Excellent and fantastic food Amazing service super polite…read moreBeautiful corner restaurant nice music, beautiful people around you Best spot at North Bay !!! Highly recommended

8.2.26, a lovely day to dine outdoors on quiet Grant Avenue. I had the salmon and my companion…read moreenjoyed the Reuben on marble rye bread. Service was fine. Sometimes dining indoors is a bit noisy from staff conversations.

Best pancakes in the Bay hands down!…read more A stable of Marin County and a must visit anytime I'm in the area. Incredible food and very fun dinner vibes.

This is still one of my top three brunch places in Marin County. Friendly service, delicious food,…read morebig portions, happy stomach. I also love how they support other local small businesses with business cards in their tables and the funny, homey signage. Last time I noticed that there's a little blank spot in the corner so I'm going to bring them a sign if I see one that matches their theme while out thrifting! :)

Today we had lunch. It was excellent! I had the Reuben sandwich, my friend had the French Dip…read moresandwich. Both were seriously satisfying! The French Fries deserve mention also - they are perfection. For dessert the Butter Cake was another standout dish. Lovely ambience. Annie was our excellent server. Highly recommended!

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.

We've been going here for years. The food here is just so good and nice and fresh. I typically get…read morebreakfast but the other day I decided I wanted something different so I ordered Philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was delicious. I went back the following day just to get another sandwich. The stuff are so accommodating. So very friendly. We've been going there so long. They know us by our name. They could probably tell us our order also. My husband likes to get breakfast there. Typically he gets the eggs benedict which he loves or he gets the eggs Florentine. Everything comes out so nice and fresh. But you definitely have to try their fresh squeezed orange juice. It's to die for!! So if you're in town in Novato make sure you stop by. There is seating inside and outside.

My wife and I stopped by Bacon in Novato for breakfast while visiting our son and family for the…read moreweekend. Since he wasn't home yet, we decided to enjoy the beautiful weather, sit outside, and grab a great meal. The service was amazing, and the food did not disappoint. The bacon is absolutely phenomenal you have to try it! Everything was fresh, delicious, and served with a smile. Great atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. If you're in Novato and looking for a good breakfast spot, I highly recommend stopping by Bacon. Keep up the great work, Bacon. We hope to be back soon!

Stop, don't go anywhere else. This is a must on your list to try! Why? Well, because you can grab a…read moretasty pastry and a savory treat. My mom and I had a foccacia style pizza with a strawberry shortcake and tiramasu slice of cake. I also and a delicious oat vanilla latte. We sat outside in their beautiful courtyard. They have great customer service!

Amazing food! I have been coming to Creekside for 35 years…read more Warning: Don't ask for any adjustments though. When I asked them to warm up my pastry that I ordered, the person at the cash register "Alejandro" shook his head, gave me a dirty look and rudely argued that it was warm enough. This was done in front of a long line of customers and it was quite embarrassing.he continued after my roll was taken to the kitchen to mock the request by shaking his head and talking to the other coworker next to him which just stood there. Needless to say, this has not been the first time his moodiness to his customers has been witnessed. Bummer the welcoming committee is what it is since the rest of the experience is AMAZING!!!! This place is a gem other than this on and off experience witnessed personally and observed happening to others.

Sam's Place keeps getting better! I tried the Shrimp Vegetable Soup, and it was amazing--my…read morefavorite after their famous Beef Goulash Soup. I skipped the salad and asked for extra soup instead, and they served me a big bowl. I added fresh avocado, and it was absolutely delicious. The quality and flavors are better than ever. They also just installed a new TV and are showing all the games live, making it a great place to enjoy delicious food while watching your favorite teams. Highly recommend Sam's Place!

