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    4.2 (77 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed

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    BBQ Bacon MeltBurger from The Melt
    Katy Z.

    Looking for a dinner spot to fit the cravings of two different people, we ended up choosing Local Kitchens. I ordered the green herb falafel plate from Oren's and the BBQ Bacon MeltBurger and a side of fries from The Melt. When we placed the order it said it would take about 15 minutes. We got there in about 12 minutes, walked in and the order was almost ready. The staff working there were nice and quick and there were actually a few people dining inside when we stopped by. Local Kitchens also has a parking lot for ease of pick up and they are open late (until midnight)! Not many things are open this late around here so this would be a great option. I ordered the Green Herb Falafel Plate. It consisted of white pita bread (4 small slices), a good portion of israeli salad, turmeric rice, 5 small falafels, a big portion of hummus, and a side of cabbage and tahini. To start, the pita was okay, a little harder than expected but still edible. The israeli salad felt very fresh and it was quite delicious. The turmeric rice was average, the color of the rice was there but the turmeric was a bit mild. The falafels were okay, it was crunchy but a little on the drier side because of the size. The hummus was the star of the show! You can tell it was freshly made and oh so creamy! The little side of cabbage was good, it was fermented so the notes of sour were appreciated. As for that tahini side, it was a miss for me. It was literally watery consistency and didn't have any flavor to that. The BBQ Bacon MeltBurger was super juicy. The meat and the bacon gave it so much flavor. I was not sure though if it was juices coming out of the burger or a lot of oil. Regardless the flavor was there and it was fresh. The one disappointment that my friend said was that considering it was The Melt, you would think there would be more cheese or that it would be cheesier. The fries were very crunchy like they double fried it. Think in n' out fries double fried but on a higher level. Overall, a pretty good experience and would definitely order from Local Kitchens again! I just wish all the places that they were previously serving was back on the menu (ie. sushiritto, Rooster & Rice, etc) so I had more options to choose from.

    Evelyn E.

    This spot is pretty cool! It has a little something for everyone. My daughter got the Melt, my husband got Proposition Chicken. And I got the Asian Box. We've tried the Melt and Proposition Chicken spots. And the meals here taste exactly the same as what we typically order at their restaurants. But, I've never had Asian Box and was disappointed by the meal. I shouldn't ordered something else, but I was craving Asian. Unfortunately, this did not hit the spot! You order from the kiosk. And then pick up at the counter. The meals came out pretty quickly. Wouldn't mind stopping here again when everyone is wanting different options.

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    Lynnette F.

    I think I've only ordered twice without a mix-up of some sort. They ALWAYS make it right. The food is great, the service is excellent. The Sandwich Spot is the best place in Novato. I would like more parm on my sweet potato fries next time, please.

    Rebecca C.

    I didn't know about Local Kitchens and their micro hall concept before they opened up in the former Chipotle location. I have been a couple times since they opened and love the variety of different food options under one roof! I have tried the cheeseburger from The Melt when they were giving out free food to celebrate their grand opening and let me tell you it was amazing! I have also tried the chicken tenders from Proposition Chicken which was tasty. Next time I'd like to try the popular sumo crunch sushiritto. There is something for everyone at Local Kitchens including dessert from Milk Bar. Seating inside is limited, but there is a patio in the back when the weather is warmer. It is a small parking lot but there's additional parking on the other side of the Shell gas station.

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    Net A.

    2023/ 129 This is a late posting. As my first experience didn't go well ( but was resolved promptly by business owner , I was impressed by the immediate response ) I was willing to give this Micro Food Hall another try. As they were promoting this Local Kitchen has something for everyone's palate taste, its concept works very well for a family who wants different food. This food hall offers different cuisine from specialty restaurants like: Oren's Hummus Sushirrito The Melt Proposition Chicken Rooster & Rice My son offered again ( can't say no to free food) to pay using his app. A separate review for Proposition Chicken and The Melt will be posted. I decided to check out the dine in area before pickup time. As you enter the food hall there is restaurant a kiosk ordering checkout counter. Friendly staff. Clean and casual feeling like home. Limited seating capacity for dine in but still spacious for a group of 4 -6 people in each table. A bench is provided for waiting customer pick up. 2 tv monitor screens conveniently showing the status of all the orders, time allocation from preparation to ready for pick up. Two Gender neutral restrooms were both out of order, very inconvenient if dining in. Restaurant offers delivery , takeout and pickup.

