20 Best American Restaurants in San Rafael

“Great service great food Thanks“

“I can’t recommend the Garden Cafe enough! I had a wonderful first experience here today having lunch. The food was delicious & nutritious- I got the Salmon Greek Salad (comes with garlic bread) and the “San Rafael Sunrise” drink, which is a juice including veggies and chia seeds. Lots of seating options indoors and outdoors with good lighting. Free wifi for those looking for a good study spot.
The service was AMAZING and contributed to creating such a friendly, inviting atmosphere. I have to give a special shout-out to Miguel, who was so gracious and apologetic about my juice being made wrong the first time. They were out of beets and I believe Miguel called someone and had more beets brought in while I was eating lunch so that I had a corrected juice with beets to enjoy before I finished eating! To be clear, I told Miguel it was completely fine that they were out of beets but he insisted it wasn’t fair to not get what I ordered and made sure I got my beet juice. I can vouch for how much the Garden Cafe values each customer there! I will be recommending to friends and coming back.“

“We had the most delicious pastas and wine! The service was fantastic as well. We highly recommend TKT for your next night out!! Even our toddler was impressed!“

“Such fresh good food. I made my own scramble it was beyond delicious!!!“

“Little slice of life and good food! All the food is home-made and uses good products. You will get a lot!! If you are a Hispter, stay clear, this may be too real for you!

Parking: Restaurant is in an industrial area....so depends on business I guess.

Kid-friendliness: we had a three year old with us. She was fine. The restaurant is cafeteria style.“

“Beautiful atmosphere. We sat inside thinking it would get cold but when we left at 7 we saw the wonderful large heater lamps and wished we’d sat outside. Our server was so friendly and attentive! All food exceptional.We’ll definitely be back

Vegetarian options: Portabello mushroom sandwich fabulous“

“Absolutely amazing little breakfast spot. Located at great location in downtown San Rafael and is one block away from 2 of the public parking structures. It is a pretty small spot so it could be packed at times and tight quarters. The food is absolutely amazing especially for the price that they charge. We got the huevos rancheros and the eggs Benedict with corn beef. I would definitely say the highlight was the corn beef and the eggs Benedict.. service was quick and they were always good on refills“

“This is a cute find. Croissants are buttery and flakes, very good.
We've been here from breakfast and lunch. The hamburgers are grass fed antibiotic free beef. Very good and filling. My husband has had the omelet and chorizo scramble also good. I usually order a latte and they bring it i a little tea pot so it fills my cup a few times and they have dairy alternatives.“

“Order the chicken club and a side of cole slaw - it’s enough for two… and the most amazing sandwich I’ve had in awhile! Bacon, avocado, cheese, onion, lettuce etc… chicken was moist and tender… and a bargain to boot… there were Dominican Univ students there… and they’re good at finding the bargains on 4th st…
This place looks a little dodgy from sidewalk looking in… but don’t let that fool you… it’s main sign is saying fish and chips - I’ll try that the next time…



Parking: Not always nearby“

“Definitely a good place for you“

“I was surprised and pleased at the quality of my food. I had a New York strip and this being a hotel restaurant generally they are not the best you have ever had. My steak came prepared absolutely perfectly and flavorful my meal was very enjoyable and the service was very good.“

“Best crepes you'll find in Marin County. If you find yourself in Santa Rosa, you can also dine at The Crepevine. My most favorite crepe is the Tuscany.“

“The habit is pretty solid overall, the burgers are a significant step up from a McDonald's/Burger King, but so is the price. Chicken sandwiches are super solid, and if your going for a burger I'd give the edge to five guys in the same price segment.“

“I don’t know if this is a locally owned place because I’m from out of town, but it had a really great vibe! I was there on a Saturday morning around 9 AM. Didn’t have to wait for a table. The menu was a lot. And that there are many many many choices.“

“Jo Jo and the crew offers a fantastic family atmosphere, delicious boutique drinks, food and service. Five stars every visit, which has added up for the last few years! Terra Linda is lucky to have a place like this for families and date night!“

“Wednesday Taco night the 💣.“

“the food is real!!!!!!!!!“

“Suuuchhhh tasty tacos.

Chicken was phenomenal, pork was my fav.

Quick and friendly service, affordable prices, and a very warm vibe. Would highly recommend!

The stacked tacos are especially loaded too. Great bang for your buck! Thank you for a fantastic dinner.

Dietary restrictions: Has corn tortillas for gluten free eaters“

“Great customer service! My favorite server is Jose at the San Rafael store !! However AC was broken so it was pretty warm inside being it was a super hot day !“