great options that include sea food and a special of the day. All very nice.

Had dinner there tonight. First time. Opened their full bar this evening. Cocktails were great. Brussels sprouts pretty good. The steak was under cooked and I ate very little of it as it tasted "gamey". My stomach is now not so happy. Bummer.

trust them when they say best eggs benedict!! we had an amazing brunch here. the servers were also very friendly and fun to talk to, overall great experience

Appears to be a family operation. The food was amazing 👏. I had the farmers scramble. I only added pepper and salt. The service I felt was short staffed. The vibe made up for it.

We loved this place. A wonderful selection of egg benedicts. Everything is delicious and cooked to perfection. The servers were attentive and fun to talk to. A++!

Bogie’s Too, is one of my go to breakfast places. Michael Fried is the owner and Leslie Fried is the best server and gastronomic concierge ever! I moved to Walnut Creek earlier this year, but make it a point to visit as frequently as I can. My usual order is the ABTJ - Avocado Bacon, Tomato and Jack cheese. My second favorite is the MOOC. Visit to see what it is. Hint- C is green Chilis. They are always votes #1 in Marin for Eggs Benedict. I am not a fan of EB but they do make the best, in Marin and elsewhere. Service is great! Amazing local restaurant.

The food here is awesome and the staff are super friendly! The bloody Mary’s and eggs Benedict (any of them) are definitely the way to go.

Atmosphere great! Mike the owner lived in Texas near where we are from. Quaint little eatery that enhances the vacation experience!

Such a great local place! Friendly service, fun atmosphere, and GREAT Eggs Benedict available on the weekends!!

I happened to stumble across this restaurant while in the area and they did not disappoint! The flavors are wonderful, I have yet to try any type of Indian fusion until then and now I can't stop thinking about it. I had the Smoked Eggplant Punjabi Burrito and the Mustard Green Spinach Tofu Punjabi Burrito. The lentil soup was also quite good, however for $10 a cup I'll pass next time.

Whenever a friend comes to visit, I recommend Avatar’s Punjabi Burritos! Great options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free (if you get a rice plate). The chutney is delicious too! I often go for a burrito with curried veggie & curried pumpkin but opted for a rice plate with curried veggie & smoked eggplant this time- new favorite! Beautiful presentation & balance of flavors. Saru, who runs this location, is also so friendly and welcoming! I plan to keep coming back here and recommending to friends. Head’s up: you’ll need cash or venmo to pay. Also the restaurant is tiny so I usually order to go and take food on a hike/picnic. There are 2 tables inside and 1 outside.

I really loved this place. I got the lamb rice bowl that had a variety of flavors that complimented each other incredibly. Of course the mango lassi and chai tea we got hit the spot, but The Dream was an amazing end to the meal and the best dessert I've ever had. I already know I have to get more before I leave town. Definitely recommend!

Small and nice place for Indian style food! Portions are average but taste was good! Liked that they are eco friendly and use steel plates for serving! Spinach tofu and spicy curry vegetables are for vegetarians! Rice bowl- 4/5 Curry Vegetable Burrito- 3/5 (Roti wrap wasn’t fresh)

First time having an Indian cuisine burrito. Absolute perfection. FYI, cash only. They also offer rice dishes. Basically the meal you can have as a rice dish can be wrapped in a tortilla.

Incredibly flavorful! Can’t wait to go back. We had the jerk chicken and the curried sweet potato with chicken. Neither disappointed! It was a great and filling meal after a nice hike. Awesome beverage selection too!

Wow! Great food, great service, in a beautiful location. Who could ask for more? I got the pumpkin curry with lamb rice place. It was so good and a heathy portion as well. I love that it was more than just the rice and curry. The sides of dal, chutney, and more really made it special. I’ll definitely be visiting again!

The atmosphere is great, like a traditional Italian restaurant — but if you're sensitive about food quality, you may want to skip it. The clam pasta was excellent, but most other dishes were disappointing. Full review: This place looks like a classic, traditional Italian restaurant, with a great atmosphere that feels like you're dining somewhere in Italy. However, if you're sensitive to food quality or freshness, I’d be cautious. The baguette they served at the beginning tasted like it was just about to go bad — hard, chewy, and with a slightly off flavor. The tomato basil soup had a musty smell, and I started to wonder if some of the other ingredients were old and just covered up with sauce. It made me lose my appetite. The pizza also lacked flavor and felt bland. On the bright side, the white sauce clam pasta was amazing. It seemed to be their signature dish, and I noticed many people around us ordered it too. That dish — and the charming interior — are the reasons I’m still giving this place 3 stars.

Ordered on Uber eats for the first time so I can’t attest to the service/atmosphere but I got the meatball sandwich on focaccia, side ceasar, and the thai chili wings. Sandwhich is huge but lacking some flavor, focaccia seems fresh, tastes like pizza dough, pretty tasty. Wings are a bit small but cooked well, Thai chilli sauce seems like the standard Thai restaurant sauce. Finally, Caesar salad is good, the dressing is certainly homemade and I love the croutons. Simple yet tasty food, will be back to try other things for sure.

Amazing local restaurant with amazing customer service! I stopped at this restaurant while traveling for work and was met with amazing service and food after a long drive in traffic. I found the atmosphere so wonderful, I returned the next day to try another meal! Thank you for the excellent hospitality while I was new in the area!

Very good food and service! Waited less than 10 minutes for my to go order. The food was very hot and good, it came with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. The raviolis and garlic bread were incredible!

Nice restaurant and recommended! Staff will serve a basket of breads and you can order meatballs to eat together. Pizza and pasta are also recommended. Overall experience - food is great, portion is large enough and service is good as well! The price is reasonable.

Lasa gone and salmon are super delicious! Pizza had a great flavor. Service was on spot and we were full and satisfied. I’ll be back and think you should go check it out! La pizza está deliciosa el salmón está sumamente delicioso

Great Italian place in San Rafael! Our first dine-in experience was during covid so the dine-in was more of a dine-out. Servers are always wearing masks and keep a little bit if distance. My favorite dish is the seafood risotto- so creamy with all of the seafood you would crave! Happy hour is a dollar off alcoholic drinks. Calamari fritti is perfectly fried. Chocolate mousse is always delicious. We'll definitely come back to hang out with friends after the pandemic is over! Pros: great food, atmosphere, and service Cons: Happy Hour deal isn't much of a deal

I heard the Pad Kee Mao here was amazing (which it was), but almost skipped going here for parking worries. To my surprise, there’s plenty of free parking right next to the restaurant in the 915 4th St. Parking Lot. There are even five dedicated spots just for the Royal Thai restaurant.

By far the best Thai food in the area! Very authentic flavors. Quality ingredients are used. The bamboo in the Par Kee Mow is a nice touch. Beef salad is super good! Green papaya salad was freshly made and ingredients were all fresh. Spicy basil rice is super good, with good quality beef cuts. And lastly the sticky rice mango dessert is to die for. I can’t wait to go back again and try more dishes.

Borderline 3 star, but the food is nice enough with good service and pleasant atmosphere. No real wow factor to the dishes, but most were tasty and enjoyable. The price is a bit steep for what it is, and disappointed by the chicken dish as the chicken itself didn't seem to be of high quality. Flavors were good, but the chicken meat was not great. To some extent the same for the Mongolian beef. Tasty but the beef was a bit tough, but better than the chicken.

Very cosy looking restaurant, good food and service

The pad Thai was bad. Too much tomato, and it’s missing something. I dont know what. Quite flavorless. I am so sad. The food was so expensive, I expected it to be good.

Ordered the fried tilapia and I have now encountered my favorite dish!! Perfectly crispy and spicy with soft jasmine rice on the side to accompany each bite. Haven’t been here in years and I’m so glad it has been able to withstand the pandemic and still the BEST Thai restaurant in Marin!! Delicious, 5 stars.

