A friend invited me to try this restaurant, and I really don't regret it, everything was super delicious, meatballs, new york steak, calamari and dessert!! glass of wine, justin cab is the best, we also tried black stallion! definely coming back!!! He is the best bartender, attentive in case we needed anything, and the owner is one of the best, he cares and makes sure that his clients have a good experience. read more

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We just had a fabulous meal here. Our dinner started with some complimentary basket of corn bread -- they were so good that we saved a piece for desert. The Caesar salad was excellent, perfectly dressed with some of the best dressing I have ever had. Flavorful with a kick. My partner had clams & mussels. It came with two generous pieces of garlic bread. They were perfectly cooked in a flavorful broth. I had the Bucatini with meatballs. The tomato sauce had a stew like consistency to it with a variety of different kinds fresh tomatoes in it. The meatballs were large and tasted great. We would not hesitate to recommend this place! Great service, relaxed atmosphere and wonderful food. What more can you ask for. read more

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Great cafe, service was friendly and the food was exquisite! We had lunch and will definitely be back for breakfast! Spoke with the chef for a moment and he showed care and passion for what he was serving. read more

The cappuccino, crab eggs Benedict and the blueberry pancakes are the best. They're so fast to helpful and super friendly too. read more

Had an early dinner at the Barefoot Cafe tonight with a friend and her daughter. I've eaten here numerous times for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and consider this establishment to be a local gem. We shared a beet salad (ample for 3 to share). Our entrees were the gemilini pasta, ricotta ravioli, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and spinach. All the entrees were delicious with ample portions. So much, we passed on dessert. However, the owner sent over a com;limentary panna cotta with raspberry reduction - OMG, it was spectacular!!! Service was perfect.. I'll be back again! PS: I thin they recetly painted the inside... it looks a bit brighter and streamlined. I like the new look. read more

Solid 3.5 Star Review. We were a party of five and randomly stumbled across this cafe. The outdoor patio area looked really cute and cozy but we were seated indoors for the warmth. The chair my friend sat on was really dusty which lead us to all to double check our seats. Interior design and ambiance definitely felt like a local community vibe spot. It was a tough debate between omelet and a burger since the pictures looked really good. I opted in for the California Burger at medium rare with French fries and the burger was massive. The burger was huge but it wasn't really flavorful. 2 of our friends ordered the Healthful Tuna and one came with missing ingredients. The food was not bad; however, could use a little attention to detail. Service was good, the person that took our order was hospitable and knowledgeable. I'd recommend coming here if you have a huge appetite that day! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The prices are excellent for the quality of the food. This time we had the house made pasta with the papadelle. I think we found a new favorite. The Pana Cotta is a must have as well. read more

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We have dined at the Barefoot Café many times. A couple of observations: Yes, the owner can be grouchy at times, but once he gets to know you, he can be quite friendly. He's a quirky kind of person, I wouldn't give it much attention. The other staff at the restaurant and both friendly and courteous. The restaurant is a pleasant, neighborly kind of place. More important, the food here is consistently good. And I mean, consistently. The ingredients are of good quality, including fresh fish, and organic vegetables. Further, the portions are very generous. And I mean, very. I don't know how they do it. The menu is very extensive, and you would expect some dip in quality across a rather large range of dishes. I do not eat meat, and cannot speak to those dishes. As for a number of dishes including fish, chicken, pastas, and salads, I say again, the food has been consistently good - both tasty, and wholesome. Considering the size of portions and quality of ingredients, I'd say that the prices are quite reasonable. Most dishes are served with warm corn bread. I did not expect restaurant in eccentric Fairfax to be this good, but there you have it. And any evening, when cooking at home is a burden, we pick up dinners from the Café, and.....problem solved. Nb I wrote this very favorable review because the restaurant merits the praise. For the reader who might be understandably skeptical: I do not have a personal relationship with the owner or the staff, and no immediate financial interest in the establishment. read more

Food is fine.. atmosphere is fine, I've been there three times but the owner wasn't the nicest! He made my children feel nervous as he kept staring at them whenever they moved! And to top it all, went there with my in-laws and had a waiter who kept complaining about the owner! I prefer a friendlier atmosphere read more

Wonderful meals for my party of five! Got us seated right away on New Year's Day and was very quick to start us with a round of water and get us introduced to the menu. Wide selection for lunch. Big portions made the price plenty worthy! Great customer service, would definitely come again! read more

Dog friendly spot, right near Mount tam! Offering huge portions, most items are $15-20. We got the California omelet and quesadilla. Definitely enough to fill you up after a long hike! read more

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service was great -- the staff were so friendly and helpful with our allergies. they were patient and kept the vibes immaculate. the menu is extensive and the brunch specials were interesting. I tried the california scramble and the banana coconut pancakes from the brunch specials. for the eggs, I like how customizable it is. the pancakes were light and fluffy, with plenty of coconut. read more

