34 Best American Restaurants near Forest Knolls

“Great music on a Wednesday night with a friendly crowd and Jared, the bar manager stayed on top of all of it all night. Will definitely go back on another Wednesday!

Parking: there are dedicated spots in front and across the street with open street parking on both sides. Too easy.“

“The food, the presentation, the service.“

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

“love love love it here! my mom and I stayed in fairfax for a whole week and we ate here several times. food is amazing, atmosphere is amazing, staff is amazing. special shout out to our main man Ty who remembered us by name and was always super fun and friendly every time we came in. he may even play you a few songs on his guitar if you’re lucky. this place was definitely a highlight of our trip and i’ll miss going there when we leave. we could also tell that this place is a huge hit with the locals which is always nice to see. thanks for all of the great food, drinks, conversations, and songs Barefoot Cafe! until next time! -Ebony“

“Food is excellent, portions are huge, and the staff is wonderful!! If you are in the Novato area, you owe it to yourselves to try it!! We are from Nebraska, and my wife did a Google search for a place for breakfast! We tried it, and have been back 3 times!! You won't be dissapointed!!“

“This fairy-tale-like restaurant in Mill Valley truly surprised us with how delicious the food was. We went with our kids and ordered a variety of dishes—especially the sizzling stone pot bibimbap and the fried chicken, which were absolutely outstanding. Not only was the food delicious, but the plating was beautiful as well, making the whole meal a delight for both kids and adults. It was a perfect brunch experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back every time we’re in Mill Valley.“

“Best place in the world to get married!“

“The fish and chips are delicious!! Im a Brit so eaten a lot of them and must say that these were definitely in the top 3! Fish was super fresh and the batter nice and light.
I also had the huevos rancheros for breakfast on a different day and they were also great, nice blue corn tortillas!
Has a lovely back patio or you can sit out front and people watch. Dog friendly ?‍
Very friendly servers and chill relaxed vibe.“

“We had friends coming to visit from Arizona and wanted to take them somewhere special for dinner. We heard about the newly reopened Paseo in Mill Valley and decided to try it. We were welcomed by the friendly manager Kevin as we entered. After giving us a tour we were seated in the main dining room by a cozy fireplace. We ordered cocktails along with a charcuterie board and roasted Brussels sprouts. At the recommendation of our knowledgeable waiter Will, my sister and I ordered the beet salad. One of our guests had the Market Green Salad and another raved about her Potato Leek Soup. Wanting to try different entrees we ordered California Halibut, Braised Osso Busco, Mary's Chicken Breast, Rib Eye Steak, and Roasted Duck Breast with orange glaze. The taste and presentation exceeded our expectations. As we were enjoying coffee along with Chocolate Indulgence, a (layered torte) and a Peanut Crunch Bar, Chef Branden approached our table to see how we enjoyed our meal. We all told him how much we enjoyed the food, his beautiful presentation, and the smiling staff. We had a great five star experience and will definitely be back!“

“Great Food Great Vibe😀“

“Good beer, tasty food and live music...what's not to love? Can't wait to get back in!“

“We finally made our first visit to the new Star Restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. I had the mixed BBQ plate with beef, chicken, pork, and chorizo, everything on the plate was delicious especially the chorizo which I normally dislike. We look forward to coming back or ordering takeout.“

“I'm from out of town. our team has been here since December 2022 .we have traveled all over san Francisco and surrounding cities within eating and trying new food's. i will have to say i have found the best wings in san Francisco. tried all three flavors and the were cooked just right with awesome sauce. i definitely recommend stopping there. james swanger from liberty SC“

“Oooooh, that Chinese tofu salad. I've eaten quite a few things from here, but that's my favorite. My husband and I picked up a ton of food from here on our way to Truckee cause we knew the cabin would have limited food around. Everything we ate was awesome! We weren't hungry, nor did we suffer with subpar fast food or junk. Love this place.“

“I always have a great time, great drinks and great food at Stillwater but today I got their pork chops and holy shit was this dish unreal. The 2 thinly sliced and perfectly bone-in grilled pork chops were accompanied by delicious mashed/pureed turnips (I think), broccolini and delicious grilled pears. Expertly done and super seasonal. I devoured it! Thanks, Chefs and Stillwater team. This was an excellent fall evening meal. Xoxo“

“Todo lo que ordenamos estaba delicioso!“

“Excellent food and drinks, healthy, creative dishes, high quality ingredients, delicious coffee and bakery. Casual and friendly atmosphere.“

“food is top notch and the bar always manages to overcome being buried!!“

“Tien is THE BEST! I highly recommend this place.“

“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“

“Good service and good food“

“Our wedding reception (hosted here) was absolutely epic! The entire experience at Sweetwater exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

The staff were exceptional--professional, attentive, and so genuinely fun. The service was impeccable, and they made sure that every detail was handled with care and efficiency. We felt incredibly supported throughout the entire event.

The food was truly delicious! Our guests were raving about how good everything was. We had fun putting the menu together, we appreciated the suggestions. It all came together amazingly.

The vibe was on point! The lighting on stage during performances was perfect--creating a magical atmosphere that complemented our theme beautifully. The way everything was set up was just right and made the evening so special. We especially appreciated being able party late - the fact that we could stay until 1am was very unique for a wedding venue. It made for an extended night of celebration and joy that we will cherish forever.

The planning process was smooth and enjoyable. The team's dedication and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the evening, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue to host our wedding reception.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day dinner! Ryan was very kind, attentive, and enjoyable as he waited on my family. The rib eye steaks were perfectly cooked medium rare as we requested and the chef made a minor change to our menu due to our dietary needs without issue. The fresh bread smelled heavenly and was quickly devoured! We will be back!“

“I don't get into Novato much since the Globberstaller Institution closed down, but when I do I always stop at the Freeport for a burger or a dog.
And ......I was just about there when I spotted FBI BURGERS, and thought I'd give them a try. I got two oldschool hotdogs with mustard and mayo just so I could get a good grasp of the quality of the buns and the hotdogs, and all I can say is WOW! The buns were fresh, soft and pillowy, the all beef dogs were cooked perfectly and had that hard to find natural casing snap with every bite, they were Amazing!
5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆“

“THE best fish tacos I've ever had! Love the intimate atmosphere.“

“cute little place. great baristas!!“

“We had a delicious breakfast this AM at Sam’s Place Service fantastic.. everything was fresh .. Will be back again for sure !!“

“One of my favorite spots in PRS.“

“An ace of a local bar Joyce the owner was there on 7/4 to make sure all of her patrons were well cared for. The two bartenders Jules and unfortunately I didn't get the other lovely lady's name were cool and calm under pressure would recommend!“

“Best pancakes in Marin. Got to be one of the inspirations for American Graffiti, it is so classic.“

“This place is great! Staff was cool, food terrific and they support Meals on Wheels. Super place!“

“This is a wonderful spot for a bite on a beach day. Good menu, and wines by the glass. Outdoor seating is very popular so may be a wait especially at weekends. Next door is a popular ice cream stall and burgers if you can’t wait for a table.“

“Best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time. Really cute place to stop. Would definitely recommend it!“

“Quiet atmosphere. I ordered a salmon plate and it was not cooked very well however I did order it in the morning so it's possible the cook was not used to cooking it. Service wasnt terrible. She was quick to check on us and mostly left us on our own and placed us in a quiet area which was totally fine with us because it fit the day we were having.

Bathroom stalls are very cramped with barely leg space to get around the stall door to allow it to close. This is the overall reason for the reduced star.

Wheelchair accessibility: Some.tables that chairs can be removed. Wide aisles.“