This is a very cool spot very Fairfax, Marin County vibes. 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. read more

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I love this place. I dream about and crave their salads. Great ambience and service, too. read more

The Lodge - Summer Salad - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

cozy atmosphere. I had the tri tip sandwich - vry tasty and the staff is lovely. And in the summer it offeres a great outdoor space.

Staff was super nice! Really cool outdoor area and delicious food, can't go wrong coming here.

This place is a mountain bikers pit stop in Fairfax. A lot of bikers would park their bicycles in the back and grab a few cold ones before ending their day. The food is good, but not exceptional. A lot of foods were purchased from Costco. Like pre made salad mixes, burger buns, all from Costco. If you go there, order a few cold ones as they had good tab selections and good appetizers, like beef tallow basket of fries for $7. I saw some bikers eating sausage platter appetizers and they looked good. I would go back again in I'm in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way just to go there. Oh yea, they had outdoor seating and dog friendly. read more

This place has got soul. Great beer, easy vibes, and fair priced food. Favorite local hang-out spot.

We love the Lodge! Great anytime but we especially enjoy going for breakfast and coffee on the weekends (10-12). It's lovely sitting outside in the shade- great vibes. read more

The Lodge - Amazing avocado toast for breakfast Sat/Sun 10-12! - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

Smash burgers on Sunday! Nice family business with surprisingly good food and cold beer. Parking in back. Nice indoor or outdoor seating.

Had myself a summer salad and lodge tots. I like the cooling effect of the salad (it's hot today! Summer!) and the warm and not overly crunchy tots. The name of the place, the interior visual appeal, the upbeat staff, and the nice music made it a wonderful experience. I came for a brunch this time. Next time, i'll get one of their drinks! read more

The Lodge - a bowl of salad and a plate of croutons - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

I love this place. I love the Thai chop salad or the Philly cheesesteak and they have a great selection of beer too. And the owners are great. The history of the buildings really cool too definitely a place to check out and grab a beer and sit under the redwood trees. You forget your on Sir Francis Drake sometimes. read more

What a fun place! Very friendly staff and yummy beers. Hit this for happy hour - $6 pints! Didn't try the food but it looks promising and smells delicious. Love the backyard patio. Can't wait to come back. read more

What a sweet spot with yummy beers and great staff! This place is super (mountain)bike friendly. Multiple parking spots in rear, and many bike racks! This place 100% deserves 5 stars. Staff, ambience, outside seating, friendliness and awesome! Food wise; we has the nachos to start, with chicken. Very yummy. I had the tri tip sandwich with avocado. My friend had the 4 cheese grilled cheese. All super yummy. My husband had the sous vide hamburger, and he was not too pleased with the sous vide part. Maybe a question of taste! But the only feedback I have would be offering a regular burger too :) read more

The Lodge - Post dinner - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

I had an incredible Cubano sandwich and a couple of ciders. The outdoor seating by the parking lot is perfect for big groups or people with dogs. The service was sweet and I'll definitely be back to try other menu items. When we left they were closing up and I noticed there are TONS OF BIKES, that may even be their main business...lol. I'm clueless. I just came for the food and booze. ;-) read more

The Lodge has good sandwiches and beers. It's a great place to stop on a warm day after a bike ride. I don't eat at the Lodge during the winter months because they keep the place really cold like mid-50s. I'll be back in May! read more

Phenomenal food. Great tacos .Excellent service. Don't miss out on a wonderful experience ... Beautiful outdoor seating area. read more

Good salads, sandwiches, burgers and beer. Very fair prices and nice layed back atmosphere, solid service. Nothing fancy- just good! read more

I want to start off by stating that the food here is good. This review is also not a reflection on our waitress. My rating reflects an interaction we had as we were leaving the restaurant. My wife had pulled the car out with our 9 month old as I used the restroom. One of the woman working (most likely the owner) walked out to the parking lot and began harassing my wife about how she was parked. She was parked for literally 2 mins waiting for me to wash my hands after changing my son's diaper. I walked out and was blown away to hear and see this employee basically trying to stare down my wife. After that embarrassing display we will never return to this restaurant. I hope that employee (owner) reads this and realizes how inappropriate this was. You don't treat people that way. read more

Love the outdoor seating and whole vibe of the place! The food and coffee were amazing!!! The tri tip sandwich is a must try! Friendly people working there too. We'll be back! read more

Run, walk. bike, scooter to The Lodge right now! Amazing food, great atmosphere, and super cool and helpful staff. The outdoor seating area is an awesome place to grab a bite to eat after a long workout or to have an adult beverage after a long day. It's got a great ambiance that is immediately relaxing and fun at the same time. Tonight we were having dinner with friends so I called ahead and ordered the family taco box. Holy moly it was spectacular! The mushroom tacos are my favorite and I could have had a million more of those delectable tacos. The taco box is worth every penny and you get all the tacos with the fixings and chips, salsa, guacamole, and crema. I think The Lodge right now might be my top place for tacos. I know I will be popping in on a weekly basis for those fantastic tacos. The desserts on the counter looked so good and I am now regretting not grabbing dessert. I am so happy to have The Lodge in the neighborhood and I will definitely be a frequent visitor! read more

Excellent ambiance for the mountain biking enthusiast. Also doesn't hurt that they have great food in just the right portion amounts. The selection of beers on tap is just the right amount of choice without overwhelming you with too many choices. Have enjoyed using the demo options for their mountain bikes. Customer service is top notch and the servers have great personalities that help make you glad you brought your mountain biking friends from out of town to The Lodge. read more

The Lodge - One of their demo bikes and free parking. - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

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The food was good, nothing fancy. It reminds me of home cooked meals. The garlic fries were delicious, probably our favorite. The service was excellent. The outdoor seating is fantastic. We had our dog so it was perfect! read more