Truly some of the tastiest Thai food I’ve ever had. Every dish is rich with flavor. We ordered the red curry with chicken, Thai basil with tofu, and pad Thai with shrimp. Would easily recommend any of them, but the red curry was definitely the stand out! Highly recommend as my top Thai place in Marin. The staff is also incredibly attentive and friendly

So, I've eaten here a few times and the food just keeps getting worse. I'm just going to focus on the guacamole, because if that's bad you know everything else will be terrible. I attached a picture. First of all it was off color. Like it had been left out for a long time. I knew something was wrong immediately. It had some sort of aftertaste indicating there was a preservative in it. Absolutely awful and the food was no better. I know there's not too many options for Mexican food in Marin, but do yourself a favor and avoid this place.

This is the best, authentic Mexican food I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is very homey and feels authentic to a Mexican dining experience. The chile verde enchiladas or delicious They refried beans and rice are amazing. The loco was delicious and so was the spicy bloody Mary.

Service was good but slow, priced well, atmosphere was little dark, food was fast to arrive, older place but still good enough for me to return . Vegi Burrito with red salsa.. was little taste, with a nice blend of slasa..

Drinks are consistently good, service is very good.. hence the two stars..food quality is not what it used to be.I used to get the seafood salad.Stopped ordering this dish when they switched to imitation "krab"..I switched to something easy,two cheese enchiladas.It seems they changed the cheese..it was clumby, even though the plate was super hot.. chips were stale..I ordered a side of guacamole that was dark in color...not fresh,or perhaps they switched to a container type..we find ourselves coming less often...after tonight, I'm not sure we'll be back...patrons for forty years...sad...

Paid $20 for maybe the worst burrito i've ever had. It consisted mostly of what tasted like canned refried beans and some cheese, it had maybe one small spoonful of chicken. I would not eat here if I were you

Lovely establishment. Great enchilada & sauce but worst Chili relleno I've ever had! Egg "patty" with some (canned) diced green chili smothered in cheese topped with sauce and capers. Capers? Really?

Fantastic authentic Mexican food. Stopped here while on a road trip and hit the off hour and service was great. Love the chips and salsa. Nice traditional interior with lots of space. Would come back.

First of all I think I’m not gonna eat any Thai food again Smells so bad a lots of fly in the restaurant and they bring the food so much slow I waste my time and my money for some food I never want to eat again Chinese foods are much better and cleaner than this Restrooms are dirty and tables are sticky when you touch I don’t feel clean at all

Kimmy and I wandering down 4th street looking for patio dining 🍽 and came across my Thai. Ordered my Thai salad 🥗 and glass of fume blanc. We both enjoyed 😉. Kimmy gives two ❤️ paws up.

February 2022: Came here for lunch and tried a My Thai salad and a healthy bowl. Both were really tasty. I thought the salad dressing for the My Thai salad was really yummy! Very good variety of veggies and grilled chicken! The healthy bowl had nice grilled salmon mixed with greens and grains. Would definitely come back again for more delicious Thai food.

Excellent Thai with some distinctive dishes, good meats and perfectly cooked vegetables. They have a truly excellent sticky rice and mango! But what makes it green?

The worst service I have had in any restaurant I have eaten at . Once we received our food we never saw our waitress again and the restaurant was not busy. She never came by once to see if we needed anything. I had to go to the front desk to ask for our bill , after waiting 15 minutes I had to return to the front desk to pay the bill . When my wife and I go out to dine we are always respectful and polite to our servers because we know how hard they work. The service was so bad I felt I needed to write this review

Delicious but pricey. The service was great, very helpful staff. Food was decent. We had the fish which came with a delicious sauce, pad thai which was soggy and lacking taste, pineapple fried rice which was okay, mix veg which was fine, the duck curry which was really good, and for dessert, the mango sticky rice. Dessert was decent as well. Overall pretty tasty thai food, but it is pricey at $40 per person.

I hadn't had good time food in a long time but this was really nice. Sat inside and it was not crowded. Very reasonable price and a lovely presentation. Our server was very sweet and helpful. I highly recommend it.

Going to be honest, though ive always liked Amicis enough to come back every now and then i havent always been impressed with the food quality. But i just came back from dinner and happy to report i was pleasantly surprised about our experience and food today. I discovered their garlic bread today and it was amazing. In the past some of their pastas didn’t feel as freshly made as they could but today they completely hit the mark. Keep it up and i may start coming back slightly more often! Great and friendly service today by the way! Thank you.

I frequent the Amici’s Pizzeria in Vacaville, CA. Luv the pizza. Their thin crust, oven flamed fired pizza is so good. So when I was in San Rafael for the night and realized there was an Amici’s close by, I definitely made it a point to order a pizza. I called in an order for pickup. I ordered my favorite… pepperoni pizza. It was delicious. Plus the customer service was fantastic. The pizza is baked in an open flame pizza oven. The pizza from this Amici’s had a thin crust; it was light with a soft chew. The pizza was beautifully lightly blistered. The pepperoni is so good, great quality and taste. The pepperoni curled up into little cup shapes with crisp edges. They use quality mozzarella as well. Overall just a darn good pizza. The customer service is great. Everyone I spoke to was kind, outgoing, and helpful. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, as are most of the downtown eateries. Another thing to note is the parking situation; there are metered street parking and a paid city lot around the corner down a block on C and 5th Street.

Never ordering from here again! I placed an order on DoorDash for lemon wings and ranch sauce. They have forgotten my sauce twice before. So I nicely called and reminded them to please make sure it has the sauce this time. They assured me it would. I was in complete disbelief to find out that when it was delivered it didn’t have the sauce or lemon it’s supposed to come with. I call to complain and they had the nerve to try and blame it on the door dasher!! It’s not possible it was the dasher because the bag was sealed shut. So they sealed it without the sauce once again! They then had the audacity to offer me a credit for the sauce on my next order and that’s it! Nobody wants dry unflavored wings. They are useless to me! I’m livid and they for sure lost a regular customer. Don’t order online from them because they mess up all the time! They mess up my coworkers orders as well. Awful customer service.

July 2023: We went out for lunch with my Father and enjoyed a veggie pizza 🍕 and the hot grilled broccoli. In the past decade, I've always eaten at the two Amici's in San Francisco (Lombard Street and King Street were my go to places). Really like the sauce on Amici's pizza! 👍 Unfortunately, the King Street closed due to the pandemic ☹️. But glad I found the one in San Rafael! The hot broccoli 🥦 was cooked perfectly. Love the garlic and lemon with red chili flakes. Pizza was loaded with ingredients and the crust was nice and crispy. Service was very friendly and attentive. Thank you for a great lunch!

Meh pizzas at best... Thin crust was really chewy. One piece was enough.... everyone knows the rules....

We regularly purchase a half baked pizza because we eat later. They are always delicious hot out of the 500 degree oven. A bit of an extravagance as they are pricey, but worth it.

We usually order to go and we love it. We always get half baked. We bake as we eat, so those slices that don’t get eaten, are lunch the next day. They will taste like just like eating in the restaurant.

I had a major craving for hot and sour soup so I picked some up at Yet Wah since they're open later than most other places. It was the most disappointing hot and sour soup I have ever had. The soup was bland, it lacked that signatire tang that you expect from this dish. There were long slices of yellow onion in it that were crunchy and nearly raw. Most shocking were the tiny shrimp in it, they're like the shrimp that come in a Cup of Noodle. The texture tells me they were previously dried and they tasted like fish food. Not even Panda Express would try to pass that off onto their customers. This is clear proof that they don't care and they don't know how to cook. I will never eat there again and I urge you to stay away as well.

Nice people with fantastic service. I got the hot and sour soup, and it’s so good! Very spicy, it’s perfect! I got it Togo and didn’t open the soup for about 40 minutes after receiving it, and it was somehow still steaming hot. I will be enjoying their dining area next time, it’s dim lit inside and very pretty.

