Restaurants in Novato

“Stopped in to satisfy a ramen craving, it hit the spot! Sushi looked fabulous on other tables and I would definitely stop back in on my travels to try some sushi options. Service was fast and efficient.”

“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?”

“Reasonable price! Great japanese food! Polite humble service. $27 combo sukiyaki & tonkatsu, tempura & Teri beef. Miso soup, rice, & tsukemono included!”

“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!!!”

“Delicious breakfast today at Kitchen Novato. I had a custom egg white omelet with spinach and avocado. it was SO delicious and fresh. I also had a double espresso which was fantastic. My server Phoebe was friendly and knowledgeable. wonderful experience and looking forward to my next visit!”

“Awesome Food and kind staff!”

“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”

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

“I wish I had more time in town to really explore the menu. There were a lot of good choices.

The French onion soup honestly was the best thing we tried. I ordered the paella. The house made chorizo stole the show here.

They have a variety of specialty menu items including cocktails.”

“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!”

“stellar grub weather it's the weekday or weekend”

“Italian Delite Submarine Sandwiches Thank you for supporting the Lucky Run this past Sunday to benefit Novato High School's Safe & Sober Grad Night. We appreciate you! Safe and Sober Grad of Novato”

“A weird little place location wise but trust me, its worth it. Cheesecakes were delicious and the owner was incredibly friendly. Very fair prices, but its cash/check only! No place really to sit down and eat so it's takeout only.”

“Very nice restaurant with plenty of room for indoor/outdoor gatherings. The food and service was excellent. I will be returning soon! 😊”

“Troop 42 Novato loves I’m and Out!”

“I decided to take my young kids to Nick the Greek yesterday for some lunch. I have a four-year-old and a 20 month old, which means going out can be a little hectic. I haven’t been to Nick the Greek in a while so I had a couple questions about the menu. Logan was working the register and she was super helpful and friendly, answering all my questions without being annoyed or frustrated. By the end of our meal, my youngest had made a mess, there was rice everywhere. I did my best to clean the table, chair, and what I could get off the floor. As I stood up with my tray, Logan immediately asked “can I grab that for you?” And took it out of my hands helping me throw out our trash. I then asked if they had a small broom that I could borrow to clean up the rest of the rice under the table. She insisted that she would clean it up and it wasn’t a problem at all. Meanwhile, as I’m looking at her, my youngest takes his nasty little baby hands and puts them all over their clean glass window. As a mom in that moment, I felt so overwhelmed, and bad for the staff. But Logan made me feel at ease. She insisted that it was ok and she would handle it for me.

I’m writing this review because I’m 36 years old and I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 20+ years. It’s very hard to find hard-working people that have a good work ethic and are just good with human interaction. As a mom, I truly appreciate her help yesterday. She made me feel like she was there to support me, and it was obvious she could see I was having a rough day with them.

People like Logan are hard to find these days. I hope the management knows how valuable she is. I will be returning to this location, even though I live in Corte Madera, just to see her again.

Thanks Logan for making a mama’s day just a little bit easier. God Bless.”

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

“Ordered the mini Tortes during the Covid-19 stay time and got them in 24 hours at home and they were incredible! Well with it. Recommend for those gluten free and they have vegan friendly items!!”

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!”

“Wonderful dining experience. The food, service and ambiance was outstanding. What a jewel on the hill.”

“Polite employees and delicious food. Good prices too.”

“Always willing to help the community! On top of the BEST bagels in town. They are a true staple here in Novato and we are blessed to have them!”

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

“This is an institution in Novato, and well worth it for excellent coffees and baked items. There are a few lunch items on the menu too. There's a very pleasant outdoor seating area in the back.”

“I love it 🥰😋, delicious flavor, price wise no to bad 👌”

“Next to lucky market off seventh and Grant Avenue downtown Novato. Family owned deli that has served Bay Area for years with catering , too.

It’s little Italy in Novato. Anything in refrigeration pasta is amazing. Imported Italian treats and oils. Fresh coffee is amazing. Great old school feel. My salami sandwich is a tradition .”

