This may be a controversial review. It's hard for me to write this given we're all recovering from the pandemic. Pros, ambiance was 5 stars. It's a great venue. Drinks were tasty too. They have an interesting lighting effect that adds character to the space. Cons, the food is ok, it's not terribly tasting but not memorable either. When we're taking about value and quality, it's an average place that's way overpriced. Main dish portions are small and $$$ and food comes out super, super quick. This makes me think they don't make everything fresh-fresh (this is the moment I flash back to kitchen nightmares - Gordon Ramsay's mantra "people will wait for good food"). We had their burger, poke, brussel sprouts and fries. The burger was meh and looked like 2 skinny, mini patties that they also use for kids burgers. They don't ask you how you want your burger done because it's hard to cook a burger that skinny medium or less cooked. I'm not knocking any points off for screwing up order bc they were quite under staffed and were trying their best, it's hard work being a server! My verdict, go for the interesting drinks. read more

The food here is AMAZING! The margaritas are AMAZING! The owner and his staff are AMAZING! I would highly recommend this little Fairfax gem! There's food items for my children AND there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I love this place. It's my go-to for family nights out, girls nights out, and/or a snack for the road. Still Water is my favorite restaurant in Fairfax! read more

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Very poor snd disorganized service Portions are small Too expensive for what they serve read more

Very attentive and friendly waitstaff as well as good food are a winning combination. Very delicious shrimp and fish tacos. Tortillas were fresh and held up throughout the meal. Taco fillings were plentiful and deliciously seasoned. Crudo was also refreshing and delicious. A nice little place to relax after a morning of hiking or biking around Lake Lagunitas. read more

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Wonderful ambiance with tasty natural wine blends. You want to sit in the back by the cozy fireplace. Food is delightful- handcrafted with delight. The fries were warm, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I would get that gem salad, with or without the chicken- the greens were refreshing. read more

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Ok this place looks cute and makes great drinks but the food :/ not good . It's loud and the food just isn't tasty . We ordered pasta and poke bowl and the food tasted like it was from the college campus diner - yuck not good read more

Great drinks, good vibes, friendly people and hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Love this place.

Lovely pandemic supper. Had to wait half hour in the cold, but once we got seated under a heat lamp, we were happy to be served good food and decent cocktails. They did a good job of setting up a safe place to eat. read more

Stillwater - Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

The food is pricey for such small portions. Service wasn't bad but would not recommend this place. read more

Stillwater - $9 fries - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

This place is such a waste of time and money. The "special" they were serving was a tuna sandwich with a bag of chips. Yes, a bag of chips. I've had much better tuna sandwiches at a deli and way cheaper. The quality of the food absolutely does not live up to the price they are at.. My $30 salad literally was served in a tiny bowl with a small dry piece of trout. Our server also seemed bored and uninterested in putting in any effort to give our table a fun time. Also, my husband ordered the fish sandwich and asked the server if he could get the chips as a side, but she said they couldn't make that happen. Even though they were literally serving chips in a bag like at subway haha. The place itself is nice with a pretty cool bar, but do not advertise your place as an upscale dining experience when in reality the food is below average bar food. Will not be back read more

My wife and I really enjoyed the fish tacos! So bomb. We will definitely be back here in the future.

Epic fried chicken sandwich. Epic to the point that I have now ordered it half a dozen times pr so after pledging to get something else the next time. I am strongly considering heading over there to get one right now. read more

I just don't know what to do with myself right now. I have never left a restaurant so fully triggered in my life. I'm gut level angry with how the manager was speaking to the kitchen staff. I asked my bartender about it and he said he was joking. Ok, but I wasn't in on the joke and I just flat hated it. Ruined my night. That kid needs to grow up. read more

Love the fish tacos and the green mescal cocktail. Makes my mouth watery thinking about it.