The waiter was very friendly and I enjoyed my meal there. Within the restaurant it was pretty nice and had some good decor. The food was pretty average. I got some fried wontons and they had little to no filling. The beef fun chow was good though.

Amazing staff- friendly, helpful, polite- had the opportunity to meet the owner- a true gentleman. The food is unreal- best I’ve had in the area- from the appetizers to the entrees everything is healthy, flavorful, and well -balanced- the desserts are the perfect ending to an evening of good food- the portion sizes are by far superior to any other restaurant I’ve been to in the area- and all at a good price! The atmosphere is clean and inviting, with perfect lighting and ambiance- perfect for a family night out or a date night!

GREAT special occasion venue for small group!Comfortable semi-private Sunday lunch of 13 people, tables are partitioned off from the main restaurant area.  Owner Simon was very helpful multiple times by phone regarding menu choices ("How spicy is it? What are the 'tender greens'?") and table arrangements (we chose 2 round tables with 'lazy Susan' servers, but could have used one large oval table if desired).  Simon welcomed us to arrive early to decorate.  I super appreciated being able to discuss questions since we live far away.  Everyone thought the food was delicious. Princess Garden Chicken Salad, Steak Cubed with Tender Greens (we chose bok choy), Sweet & Sour Pork, Peking Duck with Buns, Glazed Walnut Prawns, Spinach with Garlic Sauce, Ice Cream. The "glazed walnut prawns" were fried crispy and not covered with white sauce. We actually liked them this way, but if you want yours more sticky, you could ask.  Also, the Peking Duck was cut and not all of the breast pieces were separated from bone.  If you want all the breast pieces to be boneless so it is simpler to lay the meat on the steamed bun, you should request that.  We would gladly plan another gathering at Yet Wah.

*DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY* *Fried wontons had almost NO MEAT inside * the szechuan chicken was extremely dry and obviously old * I orderd "fried chicken wings" as it's written on the menu and instead got fried chicken drum sticks ???? With only half the meat on it *I was charged $51.36 and for what I received I got scammed I can't even make this up GRADE: D-

Food is not good quality tastes a day old. Used to be better a few years ago, everytime I go now it’s bad

Great atmosphere and awesome music. Food is decent but kinds cruise ship. Attendees definitely age older.

The food and ambiance was awesome. Wonderful mature adult clientele. The band, "Best Intentions" was incredible. Our waitress, ("L" I don't want to embarrass her by putting the other letters) should've been more attentive but she performed the basics and we we're fed. More training in customer service and smiling is needed. All in all we had a fantastic time.

Very cool place to see a show. Intimate, great sound, etc. A little understaffed as far as food and drink service goes, but they work hard to keep things moving. I know margins for these kind of places are slim, so it's understandable that they have to run with a bare minimum. Food is really good!

A very upscale nice spot for outing from foods good band live music most definitely a couple spot

Great little bar and supper club. Excellent service and the supper club should rival Yoshi's. Mood lighting, awesome sound system this place needs to be on every music lovers radar. This is an all ages establishment.

The music was great, the price was great, but the service not so hot. Very slow. They took to long getting our appetizers. The food wasn't too bad just not what I expected. They could use a few more choices.

Great venue! Reminded me of SFJAZZ's main auditorium downtown. Great ambience, seating, and stage. Join the "Real Book" Meetup for occasional jazz events. Cool group of folks and a great place to hear music and eat good food!

Marche is my family’s favorite restaurant in Marin - we come here for all of our special events, and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely delicious every time, and is only out matched by the kind and attentive staff! The ambiance is unique - elevated but cozy, with a beautiful patio and blankets if you get cold! Truly this place delivers from start to finish, and has for over a decade. If you’re thinking of coming here for a special night, or to make an ordinary night special, I highly recommend you do!!

The worst for us was the service, it was so slow. We stayed at the restaurant for probably 2h/2:30h, and it wasn’t because we had trouble deciding what to order, and the chair seat outside it’s a little uncomfortable. The desert it was a flourless chocolate cake, but it seemed more like a brownie. The steak was the best of the night, perfectly cooked.

Was expecting better, tbh. The halibut was dry (cardinal sin). Actually, all the meat was over-cooked and dry, sadly. Even the pieces of house-made bacon on the BLT salad were cooked to within an inch of their life. The sauce on the sautéed kale that came in the entrée, and the salad dressing were delicious, though. The menu is inspired, but the actual cooking of the proteins was poorly executed. That being said, the flour-less chocolate cake was to die for. The salad was quite generous, we split it for two, but it could have gone three easily. The artisanal bread was excellent.

Fabulous dinner in Ross. Across our family we ordered 10 dishes and everything was fantastic. While the wine by the glass choices were limited there were plenty of half bottle and wine can options. We loved the carbonara and the steak frites in particular. The olives and bread with salted butter were also highlights. Would definitely recommend.

Duck confit was incredible! Go on a Tuesday to get their fried chicken, which is worth the trip (coleslaw it came with was bland though).

A true Earth-to-Table mixed Euro-Mediterranean-California style fare perfectly blended. Rich and fresh flavors and a quite extensive list of starters and entrees. Soothing beer soup (pictured) was a perfect warmup. The house gnocchi was delicious and plentiful. 1/2 price wine Wednesdays are a bargain and an opportunity to beat crowds. The rather unembellished surroundings can make for a loud evening. We look forward to warmer weather when we can dine outside. This was one of my favorite meals in a while.

Lovely place. Food was good and delicious. Also, not to expensive. Would go back.

Madcap is a true gem in Marin. The menu is thoughtful and beautifully executed—each course a work of art that balances flavor, texture, and presentation. The atmosphere is intimate yet unpretentious, and the service is warm and knowledgeable without being overbearing. It’s no surprise they’ve earned Michelin recognition—every detail reflects a deep passion for food and hospitality. An unforgettable dining experience. Thanks Chef Ron!

Madcap is a 1 Michelin-starred restaurant, so I came in with high expectations, but sadly, the experience left me underwhelmed. While nothing was outright bad, it didn’t deliver the level of creativity, precision, or excitement I’ve come to expect from a Michelin-starred establishment. Some dishes lacked proper execution, which was disappointing. For example, the shrimp hasami came tempura-fried but arrived soggy, which undermined the dish entirely. The jidori egg in the Chawanmushi also missed the mark — the egg whites were overcooked, clinging to the edges of the bowl, which disrupted the silky texture one would expect. The dry-aged ribeye was another letdown, served slightly overcooked and at a cooler temperature than ideal. These details may seem small, but at this level, execution should be flawless. What surprised me most was the lack of innovation. None of the dishes stood out as exciting or memorable, whether through unique pairings or fresh takes on classic recipes. Even the dessert, a meringue cake with vanilla ice cream, felt uninspired and forgettable, a far cry from the elevated finish I anticipated. The service was fine, but again, nothing exceptional. It lacked the polished attentiveness that typically elevates a Michelin-starred experience. In the end, the overall experience felt overwhelmingly average. Comparing Madcap to other restaurants in San Francisco at similar or even lower price points, I found myself questioning the Michelin distinction. While nothing was glaringly wrong, there wasn’t enough to make the meal special, and that’s not what I associate with a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Dining at this one-star Michelin gem promises a journey through high-quality, delicious fare. We tried the chef's eleven-course menu, and while the food was undeniably tasty, showcasing the chef's talent across diverse dishes, the courses lacked a clear progression. While each course stood out in its own right, the cohesion from start to finish was lacking, leaving a disjointed narrative. A progression from seafood to steak felt abrupt rather than a harmonious exploration. The bread, surprisingly cold, fell short of expectations, and the attempt to fix it with a butter-fried alternative missed the mark. Nevertheless, service was great, but for a Michelin star, I expected a bit more coherence in the menu.