“pistachio crusted salmon was excellent. service was spot on. wine was excellent.”

“A Must try! They got large selection of Delicious food, Wonderful service.”

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

“Food was really good and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Cute place. Good idea for decorations”

“Lockdown YUM- Thank you! 😷😋”

“Best Italian food in town”

“Good good good good good good good”

“My favorite Italian restaurant. I love their bolognese sauce. This time I had the veal canneloni and my friend had a fish entree. We split a peach salad and had tiramisu. On different visits I have had the spinach salad and beet salads which were exceptional. The only misses I have had is the flourless chocolate cake slice-way too small for the price and the calamari came out rubbery.”

“Stefano's Pizza
Stefano's Pizza absolutely deserves a 5-star review for its consistently delicious pizza and welcoming atmosphere. From the first bite, you can tell the ingredients are fresh and the recipes are made with real care. The crust is perfectly baked—crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside—and the toppings are always generous and well-balanced.
The menu offers plenty of great choices, from classic favorites to specialty pizzas, all made fresh and served hot. Every order feels satisfying and full of flavor, making it a reliable go-to for pizza lovers.”

“Made a lunch stop with good friends. We had the restaurant almost to ourselves. Great decor and great service. I’ll be sure to go back if I’m ever in Novato!!”

“Fast to order and deliver to the table. Young lady taking the order was efficient and kind. Lots of parking and seating. All level ground. Clean restrooms. I got the teriyaki salmon on the fried rice with veggies. Outstanding!”

“The pizza was good — not amazing, but solid — and the ranch dressing was incredible. We popped in because The Village had a 45-minute wait and got seated right away, which was a win. Lots of TVs, so we could watch both the MLB playoffs and college football, and our server was genuinely great — friendly and helpful. That said, it definitely leans more toward an adult vibe. Even though there’s an arcade, the prices are a bit steep ($17 for a kid’s spaghetti and one meatball). And the playlist? Let’s just say it was giving “bow chicka bow wow late-night R&B” energy — not exactly the soundtrack I expected for family pizza night at 6:30 p.m on a Saturday. We’ll probably go back, but next time, maybe earlier in the day when hopefully it’s more family-friendly.”

“We had an incredible lunch here. The restaurant is kind of hidden in a strip mall, but worth the journey. The most flavorful tikka masala we've ever had and perfectly spiced saag. Butter naan, rice, and raita was fresh too. Can't wait to try more next time!”

“Stopped in on a Sunday at 2:45. Great service and awesome food. Big portions. I got the Kung Pao trio. Subbed the white rice for flat noodles. $2 up charge but worth it to me.
Wife got the veggie spring rolls and chicken satay. I “sampled” both and they were really great. The sauces were awesome.”

“Food is always fresh , friendly people who work there”

“very bad customer service. dirty forks on table. server was to busy eating her lunch to see if we needed anything. food was ok I've had better.”

“It’s delicious Thanks fast service and good attention”

“Great drinks and food. You will not be disappointed!”

“Best beer ever exelent taste”

“WOW!!!!
My top 3 pizza places of all time.....
Food was incredible!!! Service was second to none.
I live in Las Vegas and am here for work.
Stopped in and met the owner upon entering...
Nice as could be, explained the lunch specials and I was eating a beautiful cold crisp Ceasr salad with 2 slices of incredibly delicious pepperoni pizza...
This place is super clean, and just an overall solid vibe for a Wed afternoon......
You can tell the owner loves his customers and cares about his food as well..
I was sitting at the bar for about and hour. There were at least 3 different occasions, the door would open and people would come in, just to say Hi.

Absolutely amazing people, food and I will %100 be back to enjoy another bomb, lunch...”

“Excellent food in cozy atmosphere.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent experience at FBI BURGERS! The burgers were incredibly juicy, fresh, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. The ingredients tasted high-quality and everything was cooked perfectly to order.

The atmosphere was casual, clean, and welcoming—great for a quick bite or a relaxed meal with friends and family. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

A must-visit spot in Novato for anyone craving seriously good burgers and great value!”

