DRINKS, EATS, TREATS, REPEAT!
Personal Favorite Restaurants within 11 minutes driving distance, or less than 5.1 miles from the cottage.
A favorite not only of Novato, but Marin/Sonoma County.
Awesome Brunches, Pastries and Baked Goods.
I highly recommend their Toast Brunches with their soups of the day.
Creekside Bakery
1719 Grant AveA favorite not only of Novato, but Marin/Sonoma County.
Awesome Brunches, Pastries and Baked Goods.
I highly recommend their Toast Brunches with their soups of the day.
"Steak":
Fajitas, Tacos, Etc.
Fresh Mexican Food, Nachos and Salsa are better than Chevy's :)
Horchatas are good!
El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill
940 7th St"Steak":
Fajitas, Tacos, Etc.
Fresh Mexican Food, Nachos and Salsa are better than Chevy's :)
Horchatas are good!
This place is always vibrant with patrons sipping great wines and enjoying downtown Novato.
6 locals recommend
Mantra Wines
881 Grant AveThis place is always vibrant with patrons sipping great wines and enjoying downtown Novato.
Serving "Tara's Organic" Ice Flavors - Limited amount of flavors, between 6-8 on hand, but delicious flavors! All kinds of sweets and treats, many a blast from the past!
My son and I love the Organic Rocky Road from Tara's, and their Strawberry or Salted Caramel.
Celine's Sweets
879 Grant AveServing "Tara's Organic" Ice Flavors - Limited amount of flavors, between 6-8 on hand, but delicious flavors! All kinds of sweets and treats, many a blast from the past!
My son and I love the Organic Rocky Road from Tara's, and their Strawberry or Salted Caramel.
The BEST Grass-Fed Burgers.
Try a Mini-Burger, Regular French Fries and an Organic Chocolate or Strawberry Milkshake. Open late until 10pm everyday for your late night munchies fix the Marin County way!
179 locals recommend
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StThe BEST Grass-Fed Burgers.
Try a Mini-Burger, Regular French Fries and an Organic Chocolate or Strawberry Milkshake. Open late until 10pm everyday for your late night munchies fix the Marin County way!
-Pad Thai
-Crispy Egg Rolls
-Pad See Ew
-Curries
In a really laid-back and easy to talk to your partner atmosphere. Great for a lunch/dinner date.
Chao Praya
1553 S Novato Blvd-Pad Thai
-Crispy Egg Rolls
-Pad See Ew
-Curries
In a really laid-back and easy to talk to your partner atmosphere. Great for a lunch/dinner date.
Grazie Restaurant
823 Grant AveGREAT Place for a dinner date!
Little Goan Indian Cafe
2007 Novato BlvdChicken Tikka Masala is a -MUST- try here!
Teeny Cake
7400 Redwood BlvdTasty Cupcakes!
You MUST get here really early if coming on the weekends, or the wait can be 45 minutes-1 hour! Might as well head over to Bacon right down the street on Grant Ave.
14 locals recommend
Marvin's Restaurant
1112 Grant AveYou MUST get here really early if coming on the weekends, or the wait can be 45 minutes-1 hour! Might as well head over to Bacon right down the street on Grant Ave.
Daily Lunch Buffet, economical with a nice Kheer Pudding to finish your meal.
9 locals recommend
Batika India Bistro
868 Grant AveDaily Lunch Buffet, economical with a nice Kheer Pudding to finish your meal.
Sushi Tri
333 Enfrente RdSOLID Sushi place, great for a romantic evening dinner :)
Their Cobb Salad is delicious!
I like their breakfast fare better than Marvin's - smaller portions but tastier bites...
Bacon
1500 Grant AveTheir Cobb Salad is delicious!
I like their breakfast fare better than Marvin's - smaller portions but tastier bites...
Flour Chylde Bakery
850 Grant AveThe Chocolate Torte is a MUST here. Everything is pretty fresh and tasty.
Tuttimelon
132 Vintage WayFrozen Yogurt with your favorite toppings?
Yes, please!
Their POKE Bowls are filled with fresh food!
Try their Vietnamese Sandwiches or Milk Teas, and adjust sweetness to your liking!
