21 Best Cocktail Bars near Novato

“We were so grateful that the restaurant manager was able to accommodate our request to add our daughter to our reservation, despite a very full house. Unfortunately our daughter was eventually unable to join us because she got stuck in Fremont with her son's Little League team. She missed a wonderful dinner.“

“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!!“

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

“Fantastic service by the bartenders, delicious cocktails, exceptional vibes. We headed here for a casual afterparty after our wedding and could not be more happy with that decision. Honestly one of the best bars we’ve been to. Music volume just right, ambiance just right – 5-star experience.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“One of the nicest rooftop bar of San Rafael, even if it's the only one I know. The views of the surrounding valley are gorgeous, there are excellent shading options and the seating arrangements offer plenty of comfortable nooks for both large parties and small groups of friends.“

“A surprisingly nice spot to check out! They have varied acts throughout the week so check the website so to enjoy your preferred genre of music or entertainment! Food not provided but I understand you can order food from next door and it's delivered directly to you! A small thus intimate club! Everybody was nice and friendly! So, go...check it out for yourself if in the area!“

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

“I'm biased. My nephew's girlfriend is the manager here so I know the place is terrific😄 that being said, the duck fat secret herb seasoned fries are to die for. The rotating menu offered a killer Baja fish taco which was fabulous. I lived on the beach in Baja for 2 years so I know my tacos😋 The cocktails are professional. They have a great Happy Hour for food too! Good background music but not too loud for conversation.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Love this place girls are always on The move always so very sweet and karaoke is a blast“

“I went to San Anselmo with my wife and daughter last week during the Argentina (was rooting for Messi) match. The town looked fantastic once on my way back from Olema and so went back there to have lunch. We thought the place would be nice during the summer days and on 3rd July. But we were kind of disappointed at the beginning, as stayed longer after lunch while watching the game on TV (slightly grumpy bar guy was reluctant to turn the tv sound on, but later he demanded for a pretty please and volume was on - he must have had a long day - anyway he was nice afterwards). Then we saw people were showing up after 3pm and later (the town blocks the roads for live music and kids activities, food etc) - by the time the game was ending the restaurant was full of people with locals mostly. I loved their food and dessert too. Next time will try wine (it seems that is good stuff there). Overall a great experience…“

“Absolutely fabulous service and food!

This was our first time dining here, and we were blown away by the level of customer service. When my husband placed his order, we were told they were out of one of the ingredients needed for a drink he wanted. Rather than simply suggesting something else, the manager actually left the restaurant, went to Petaluma Market, picked up the missing item, and returned so the bar could make the drink exactly as ordered.

I honestly can't remember the last time a restaurant went so far out of its way to do something so thoughtful and genuinely kind for a customer. That level of care and attentiveness is incredibly rare these days.

The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the food was delicious as well. I would happily return for the service alone, but the excellent food makes it an even easier choice. Highly recommend!“

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