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

“Ashley the GM was overloaded with customers but moved with extremely quickness, calmness, and was very friendly. We rarely get service like that at ANY restaurant. This iHop was very clean and the food was exceptional. Best iHop we have gone to!”

“Polite employees and delicious food. Good prices too.”

“Todo esta súper Rico la verdad 💯 recomendable”

“A “Must Stop” for lunch! The best sourdough bread I’ve ever had. Wanted to go back and just order a bunch of bread to take home and spoil the family. The perfect crispy crust and then soft chew center with lots of wonderful savory sourness. I had the Ham & Pastrami. Perfect fresh ingredients. Everything you want in a deli sandwich at a reasonable price. Lots of selections so I’m heading back for future yummy bites. Excellent personal service.”

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

“Muy buena comida y atención”

“Girl out the counter was extremely polite accommodating and coworker working the espresso bar is very accommodating and polite and helpful regarding nutmeg topping.”

“One of my favorite places in the area for all day breakfast. I would share a photo of the French toast special I ordered but I ate it too fast and forgot. 😂”

“Absolutely loved the food at Active Culture! They have so many vegetarian and vegan options, and everything tastes super fresh and flavorful. Their OG house sauce is honestly one of the best sauces I’ve ever tasted — it ties everything together perfectly. Definitely recommend trying their bowls and tacos, both were amazing. Can’t wait to come back!”

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

“Had a really great experience here today. Had a nice chat with one of the owners and was so pleased to see incredible vegan choices here along with the dairy options. So tasty and I really missed waffle cones! I'll have to come back for an ice cream sandwich.”

“Fun local bar- 2 pool tables, music, plenty of places to sit and chill and a super awesome bartender. Cinnamon-orange slice-tequila shot? I made all good decisions with no regrets that night!!!”

“The florist Vanessa is amazing!!! I ordered flowers for a friend all the way from Ohio and she went over and beyond to make sure they looked beautiful. She was so friendly and kind! Thank you Vanessa for making my day 💐”

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

“So excited to eat , drink 🍹 and teach paint party next two Saturdays at this amazing restaurant.. they have the family vibe , put on endless events to help the community , great staff , excellent Mexican food 🥘 and exciting cocktails. Come by and say aloha.”

“Seriously is there a 12 Step Group available for your cookies? I’m addicted! As I live outside Seattle I haven’t as yet visited your delicious bakery, but believe me I’m doing my part by consuming the boxes of cookies stocked by #townandcountrymarketbainbridge Yummy🥰”

“Love the Monday night karaoke! Karaoke host, bar tender, and all of the people there were so fun and friendly. Will definitely be returning! �”

“A lovely dinner at Beso. It's an unusual location, situated as it is on Hamilton base. The food is delicious, and the service was very attentive. My friend and I sat out on the deck and it was a beautiful evening.

I highly recommend the Pavlova for dessert. It's amazing!”

“I don't often leave Google Maps reviews, but this is the best ice cream I've had in a while. Sherbet was fantastic, and tons of flavors of ice cream. Free samples to try any flavor and friendly staff. A++”

“Excellent take out food. The restaurant has improved drastically in the past year and expanded their menu to include dim sum and more noodle dishes. Lucky to have such good takeout food in Novato.”

“The lady that worked there today was absolutely amazing! She was very nice and attentive, and made my sub the exact way I wanted with perfect portions.

Food itself tasted good as well! I'd definitely come back to this location compared to others in the area.”

“Amazing people, helping the community during the Corona Virus pandemic💖 Great boba drinks and the ability to make items gluten free!”

“Recomiendo este negocio para cualquier evento. Un sabor único, las personas muy amables y responsables. La comida está bien sabrosa.”

“location , Bathrooms and coffee”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent experience at Blue Barn Novato! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with high-quality ingredients that truly stand out. Every bite felt wholesome and satisfying, especially the signature salads and sandwiches.

The atmosphere was clean, modern, and relaxed—perfect for a quick lunch or a casual healthy meal. The staff was friendly, efficient, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

A fantastic spot in Novato for fresh, healthy, and delicious food done right!”

