Delicious food and great vibes!! Highly recommend checking this place out with friends and family!!…read more I recently moved to San Rafael last year and this restaurant has been my go to spot if I'm craving high quality bbq. When I have family or friends in town, this is the place I take them and it never fails to impress and leave them satisfied. My favorite food to order is the baby back ribs and sweet potato fries! The cherry on top is the free soft serve ice cream if you eat in person at their restaurant.Their staff and service exceeds in hospitality and the restaurant has plenty of seating for large groups! Check this place out!

Take out experience not good. The first sign of this bad experience was no body at the counter…read moreline. Second, one table with three people in the restaurant at noon on a hot as hell Friday. I ordered a brisket sandwich with a potato salad. No fork, no napkin. Mediocre tasting sandwich with no bbq sauce. The potato salad was better. Not coming back and this is my second time. What was the first time like? Way better but still, not coming back. The power of the dollar compels me. Better bbq and service at Armadillo Willy's in Foster City. Sweet home SMC.

it was a total disaster. This vegan burger was beyond awful--the patty was some kind of mushy,…read moregrayish mess that smelled rotten, like it had been sitting out for days. One bite, and I nearly threw up; it tasted sour and rancid, not even edible for something pretending to be food. The texture was slimy, the bun was a soggy wreck, and the toppings--wilted lettuce and a sad smear of sauce--looked like they'd been scraped off someone else's plate. I don't care if it's vegan or not; no one should be served spoiled trash like that.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. I wish 0 star but they don't let me submit my feedback

Great bbq plates. The brisket and ribs were both great. I preferred the brisket...juicy and tender…read more Ribs were tender and soft...but I wouldn't say juicy nor dry. Btw, great bbq sauce here! I wasn't keen on the sides. Mac n cheese and elote. I'll skip these next time.

We got the ribs and the meat was falling off the bone,…read moreChicken was tender also. For my sides I had the Mac and cheese, Greens and rolls although they forgot my cornbread. The food was good although I found the sauce to be a little watery! But I would definitely revisit the place.

Contrary to be he average rating, I've consistently had a good experience with most food menu items…read moreand staff. You can order brisket and other meats by quarter pounds and if you're looking for a creamy Mac n cheese, they have it. What they don't serve are cocktails and other mixed drinks. They serve their own soda brand, limited wines and brews. This is a nice spot to take a break from shopping and their seating ranges from bar, high tables, and outdoor seating.

Forrest Fire BBQ says it delivers "a plate full of wonderful" , and they surely do. They catered…read moremy daughter's baby shower at McNears Beach, and it was a huge success. We had 30 people of all ages and the chicken thighs, tri tip, mac and cheese, salad and cornbread were delicious. A huge Thank You to Forrest Murray for making a perfect day! Kathy, Grant and Margaret

I wanted a no-stress backyard BBQ to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. Forrest…read moreexceed expectations on every level! The food was absolutely delicious and included everything from meats to sides, BBQ sauces (so yummy) and salad dressing, and all the service ware. Very friendly, great customer service. 100% recommend.

Great food! Love their brisket sandwich, fish tacos & salmon cesar salads…read more They also have great service. Food comes out in a timely manner. We especially love their live music nights! 10/10 recommend!

Great local food, mini mart, drinks and music. If you live in the area or just driving by, fun on…read morewarm night to sit outdoors to live music. Good BBQ, Sandwiches, burritos, etc.

I live nearby and had always seen this restaurant, but had never tried it. My husband tried it…read moreabout 3 weeks ago, and we absolutely loved it! Now we come back every week we usually get the sandwich, the tender, salad, and fries, and everything is always delicious. Without a doubt, it has become one of our favorite places!

This place has delicious and ~tender~ tenders. I love the crunchy breading with sesame seeds for…read moreextra crunch. You can choose some sauces depending on the how many tenders you order. I like the honey mustard and the house sauce. They have good sides too like garlic fries. Can't go wrong with this place for great chicken tenders!

I've been going by The Lodge for years and finally stopped in. The only disappointment is that I…read moredidn't stop by earlier. The service was fantastic, friendly and accommodating. I had two tacos that were tasty and full of goodness. They let me get one chicken and one steak taco. The atmosphere is homie and the decor interesting. You run into the eatery before you get into downtown Fairfax, it's on the left and be sure to look out for it. I highly recommend a visit.