Madcap is an incredible restaurant in Marin County. Michelin star rated with a minimum of 10 course tasting menu that is to die for. It's an Asian American fusion and the menu changes with the seasons so you will always have a different experience. Every dish on the tasting menu will leave you breathless. Definitely a must try and it's on the cheaper side for a Michelin star restaurant. I loved the at atmosphere, very moody. Take your special someone there if you are into Asian style cuisine. You won't regret it.

We traveled a couple hours to try this place out and we're happy we did. Just about every dish was an intriguing mix of flavors, textures, and colors all plated very carefully. It is a fixed menu so can't say what you'll be getting, but our favorites were actually the off-the-menu small bites provided before the listed courses started. Staff were helpful and friendly, including a sommelier who helped us pair a sake to the menu. They also checked food allergies or restrictions and had a nice alternative for the one thing I didn't want (swapped trout for a scallop). All in all a must try for foodies who find themselves around Marin county.

Pound for Pound Chef always gets down.. A List chef who only seems to get better as the years go by.. always inspired cuisine… amazing wine list and unpretentious yet attentive service.. I’ve been three times and always very pleased! Many chefs fade into not the sunset.. not this Chef. Still a very significant culinary presence in the Bay Area.. thanks chef for keeping it real. Add on: Just had my 4th meal here and it was the best!

Second time since 2021. While price has increased it still offers one of the best value in the area for tasting menu. Most of the courses are on point and creative. my favorite is the jidoji egg. The tortellini is a bit bland, but still good. I like that the atmosphere is intimate and unassuming.

The doughnuts are capital F … fancy. Gorgeous looking works of art. With that comes along a premium price. A doughnut will set you back $3-4 each. They have no discount per the dozen. They also sell coffee drinks. There is some indoor seating but it’s limited. They have an outdoor patio which is actually a barricaded parking space on 4th street, it’s functional. Back to the doughnuts… they have glazed, raised, crodoughnuts, bar, twists, fritters, cinnamon rolls, and bismarks in a bunch of flavors. The raised doughnut tasted a bit different than what I am used to, not in a bad way, just different. The raised doughnuts contain wheat and a bit of potato. I bought a couple of old fashions (chocolate salted caramel, vanilla) and raised (classic, strawberry glaze). The doughnuts and glazes were not overly sweet. My fave was the chocolate salted caramel, great flavor combo. Moist interior, with a classic crunchy exterior. The staff at the doughnut ordering counter didn’t know the exact prices beyond the range of $3-4. And oddly there was no pricing listed anywhere. There was no menu … no price board, no printed menu. I found that totally odd to not have prices listed. I still don’t know if I was overcharged or not. There seems to be room on the doughnut sign label to write in the prices.

Overall great place. Doughnuts are good. Coffee is good. Staff is always friendly. I do have an ask for the owner. PLEASE get coffee cups that don’t leak. Every time. EVERY TIME! Leaks from the cup seam or crappy lid seal. Drips on the clothes. Drips on the floor. Leaves a big ring on the table. Please just don’t cheap out on cups. Don’t offer to go cups at all if they don’t work. It’s ridiculous.

Definitely a fancy donut shop! The store is bright and clean, and filled with delicious donut selections. They have a variety of vegan donuts, too! There’s plenty of street parking right outside the shop. But come early because they run out of donuts quick.

Wow do I love these doughnuts!! They are such great quality and have an amazing selection. I truly have never had a better doughnut and they are worth the calories and sugar!! I highly recommend visiting Jonny’s!!

Typical Marin food: overpriced and mediocre. If you want actually good donuts at an appropriate price go to Sunrise. This place will charge you $50 or more for a dozen. What??

This place is incredible. I’m obsessed with the apple pie donut- best thing I’ve ever eaten. The dough is so soft and pillowy and the filling is incredible. Definitely worth the trip. Get there before 10am to ensure the favorites aren’t sold out!

The furthest thing from Krispy Kreme. Thick cake donuts, not at all to my taste. If you like donuts that are close to bagels, then this is the place for you. Also, they are cold, and won't heat them up at all. Also, the ambiance is lovely.

Stopped by El Huarache Loco for dinner and enjoyed it. It’s a bright, casual spot with a chill vibe and friendly staff—perfect for a laid-back meal. The margarita was simple and refreshing—not too sweet, nice lime flavor, and just strong enough. Great pairing with the food.

The courtyard is gorgeous and people working there are so nice. But the food is what’s most amazing, it was our first time trying the huarache and it was so delicious! Will be back to try more, so worth the drive from SF!

This place is not authentic Mexican food — not even authentic Mexican-American food. It’s so watered down that the only genuinely Mexican thing about it is the people in the kitchen. I ordered a gordita, something I’ve enjoyed countless times in Mexico City, and what I received was so far from the real thing that I had to send a picture to my mother out of sheer disbelief. It might as well have been called a sope or a flaquita — anything but a gordita. The flavors are flat, the tacos lack any depth or seasoning, and there isn’t even a proper serving of refried beans anywhere in sight. Everything tastes like it was designed for people who want to say they’ve had Mexican food without actually experiencing it. It’s painfully clear this place caters to a crowd that values aesthetics over authenticity — people who want something “ethnic” enough to post about but mild enough not to challenge their palate. If you genuinely believe this food is authentic, you might want to reevaluate what authenticity means to you.

Went with group of friends. I ordered Huarache con Alambre. Was tasty and good portion size. The only reason i gave 4 stars was because it's a bit pricy. Great atmosphere and beautiful presentation.

Authentic Mexican flavors and dishes in a nice, spacious, clean setting. Really liked the huaraches, which you don't see on too many menus. The serving size is substantial, and you can pile on more tasty salsa at your table if you like. Solid spot for great Mexican food!

This place has gone hill a bit. Everything needed salt and acid. The fish on the fried fish taco was excellent. But the salsas, the crema, the jicama Pina salad all needed salt, vinegar and or lime. The salad looked sad and maybe had been sitting around a while. The counter person was nice. News everywhere attacking our food outside—fans would help. I’ve been going here for years and like this place. It seems the chef could pay more attention to the seasoning and flavors.

This place has gone seriously downhill. The last two visits have been an awful experience. The tables are dirty and staff seemed annoyed when asked to wipe our table. We ordered tacos which took over 30 minutes. We were almost late to an event. The tacos are simply terrible. Sad to see the decline.

Pictures don’t do it Justice , burgers are seriously fat and juicy. Great taste , fresh ingredients , crispy curly fries. 10/10 would burger again

This was a great gem to find. Hamburgers were thick and juicy. Some of the best sweet potato fries, hot, crunchy on outside soft in center. Only draw back is that the y need more inside seating but well worth the visit.

I was traveling with my partner to Stinson Beach and we just really wanted a burger. After visiting and having a good time, we looked up a burger place on our route heading back to Chico and came across Phyllis Giant Burger. We ordered and ate and had a good time. Even had a casual conversation with a family there. So sweet and kind. We had never been there before and it was amazing! They are also very understanding people.

The burgers are fresh big, juicy and seem natural. Don't go here a lot so I was kind of surprised at how good they were. I got a lettuce wrap burger and curly fries. It was messy to eat but high quality.

A small but welcoming burger stop. Phyllis’s has excellent customer service, they’re fast on the orders and the food is amazing. My order consisted of a giant burger topped with pesto sauce, two giant burgers with bacon, a large garlic fries and small regular fries paired with a coffee milk shake, mint chip milk shake and a vanilla milk shake. The burger was a great choice I’ve never had a burger with pesto before but it’s definitely something that I’ll be recommending to future customers. The shake on the other hand tasted a little bit too much like black coffee however the mint chip specialty milkshake was delicious. Between three people we weren’t not able to finish the garlic fries you get pretty big servings. The small here is a large at other places so keep that in mind when you’re ordering. There is seating indoor and out but it is limited but there are plenty of parks to stop and have a picnic near by. I will most definitely be coming back to this establishment for years to come. Thank you for the amazing dinning experience.