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Went for breakfast and came back two days later on Christmas for dinner! Great staff and great menu! It was packed as you might imagine on Christmas night but they had it together and delivered a stellar performance and dinner. read more

If you want to visit a place with a pleasant, quaint atmosphere, fantastic food, and impeccable service, this is the place! I have been here three times now, and each time, the experience was superb! A couple of our favorites are the Peach Almond pancakes and the Eggs Florentine. Barefoot- Cafe will not disappoint! read more

AMAZING! Fantastic service and excellent food! Our favorites are the hanger steak, crab cakes, coconut prawns, and chicken parmesan- you can't go wrong! read more

Cute cafe located in the downtown of Fairfax, which is overall a very lovely town! The food was tasty, although expensive! An omelette will run you $20/pp and coffee almost $9. That alone would discourage me from coming back unfortunately. read more

Dinner at barefoot Café was delicious! Everything was healthy, fresh and cooked perfectly. They have a large selection of half wine bottles, which is perfect for dinner for two. We particularly enjoyed the owner's homemade Panna cotta with raspberry sauce. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Fresh ingredients, done right! We went 3 days in a row! The food was deliciously prepared, and friendly, attentive staff. We liked that they made their own dressings and much of their food from scratch. They had organic ingredients as well as locally sourced, free range chicken. You could taste the difference! read more

I believe I wrote a prior review for Barefoot Cafe, but in case I'm mistaken I want to report what a Great place for lunch. Had great food presented by a great server. Fun atmosphere in a very cool town. Locals were having a wedding reception inside so we sat on the side patio. Delightful! Server, wish I remembered his name, gave us advice on what to see as we would be strolling through town. A great day that started there. read more

Great service, delicious food and drinks. We enjoyed an awesome night out here! The server and the chefs were absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend. I enjoyed a hanger steak, cooked perfectly medium rare, as requested. A delicious martini as well. Enjoy! read more

We were looking forward to a delicious brunch Sunday at 10:00am. Unfortunately we were so disappointed. Details are: we entered- there were 5-6 workers (2 chefs), 3-4 waiters, 1-2 workers of unknown functions-- we waited 5 mins at our table- trying to flag down someone/anyone who could give us a menu- but all workers seemed disinterested in helping us (!!!). We then "learned" that the waiters don't help each other- ie act as a team to help the customer. We heard a lot of "i told "Your" Waiter that you want something (!!!) Then i ordered a surf and turf benedict- which was sloppy and tasteless- i mentioned this to our waiter and his response was to shrug his shoulders. At a Price of $29.99- i expected more service/action to an almost inedible entree(!!) Besides this- since the kitchen is in the same room with the patrons- the noise from the banging of the spatulas cleaning the grille, the deafening clatter of plates being Stacked, workers speaking so loudly TO EACH OTHER (!!)... the atmosphere was horrible- we were yelling across our small table to even hear each other. The pricing also is about 25-30% higher than other Marin County eating establishments--i am very puzzled about why this place has the ratings i had read before i had selected it to try. read more

Had lunch with my wife there yesterday. Sat in outdoor patio as the inside had a wedding reception going on. Lots of locals that seemed to be enjoying themselves. Our waiter, Tye (sp?), came to the table and I knew at once that we'd be having a great meal and an enjoyable time. The menu is vast and many items looked delicious. We both chose the Chinese Chicken Salad. Plentiful and very tasty. I had a lemonade which was a bit too sweet for me but was still enjoyable. I prefer a more bitter lemon taste so no fault of the restaurant. Tye provided us with some flavor of the town and filled us in on the happenings that were to occur the next day, Halloween. He was very engaging which we both enjoyed. I highly recommend Barefoot Cafe if you're near Fairfax and want an excellent meal and experience. read more

We stopped in here on a chilly evening and were delighted by the food and service. They also have a full bar and will accommodate a variety of drink requests. We will be back for brunch soon! read more

Had such a wonderful and welcoming time for dinner here with family, delicious food, the Panna cotta is to die for! Will be back!

It was my first time coming to this place . Excited to try the banana walnuts pancakes. It was a early Tuesday morning. Literally 3 people inside. Unfortunately, the owner/ manager was a little to loud for a quiet breakfast, it seems like he was having a meeting with an employee and the conversation was just out loud. It took a while for them to take my order and after that I could heard him talking with his employees in the back in a nasty way . I couldn't relax the whole time I was there . read more

So amazing!! Terrific service! Thank you Ty. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh and well made. Thank you for a lovely lunch and experience. read more

Yet another wonderful meal and wonderful experience at barefoot! Tony runs a top notch restaurant and Ty, the waiter, is so personable and fun to talk to, and has impeccable service. Alex is an amazing chef. My sweetie and I had a wonderful time and the restaurant was so beautifully decorated for the holidays. I will try to attach a photo if I can. The pork chop was thick and the sauce delicious. Mashed potatoes very tasty. Big beautiful organic different coloredc arrots. Blackberries unusual with a wonderful port reduction sauce and micro greens to delicately decorate. Fairfax is very lucky to have Barefoot café owner, waiter, and chef! read more

Consistently delicious food. The staff and owner are friendly and helpful. It's always worth it to check out the specials.