    Thermo packaged the ice cream
    Nick N.

    I love the concept of Local Kitchen by bringing local (and even non-local) foods to one location. And the fact that it's open to midnight is great for Novato. Inside is a little tight, so I recommend ordering ahead on their app to pick up you order. There isn't much space to eat inside. The staff are organized and friendly. I ordered from the Humphry Slocombe and the Melt menus. It's great that the ice cream comes in thermo packaging. The garlic parmesan fries were fresh and had nice crispness. The BBQ bacon melt burger was tasty, just wish there was more BBQ sauce. I'll be trying more from their other menus. I'm hoping they get more food menus for us to try!

    Todd M.

    This is a new addition to the Novato area and my family was excited to try it! My wife loves the SF one so I was looking forward to it. I really like the Emeryville style food court and was hoping this would hold a candle to it. When we arrived, i was INSANELY busy. However it's a brand new spot and I figured everyone and their momma would be there (they were). We ordered (and ran up a decent tab) but were told that it would be a 40-50 minute wait. That sucked. A lot of the orders was either Uber Eats or DoorDash. If you are hungry and want to eat soon I would recommend something else. However if you like to do a lot of food delivery, this might be your jam. Just order well in advance. I kinda like eating food hot and fresh so delivery is always a let down. That and delivery people ALWAYS screw up my delivery address where I live. No one reads anymore lol. While there I ordered a fried chicken sandwich but was told they were out. Ok, kind of a bummer but moving on, I ordered a Bacon Burger from The Melt. My son ordered Chicken Strips from Proposition Chicken and My wife got a Sushi Burrito from Sushirrito. We also got a small container of Vietnamese Coffee ice cream. That was probably the best thing and I don't even like sweets. The burger was good. I would have it again. The chicken strips were dry though. The batter was good but again, overcooked. Maybe 1-2 minutes less and it would've been perfect. The burrito wasn't bad either. In closing I'll give it another shot when its not insane and recap.

    Turkey sandwich from The Sandwich Spot
    Stephanie W.

    New local kitchen that took over chipotles old spot! I'm happy to see a variety of restaurants that you can't find around here. I decided to get a turkey sandwich from The Sandwich Stop. Ordering online was easy and was able to customize my sandwich to my liking. I got a text to track the progress of my order and it took about 20 mins to complete and was done on time. When I went for pickup, the parking lot was completely empty for a Thursday lunch so I was in and out really quick. The sandwich turned out pretty good. It'd be hard to mess up a simple turkey sandwich. Will definitely be ordering more from here in the future!

    The Melt's Patty Melt with avocado added, so good! I dip my pickle in ranch dressing because I like it that way

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    Really great place to get good food. Their customer service is what really made me keep coming back.

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    3 years ago

    A ghost kitchen with seats. Your order will get in line with all the app orders and take 25 minutes. Food is good tho so there is that.

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    Please bring back Sushirrito! I used to go to Local Kitchens all the time, but now you just offer the usual...

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    3 years ago

    They did right finally. Refunded to double charge. So I'll change to four stars. Appreciated to have someone step in.

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    2 years ago

    Very cool new concept with great execution and options and the woman who helped me was the sweetest person imaginable. I will be back.

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    Food is ok , not great ., best for takeout , not much seating, only inside I believe.

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    Great selection of restaurants. The melt is the best burger in Novato. Very good alternatives.

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    Great to have so many choices under one roof. Best place when you can't decide what you want to eat.

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    Ordered online and our order was ready on time. Sushirito is so good!! Will order again.

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    The menu had a nice selection, ordering was easy, and the staff was nice. The food was really good!

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    Great service, amazing variety and yummy food! What more could you ask for? Delightful environment with something for everyone!

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    Ask the Community - Local Kitchens

    Do they have any gluten free dishes and if so how are the dishes prepared to protect from cross contamination?

    Hey Eric, we do offer several gluten-free options on our menu and those items are indicated with a label that says GF-Option. While we do take all precautions possible, such as ensuring to use separate utensils for each individual product and… Read more

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    The Speakeasy

    The Speakeasy

    4.2
    (238 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Fun new beverage menu! I tried Papaya Don't Preach: papaya vodka, limoncello, prosecco, and papaya…read more(!) cotton candy (that melts when you combine it with the liquid ingredients--fun!) The staff is always so friendly and welcoming--you feel like family. We enjoy having small bday parties with themes. Good times. 6.6.26: updated menu!!