This is a charming burger joint. Kid behind the register is sweet as pie. The people there talk to you while they are working. Burgers are great. GF Buns fall apart and next time I'd go with a lettuce wrap but the burger itself was great and the curly fries were actually crispy. 10/10. (Fryer also fries breading so no GF fries but the place is worth the trip for sure.

Impressive old school burger stand with top quality ingredients that are well prepared. The price reflects the area and the quality...no complaints. The burger was perfection...juicy, fat, greasy enough, perfectly cooked to your specifications, generous portions of bacon, grilled fresh onion, ripe tasty thick sliced tomato...the works. Pro tip ask for a side of chipotle mayo with those amazing super crispy yet not dry fries. Coffee shake was good, but probably not worth the calories or price tag for our tastes... but nice in any case. We shared a bacon cheese burger, large fries and a coffee shake and were stuffed and satisfied! Delicious! Stop by on a trip up North or if you are in Marin for old school American roadside fare ramped up without being ruined. If you love a Giany juicy burger and fries .. you won't regret the visit!

Bar smelled like bleach/cleaning products on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Did not enjoy that. Service was fast but perfunctory. Not warm or inviting. Korean tacos were super tasty! The grilled cheese and fries were disappointing. Nice beer choices. Seems like this place is most loved for late-night times, not every day times. There was no vibe on our visit. Lots of potential.

The drinks menu offers a standard selection of cocktails, beer, and spirits. There is nothing outstanding or memorable about the selection, but there were no obviously poor choices either. Prices are in line with the city average, not overpriced, but not particularly attractive either. The service is fairly prompt, the waiters are polite and attentive, but there is a lack of individual attention to customers. Orders are taken quickly, drinks are brought on time, but without any additional information or recommendations.

Food was ok. Cheese steak sandwich was made with ground beef. Nice place though.

Cannot believe! Nobody mention this place before. I did not know San Rafa have a little late night spot for good food and drinks. The atmosphere is fine, you will find a mix of people that surprisely create a warm ambient. They have a good menu. I usually order to go and you get what you order.

The beer was good. The service was good. The atmosphere was distinctly American bar. We've wanted to stop-in here for years and finally did. Wife ordered tacos, they were good. I ordered a burger, medium-well, because I like a crust on my burger (was hoping for a sear). However, at medium-well, the burger should be somewhat pink on the inside. It wasn't. It was overcooked and hard. I was disappointed. However, the meat -what was left of it- was good quality. The tacos had good quality ingredients, too. Ergo, I had to remind myself: it's a bar that serves food; it's not a restaurant. It's a bar. 8 stars / 3 categories = 2.666, round up to 3. If there is to be a next time, then I'll order the burger medium rare and hope the cook stops at medium.

Best local sports bar. This place has entertained you with clever signage for over 20 years. Support your local sports bar and enjoy a great burger and beer!

The very best cheeseburger! So flavorful and juicy with course ground organic beef!! So surprising for a bar…and the house salad with locally sourced organic greens and finely julienned veggies! Who knew?

This place was recommended to us for good tacos in San Rafael, but we got so much more! We stopped in on a weekend and there’s a buffet with so many kinds of mole, succulent carnitas and other meats, poblano rice and beans, plantains, soups, salads and fresh fruit, plus someone is behind the counter making fresh tortillas that they bring to your table in a little basket. We thoroughly enjoyed it, helpful attentive service too.

I can't give this place enough praises . Every one of the staff is friendly and attentive . The food is savory , you have a lady making fresh and hot tortillas all day . We go on the weekends , buffet is our go to. Pozole is off the hook and you have all the ingredients to enhance your pozole experience. I noticed some people walk by the pozole curious about it , maybe I'll do a little video on how to pick your fixings like cilantro , onions , dried parsley , lime , cabbage , and maybe a little dried chilis if you like it spicy . I have to also suggest a maragarita or the micheladas. 5 stars all the way!!!

Taco Tuesdays for $15!!! Real hand made corn tortillas! I ate 12. Awesome! Can't recommend highly enough!

Mainly writing this review for their carnitas - really good!! Over 8 years ago, I had the carnitas from the Los Moles in emeryville and never forgot how good it was, but also never went back. 8 years later I finally decide to come here and try the carnitas again (from San Rafael) and it is still excellent! Tender meat, including one or two nice fatty pieces (but soft, not tough) and plenty of flavor - you can taste the spices/seasoning. Both red (tomato habanero?) and green salsas were good to. I’m always on the search for carnitas that isn’t too dry, salty or plain and Los Moles definitely lived up to my high hopes! Probably the best carnitas I’ve had in 5+ years. AND the burrito was huge and only $13 (a pretty good deal these days).

in san rafael's area for an event and i remember this place offer ayce buffet, so I was excited to try! Buffet is $25 in 2024. Which is not bad, considering they have plenty of food and it lives up to its name: mole collection. A few positives: 1. Servers are all so nice. Some are not so fluent in English but they still tried. 2. They honor the check-in-mimosa. And it was tasty too! 3. Their carnitas are great! I love their cochinita pibil as well. 4. Their chicharron is sooo good! Some can be a little tough though, so be careful. 5. They offer pozole as part of their buffet. Something I rarely see. 6.their green rice is better than their mexicano rice. Some downside? Some of the mole looks like it's been there awhile. There is also no mention on the type of meat for each dishes. Something to improve! It's cute little restaurant and the buffet is in separate room, the front was a little crowded but the buffet is quiet.

Nice more authentic place, playing great Mexican cumbia, friendly staff. They make homemade molés, several types 🤤 Come try this, I’d easily come back.

Service and Food were phenomenal! Our server host was Zenaido...so gracious and accommodating...he ran service for the entire restaurant plus take-outs (numerous). We started with Chips and Guac and Chips with Frijoles & Queso. Both were very good...the Guac was freshly made as it was bright green while the Frijoles & Queso was a surprisingly yummy combination! It was so good that we forgot to take a photo for this review...hahaha! For entrées we had the Carne Asado with a side of Mole Poblano, Swai Fish with Mango Mole (so fresh and flaky) and another Swai Fish with Pineapple mole. We also ordered a Guava Mimosa which was a nice twist rather than orange juice. It is the BEST Mole Sauce for sure...complex, smoky, while the spice level can be calibrated. We hope to come back as we are from SF. It was well worth the effort and the drive.

The ambiance was nice, and the food was really good. The ahi tuna tartare was especially delicious, our favorite appetizer. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the service was excellent and friendly. They change their menu occasionally, which is nice because you can try different dishes. I prefer seating outside when available because there's more space and it's not as loud. Seating inside is also nice, but when it's crowded, you get too close to the person sitting next to you, if seating at the two-person tables.

Heard awesome things about the restaurant so wanted to try it out. Ambience and wait staff, fantastic. Food, some dishes were great while others flat. Cocktails, highly recommend, they know what they’re doing. The details- If you want one of the booths, you HAVE to request it on a Friday-Sunday night. Pretty annoying when we asked to have a booth and one stayed completely empty our entire meal…weird but ok? The staff is SO nice and incredibly friendly, ready to help with any questions. They were attentive without being pushy and had great attention to detail. Their cocktails are fantastic- perfectly executed and well balanced. Kudos to the bartender who had a full bar to attend to as well. The food. This is where things got a little dicey. The special menu said crab cake appetizer and a halibut entree - love these so wanted to try. The crab cakes….were not cakes. I don’t even know if there was that much crab in them at all. They were as big as a dino nugget each, with zero flavor. The remoulade on top and romesco sauce on bottom were the only flavors to the dish. The halibut was SUPER inconsistent, each piece coming out of the kitchen in varying sizes. The overall portion was very small, barely making it an entree size. On the core menu, we also got the radiatore bolognese dish. Sauce was fantastic but the pasta was wellllll over cooked. Huge bummer. For the better dishes, the saffron arancini were fantastic and super flavorful. The cioppino was MASSIVE and had so much to it and a beautiful piece of grilled sourdough for dunking. The fried chicken sando was a little smaller than expected, but the sauciness and flavor well made up for it. Needless to say, the staff was lovely, but the food needs some solid adjustments. I would recommend sitting a the bar (it’s very popular) and grabbing an app there instead.

