Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie
101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael
(415) 499-5931
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Wings were tiny and overcooked BUT the quesadilla was fantastic. The bartender was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Overpriced, as there are no other food options within quick walking distance of the hotel. Got the chicken pie, which was basically a stew with a puff pastry inside. Was not filling and cost nearly $30. Should've gotten a $20 pizza like my companions. We were all in a hurry during a conference at the hotel. Service was average.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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.
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.
Aziz is a great bartender. I came here several times for work over a year ago. I have been back sparingly over the last year but he remembers me every time and is always professional, on the spot with drinks and orders and is very attentive. Food is decent. It’s a hotel restaurant, it’s not Ruth Chris. Hotel is an embassy and one of the better ones. I appreciate the service!! Thanks Aziz!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We were hotel guests for five nights and chose to eat here one of those nights. We both ordered caesar salads , mine with salmon and my husband's with the chicken. We figured the chicken would be outstanding at a rotisserie grill but it was not fresh, very rubbery, overcooked and tasteless. The craft cocktails were not well made either. $98 for two very mediocre salads and drinks. Left us wishing we'd gone out and explored a local restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The restaurant was closed. The poor marks are marked so I could let you know. Apparently they are closed periodically during the week. The staff was very apologetic and helpful. I actually have no review of the restaurant at this time.
Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp into the hotel and another one inside to the restaurant portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rustic Organic Tomato Soup with Della Croutons, Prather Ranch Beef Burger or Vegan Beyond Burger
This "restaurant" is located in the center of the Embassy Suites lobby. The food is fine, the atmosphere is a little bit awkward as people walk through the area all the time. Service is friendly and efficient.
Red Oak Craft Bar and Rostisserie is a hidden gem! The food is outstanding and many items come from their own garden. The salmon melted in my mouth and was served with their homemade pesto sauce. The food is farm fresh and delicious! Service was outstanding too. The atmosphere is very casual and welcomes all guests, not just those staying at the Embassy Suites.
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We should have known when we walked into this completely empty property on a Saturday night that this would not be a good experience. I had heard good things about this place & decided to give it a try with some Out of town friends. The restaurant itself is very nicely appointed. A recent remodel has garnered sleek lines, comfortable seating & a spacious open feel. It's really well done in terms of appearance. They had an interesting signature cocktail menu so we decided to give these a go. Our server got my order wrong & brought me a cocktail that had an ingredient to which I am allergic . I took one sip & knew it was the wrong drink. My friends Manhattan was delicious. When the correct drink finally arrived it was loaded with Cinnamon which was not mentioned as an ingredient. I am allergic to cinnamon as well so no drink for me. In terms of food we started with “Loaded tots” which were dry, flavorless bits of potato with nothing loaded about them. We also had the caprese salad which was three pieces of mozzarella, four small pieces of tomato, & four pieces of basil slathered with an obviously store bought “basalmic” dressing. The salad looked ridiculous because it was served on a long white plate much too large for the amount of food. For entrees a friend had the steak quesadilla which seemed fine. My other friend & I had the “rotisserie rib eye steak.” This was served with inedible “mashed potatoes” which were a gluey, flavorless lump. Mashed potatoes are my favorite thing in the world so you know they are bad when I leave them virtually untouched. The ribeye was ordered medium rare & arrived at best at medium with a very uneven cook. Perhaps the chef wasn't used to cooking on the rotisserie. Parts were literally burned. (I expected some char on the steak but this was ridiculous.). The steal was poorly, if at all seasoned. Included on the plate was some sautéed spinach which tasted bland. All in all avoid this place. It's not worth the trip.
We should have known when we walked into this completely empty property on a Saturday night that this would not be a good experience. I had heard good things about this place & decided to give it a try with some Out of town friends. The restaurant itself is very nicely appointed. A recent remodel has garnered sleek lines, comfortable seating & a spacious open feel. It's really well done in terms of appearance. They had an interesting signature cocktail menu so we decided to give these a go. Our server got my order wrong & brought me a cocktail that had an ingredient to which I am allergic . I took one sip & knew it was the wrong drink. My friends Manhattan was delicious. When the correct drink finally arrived it was loaded with Cinnamon which was not mentioned as an ingredient. I am allergic to cinnamon as well so no drink for me. In terms of food we started with “Loaded tots” which were dry, flavorless bits of potato with nothing loaded about them. We also had the caprese salad which was three pieces of mozzarella, four small pieces of tomato, & four pieces of basil slathered with an obviously store bought “basalmic” dressing. The salad looked ridiculous because it was served on a long white plate much too large for the amount of food. For entrees a friend had the steak quesadilla which seemed fine. My other friend & I had the “rotisserie rib eye steak.” This was served with inedible “mashed potatoes” which were a gluey, flavorless lump. Mashed potatoes are my favorite thing in the world so you know they are bad when I leave them virtually untouched. The ribeye was ordered medium rare & arrived at best at medium with a very uneven cook. Perhaps the chef wasn't used to cooking on the rotisserie. Parts were literally burned. (I expected some char on the steak but this was ridiculous.). The steal was poorly, if at all seasoned. Included on the plate was some sautéed spinach which tasted bland. All in all avoid this place. It's not worth the trip.
The food was okay, not the best selection and they were items that were publicized that were not there but at least it was edible. The biggest problem was the service which was awful. This was supposed to be a bottomless mimosa brunch for Mother's Day, and we basically had to continuously flag down someone to help our table. The plates piled up on the tiny table that they put us at, and I had to bus my own table because nobody would come and clean off the plates. I would not recommend this spot and will not be returning.
Forever, so went for the Mother's Day brunch buffet. It was great! It was a white Friday food. Everyone was satisfied.
We came here for the first time for their Easter brunch buffet. While the food was nothing great, it wasn't bad either. It was a good deal for the price. Shout-out to the service team, especially our server, Frank. He was just amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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