Pearl
500 1st StTheir POKE Bowls are filled with fresh food!
Try their Vietnamese Sandwiches or Milk Teas, and adjust sweetness to your liking!
Nothing beats one of their 20+ flavors of bagels, with your favorite spreading, toasted fresh to perfection.
Their breakfast sandwiches are great for excursions on the go.
Redwood Bagel Company
1559 S Novato BlvdNothing beats one of their 20+ flavors of bagels, with your favorite spreading, toasted fresh to perfection.
Their breakfast sandwiches are great for excursions on the go.
High-End Sushi.
Small Portions, focusing on ultra-high quality fish from an authentic sushi chef. If you are celebrating something special and want a pricier but memorable meal, try this place out!
13 locals recommend
Masa Sushi
813 Grant AveHigh-End Sushi.
Small Portions, focusing on ultra-high quality fish from an authentic sushi chef. If you are celebrating something special and want a pricier but memorable meal, try this place out!
Carmen La Hacienda Taqueria
1401 Grant AvenueKnown for their "Wet Burrito"!
Other dishes are standard Mexican fare.
Memorable Cheesecake desserts, but only open during the weekdays! Call to make sure they are open :)
John & Jill's Cheesecake
4 Commercial BlvdMemorable Cheesecake desserts, but only open during the weekdays! Call to make sure they are open :)
Beso Bistro and Wine Bar
502 S Palm DrGreat Wine Bar with a variety of American and Seafoods.
Delicious and recommended for dinner or late night munching :)
18 locals recommend
Finnegan's Marin Restaurant & Bar
877 Grant AveDelicious and recommended for dinner or late night munching :)
Carne Asada Tacos and Super Burrito are tasty among other choices.
10 locals recommend
Mi Pueblo Taqueria
905 Grant AveCarne Asada Tacos and Super Burrito are tasty among other choices.
Sop Chow Ho Fun? WET NOODLES is what my fiance orders and we love it!
I really like their crab rangoons, but everything on the entree list if pretty solid!
China House
1222 Grant AvenueSop Chow Ho Fun? WET NOODLES is what my fiance orders and we love it!
I really like their crab rangoons, but everything on the entree list if pretty solid!
My Thai II
811 Grant AveCrispy Rice Salad is delicious.
Try their noodles and curries as well.
That good ol' cheesecake steak sandwich with greasy side of curly fries let's you know you are on top of the food chain for sure.
Italian Delite Sub Sandwiches
971 Front StreetThat good ol' cheesecake steak sandwich with greasy side of curly fries let's you know you are on top of the food chain for sure.
Tommy's Salsa
1553 S Novato BlvdA variety of different Mexican dishes, their salsa is pretty tasty.
If you really can't make it to Super Duper for Organic Shakes and Grass-Fed burgers, then The Habit Burger or In and Out are the next best options in town when it's late on a weekend. (9pm-10pm or later for In & out).
The Habit Burger Grill
924 Diablo AveIf you really can't make it to Super Duper for Organic Shakes and Grass-Fed burgers, then The Habit Burger or In and Out are the next best options in town when it's late on a weekend. (9pm-10pm or later for In & out).
Ming Yen
1628 Grant AveAnother solid Chinese food place.
Chianti Cucina
7416 Redwood BlvdDelicious Pastas and Gnocchi among other Italian dishes.
The pizza is kind of soggy to me... but the other Italian dishes are delicious!
THE VILLAGE – Italian Restaurant . Pizzeria . Full Bar
1200 Grant AveThe pizza is kind of soggy to me... but the other Italian dishes are delicious!
Aurora Ristorante Italiano
8 Commercial BlvdSolid Italian food.
Very popular in the morning. Some of the craziest sized croissants and pastries you will ever see.
20 locals recommend
Rustic Bakery
1407 Grant AveVery popular in the morning. Some of the craziest sized croissants and pastries you will ever see.
Arun Thai Restaurant
385 Bel Marin Keys BlvdYummy Thai food!
Taki Japanese Restaurant
452 Ignacio BlvdModerately priced Japanese Sushi restaurant