Absolutely loved our dinner at Guesthouse Marin! We started with the Cocktail Puffy Shirt, a fun and flavorful drink made with rum, mezcal, pineapple, orgeat, lime, and bitters. Refreshing and perfectly balanced. The kale salad was crisp and vibrant with shaved kale, crispy shallots, sesame, pecorino a great starter. The highlight for me was the wild mushroom gnocchi 🥰 pillowy, earthy, and full of depth with chard, chili, and an intoxicating truffle butter aroma. We also had the wood-grilled king salmon, beautifully seared and served over a creamy corn succotash with sweet red pepper and a bright herb sauce on top. It was flavorful, seasonal, and satisfying. Can’t wait to come back again!

Great all round experience. Excellent service, quick and very professional. Food was very good if a little under seasoned. Disappointed there was no bread offered, and the toast pieces with the tuna tartare looked like they were out of a packet. Steak was properly medium rare, and delicious. A little pricey but, you have to pay a bit more for quality these days, so not unreasonable.

Over the years, I've driven by this place, and today I met up with a friend, and we had a great dinner. Their portions are big enough for you to share with someone. The atmosphere was perfect, very mellow, but modern and warm. We had three different dishes, and all of them were just amazing. They had this shrimp toast dish (I can't remember the full name) but it was so good!! Forsure check this place out and enjoy!!

Finally had a chance to try this wonderful addition to the Marin dining scene. Everything working on all cylinders. Great host nabbed us a prime table in the lively dining room. Service spot on for stellar martini (Plymouth), oysters (Canadian), Caesar salad, saffron rice balls, followed by wild salmon with beans and mashed potatoes, and dazzling chicken sandwich with crisp fries. Took cookies to go. Compelling wine list. Ready to return soon. Reservations best bet.

Each person in our party had to send the food back because it was either undercooked, cold or dry. The service was good. The ambiance WAY TOO LOUD. Terrible acoustics. I will not return. Too high maintenance. It was anything but relaxing.

It was an amazing experience! Great service, very attentive staff and amazing dishes 🌶️🥒🍋‍🟩☀️!! We will return back ! Thank you for all deliciousness 😃😊❤️!!

I literally live for Bay Thai Pad Thai. I get it almost every week and there has never been any better Pad Thai. It’s so delicious and has a generous amount of protein and veggies for a fair price. I also appreciate how this is a local spot that is run by a couple and friends. They always serve us. However, they only take cash. My family comes here and in addition to the Pad Thai enjoys the Pad See Ew, Green Curry, and Papaya Salad. Those are just a few of an our favorites. I highly recommend you to come and try this San Rafael gem!

Pretty tasty combo fried rice and big portions.

I highly recommend this fried rice, especially if you ask for it to be made spicy. It's incredibly delicious.

Very yammy Thai food, so we came back when stopping by San Rafael. Recommend angel wings (stuffed with meat and vermicelli, and the skin is really crispy), green curry and elephant tofu. :P

Perfect in every way. I order the spicy fried rice and added chicken and shrimp. My friend ordered pad phed beef and mixed them together. Amazing. Satay was awesome! The egg rolls were delicious. Goong grab borg was amazing as well. Portions were more than enough to share between us. Everyone was so sweet and I was so happy that we found this gem. Although I don’t live in the neighborhood, it will be our new go to when I visit! <3

Delicious food and generous portions at extremely affordable prices! Ordered the pad thai, gai ka praw and fried bananas with honey. Everything tasted great! Will definitely come back again

One of the best sandwiches in town. (Don't skip on the breakfast sandwiches next door.....). I did update the menu photos as the prices have increased.

Amazing bang for buck spot. It’s affordable and you get a lot of food. They do not skim out on filling their sandwiches. The lady who served me was extremely kind and helpful. I had got the godfather sandwich though it was alright and the apple pie was decent. I’m sure the other sandwiches are better. Besides that every other aspect of this place is amazing, highly recommend.

DELICIOUS!!! My coworker raves about this place, and finally brought me one. Ham and cheese with everything. 😋

This place is hella good! I got the no. 6, Pastrami. The bread is the key but the stuff under the bread is great too. Nice big ol Sammy for a decent price. This is a San Rafael institution that just keeps on giving.

Great sandwiches! Always good food and fair prices. We love coming on Thursdays for French dip.

As a self-proclaimed, sandwich connoisseur, this is hands down the best sandwich I’ve ever had. The bread is so fresh, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. I have to limit myself to one sandwich a week, otherwise I’d be in there every day. Highly recommend.

This place is amazing. Watching how efficiently the team works together is inspiring. I had the Ruben and my friend had the turkey sandwich. Their bread is delicious. Sadly my friend accidentally dropped their sandwich on the floor and the owners were more than happy to replace it. Thank you so much Michael's sourdough for the passion for your craft and comfortable atmosphere.

I have to say, was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food on the happy hour menu. The portobello and zucchini fries were really very very good, and both the chicken slider and the fish slider were tasty a little morsels. Very friendly weight staff. Drinks were solid. All in all I think it’s a shame that they’re closing a little later this month.

One of the most enjoyable dinners of our vacation, we really liked the comfortable seating near the deck, and that the music was playing at low enough level my wife and I could carry on conversation. Service was great, the popovers were delicious, and our meals were both excellent. My burger was cooked perfectly, and super delish!

I really enjoyed the food. It has things adults and children can go for something a little nicer. I have been happy with everything I’ve ordered minus the popovers. But that is probably a personal preference vs a criticism of the popovers. I would recommend the calamari, burger, prime rib dinner, fish (can’t remember which exactly b cause it was a few visits ago). And the drinks!! I had a spicy margarita that I loved.

Super great happy hour. Good for after hike. 6 oysters for $12. Onion soup is one of the best. Sliders need 30% less bun. Decent staff and Mill Valley/semi-professional vibe.

The food was really good. Fried Lemons, who would have thought? Delicious! Really comfortable vibe. Our bartender was great, attentive without hovering. It was a great experience.

Extremely disappointed, two families together with our own kids. Quality of food very poor. The wine and the dessert were good. Great disproportion between quality and price.

The Gravity Tavern was a bit of a mixed bag, but overall I had to give it four stars. Their cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were fabulous. Our waiter offered a suggestion of a wine that fit our dish perfectly. The down sides? The food was not hot when it arrived at the table. The fried chicken just looked like a mess.

Great place for lunch. The burgers were good. The fries crispy. The service great. Location was by a fee other great food options too.

This spot was picked for a late breakfast/early lunch before golf. Ordered a sandwich. It was good and their chips are delicious. Someone at the table ordered avocado toast... Fitting. After lunch we came back for a pint and was blown away with how much they charge. A “pint” of Racer 5, a local beer, mind you, is not an $8.09 experience. They also charge $7 for a bottle of Lagunitas Phase Change. Also local and not worth $7. I digress. They have a citrus water thing that was nice. Just not the experience we were expecting based on their website.

The beet salad was beyond delicious. The Cubano sandwich was so full of flavor, moist and tender. Great outdoor patio too.

It was our first time here, and we got the TY Cobb sandwich and the Beijing chicken salad. Both were top-notch!! Very fresh ingredients, very tasty, and the portions were quite large. We actually could not finish them for lunch, and took leftovers home and had them for dinner! I’m so excited that I finally found an excellent spot in San Rafael for sandwiches and salads!

Chipotle lime chicken and shrimp po boy sandwich! Bread was hot and crunchy! Love the bbq chips!