Friendly staff, great service, fast, delishhhh chicken sandos. They have a front and back patio. Live music. Felt very safe in the pandemic and loved the yuzu soda! Thanks guys! Def would visit again. Would love to try the oysters next time. read more

Stillwater - Fried Chicken Sando - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

Excellent food. Wonderful cocktails and mocktails. A bit pricy so not an everyday for us but such an amazing spot for special occasions.

If I could rate this place zero I would. Crappy food and outrageous prices. We ordered a seafood platter appetizer that was so scrawny except for the price. $75.00. That's right. 75.00. American dollars. Stay away from this joint. Remember, you deserve better read more

I hate to write a bad review, but this place was just not good at all. We ordered the chicken sandwich, poke, fish tacos, sweet potatoes and fries. Everything lacked flavor- super unsatisfying and small portions. The service was rude and they seemed annoyed when asked any minor thing. It was not worth the money. read more

We held our wedding dinner celebration here yesterday, August 8th. It was awesome! The crew of Stillwater really stepped up and made our evening very special. We were able to reserve the back patio, which was perfect for physical distancing. The food was top notch! I highly recommend the fish tacos. The burger option was stellar as well. Their mixologist makes a smokin' mezcal margarita. Definitely worth the 5 stars! read more

The food is excellent here. We ordered different appetizers and a whole array of all their dinner plates. The only thing is that we had a female server with a giant attitude. She was rude, and very different than a server who makes you feel at ease. I almost felt asking for the owner or her manager because I am not very likely to go back because of her. She supposedly comes with the place because the couple that we went with comes there frequently. The owner really needs to check on this girl because I am sure she makes them loose customers. read more

First time diner: the inside seating was quite loud on Saturday night, so my party of 4 opted to sit on the nicely heated back patio. Besides a gas fireplace, there were ample standing heaters, so the whole, covered are was warm. All dishes were enjoyed: garlic fries, warm olives, 3 different sandwiches were great. My quinoa salad was so generous I could not finish it. Appreciate the addition of delicious mock-tails to add to festive night. Have to point out the best churros any of us ever had. The service was friendly and attentive. Give this little spot a try. It's great. read more

Great location - service is wonderful, drinks unique, food very good. Why the 4 stars? Last two visits, appetizers were remarkably small and underwhelming. The Heirloom Tomato salad has no more than 3 very small tomatoes - that's it. Tasted great, but it's summer, let's add another tomato or two to a featured salad. Another appetizer, chips with dip - also good, but only have of the dish had chips, not nearly enough for the dip. When asked for more, we were charged. It's only chips for a small dipping sauce - why ding customers for a few more chips. All in all, I love this restaurant, but the small things count. read more

Delicious fish tacos, halibut ceviche, and ahí poke. Yum! Paddle Pilsner was yum too!

We've been coming to Stillwater pretty frequently since it's opening. We love the back outdoor patio, it's a nice space even when it's a little chilly outside. Stillwater has a somewhat dynamic menu that changes from time to time which can be nice, but sometimes that means our favorites change. The albacore poke used to be a 10/10 but since the change to potato chips instead of the wonton skins, and combining the avocado with the poke, we probably won't order it again. Generally all the food is fairly good but expensive for what it is. You're paying more for the ambiance and friendly service (except when they take your plates too fast.) Anyways, the cocktail menu has proved to be excellent. Highly recommend the Alpine Sour if you love a refreshingly tart and citrus filled cocktail. read more

Great fries, gem salad, dumplings, ribs and Smokey margaritas! Hostess was polite and service was great!

Chicken. Sandwich. That's really all I have to say but the review was too short to post.... Don't forget the honey sauce. 10/10 for ambience, food, drinks, service. K byeeeeeee read more

Fairfax is lucky to have this spot, great service and atmosphere. Extremely good cocktails and one of the best burgers and fried chicken sandos around. I live in Fairfax and go here a few times a month and it never disappoints. read more

Great ambiance - especially the back patio - but very overpriced and below average wait staff

