Restaurants near Forest Knolls

“All the in-house made items are amazing! Love this place! There is no day that isn’t made better by stopping here! 💗☕️”

“There’s a reason this bar just won ‘Best Bar in Marin.’ Small-town charm, incredible live music scene, tasty drinks, fantastic bartenders, some rowdy locals who like to have a good time, and a fun stop for folks passing through. LGBT friendly. This is a very loving place. Come for a drink & stay a while. This bar is a social hub for the valley, and the new owner has done a nice job keeping the spirit of the Paper Mill alive.”

“The food, the presentation, the service.”

“Highly recommend this hidden gem!
We had a wonderful Father’s Day dinner here, and everything exceeded our expectations. The waitstaff and the friendly girls at the door who seated us were all fantastic—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Everyone took the time to explain the specials and answer questions, which made the experience feel personal and special. 
The portions were generous and the food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. As a nice touch, they even took a Polaroid picture of us with their own camera to commemorate the occasion—what a thoughtful gesture!
This was a great dinner overall, and we’ll definitely be back. Perfect spot for a memorable meal with family. Thank you to the whole team!”

“Great Food Great Vibe😀”

“Very tasty - casual, order at a kiosk, bus your own tables, cute decor and plates/bowls. The chrysanthemum salad (delicious dressing & great fluffy texture), eggplant with tofu (so savory with the black bean sauce!), and the garlic tomato chow mein noodles were all great. Nice to have this excellent option in downtown Mill Valley. There’s a printed menu that has the vegan and vegetarian items marked, but the electronic kiosk does not! Ask for the laminated one-page menu to make your choices. Updated from previous review on 2026-07-26”

“My go-to when I'm in town! Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend!”

“woah. i dont really say real deal but real f***** deal. well balanced. superb quality. exceptional service and presentation. clean flavors. first time I have actually been left utterly speechless. 5 stars. 5 forks. whatever. this place is the jam......”

“What a hidden gem! We stopped in for a few small plates and dessert. The Buffalo Cali wings are the best!”

“Amazing place all the way around 🙌🏼”

“I had their scones and they were incredible one savory and one sweet fabulous! The photo is of the cherry chocolate scone”

“Coleslaw is good, needs a photo. Chicken needs unbreaded option, could only get gluten. Mild turned out still to be hot despite my asking so they did not pay attention. Price was fair.”

“Why don't the cookies taste amazing? The snickers cookie didn't taste very peanuty. I tried a couple other flavors that were okay. What is the hype about?”

“The food and wine are fantastic!”

“Good atmosphere Great food and service”

“marvelous! Everything was superb. The brussel sprout salad was delicious. the main courses fantastic. I had the clams they were delicate and perfectly cooked. service was super friendly. prices are very reasonable. I would frequent this place if I lived here. you should go!!”

“Talked myself into trying something different today... Fried chicken thighs and it wasn't up to par as the pork belly is. The chicken may have been over bribed as I found it real salty :-(”

“Had lunch at Consuelo’s Kitchen today and it was so tasty, I’ll definitely be back! I had a version of a burrito bowl—everything you want in a burrito minus the tortilla.😋 Not only was the food tasty, but they also have a great setup with tables, chairs, and plenty of shade. Best of all, they’re super friendly!👌🏼”

“Love most of all is its quiet ,clean , friendly ,cozy ,country ambience . Having early breakfast or brunch there is a big treat for me, every time. It is also a perfect place for intimate get together with friends or family alike to unwind or just relax. It goes without saying , I love their menu offerings.Muy delicioso!!!”

“It's really good and it serves food later than other places, i think until 10pm. I went there on Tuesday and i was happy to find a delicious restaurant that really wants to be known for their quality of food to be serving after 9pm. Thank you :-). And... The place is beautiful!”

“Great food…..great service….over the top….”

“Their birthday cake ice cream is unlike any birthday cake ice cream I’ve had. It had generous portions of cake mixed in. Will definitely be back. The staff was nice and patient with us.”

“Such fresh good food. I made my own scramble it was beyond delicious!!!”

“Finnegan's Marin Thank you for supporting the Lucky Run to benefit Novato High School's Safe & Sober Grad Night. We appreciate you! Safe and Sober Grad of Novato”

“Very tasty and freshly made food. Menu has a good variety and selection of dishes, something for everyone. Quick service. Friendly staff and has cute dog friendly outdoor seating areas with heaters if you need them.”

“Awesome Food and kind staff!”

“We hadn’t been here since they first opened and were still finding their footing. Finally made it back for dinner and WOW do I regret waiting so long. The menu is fabulous. The dishes were seasonal, generous and outstanding. This place is a gem and true Italian. Lucky Fairfax. We’ll be back more often!”

“Creekside offers a great assortment of beers, wine. tasty pizza and other comfort foods, healthy salads all served by the friendliest staff and owners you could wish for!🍺”

“Love what they’ve done with the place ! The huevos rancheros is awesome”

“Thank you to Tien and team for a wonderful breakfast and even better service! You were so accommodating to our daughter’s allergy and we felt so well taken care of. Even our dog had her own water dish. We’re so glad you’re part of the Novato community!”