This is a very cool spot very Fairfax, Marin County vibes…read more Casual "hiptituity", laid-back, very chill. Indoor and outdoor seating. A couple of outdoor areas, some under shade with picnic tables. Located in Marin County, California, The Lodge in Fairfax is an iconic, historic establishment built in 1908 by the Arbini and Segale families as The Old Timer's Saloon, serving as the town's very first bar. After years of being utilized differently, the building underwent an extensive two-year restoration. The owners of the San Francisco bike shop Big Swingin' Cycles purchased the property, upgrading its infrastructure, adding a kitchen, and building a large, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden. You get that feeling that you really are at a lodge at the lake in Wisconsin. At least for a minute, it brings back memories. However, in place of the white and red pine trees are the gorgeous redwoods providing shade. Nice tap beer list with healthy portions served. I had the mushroom tacos, vegetarian style with a little salad and chips $10 and a half a beer. My lunch mate had the summer salad with chicken added $25 bucks which is a little steep, but certainly enough for two people. Served in a very large bowl. It's quite impressive. I would forgo the protein and save the six bucks extra. Great spot, great service, great ambience, great food, and beer. Walk,drive your car, or bicycle in. There are a bike racks and some parking on site.

Jim is one of the Best BBQ Masters in the Bay Area. If you…read morewant a wonderful caterer that will impress your quests with an amazing meal Jim is your man. He is kind, personal and delivers. Thank you Jim

He died before a catering event and his family didn't give back the deposit. $12,000 gone. It's sad…read morewhen people die but do they get to keep a $12,000 refundable deposit?

Monk's Kettle is well known in the Bay Area and beyond, but since their SF location has…read moreunfortunately closed, I did not have a chance to try it out. This location in greater San Rafael is a bit out of my way, but a recent trip to Marin was an opportunity to make up for the lost. Located in a business center, parking here is not an issue and they were not particularly busy on a Sunday night. We were seated immediately, noticing how clean and modern the two-story gastropub looks. The food menu is more or less pub food, executed well. Mango-habanero wings were crispy and came with two dipping sauces, both delicious. We also tired the pretzel, which is on a smaller size, so next time I'll take our server's suggestion and order two. It also came with mustard and cheese for dipping. All their burgers are more or less a la carte: no fries, but chips and house pickle on the side. The burgers were fine though, with smash being smaller, but a bit tastier than their signature Monk's burger. Simplicity is sometimes the best. The beer list is expertly curated with focus on other styles besides IPA, but I assume that Russian River's Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig are always on the menu, in addition to ultra-local options. For pub fare, Monk's Kettle is a bit pricy, which is not totally unexpected in today's economy-especially knowing the area. However, elevated food, drinks, and service quality usually comes with the elevated price tag. We might not be back next time in Marin, but this was surely not the last visit to Monk's.

This was my first time at The Monk's Kettle, and the service was excellent!…read more Let me stay by saying that I don't know what the menu title is for what my friend ordered. I'm allergic to seafood, so my mind just goes blank. I can tell you that the meal was enjoyed. I tried the Club Wrap which was delightful, and added a side of brussel sprouts that were savory and a tad too salty, but good. They offer outdoor dining, bar service and an area upstairs as well. It's a fairly large restaurant with great menu options. There are two huge televisions which thankfully didn't have the volume up on. The server was very attentive but not overly bothersome which was a bonus.

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!!

Tucked away in a Novato strip mall but out of site from the surrounding streets, odds of chancing…read moreupon The Speakeasy are slim. Attached to The Boardroom restaurant, The Speakeasy is a real find featuring a wonderfully robust appetizer menu, a full bar, and a daily happy hour menu that applies mostly to alcohol purchases. If you're looking for wine here, the bar offers a variety, with the house wines - excellently priced at $8-$9/glass - comprised fully of Rutherford grown grapes. Somebody here knows what's up. A friend who'd talked up The Speakeasy for years is besotted by the Marsala Sautéed Chicken Livers ($11) on the bar menu. Not ever a fan of liver, I avoided sampling his until we'd collectively polished off an order of Baked Goat Cheese ($10) and a trio of Pulled Pork Tacos ($13). He'd grown full and much liver remained which is when I learned that I do like chicken liver. Or rather, I like chicken liver as prepared at The Speakeasy. All of the above pretty much had me fan-girling out over this place but then this happened: We were done, requested our check, and were told that someone that evening had picked up the tab for the entire bar, something I've not experienced in my lifetime. I already liked The Speakeasy a whole lot before learning my food and drink were free of charge. Like changed to rabid fandom when this occurred. I know that I can't expect a full repeat of this experience but even if it's just chicken livers and Cabernet, that'll be enough.