    My wife and I had the occasion to stop by The Speakeasy a few days ago. We were just looking to…read morehave kind of hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and just hang out together, because we found ourselves with a rare four-hour window where the kids were occupied and we could just do whatever we wanted. This was a nice way to spend a few hours. The space is neat. It's as small, somewhat dark ambiance with the windows blacked out. So, you do loose your sense of time a bit inside. That's actually nice as it feels like you went somewhere/somewhen else for a while. We had a Manhattan and a Kentucky Mule, and, additionally, we had three different shareable appetizers. First thought, we ordered and devoured a really exceptional cheese plate. I know cheese plates seem a little meh sometimes, but this was really good! I would absolutely order it again. In fact, I would definitely go there just to have the cheese plate again with a drink, a glass of wine. We also had the three tacos shareable. There were three tacos that were stunningly good. Lastly a dish with some little steak medallions and a shrimp. Each of these was about two bites and the flavor and texture was excellent. All three of the shareables and the drinks were exceptional. I have to call out that, with the cheese board, came a little loaf of bread. That bread was really good all on its own. I would definitely want to eat it. I can still taste it. It was really good, but my wife, she's gluten intolerant. They offered, because she couldn't eat the bread, they offered to also bring her out some gluten-free crackers, so she got to enjoy the cheese board just the same without the bread. They gave her the crackers, and do you know, they just gave her those extra. They didn't ask for something more. They didn't do anything. They just took care of her. I really appreciate that. I have to also give a shout out to the Jessica. I don't know how she did it, but she was taking care of the whole room of tables I think. Nice. We ordred all three shareables at the same time and she thoughtfully said, 'do you mind if I course these out for you?' We said yes and she did. I don't think anybody felt like they didn't have everything they needed, so a shout out to you, Jessica, really well done. We're grateful for the service and the high quality dining experience that you gave us on a moment's notice. I hope we can visit again soon. And, especially we want to check out The Boardroom soon. NOTE: This is in a kind of older looking strip mall. Don't be concerned about that at all! It threw us off a little at first and we did wonder when we pulled in though if we were in the right place. Happily, we were!

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    The Board Room

    The Board Room

    4.4
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    3.3 mi
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    What an exquisite time we have every time we visit. This review is for when we visited in March for…read morea small birthday celebration. The food was amazing. I chose the Lamb Papardelle, which was earthy and savory with gloriously wide noodles. My companions had the grilled salmon and rigatoni. Jessica, the adjacent Speakeasy restaurant manager, made my custom cake. It was amazing. She made a gluten-free, fluffy chocolate cake with fresh raspberries between the layers--slightly sweet and tangy. Soooo delicious. She added red roses to match the roses on the tables. And they honor your celebration of birthdays and anniversaries with an adorable (Scrabble) sign on your table. And those exciting candles...feel free to check out the lovely photos. What an absolutely delightful memory we made for my birthday. The service is always accessible, attentive, welcoming, and friendly. It's a cozy space, so be sure to make reservations. The ambience is so elegant--at any point, you expect a member of the Rat Pack or some performer to be dining there. They have excellent live piano music I believe on Fridays and Saturdays.

    Hmmm...I'm going to err on the side of overrating this hidden gem…read more Tucked away in a strip mall, it's very much how I imagine New Jersey Italian eateries frequented by made men. Food was decent but the emphasis was on meaty dishes, and I'm more of a fish and veggies gal. This normally would mean I'd order the eggplant parmigiana, but I went for the salmon, and it was okay... Decor is very TJ Maxx adjacent with lots of Sinatra velvet paintings. Would come back for martinis.

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    The Melt

    The Melt

    3.9
    (8 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    2023/130 Late post…read more Located inside the Local Kitchen Micro Food Hall. My son offered to pay , no argument there!! Be ordered thru the app and I went to pick it up. I am a Cheesy kinda grandma so this Three Cheese Classic looks so yummy for my tummy !! The sandwich includes Sharp cheddar, muenster and fontina cheeses on artisan french bread then grilled to perfection making it cheesy goooey and crispy with every bite. Garlic Parmesan Fries has cut strand potatoes which were tossed with garlic butter, fresh garlic and shredded parmesan are to die for. The aromatic garlic fragrance made me savor the scent while munching every shoestring / julienne cut fries. Was hoping sandwich package box had a bottom parchment paper so oozing cheese didn't stick to the cardboard box .