Food was good, Service is over the top, the restaurant is bright and cozy, perfect for fairfax feeling. Me and my friend enjoyed our meal. I had their pesto dish which is out of this world and a free corn bread !!! A nice touch for a small town restaurant. read more

Amazing food!!! Everything tasted great and was organic. Service was excellent. Would highly recommend the panna cotta

Stopped in the other evening and enjoyed our experience immensely. Good vibes, tasty food and the perfect amount of attentive service. We shared the risotto and pear salad, highly recommend! Look forward to passing through the area again in the future and trying more dishes. read more

We had a late lunch after visiting Point Reyes. Very delicious, large portions, fresh. Afterwards, we perused the farmer's market. Fairfax is a very hip town, with a cool downtown area, lots of live music venues. read more

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Really great breakfast. Service excellence and atmosphere friendly and welcoming. Owner came by and brought complimentary cornbread! They hit all the markers for excellence in my world. read more

This is the third time we have eaten here, and we will not return. Where to start..... The food was mediocre, but the price was higher than most expensive hotels! I ordered the cinnamon walnut french toast, and my daughter ordered the fish and chips. I ordered a cappuccino and my daughter ordered a macha latte. The french toast was limp and flavorless. There was no noticable walnuts, and the cinnamon taste was almost not there. I wondered if they gave me their plain cinnamon toast. I asked my daughter to taste it, and she said she could detect a small taste of it. I took most of it home, and today it went in the trash. The fish and chips appeared to be from a manufactured box. They were small pieces and tasted ok, but but they looked very different than most restaurant fish and chips. A thin coating of some breading that was unrecognizable. Only two pieces arrived. The waiter might have overheard my comment ("wow, this was $25.00 dollars?") and he returned with another piece of fish saying "I forgot this piece". Frankly, I have never had that happen in a restuarant, and I reviewed restaurants in a previous career. But what really got me was the prices. My Cap was $7.95, and the latte was $9.95. The French toast I believe was $18.00 0r $19.99 and the fish was $25.00. Our bill in totall was $66.00 and change, not including tip. I compared prices of other breakfast places nearby. They were nowhere near as high, especially for the drinks. Even Comforts (a much more high end cafe) was less. I had a memory that I brought an intern of mine here last year, and they offered fruit with her meal. They did not mention the up charge. We were annoyed then. I understand the need to keep up with prices. But the food better be excellent, and this wasn't. I will go to the other close by breakfast houses like Lundy's, Theresa and Johnneys, or Comforts. Additional, update your menu on the web, it is not accurate by many dollars. read more

Great food!!!! Excellent services I had the salmon which was wonderful with great flavors. Cornbread was excellent. Highly recommend.

We had such an exceptional dinner on Saturday night. The food was superb--excellent caprese salad--and our entrees included chicken, lamb, and scallops--all prepared with such artistry and great flavor. We enjoyed panna cotta with raspberry sauce for dessert, which was also wonderful!! The ambiance is very nice, understated and comfortable, and the service and food truly exceptional. We will be back soon!! read more

Great spot for brunch! Had the huevos rancheros and French toast, both delicious. Our server was Diego who was very attentive. He brought out the homemade pico de gallo and salsas which were a great touch to the huevos rancheros. read more

We had lunch at this restaurant. I had the roast chicken salad and my friend had the beet salad. The chicken salad had arugula and raisins. It was nicely dressed. My friend thought the beet salad was skimpy on beets. Service was adequate. The male service did not have his shirt tucked in. We ate outside on picnic benches which were a bit hard. read more

I know I leave a lot of not so great reviews. The current state of dining out necessitates this as I want others to understand which places are generally terrible. My review of the Barefoot Cafe will be positive for once! It's rare that I'm entirely impressed with a restaurant these days. The Barefoot Cafe just did NOT disappoint on ANY level. The decor, location, food, and service checked all of my boxes. The menu was also magnificent. I immediately wanted to make return visit to experience their breakfast, and the rest of the dinner menu... The service was what I seek from high end dining, and still find lacking much of the time. The gentleman assigned to our table gave us the perfect amount of attention. One of the owners even came out to chat briefly. Remember: this was a late afternoon on a no-nothing day. It wasn't a Saturday night at peak foot traffic. I think the one thing that stood out over everything else was the portion size of our meals. Goodness gracious! I ate half of my salad and that was challenging. There was plenty to bring home for the next day. I wish this place the best of luck. It's a true gem and needs to be appreciated! read more

my husband & I just had a delicious dinner at the cozy Barefoot Cafe this rainy night. Our waiter, Ty, was so friendly & efficient! Tony, the chef, even sent over a complimentary dessert for us to share and a bag of cornbread to take home. I felt like we were family. in these tenuous times, their kindness & generosity was truly a warm gift. read more