We were excited to try this place. The atmosphere indoors and outdoors was wonderful. Our waitress was kind. The red wines we tasted were not good so we passed. The vegetable tacos were heavy with sweet potatoes, cheese, a lot of avocado and corn....too much starch! And were covered in a heavy sauce the resembled a thousand island dressing with hot sauce. The fish taco was identical to the vegetable taco minis the sweet potato...a little tastier but still very heavy. If I drank beer I would be back after ride or walk with friends as I liked the atmosphere. read more

We stopped in yesterday after a hike to nearby Cataract Falls since we wanted to explore Fairfax a bit more. We snagged the last picnic table and immediately ordered some beers. They've got a decent selection of beer, but I wish they had more on tap. As for food, I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries and both were exceptional although the Fries were quite overpriced at $9 for a side of Fries. Despite this, the overall vibe of the outdoor area along with the great weather made for a perfect day. I would definitely come back! read more

Fantastic restaurant . Love the lay out of the bar and also back patio with fire place. Everything we ordered was delicious especially the dumplings was my favorite. The kids chicken tenders were also quite fantastic , had to steal some from my daughter. We will be back for sure ! read more

What a great place for delicious food and terrific ambience. Friendly staff and beautiful back patio. Love it, can't wait to go back.

Just moved to Fairfax from SF so we are used to good food and this restaurant is a success. Great beer and cocktail selections and the food, cod tacos, burgers and friend chicken sandwich are all delicious. Even the salad was great. read more

The fried chicken sando was deeply satisfying!. Likewise the house salad with fried chicken added (do you see a theme developing?)Solid good service. Pleasant we'll set up outdoor seating. We'll be back. read more

Wow! We live in Napa and were dropping off our daughter at Girl Scout Camp. Wanted our daughter to have a good meal prior. Really impressed with this place. Food was stellar and service matched. It was 100 degrees out and our beers were perfectly chilled. In today's post Covid world, restaurants are overpriced and hospitality is horrid. Not here. My spidey sense tells me this place is run by a group of seasoned vets/owners. Everyone cares. It's not that far off 101 and arguably the best food in the area. Plus Fairfax has a really good vibe. Bravo Stillwater! read more

Can't say enough great things. Wonderful back patio, impeccable cocktail list, tasty delicious food creations that I would have never thought of AND the service was top notch. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich WITH the spicy honey which is not to be missed. GET the spicy honey! I never want a fried chicken sandwich without spicy honey ever again. The back patio is such a romantic chill get away from the hectic Saturday traffic of broadway street. We can not wait to go back again and try more dishes and the cocktails. read more

Stillwater is an excellent spot for downtown Fairfax. Even though they've had to work through the pandemic, they've offered solid, consistent, tasty meals. Their specialty cocktails are are a much needed addition to the otherwise dated Fairfax bar scene. It is also good to see them testing some new food options in 2021. The back patio and parklet are comfortable and casual. Love the to-go window wine shop. read more

Friendly Service, very small menu. Disappointed that the fish tacos were fried two tacos with avocado is 20 dollars)and the Ban-Mi tacos were as well. Beer and cocktails are the highlights here. There cocktails were well balanced and creative. Their Wines by the glass however was limited to natural wines. I wish they offered more options for that. Fun vibe though! read more

We went there for our "Family Sunday Brunch". There's a parking lot in front of the restaurant but wasn't easy to find a spot. We sat outside/sidewalk. Don't remember the name of the guy who served us but he was very nice and friendly. We ordered oysters, 2 fried chicken sandwiches, 2 trout sandwiches, fish tacos, a hamburger, fries, and a chicken toast. EVERYTHING DELICIOUS! We also had margaritas and a beers. We had churros for desert, and thanks to the 3 margaritas I had I crashed when we got home! Lol My daughter is telling me to make sure to say that the place was very neat and clean, and the staff was VERY FRIENDLY! read more

Stopped in to get a drink. Sat outside and overheard the bartender tell another customer, "everyone loves it." I asked him what everyone loves out of genuine curiosity as I was deciding what to get and his response was, "some wine drink" as he walked away. Are you fucking kidding me? What kind of douchebag treats someone like that? Everyone else was very nice. read more