    There's more to life than burgers and fries, there's also....grilled cheese sandwiches. The Melt…read moreis a menu choice at Local Kitchens in Novato, CA. Recently, I got a tip from a fellow Yelp Elite, Net A., that the grilled cheese sandwich here is "goooeylicious." I must try it! Using the Local Kitchen's App, I ordered the Three Cheese Classic. I always pick up my own food, so my grilled cheese sandwich was hot and fresh. The sandwich was very good. The crunchy toast was buttery, but not greasy. The three cheeses were melted and gooey. The menu says they use sharp cheddar, muenster and fontina cheeses. All combined and melted to create a delicious comfort food. Local Kitchens in Novato is located at 880 De Long Ave, next to the Shell gas station. Free parking. https://order.localkitchens.com/store/novato/popular

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    Blue Barn

    Blue Barn

    3.8
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    I love the salads. The chicken dorados tacos, with the hot habenero vinaigrette sauce with them is…read moresoo good. Today I had the Waldorff salad, and shared tacos, with my fiance who also had the Tea Leaf salad added tofu. We both loved our meal. So tasty. Last time I had the Blue barn burger and an order of tater tots. Best Burger in town. The staff is so nice, and always accommodating. We sat outside on the patio. It was peaceful.

    My family had lunch today at Blue Barn. This is such a great place! We have been a bunch of of…read moretimes to their Corte Madera location, but I love the seating area here both inside and on their huge back patio. This is a counter service place and the line can sometimes can take a lot during busy days. They have a lot of great options here for food and a good size kids menu! My wife and I opted for salads on this visit. The cost feels a bit high, but the salads are huge and feel well worth the cost. I had the Thai Chicken salad. I love the dressing on the salad and the crunch from the peanuts and crispy wontons is so good! The chili lime chicken has a nice tangy flavor and the veggies all give a nice, herby flavor. My wife had the Tostada salad, which has a delicious, smoky and sweet flavored dressing. My daughter had their chicken tenders and fries, which she enjoyed. This is a great place for larger groups, and its location on Grant Ave is brings a lot of excitement to this downtown Novato neighborhood.

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    Finnegan's Marin

    Finnegan's Marin

    3.8
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    0.1 mi
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    We were in the area looking for a late dinner and were so glad to find Finnegan's Marin. Some pub…read morefood sounded really comforting after what had been a long day for us with little food in our stomachs. It was a Friday night and they had live music going on. I really liked the cozy pub atmosphere. They even have a table in the back of the restaurant with a sign saying "Worst Seat In The House," haha! Service was quick and friendly. We started off with the arugula and beet salad since we were starving, and we devoured it. We also ordered the pot roast and the bangers and mash. Both were delicious and comforting. The pot roast was fork tender and I really enjoyed the savory, tart sauce it came with. I also really enjoyed the gravy on the bangers and mash. We had a good first impression of this pub and will keep it in mind when we're in the area.

    Literally just walked out at 10:45am!It's a shame because we were excited to try this restaurant…read morefor the very first time for breakfast. From the moment we sat down and the server came to our table she was completely unpleasant and had a major attitude. Very condescending but with a smile. It was as if she didn't want us to be there and took it out on us. If I were the owners I would seriously be concerned with this server taking care of customers. Unfortunately, we weren't able to try the food, but we weren't willing to spend our money in a place where we're not welcomed. So, we walked a few minutes down the road and went to the Grazie restaurant. Amazing experience. Amazing customer service. Don't spend your money in places where you get poor service. There are too many choices out there! ***I can't reply to the owners reply (there's no option in Yelp) to my post so I'm adding my reply here. I do hope the owner sees it. What's a shame is that owners like you don't take accountability for your servers providing poor service. If you were so-called only 10 feet away then you would have noticed that we walked out and you would have noticed that your server was rude and condescending when we asked her simple questions about the menu. If you were so-called only 10 feet away and you were such a great owner then why didn't you care that we were leaving? How about you take accountability for your establishment and your employees... you know what's really sad about this... as an owner this is how you respond? What kind of owner are you? After your response , why would I ever want to discuss this face to face with you? You called me a liar. If you don't care, and you want to respond unprofessionally, well, that sounds like a you problem. I was in the food and service industry managing multiple restaurants for many years. I know how to treat customers and when I need to have a conversation with my employees for their poor behaviors. I would definitely never go to a restaurant where the owner doesn't care about their customers experience. Good luck with everything!

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