Cute spot, delicious, fresh food and the staff and owners are so nice 😃👍🏼 we had the tortilla soup and grilled salmon sandwich - amazing!

outstanding fresh and delicious sandwiches!! Our new favorite takeout/delivery spot. We will be ordering again soon. The fried chicken sandwich was incredibly flavorful, great depth with a nice amount of heat...but not too much! The homemade BBQ chips were also a hit.

It was good! I want to come back to try the soup, the prime roast, and the burger w the steak knife. I had the meatloaf special. It was advertised to come w green beans but came w broccoli instead which was fine since I like broccoli enough but green beans would have been preferred. It was a good value and I have another meal to eat tomorrow. The atmosphere is dive-y old skool sports bar but not shady or dirty. Good service and the patrons around me were chatty. It was a nice stop off the highway to get a bite to eat.

Just to be clear, this is not a “4 star restaurant”, it’s a 4star dive bar! Unassuming outside, friendly and large inside. My bro-in-law and I went there for late dinner after doing some work on his house. The kitchen was still open, with a fairly large menu; lots of burger options, a special chicken dinner and more. We sat at the bar, had some beers (Guinness on tap!) and delicious burgers with tasty sides. If you’re in the area and looking for a drink and a good meal, I say check it out. (Note: not for kids)

The bartenders were friendly and service oriented. It's definitely a huge plus to have bartenders that make you feel welcome to be there. The layout of the numerous wide-screen TVs is excellent. You can get a really great view from just about anywhere. The crowd vibe is definitely on the mellow side. The food is not good. Ordered the chicken wings. They were definitely overcooked. The quality of the chicken meat was very poor. Watched some other people eating pepperoni pizza, and the pizza looked like the low end pizza that is served in a high school cafeteria. Really enjoyed watching a great football game here. Overall, come here for drinks with friends and watch the games, play pool. Skip the food altogether, totally not worth it. I recommend this business

Stopped here for lunch on our way to Healdsburg. It is a true dive bar. Located on a street full of car repair shops, we were not sure we were at the right place. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the Texas burger with tater tots and the lumber jack burger with onion rings. Both burgers were what you would expect…..great toasted bun, and just the right amount of grease. The patty was a bit smaller than we expected but agreed the Texas Burger is the way to go.

The place & the neighborhood looks forbidding, like a horror movie is about to be filmed. Go inside and you will find the complete opposite, good breakfasts & lunch fare, libations, specials, on and on... I like to go in on Sundays, when Andre rules the roost! Always fun, how dare they call this a dive!

Pretty interesting place with poker, darts and pool. You'll find an unusual but friendly crowd here. The food is pretty good with mostly burgers and such with rotating specials. Thursday is Prime Rib! Bar is pretty good with standard cocktail fare and beers on tap. My only complaint is the atmosphere which feels mildly uncomfortable. I can't say why exactly, but the feng shue is off.

Fun place . Good food. Wouldn't have known it was there. Met someone local. Not posh. Good old bar type atmosphere.

I was excited to visit this restaurant because my recollection of it from days past was that it was a cute and delicious French bistro. Granted it’s been at least 15, maybe 20 years since I’ve been there, but my expectations were still high given my past experience. The restaurant, unfortunately, disappoints. While the ambience is definitely cute, there’s not much more special about it than that. The best thing about the restaurant were the nonalcoholic drinks, which were delicious. The appetizers were yummy, but nothing to write home about. The carrot ginger soup was good, but also nothing special. The beet salad was subpar because the beats were not cooked enough, the dressing wasn’t delicious, and the goat cheese was somehow off. Maybe it was feta cheese. I ordered the filet mignon expecting something very special. But it was pretty average at best. First of all, the waiter did not ask how I wanted it cooked. It came medium, which, is a little overcooked for me. People around me also ordered this dish and had it more rare. The mashed potatoes and the asparagus with which it arrived were fine, but nothing special. The sauce was pretty average and something I would expect to have at a local diner off a major highway. The dessert was fine and also nothing special. The service was friendly, and the waiters were quite nice, but not as top-notch as I would expect at this level. For example, they forgot to replenish the silverware so that when my entrée arrived, I had to ask for a fork. No big deal. But also annoying if you’re going to a fine dining establishment. Overall, I had high expectations and the food was very disappointing which is why it’s getting two stars.

Fabulous hole in the wall, kinda literally haha. Tucked away this whimsical spot has multiple dining areas including patio. They are pet friendly. Their bartenders are top notch. Jamika was a lovely bartender and host. I’ve attended multiple craft events at this spot and they’ve all been incredible, fun, affordable, and tasty!!

Very, very good experience. A little bit on the pricier side but overall worth going to. Beautiful outside seating, fast service, and amazingly delicious locally sourced food. You can practically taste each ingredient used in their dishes! Will be coming back for sure.

Took my husband here with friends this April 2025— and we had a great time. Loved the cocktails from the bar menu, the creative appetizers, and the great service. One of the highlights was the marshmallow toasting at our table for my husband’s “s’more” cocktail! Planning to go back soon.

Commenting on the bar only, as I haven’t been to the restaurant since it was the original for my 18th birthday… Let’s just say sometime ago. One of my top three drinks is the Last Word, and the one our bartender made is definitely one of the best ones that I have had outside of what I make at home.

Charlie, Shelly and crew have created a magical place here. Everyone is friendly, food and drinks are phenomenal. The atmosphere is incredible. Like really special.. They have a great happy hour, excellent selection of top liquors, wine and beer. The staff are all treated well, this place attracts friendly patrons. The service is really personable and warm. My favorite place in Mill Valley, it's a gem! ✨

The atmosphere and service was excellent. And for the food…absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Everything came together perfectly for a truly wonderful dinner. Highly recommend!

March 2025: Super cool place! Came here for lunch on a Saturday and was very impressed with both the beer 🍻 and the food. The falsetto (West Coast IPA) and Devils Gulch (hazy IPA) were my two favorites. The triple IPA was very good too. Took home some cans to enjoy! Lunch was excellent. Had the veggie sandwich with German potato salad and chicken wings with buffalo sauce. Everything was very tasty 😋. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Will definitely come back again!

If you love breweries, this place is a must. A large and extremely open setting with comfortable seating indoors or on the patio. Their craft beer is excellent and their staff is obviously happy to help you or give you information about the beer. The food and beer menus rotate on a regular basis. Live music on Saturday nights. Absolutely a fun place for those who enjoy good beer, good food and a good buzz with friends.

Cool vibe, we enjoyed the brews! Brussels sprouts were DELICIOUS, unfortunately the bratwurst was not as impressive-mostly bun. This is not a reason to not go there tho, Pilsner and pub ale were excellent and the service was was fast and friendly!

OH MY GOD. Pond Farm is a playground of beer joy! No, wait, a candy store for beer lovers who are gluten free!! I literally tried everything on tap… I LOVED so many of them, they’re so layered and thoughtfully crafted and all so different. I bought multiple mix and match four packs to go and even a bottle I hadn’t tried bc of… trust since everything else was so damn good. I think my two favs were the Devil’s Gulch Hazy IPA and.. oh no I don’t see it.. it’s in a dark green can (help! It existed in July but don’t see on menu now). For something light, the lager is classic, and the lady beer is light with a little more sparkle and nuance. BUT I LOVED EVERYTHING except for one or two that were sweeter on the palate (still great just not excellent for my personal preferences). I foolishly didn’t eat but the food looked so tasty. Very spacious place, loved the ambiance. Everyone who worked there was fabulous - just as excited for me as I was about all of my beer options and the goodies I brought home. Thank you!!!! Please start shipping. I don’t have a car! I won’t fill out the “how much did you spend” category because I bought over $100 of beer to take home after enjoying two right then and there (I was comfortable with pricing of individual everything).

