Restaurants in Novato

“Where do I start….First, I rarely write reviews, but after visiting this gem 4 times for brunch and lunch and loving every bite, I had to tell others about this find. The baked goods are other worldly, with rich flavors and the freshest ingredients. Very high quality. The avocado toast with smoked salmon was the best I’ve ever tasted. Yummy soufflé bites. The breakfast burrito and pesto chicken sandwich were both delicious. I live nearby and working from home I’m tempted every morning to walk to Kitchen Cafe and feast on their amazing food. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is fun and attentive! Love this place. My new food heaven.”

“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!!!”

“perfect balance of spice and flavor.

I ordered the medium heat level, which had a great kick but wasn’t overpowering. For those looking for a real challenge, they have hotter options too, but beware – it’s not for the faint of heart! The sides were a nice complement, especially the creamy mac and cheese and tangy coleslaw, which helped cool things down.

The atmosphere was casual and laid-back, making it a great spot for a quick bite with friends or a casual lunch. The staff was friendly and happy to explain the menu for first-timers. One small downside was the wait time during peak hours, but it’s worth it for fresh, made-to-order food.

Overall, if you’re a fan of hot chicken or just looking to spice up your meal, Faces Hot Chicken is the place to be. Just make sure you come prepared for the heat!

Rating: 4.5/5

Feel free to tweak this based on your experience!”

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

“Vegetarian options: good

Dietary restrictions: good

Parking: okay

Kid-friendliness: good

Wheelchair accessibility: yes very good”

“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”

“Amazingly delicious breakfast & loved the vibe!”

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

“This review is LONG overdue..Everything on the menu is delish!!! Me & John look forward to coming almost everyday for Tien's AWESOME SALADS!! Everybody here is very attentive & gracious: Tien, Kate, Jenny & "Pom" June & "Grandma" (I know I'm forgetting some names, just know I appreciate you all❤️~) It's truly a place where "everyone knows your name" family-run & very friendly business.”

“Stopped in for lunch. I had the best pizza. Delicious crust! The pepperoni was so yummy it was crispy like bacon. Every bite was scrumptious! I had to control myself to save the last piece. I want to have it for breakfast.

I splurged and had dessert and coffee. Excellent! The bread pudding was satisfying! Done just right!

I want to go back to The Village on Grant Ave again and have their pasta and yes more pizza! But also the Tiramisu.

At some point I hope to return and try having Sunday Brunch.

Service is excellent! Friendly place, plenty of street parking.”

“We took our son here to celebrate his 16th birthday. We sat in a leather banquette with crisp while linen, a fresh rose, and a custom birthday greeting on the table. The service was friendly and professional. The food was excellent and the portions generous. We really appreciated the old school steakhouse vibe and decor. And the prices were reasonable. As we left, our son asked if we could dine here again. That alone warrants a 5-star review. We'll be back for sure.”

“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”

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

“Fantastic food! Friendly and attentive service. We ordered the Bento box, and Carpaccio. Both were very flavorful and fresh. Staff are very friendly! 10/10 Would recommend!”

“Jill was really helpful over the phone and in person at the 'store'. NYC Style cheese cake was excellent and the samplers look like a great value.

FYI this is a wholesale operation that has a small counter for retail sales.”

“Troop 42 Novato loves I’m and Out!”

“Delicious! Great service, would definitely recommend.”

“The best Italian delicatessen in the north bay, maybe the bay area. Their sandwiches keep well even after a couple of days in the fridge.

The flavors of the Italian food is amazing, streets ahead of any competitors in the area. We drive an hour to enjoy this place, every so often.”

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

“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. Stopped in for a glass while I was waiting on my daughter. They were just opening up but very welcoming and gracious. The Rose’ I had was very nice. Will be back.”

“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!!”

“My son & family took me here for my 80th birthday since Chianti is my favorite venue for dinner.Everything was EXCELLENT.Thanks to all for making my birthday a night to remember!”

“Out of every sourdough Co. located around the bay this is the top one! Staff and team is absolutely fantastic, great energy really make their customers feel appreciated and comfortable. You even have an outside seating area they BRING the food out too you!!!! Such a great deli”

“I recently ordered pizza from boca in Novato. The manager Jorge was welcoming and the staff was very fast to get the order ready. It was one of the best sausage pizza’s I have had. Very thin, and crispy crust with great flavors. You can tell it’s hand made to order. Can’t wait to go back.”

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!”

“Great, attentive service. The food is very good. The dining experience is pleasant, both indoor and outdoors. My family enjoyed our first dining experience here today 5/25/2024; we are all from out of town.



Vegetarian options: Tempura, seaweed salad



Parking: More parking in the back. Hard to fund restaurant from street view, look way in the corner.



Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Great locally-owned coffee shop. The also sell smoothies, scuffins (think scone-muffin combo), breakfast burritos, sandwiches, etc. Large, shaded patio out back. It's open until 5 PM most days, which is nice. Decent prices too.”

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“Hands down best frozen yogurt!”

“I grew up with this place. Came to the store for pizza parties as a kid (they still have the arcade and play pen!). The Maui Zaui pizza was my college comfort food.

Now, decades later, I ordered for pickup. Poor guy dropped the box on the way to me from the kitchen. I had to wait all of 5 minutes longer... But the guy gave me a free pizza voucher and cookies, and the manager personally handed the remade pizza to me with an order of DELICIOUS cheesy sticks with apologies from the cook in the back.

I would have been happy with just my Maui Zaui, but these guys made my night. So, I've ordered twice more since then. Even though they are pricey as hell, every slice is bliss. You want luxury pizza? Round table!”

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio”

“Food was delicious, service was great, atmosphere was comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again!”

“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!!”

“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.”

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

“We had a staff lunch at Perry's in Novato yesterday. It was delicious! Three of the four of us got the grilled salmon, each with a different vegetable and everyone declared how delicious their meal was. The fourth got crab cakes and greens along with sweet potato fries for the table. It was perfect, delicious, with a generous amount of salad for an appetizer dish. The two crab cakes were moist, crispy and delicious, too. Our server was skilled, knowledgeable, kind and had a good sense of humor, too! Lunch on Tuesday wasn't packed, although we had a reservation. There wasn't any difficulty hearing each other, either, as the noise level was very reasonable. It was an altogether delightful lunch!”

“Great people, always fun to bring our Northbay Salsa Diabla event there. They have become family. Thank you!”

“I used to go to this place when I was in high school. I came back and it's under new ownership, but just as good as ever. The portions were huge. I got veggie fried rice and spicy eggplant. Honestly some of the best Chinese food I've had! The rice has so much flavor and lots of vegetables. Obviously a lot of care goes into the making of this food.”

“Very good pizza. The crust is the perfect balance of chewy and puffy. Last time we got Hawaiian and it was great. Surly teenager employee pretends to to be nice, but he is sweet. Oh but watch out, the gym ball machine will eat your quarters.”

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

“Great food :) and good service”

“Great service. Good Choices of flavors. Yummy slush! Such a refreshing treat.”

“Yum yum. What else can I say?”

“Great down to earth staff A very chilled spot to hang out and enjoy craft beer Has music & Tvs watch sports Delicious craft beer”

“I ordered a cake from Stephanie through word of mouth, reached out through Facebook & did all communication via Facebook weeks before party. The cake was amazing!!! She suggested a marshmallow fondant, I went with it & it’s amazing!!! I cannot stop eating the leftover cake!!! I literally am craving this cake all day since I tried it!!! The flavor is just so good!!!!”

“Great vibe, good beer and wine, fun venue for live music.”

“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”

“Very good fish and chips. Malt vinegar brought without asking! Nice server. Good variety of food choices. I don't drink beer, so won't comment on drinks.”

“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.”

“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 burger is not only the best in Novato but most of California Thailand and Japan. At this price you will not find a better tasting burger. As for this location, the cooks are very consistent and your likely to enjoy the same experience on your next visit.”

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

“Great food, waits can be long. It's best to order for pickup and take elsewhere to eat

Parking: A huge shopping center with a big lot so parking is not a problem”

“The delicious go-to place in novato, the food is very fresh and well thought out. The smoothies and shakes are wonderful and my favorite is the Vegetable Bowl - brown rice, a delicious sauce with finally chopped raw and fresh veggies. Updated from previous review on 2024-10-23”

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

“Muy buena comida y atención”

“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”

“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”

“Very friendly customer service & a convenient restroom especially when you’re on a long drive.

Kid-friendliness: My 5 year old loves BK fries”

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

“Drive thru convenience. Friendly people.”

“Inside Safeway Starbucks. Traditional Starbucks menu, although often they can be out of coffee ingredients. They don't follow app deals, since independent store. Usually no line and very convenient location.”

“This Taco Bell is located conveniently next to the Novato Goodwill store. I went to drop off some donations and was able to easily drive through and get a quick bite. Although I cook Mexican food from family recipes, there are plenty of items I love at Taco Bell. My favorite taco is the cheesy Gordita crunch. I also love pairing my Taco Bell with a Baja Blast. Did you know you can get Taco Bell on Door Dash in San Francisco? I also order a side of pintos and cheese and cinnamon twists. Another favorite and filling dish is the crunch wrap supreme. I usually get a lot of hot sauce and put a little on each bite.”

“Super helpful, friendly, and patient staff.

The Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher and a Pink Drink were both made perfectly!

Parking: This location is in a little shopping center next to a Trader Joe’s. The parking lot is big and free.