“Compact setting with comfortable seating at 7-8 tables. Latin soccer and entertainment news on overhead TV. Attentive service. Free salsa. Jamaica, and orchata with usual drinks and Mexican beer. I like the street tacos. Variety of Mexican ingredients to replicate a trip to Yucatan.”

“The old rusty gas pumps out front are of the now defunct Flying A gasoline brand. They were a major fixture in early American car culture, being prominent along the early cross country highways, including The Mother Road, Route 66. The movie “Cars” and its sequels also contain some hidden references to Flying A if you know where to freeze frame.”

“I dropped off the Airstream for an up and coming Clam Lickers LBG RV show coming up next week to pay homage to the late Amelia Earhart, one of the founders of the Clam Lickers Society LLC. It was one of my neighbors that talked me into loaning out my Airstream, and its for a good cause...I think, so it is okay by me. And...The Best part of this whole thing was the great sandwiches from the Belli Deli...5 ☆☆☆☆☆'s all day long!”

“Took my family and grandchildren for a treat and lady behind the counter with glasses was kind and patient. This is the spot to go with your family.”

“I ordered three Taco Bell Supremes tacos. That was hardly any sour cream or cheese. It was mostly lettuce and a few tomatoes. I don't think that's what I expected but that's what I got. I hope that's coming across clear because it was edible but not what I expected to order after paying $16 for the meal”

“PROTECT THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. THIS IS A NOVATO STAPLE, A HISTORICAL LANDMARK, AN ICONIC TAKE OUT TO GO FOOD FOR EVERY SUPERBOWL AND AFTER PARTY! THIS PLACE HAS BEEN HERE BEFORE THE AGE OF SMART PHONES. OBW FOREVER!!

Parking: Please consider the market and two other establishments but there is plenty of parking out front.

Kid-friendliness: Yes, very kid friendly. Lots of grass across the parking lot for kids to run around (supervised) as it is in the middle of a parking lot and a busy street.”

“I enjoy the vintage oaks starbucks because it has great carmel frappachino's. I really appreciate the chance to sit down and rest my feet. I usually stop by there before I go shopping or afterwards. It is also cool and very peaceful and quiet all the times that I have been there. ☺”

“Came in on a Sunday afternoon to escape the cold winds of Novato and was greeted with a friendly hello and had a hot holiday-seasoned mocha. Appreciate the fast and quality service. Great place to have lunch or just coffee. Highly recommend”

“Omfg this food was bomb, I ordered while hungry which was stupid , I got the value plate that feeds 6 people,it has BBQ beef n BBQ chicken, some other chicken rice, hells shit, beef Simon, mango smoothies, loco moco, and omg I can feed a family”

“I get peanut butter chocolate banana smoothies here and they're really good they have all sorts of other things fruit smoothies bowls and other things. If you want something else to drink or eat I would recommend going here”

“I love the habit burger prices are great 👍🏻 and I love their chocolate milkshakes. The prices are wonderful. 🤩”

“My wife & I had a wonderful breakfast lunch chorizo & sausage omelette with potatoes were excellent good portions. Beautiful tropical feel , great ambience comfortable seating highly recommend very polite host & manager”

“I enjoy going by this shop for my smoothie. The Kids work hard to make your drink. I appreciate all that you do for our community Brad Beedle”

“Every time I'm in town I make sure to hit China Palace at least once, but if I'm being honest I would go there as many times as my family will let me! The Mongolian beef is an abundant portion and some of the best I've had. Super tender, tons of flavor. If you want to feel like you've had your veggies, pair the Mongolian beef with mu shu vegetables. They're super fresh, a nice little crunch and also an abundant portion (that will last you a couple days for lunch after!). This is my favorite combo, but honestly I've never had anything I didn't thoroughly enjoy here!”

“Live coming to to the bay area. To viisit and getting some jumbo jacks”

“Took my family and grandchildren for a treat and lady behind the counter with glasses was kind and patient. This is the spot to go with your family.”