Posting "Attention Parents" signs all over the taproom is a *great* way to alienate families. I've enjoyed taking my family to Pond Farm but I'm going to go more inclusive restaurants in the future. There is a less aggressive way for management to handle disruptive patrons (there are annoying adults too...)that doesn't shame all families for merely existing in public spaces.

Such a cute place! The staff was friendly, helpful, and timely. I loved that there were several options to create your own flight. We ordered the loaded pretzel and brussel sprouts. It was also kid friendly and they even had a small kids menu which was awesome. We will definitely be returning in the future.

Update 06/2022 - They have good note too! The bratwurst, roast chicken and chicken wings were big hits! Original post - Clean, bright, wide open space with a good variety of tasty beers all brewed on site. It's also super bike friendly - with indoor bike racks - and kid friendly - with a kids play space that includes kids sized furniture and a variety of toys. Someone spill a little beer on you and you don't want to head out smelling like a brewery? They have cool t-shirts (I got one), hoodies (my husband wants one), and bike jerseys that will make sure you're visible on the road. Enjoy!

I love it. When I am in SR I always get my coffee here. Coffee and cappuccinos are very good. The store is very nice, clean and modern. Open space and a fantastic kids play room.

Love the almond croissant 🥐 here. Ask to warm up a bit. It is really crispy and tasty :) They also did it right with my cappuccino

This is a super fun spot as a parent to explore with your toddlers and younger kids. I wish I had come a little bit sooner to have more years to explore this place with my kiddos. As somebody who needs to eat gluten-free, there wasn’t any options for me, but I’m kind of used to that so I don’t hold it against them. The play area was very clean and simple not overwhelming with toys. Just a lot of space for kids to use. Their imagination. Would be wonderful if there is something like this in Novato.

It is a relaxing place to have coffee and have the kids play. The playing structure has fun for toddlers and up. The crawl space and hill will have the kids exhausted from running up. It's a never-ending playground space. Would definitely be back. They also serve delicious coffee, and the service is spectacular. Space can be rented out for events. They have street parking and parking building across the street.

It is such an absolutely adorable coffee shop with lots of natural light and two hammock chairs. Staff was friendly. I ordered americano with oat milk. They serve coffee from Sacramento called "Temple Coffee Rosters," and it was delicious. They also have some pastries that I didn't try. I will most definitely be back. CC accepted You can also earn points for free coffee in the future. And yes, they have a closed, fairly good pay playground for the kiddos.

First time visiting this place. It's super cute, and the ambiance feels very chic. Small place, but the seating is very strategically put in place. The staff is very nice and quick service. The food was delicious and fresh as much as the drinks. Family-friendly environment. They have a very nice playground for the little ones for small price. I didn't have any kids with me, but it seemed fun for some little ones that were playing at that time. $$ Very clean Parking outside (parking meters) a little bit hard to find space.

We travel all the way from the East Bay to hangout here. Love the idea of a coffee shop and play space. Adults get some time to talk while kids enjoy some play time. Decor is simple yet classy. Place gets crowded on weekends so you either have to get there right when they open of after the morning rush. Pastries and beverages are surprisingly good. Many beverage options and yogurt. I just wish they offered more food options like avocado toasts, breakfast sandwiches or simple breakfast items. Staff are wonderful and great at enforcing the play space rules. The play space is kept very clean. Love all the options of play (dress up corner, reading nook, climbing tree, colorful tunnel). Recommend making the trek over.

The food was absolutely delicious! The staff are great. Very nice atmosphere. Loved listening to the live saxophone player.

Great all around restaurant. Great food, great live Basque music, great service. I came at 5pm and was able to be seated right away and listen to the live guitarist. Outside and inside sitting. Menu with many excellent selections, good wines, as well as deserts. I had the Sand Dabs, watercress soup, Bordeaux wine, and the Gateau Basque for desert, wonderful! Pet friendly. I also left my credit card there accidentally. When I called after the restaurant was closed, expecting to leave a message, the manager answered and said he'd mail me my credit card right away! A full service restaurant. All the people I interacted with were very gracious and professional. I'll go there again for sure.

Most recently was there for Thanksgiving, so it's hard to judge for just a regular evening. But on that night the food was fantastic and the service great.

Drove here from the wine country to attend an event nearby. The outside patio is lovely. Was excited for all the Basque dishes listed on the menu on their website. To my surprise, there was not a single Basque dish on the limited menu that was provided. The service was incredibly slow and forgetful. (I arrived at 5:05 PM and was literally the only person there for the first 25 minutes). I ordered the shrimp in garlic butter. Shrimp were rubbery, swimming in a sort of milky white sauce. The side vegetable was wilted broccoli and cabbage, plus some sort of Rice-A-Roni looking rice that was weird. I typically have one glass of wine with dinner, but had to order two as these were tiny pours. There was a vegetable soup that was fantastic and the warm bread basket was absolutely terrific.Too bad they provided hard, foil wrapped, individual pats of butter to go with such delicious bread. Overall the experience was incredibly disappointing. I would’ve left the moment I saw the menu was misrepresented but I had no time to look for another restaurant. I was late to my event as the waiter kept disappearing or forgetting to bring the wine, the check, etc. Do Not Recommend.

Le Chalet Basque is one of our favorite venues in Marin County. We have been dining there for many years. The staff is warm and friendly and the food is always delicious.....the potions are generous. It is a nice find, tucked away from the busy streets. The restaurant location makes you feel you are out in the country. Its' European charm is one of a kind in Marin County. Janet Benjamin

BEWARE. I forgot my credit card and called immediately. Staff had it and held for pickup. 3 ADDITIONAL separate dinner charges that night totaling $385.06 appeared on my credit card statement. I spoke with Patrick (the owner) who was shocked, assured me he would investigate, and make sure I was refunded. He promised he would call me in 2 days. I Never heard from him. Chase fraud Department is investigating

Very cozy and casual french style bistro. Very nice to sit on their patio and eat paté, cheeses and escargots. The a basque chicken or sole filet.

What a wonderful spot in San Rafael. The food was absolutely fantastic. I had the seafood plate and it was incredible. The mozzarella fritta was crispy. Paired with two different sauces. The cheese ravioli with carbonara sauce and meatballs was a hit. Took some leftovers for lunch. If you get a chance to stop in. Make yourself at home and enjoy the wonderful flavors of Italy. Service was on point. Didn’t disappoint.

Large old school Italian restaurant. HUGE menu. Great service. Large bar. I love that they have 8-10 different sauces. Great for a large group. Not gourmet but very good Italian food.

I will say that from a few years ago this restaurant was just average. Our last 2 visits have changed our opinion. Tonight, I had veal scaloppine with mushrooms. My bride had veal picatta. Both dishes were delicious, hot, and flavorful! Our drinks were generous and good pours. We split a Ceasars salad that was dressed appropriately and was delicious. Very satisfied!

Old school restaurant that has been making fantastic meals… for what seems like forever! We had the Prime Rib last night and it was extremely tender and flavorful. The staff was also great and very attentive to all of the guests in the large dining room. We added deserts since we were celebrating our anniversary but really, that was probably too much food.

This was a really great classic Italian-American restaurant, just like the Italian restaurants I remember out East growing up. The Fettuccine Alfredo took me back, it’s the best one I’ve had in years. My dad had chicken Parmesan and it was great too, the chicken was pounded nice and thin and the tomato sauce tasted really fresh.

Good local venue. Service was excellent. Food offerings are pretty vast with lots of food options to choose from. Had the Brushcetta to start...crispy, garlicky...yummy! Chicken Parm with spaghetti and ravioli side was solid but not spectacular. Ok locals... don't hate. It was good BUT lacked a bit of seasoning and the sauce was a little watery but still good. It was huge too so you'll have plenty to share. Good experience overall. I'll be back for sure!!

We ordered calamari as an appetizer and carbonara and beef as the main dish. We ate up all the food in our seats without even talking. The service was very good and the food was delicious.