Kid-friendliness: Standard Starbucks kid friendliness with chairs to sit on and art on the walls.”

“Yes，I like #5 burger，every time”

“MDcld”

“The seating is in a mostly-enclosed outdoor patio with access to a food truck out back sometimes. Otherwise there are only chips for snacks and some Boylan’s sodas and seltzers besides the beers brewed there.”

“Yummy tasty soft serve. Especially the ube. And I’ve had lots around the globe and every Japan town I can frequent. Menu could be more clear and self explanatory between the “parfait” and “pm fav”. Mochi rice cakes could be improved - I’m a tough critic! All in all, really worth a try. Support your local business!”

“This place is so delicious it knocks my socks off everytime! As someone with dietary restrictions it can be hard finding options. The owner here works tirelessly to ensure that there are multiple options for anyone for anything they may need. Knowledgeable and sweet and you can bet I'll be back every chance I get!

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options galore!!”

“Despite being a little, family-run, definitely NOT fancy place, the food was really excellent and the service and atmosphere friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: A bit tricky, but they can make way.”

“The man at the counter was super helpful. Service was fast. Food (gluten free chicken gyro bowl) was delicious. Very clean and friendly.

Dietary restrictions: Good choice for my gluten allergy.”

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

“Best kim chee and Korean BBQ EVER! The couple who own and run the deli are super friendly and helpful. My husband buys several orders of the BBQ so he can have several meals. Great home made food, generous portions at a great price!”

“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.”

“My favorite boba place in Marin County! The lavender milk tea is to die for!! ??The staff is always so friendly. Each time I visit, everything is always so clean! Every experience has been a great one, a little on the pricier side but worth it. I always stop by when I visit Novato. Highly recommend!

Parking: Usually plenty of spaces.”

“My first time there and everyone’s reviews are right on. The food is amazing and service outstanding. I had the combination crispy noodles and chicken in black bean sauce. (Please note that I had already served myself when I took the photos.)”

“Love their mini baguette sandwiches. Their almond croissant is the *absolute best* I have ever had. I would say a little on the pricier side, but good for an occasional special treat.”

“I have always LOVED Tommy's Salsa, and when my husband and I decided we wanted a taco bar for our wedding, Tommy's Salsa was the perfect choice. Maria & her team knocked it out of the park. Everyone LOVED the food at our wedding. There was plenty of food, everything was ready on time, and the buffet line moved efficiently so people weren't waiting a long time to eat. It was really the perfect wedding meal!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“perfect balance of spice and flavor.

I ordered the medium heat level, which had a great kick but wasn’t overpowering. For those looking for a real challenge, they have hotter options too, but beware – it’s not for the faint of heart! The sides were a nice complement, especially the creamy mac and cheese and tangy coleslaw, which helped cool things down.

The atmosphere was casual and laid-back, making it a great spot for a quick bite with friends or a casual lunch. The staff was friendly and happy to explain the menu for first-timers. One small downside was the wait time during peak hours, but it’s worth it for fresh, made-to-order food.

Overall, if you’re a fan of hot chicken or just looking to spice up your meal, Faces Hot Chicken is the place to be. Just make sure you come prepared for the heat!

Rating: 4.5/5

Feel free to tweak this based on your experience!”

“Vegetarian options: good

Dietary restrictions: good

Parking: okay

Kid-friendliness: good

Wheelchair accessibility: yes very good”

“This review is LONG overdue..Everything on the menu is delish!!! Me & John look forward to coming almost everyday for Tien's AWESOME SALADS!! Everybody here is very attentive & gracious: Tien, Kate, Jenny & "Pom" June & "Grandma" (I know I'm forgetting some names, just know I appreciate you all❤️~) It's truly a place where "everyone knows your name" family-run & very friendly business.”

“Troop 42 Novato loves I’m and Out!”

“The man at the counter was super helpful. Service was fast. Food (gluten free chicken gyro bowl) was delicious. Very clean and friendly.

Dietary restrictions: Good choice for my gluten allergy.”

“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”

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“Amazingly delicious breakfast & loved the vibe!”

“I ate the Barn BLT on Country Levain, and she ate the Northern Fry - Mary’s Crispy Fried Chicken with poppyseed pickled slaw on a ciabatta.

Both excellent, more than enough food!!”

“This burger is not only the best in Novato but most of California Thailand and Japan. At this price you will not find a better tasting burger. As for this location, the cooks are very consistent and your likely to enjoy the same experience on your next visit.”

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

“Muy buena comida y atención”

“Great locally-owned coffee shop. The also sell smoothies, scuffins (think scone-muffin combo), breakfast burritos, sandwiches, etc. Large, shaded patio out back. It's open until 5 PM most days, which is nice. Decent prices too.”