“Made a lunch stop with good friends. We had the restaurant almost to ourselves. Great decor and great service. I’ll be sure to go back if I’m ever in Novato!!”

“Excellent food in cozy atmosphere.”

“Wonderful dining experience. The food, service and ambiance was outstanding. What a jewel on the hill.”

“It’s delicious Thanks fast service and good attention”

“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.”

“Troop 42 Novato loves I’m and Out!”

“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?”

“I decided to take my young kids to Nick the Greek yesterday for some lunch. I have a four-year-old and a 20 month old, which means going out can be a little hectic. I haven’t been to Nick the Greek in a while so I had a couple questions about the menu. Logan was working the register and she was super helpful and friendly, answering all my questions without being annoyed or frustrated. By the end of our meal, my youngest had made a mess, there was rice everywhere. I did my best to clean the table, chair, and what I could get off the floor. As I stood up with my tray, Logan immediately asked “can I grab that for you?” And took it out of my hands helping me throw out our trash. I then asked if they had a small broom that I could borrow to clean up the rest of the rice under the table. She insisted that she would clean it up and it wasn’t a problem at all. Meanwhile, as I’m looking at her, my youngest takes his nasty little baby hands and puts them all over their clean glass window. As a mom in that moment, I felt so overwhelmed, and bad for the staff. But Logan made me feel at ease. She insisted that it was ok and she would handle it for me.

I’m writing this review because I’m 36 years old and I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 20+ years. It’s very hard to find hard-working people that have a good work ethic and are just good with human interaction. As a mom, I truly appreciate her help yesterday. She made me feel like she was there to support me, and it was obvious she could see I was having a rough day with them.

People like Logan are hard to find these days. I hope the management knows how valuable she is. I will be returning to this location, even though I live in Corte Madera, just to see her again.

Thanks Logan for making a mama’s day just a little bit easier. God Bless.”

“Ashley the GM was overloaded with customers but moved with extremely quickness, calmness, and was very friendly. We rarely get service like that at ANY restaurant. This iHop was very clean and the food was exceptional. Best iHop we have gone to!”

“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!!!”

“Muy buena comida y atención”

“This is an institution in Novato, and well worth it for excellent coffees and baked items. There are a few lunch items on the menu too. There's a very pleasant outdoor seating area in the back.”

“Italian Delite Submarine Sandwiches Thank you for supporting the Lucky Run this past Sunday to benefit Novato High School's Safe & Sober Grad Night. We appreciate you! Safe and Sober Grad of Novato”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent experience at Blue Barn Novato! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with high-quality ingredients that truly stand out. Every bite felt wholesome and satisfying, especially the signature salads and sandwiches.

The atmosphere was clean, modern, and relaxed—perfect for a quick lunch or a casual healthy meal. The staff was friendly, efficient, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

A fantastic spot in Novato for fresh, healthy, and delicious food done right!”

“I have only been once, on $2 dollar Taco Tuesdays and I enjoyed it. I also liked all the different self-serve salsa's. I will however say that the meal prices on regular days are high.”

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

“Every time I'm in town I make sure to hit China Palace at least once, but if I'm being honest I would go there as many times as my family will let me! The Mongolian beef is an abundant portion and some of the best I've had. Super tender, tons of flavor. If you want to feel like you've had your veggies, pair the Mongolian beef with mu shu vegetables. They're super fresh, a nice little crunch and also an abundant portion (that will last you a couple days for lunch after!). This is my favorite combo, but honestly I've never had anything I didn't thoroughly enjoy here!”

“Fast to order and deliver to the table. Young lady taking the order was efficient and kind. Lots of parking and seating. All level ground. Clean restrooms. I got the teriyaki salmon on the fried rice with veggies. Outstanding!”

“Everything about Yosumi Ramen was fantastic. We had tonkotsu ramen, chicken kaaragi, and sunrise roll. All were excellent, flavorful, good portions. Service was quick and friendly. I will be back.”

“first time here and i got the one the owner recommended, the ube bae. soo good and so eye pleasing. great vibes. the owner gives out a free pokemon card with purchase”