Gosh, I really wanted to love this place. The space is a perfect hangout, casual and very inviting. The service was sub par and the food was almost inedible. We had the banh mi and the cheese steak sandwich. Both meats smelled old and was hard to eat. The banh mi was saturated with pickled vegetables which helped mask the foul meat but even with this I couldnt even finish half the sandwich. It's safe to say this is a place to come hang out at and maybe have a beer.. if you are into that kind of thing. I wish they had more drink offerings, personally. But I would steer clear from the food. Onward as I would say! read more

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This is a wonderful place to collect with friends and hang out. They always have great service from happy employees, and really cool outdoor seating read more

We take our office team there for a quick bite! We bring our staff and the place is just the perfect size. read more

The Lodge - San Anselmo Family Dentistry and Staff having a fun lunch at the Lodge!! - New American Near Me - Fairfax, California

Excellent Latte by Edwin and fantastic breakfast bowl by Julia! Highly recommend The Lodge

This is my favorite bar in Fairfax, the outside space is lovely and quiet. The salads are my favorite because the portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. But everything on the menu is delicious!! I love that they are dog friendly (outside) and, even though they are biker oriented, they keep everything super clean. PS. great cocktails !!! read more

This place is a gem. It's our local club house! with great coffee before a ride and great beer and excellent food for after. Tons of outside seating, your bike is always safe and in eyesight and the staff and owners are great. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere and kind wait staff. Flexibility in sitting inside or out. They also have great beers on tap and some good wines. We will be back. read more

The Lodge is a home-style, no frills kind of community restaurant that serves up good, hearty foods, in a bright comfortable locale that lends it to gathering with friends, catching up, and sharing a beer. We found the food to be delicious and reasonably priced. We kept it simple today, but there were lots of options on the menu that we look forward to trying in our next visits. Today the owner was sharing with us that they plan to have a patio set-up in the sunny back yard, come summertime. It seems like a great place for Marin cyclists as they make their way along Sir Francis Drake. I think that I saw, hanging on the wall, that they have replacement bike tubes, and bikewear in case you need another layer, or something new for the ride. read more

Great, friendly service. Super yummy food.

Best salad ever! We stopped here on our way through town. I had the summer salad and savored every bite. I think this was the best salad I ever had eating out. Super nice service, cute setting. Loved it! read more

Tried this place because we liked the menu, but the service and food reinforced we made the right choice! We were skeptical pulling into the parking lot of a little bike shop but as soon as we walked in, the employees were so kind and welcoming! She accommodated my nut allergy and was super cautious about it. She also gave us lots of recommendations for dinner and things to do in the city and the area. Their mocha coffee was also delicious! Such a little inconspicuous place, but my husband and I loved it and would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Very cool new place in Fairfax! In the works for sometime now, this was originally a lodge 140 years ago & has returned to its roots serving local bites, sandos, wine & beer. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The decor is trendy, laid back, warm wood throughout like a lodge & they kept the original bar.! There is parking located in the back for cars & bicycles. They carry 8 beers on draft & various canned beers. It's a friendly local watering hole that serves the community, so come check it out. read more

Went in for our first time, people were very nice and accommodating, place was cool And comfortable-food was OK but reasonably priced-we don't drink beer and the wine.....well the wine was terrible Maybe the owners should have someone in the biz consult on their wine selections-I know so many places that serve beer don't care about wine but you should-your alienating a lot of customers who would be happy to drink wine but not beer. read more

A great new sweet spot for Fairfax eats and chill time. The bahn mi was delicious, as was the lemon scone. The space had good light and there are playing cards at each table, two TVs, the original bar from the 1900s, a jackalope, and plans to build out some BBQ in the back. Definitely a welcome addition in the neighborhood! read more

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Wow! We've been a few times now, and the food and drink is consistently delicious. The service is outstanding - friendly, welcoming, and not overbearing. It's a neighborhood gem, the perfect place to meet up for a meal and/or a beer. There are a couple of TV's too, so the game will be on. Great casual atmosphere. Edgar the chef has skills! The Tri Tip sandwich and hit turkey sandwich were yummy, flavorful and memorable. read more

This is a great addition to the neighborhood. With great beers, salads and sandwiches it's a great place for a quick bite or full meal. Also, the sausage platter comes with some house-made mustard that is off the charts. Also they have a nice outdoor set up. read more

I visited the lodge for the first time yesterday and was presently surprised by the cozy, happy atmosphere, and wonderfully, friendly, helpful staff. Warm and comfortable enough to take off your jacket on a super cold day, me likely:)) I ordered a decaf americano, which I order often. This was unexpectedly the very best one I have ever had! No joke. No bitterness, just smooth, Smokey and piping hot. It was perfect! Putting The lodge on my list of favorite regular spots for an excellent coffee- a beer - and maybe a game of dominoes?! Who knew that was a thing people still do:)) Thank you so much lodge peeps! Blessings, Angeleah:) PS - don't know the owners and was not compensated for this honest review- The lodge is a winner! read more

The heaters here are very unsafe - the heater burned through my jacket, setting off flames. The manager was very unsympathetic - she blamed be for being too close to the heater, which I was not. She did offer to pay for my coat, but I don't even care about that and won't ask for a reimbursement. I'm concerned about the safety risk of the heaters and the fact that it could have been worse than it was, as I had my three-year old daughter next to me. The manager didn't make any adjustments to the heaters or check to see that I didn't have any injuries (despite the fact that my coat was in shreds). She just tried to buy me out. I won't go back to a place where there is no concern for the well being of customers. read more

Great food! Great atmosphere. Really lovely staff. Great drinks. Very relaxing, great for kids!!! I will be back often,