17 Best American Restaurants in Novato

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

“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!“

“First time there since the remodel. Very clean restaurant! I had a great American breakfast with sausage that tasted just right! We all commented on how good the sausage tasted! My friend had Desyuna and the chorizo and plantains were just right.

We checked out their dinner menu and we will be back.

Friendly helpful staff who kept my coffee coming. It was great!“

“Excellent food in cozy atmosphere.“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“Todo esta súper Rico la verdad 💯 recomendable“

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

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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!“

“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!“

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

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

“We’re longtime guests of the Novato IHOP, and we still come back to it after we moved out of the immediate area. Simply put, it’s the most consistent, quality dining experience in our experience in this area, from being seated and served, to the food itself. There are not-so-subtle differences between different IHOPs, and this one has always been extremely well managed and run - even during COVID and beyond, when the entire dining out landscape was thrown into turmoil.

Highlights (for us), foodwise:
Cheesesteak Stacker, any pancakes with fruit (IHOP is, still in our opinion, the reigning pancake kings), the burgers (which exist on the same level as other “gourmet” burgers), and the breakfast tacos.

I want to again call out management and service, because the team here moves with urgency - Lupita, Elvia, Ashley and the rest of the team are simply without peer in the waitstaff realm, and team collectively has easily 100+ years of hospitality experience. That’s next to impossible to find in a chain restaurant, and combined with how consistently the kitchen cranks out quality casual dining food, the experience here exceeds what we would have ever expected. Thus - the frequent returns!“

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