21 Best Cocktail Bars near Novato

“Very enjoyable evening out. I had the petrale sole and my friend had the pork chop. Both were delicious! The server was. pleasant and attentive without being intrusive. They turned the music down as soon as I requested it (which many restaurants these days refuse to do!). I love the Chicago in the '30s feel of the place. And I love that the bar is in a completely separate room, so the noise level in the restaurant is quiet. Highly recommend.“

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

“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!!“

“Lovely restaurant, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, great service. The ingredients are quality. The dishes are not heavy. Great vegan options.

Vegetarian options: If vegan ask for the guacamole without cheese.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan, gluten free accommodations.“

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

“I work nearby, and finally had the opportunity to stop by and have an early evening cocktail. That was the best French 76 I have ever had! The bartenders were friendly and engaging, the music was interesting and fun, and sparked conversation between a few of us strangers at the bar. I love the atmosphere and decor; I think I'll be making more regular stops for sure!“

“Great time with Wes and Sam. Just stopped in from Mn on vacation and were welcomed by many locals. This place is a classic and is a must stop“

“Had lunch there today. I had a French dip sandwich made of prime rib.. I had the sandwich, packed with prime rib, plus au jus. The fun was crispy, but not ready. As a side, they provided tater tots, which I happen to love. I asked if I could also have a side of coleslaw, which was delicious and was added without charge. It was about the best French dip that I’ve ever had in 67 years. The bun was crispy, but not heavy. Dipped into the au jus, it was heaven.They are good hearted people, and they should be patronized.“

“While visiting Marin County on a Thursday, local bartenders recommended Mac’s in Fairfax. They’re open pretty late and have both indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a stage where it looks like they have live music. We came later on closer to midnight and it looked like many locals go there to hang out for a drink. They have a full bar and many cocktail menus. There’s street parking and people can bring their dogs inside!“

“Very good food and good service. Great atmosphere.“

“Above Fifth is the rooftop bar of the AC Hotel in San Rafael, CA. The hotel is part of the Marriott hotel franchise. Yes, a franchise hotel is in downtown San Rafael. Times are a changin'.

Anyways, the bar is open 4pm-11pm Wednesday-Sunday, closed on Monday - Tuesday. The hotel is about 54 feet tall so it is not particular tall, but tall enough for some awesome views of downtown, surrounding hills, and Mount Tam. The seating area, like the hotel, has modern upscale aesthetics with relaxed vibes.

The views are gorgeous. The staff are sweethearts, five star service. The drinks and tapas menu price points are of course pricey. But what was up with the stained paper menus. Eww. Anyways, the fam ordered drinks (cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks) and tapas of olives, hummus and pita, and fingerling potatoes. The olives were delicious and it was a good medley of various kinds. The fingerling potatoes were a bit boring tasting, it could use more seasonings for added zing. Not sure how the green hummus tasted, I snoozed on that one.

Overall, the drinks are good, ambiance fantastic, and the food is meh. This is a type of place I would go for special occasions and not on a regular basis, my wallet cannot sustain it.“

“Everything was fabulous! So excited that Luma is open!“

“Everything was So good! There were 15 of us and we all enjoyed everything“

“I Came Here Once Cuz This Is the Spot Where All Coasties Go to Party n Vibe... I Like the Spot... Its a Mixed Crowd n I Mean Very Mixed... But Everyone Is Having a Good Time... Good Vibes... Good Music and a Dance Floor... I Vibed Out With My Peoples and Others While Everyone Being Respectful... Can Vape Or Smoke Out Back... If Your a Coastie Like Me Your Destined for a Good Time Cuz It Will Be People There Uuu Didnt Expect To See... Most Popular Spot Around I Here... I Can Understand Why...“

“The view and atmosphere are fantastic here. The food is delicious and the staff are all friendly and fun. I highly recommend Ayawaska!“

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

“Hand crafted quality you can taste. Get it while you can, this is going to go fast! Local distilling at its finest. Awesome tasting room and tour!“

“Beautiful establishment with friendly service and a nice beverage selection. However, their food left me desiring more—their peaches weren’t ripe enough and very hard, and their Greek salad seemed more like an arugula/ onion salad with small amounts of tomato and cheese.“

“an excellent place to have a good wine or a cold beer. Nice place.“

“The atmosphere of this newly decorated restaurant is beyond what I had expected! Its classy and very modern! The food is really good and the staff are really friendly and very warm! The Spicy Pear margarita is THE BOMB!“

“Easily one of the best restaurants in town. It's dimly lit and there's a great local vibe about. I guess I'll never not get nervous when an attractive lady sits next to me. I'm just happy that I didn't spill my drink. Maybe if she wasn't so attached to her phone I could have made eye contact. Great Chicken Sammy. The fries were a bit salty but the barkeeps were the bomb. Keep up the good works folks!“