14 Best Indian Restaurants near Fairfax

“The best Indian vegetarian food! Organic and amazing seasoning.“

“Lunch buffet was fabulous, every item was superbly delicious. Tandoori chicken and butter chicken; very tasty pakoras (not at all greasy); aloos with potatoes and/or garbanzos; loved the 3 different chutneys and the raita. Can’t remember all the dishes but they were plentiful and perfectly spiced and prepared. The buffet included unlimited chai tea and a choice of 3 different naans, the garlic one was outstanding. We were too full to try the desserts. The owner was very kind and caring, service was excellent. Sadly there were very few customers, please come in for lunch or dinner to support post-pandemic downtown San Rafael, and especially New Delhi Indian Cuisine. It is in the former Lotus Restaurant location, with easy parking and access to the Smart Train.
We’ll be back soon and often for a great satisfying Indian meal.“

“Incredible, authentic food. What a delight to discover this place. The chef & family who run it are actually sherpas! The butter chicken curry had so many different flavors, I don’t even know how to describe it, except delicious. Grilled meats and veggies also incredible. Naan prepared to perfection. And the Himalayan hot ginger tea hit the spot!

There’s a reason this restaurant currently has a 4.9 out of 5.0 (Dec 2024). Enjoy!

Parking: Tons of free parking“

“Some of the best Indian food I have had in my life. I love eating Indian food and often try it every country I visit that has it available but Arti's cafe might be the best I have ever had. The flavor was incredible in the dishes we got. The staff was super nice and was able to seat us right before closing on a quiet night. I would highly recommend going if you are in the area.

Parking: There is a parking lot located in front of the building that may get full quickly when the restaurant is more crowded.“

“Absolutely amazing! Such wonderful dishes!! Will be back for more!! 😋❤️🧡❤️“

“Had just arrived in San Francisco, and hit the road heading to Sonoma for a wedding this weekend. Looking for a place to have lunch and we found Avatars on line. So, we decided to try it, and we are glad we did. Our meals were cooked fresh to order and they were delicious! Friendly staff and a place we will fondly remember and look forward to trying again on our next trip out here!!“

“I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Everything was freshly made and tasted great! We tried so many different things. The appetizer plate, vegetable Biryani, chicken Tikka Masala, a Giant dish shrimp curry, Paneer, and everything was memorable.
I will be back! Prices are reasonable and the service was solid!“

“First time here after a hike at the Mt.Tam. Got Lunch buffet. I have tried Lamb curry, veg biryani, dal, and chicken tandoori. All very tasty. I am gluten free and dairy free but there are enough options for the buffet. It would be great if there were some plain white rice. I enjoyed the ambiance and art inside the restaurant too. Will come back again.“

“Lunch buffet is really good and at a fair price.“

“Best Indian food I’ve eaten in many years!!“

“Had just arrived in San Francisco, and hit the road heading to Sonoma for a wedding this weekend. Looking for a place to have lunch and we found Avatars on line. So, we decided to try it, and we are glad we did. Our meals were cooked fresh to order and they were delicious! Friendly staff and a place we will fondly remember and look forward to trying again on our next trip out here!!“

“Long touted as the best Indian kitchen in Marin, this motel restaurant packs more than just flavor, but also some pleasant surprises.

An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (hooray!), increasingly hard to find anywhere in the Bay Area post-Covid. A window into the kitchen adds to the dining experience, but also indicative of the high-quality standards of food preparation.

Chicken Tandoori is excellently marinated and perfectly chargrilled. Bone-in Lamb Curry, Vegetable Curry, and Butter Chicken are highlights. Tastes are spicy, but subdued and refined.

Worth a stop-in when driving up from the city to Marin. An excellent meal to warm up with after spending the day on a hike or along the coast.“

“Visiting from England and fancied a curry. The curry did not disappoint. Good food, friendly staff and good service. Next time I visit San Francisco I’ll definitely eat there again.“

“First off, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. All our servers were professional and didn't hover. The food is delicious with healthy serving sizes. The price is right. I'll be back.“