Purchased a French dipped sandwich listed at $18.95. Asked for one (1) extra au jus…read more Someone else picked up for me and was extremely disappointed. They charged us $31.95. Received (3) extra au jus and assumed they charged us for them like $6 each!!! The au jus wasn't even au jus. It had no taste and looked like beef pan drippings mixed with water-gross. The roast beef was full of gristle and fat. The original Sam would be so disappointed. His restaurant is now overpriced and the quality of food has gone down. Won't be going back.

absolutely cannot recommend this place enough! on a weekend trip, i decided to stop by and check…read moreout ayawaska for dinner. i was a little worried about the parking situation when we pulled up, but was delighted to learn that they offer a free valet service! definitely worth it to not have to worry about parking. i made a reservation about a month in advance and requested for a table by the windows if possible. i was seated immediately at a window table, and out hostess was the nicest lady! we ordered their empanadas de lomo, filled with beef and tomato. i've had many empanadas, but i liked ayawaska's pastry the best. the dough seemed to be a little shorter than other empanadas i've had, resulting in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience. we also couldn't get enough of the aioli, it provided the perfect little kick of heat. to share, we got their tallarines verdes, a pesto linguine with filet mignon. i loved how fresh the pesto was, you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. the filet mignon was cooked perfectly with a great charred flavor and not chewy at all. it came topped with a little parmesan and i could've gone for a tad more! overall really lovely service and amazing views from the hilltop. the interior was stunning, and i liked that the restaurant ambiance wasn't too loud. they have a beautiful outdoor space with heaters as well. i would definitely come back if i'm ever around!

The food was good! :) Service was also very nice!…read more The ambiance was cool!! I never had anything like this in the best way. I would love to come back again.

Great ambience! perfect weather Burger looks Great! Yum…read moreService is friendly nice efficient

Sunday Brunch for 2 Plenty of street parking…read more The Corned Beef Hash & Poached Eggs ($21.00). Chunks of tender and crispy potatos with and chunks of corned beef..topped with sautéed red peppers and onions. Then they have the nerve of crowning the mound of beef & potatoes on hot skillet with 2 poached eggs!!! Delicious!! I loved the chunkines...I want to be able to bite into the hunks of unshredded beef and potatoes. Roasted Brussels Sprouts $16.00. This is a winner!! The Sprouts are over roasted on a iron skillet. You can taste a bit of crispy char. There are soft caramelized onions and real bacon bits added. All is tossed with balsamic vinegar. And its good vinegar... real good balance of sweetness and tart... then you bite into a bacon bit...now its sweet, tart and salty...so wrong in a really good way. 1 order of Ruben Rolls $10. You get 2 Ruben Egg Rolls cut into 4 pieces and 1000 Island dressing on the side. I am not to thrilled with dish. Rolls wonton type wrappers and is filled with a mixture of shredded corned beef and sauerkraut. The Rolls are Then deep fried and cut in half. I am not fan of shredded anything, not my texture of choice. The flavor is little a bit lacking... I cannot tell the if I was eating corned beef or roast beef. Our Server Steph S was amazing. She was helpful and engaging. Thanks for helping us with out spilled water!! Men's Room 1 stall 1 Urinal 1 sink Looks pretty clean, but there is a slight sour dirty mop water like smell.

If you've not been to this restaurant since the new owners, I highly recommend it. We were there…read morefor a gathering of 8 in the back room reserved just for us. Two companions ordered and raved about their burger. Everyone loved the crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside fries. They were gracious to create a special order for me: 2 eggs scrambled with spinach, diced tomatoes, and chorizo; iceberg lettuce, plantains, and homemade hollandaise. Since l adore extremely lemony hollandaise, I asked for lemon wedges; they brought 3 and I could have used even more. (I really like it lemony!) Our server was fun, sweet, competent, and friendly. There are so many wonderful options on the menu--breakfast all day including omelets, waffles, and pancakes. Thursdays are for special pricing for pupusas I can't wait to try. The ambience is adorable. It's a Western theme. Our server wore a fringe vest. There are adorable stools (see photo!) that are actually as comfortable as they are cute. There are two big screen TVs that had lovely spring scenes that made me pause, smile, and soak it in. There's a rack of Western hats--perhaps for little buckaroos to wear when seated on the horse getting their photo taken. There's a huge white throne bench for photos, too. Super fun. I'll be back!

Our server was very sweet, our sandwiches were decent, we were served quickly. Overall it was an ok…read moreexperience but not one I'd be anxious to return for at this price point. The salad with the sandwich was uninspired plain iceberg lettuce. The elote was mild, not bad and came with (yummy) cotija and mayo. The barstools at the front that look like legs are cute but the aggressive cowboy decor with white linen tablecloths felt misaligned. I don't think they know the vibe they are going for. I'd go again and try something else when in the area. Their menu is huge!

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.