Every time I come to Avatar's restaurant the owner is always welcoming and friendly to everyone. I can immediately tell that the owner cares about customers and he is passionate about the food. I have a special transitional seafood dish (I cannot stop thinking about it). All dishes are so unique and unforgettable :) this place is considered one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. Strongly recommended for anyone who is craving for something unique Indian dishes! read more

Avatar's Restaurant - Jamaican Jerk Chicken Enchilada - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Amazing vegan and vegetarian food. Service was excellent. The owner is friendly and hospitable. Does a good job of making feel at home in the restaurant. Location is very near to Saratoga. Hidden gem. read more

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This is now one of my new favorites. Great, friendly services! I can't emphasize that enough. They make you feel like family and make dining there enjoyable. Their food is spot on! Everything is delicious! The samosas were fresh and crispy. The mango milk shake is nice and creamy with fresh, sweet mango. The ground lamb enchiladas is a fantastic combination of Indian flavors. With so much sauce, it's great at the end to mix with the rice to get all of it. They can adjust the spicy leave, which is appreciated. And their dessert is good, where it's not too sweet and light. Inside is a little tight, but they have a nice outside dining area in front. If going for lunch, get there early to avoid the rush. read more

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I want to give this place more stars but it really is just OK. I appreciate the interesting combination of Mexican/Indian fusion but it just didn't work for me. The server surprised me with the crab pumpkin enchiladas but I couldn't tell it was crab at first. I thought the rose petal lassi was going to be refreshing but it wasn't. I didn't finish it. The chai seemed watered down. read more

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Cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating close to downtown Sausalito! The owner was so nice and had super fast service. We ordered a mango lassi, Jamaican jerk chicken enchilada, and the Jamaican jerk chicken plate. I was blown away by the flavors in the enchilada! Never have had a meal like this, it was delicious. Our only complaint was the plate was a bit small for the price and we finished not quite full. But for the flavors in that meal, it was mostly made up for :) Would recommend stopping by Avatars! read more

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This is a cute fusion restaurant with a very friendly owner, who waited our table. I came in a group of 8 people and he was attentive to each of our needs. He has a long spiel about the restaurant in the beginning. He also asked us for spicy level on a scale of 1-10, which applied for every dish. I ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken while the rest of my table ordered enchiladas. All of the enchiladas look the same from the outside. The portion sizes are on the smaller size, but overall the food was pretty good. However, it seemed that they used the same curry to top each of the dishes. We also ordered samosas for the table (not pictured) which were very good, including the gluten free samosas. I would recommend if you want to satisfy your craving for something unique! read more

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Few restaurants can pull off being a second home for their customers. It takes a welcoming presence, genuine warmth and healthy delicious meals. Consistency and happy staff are important too. Their food may not fit everyone's taste due to spice and complexity but it sure fits mine. Avatar has all this in spades if you pay attention. Today it looks like Ashok, host and owner, know 95% of the customers coming in. That's pretty typical. I hope you will become one. Their usual Wednesday before Thanksgiving thank you to their community and all comers of a free enchilada meal was nixed by the city but the happy spirit is still alive. Next year I hope. Read other reviews about the food. It's one of my all time favorites and unique in its genre...I always recommend the enchiladas and rice plates but there's much more. Enjoy! read more

Avatar's Restaurant - Thanksgiving tradition- pumpkin and turkey enchilada Avatar style - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Avatar's Restaurant provides a more upscale experience from Avatar's Burrito while still bringing great Indian fare with a little international fusion. Located off a small plaza in Sausalito, Avatar's Restaurant has a small cozy feel. And when you enter, the feeling that you are part of the family becomes apparent as the host who welcomed us was friendly and accommodating. After getting recommendations from the host, we tried the following: 1. Vegetarian samosas: While I have had many samosas, this was definitely one of the most beautifully presented. The lightly fried pockets of potatoes that were nested on a visually stunning mix of yogurt, tamarind sauce, and fresh mango puree that provided a little freshness and tanginess. 2. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Punjabi Enchiladas: As expected from Indian cuisine, a nice mix of spices married together to create a wonderful taste experience.  However, the Hispanic influence was apparent as it was packaged in that fried tortilla giving a nice crunch. Plus, it was smothered with the curried enchilada sauce which we requested for spicy so it definitely packed a flavor punch! 3. New Zealand Lamb Curry: This was a very solid curry dish with nice pieces of lamb that also packed a bit of heat. Nothing as special as the other two dishes and would have wanted the lamb a little more salted. The service was super attentive and friendly. My only major negative was that it is a little on the pricey side. As much as I enjoyed the food, it is definitely more to save for a special occasion. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Overall, Avatar's Restaurant has great food and service that makes it worth a visit if you are in the Sausalito area looking for quality Indian food with a little twist. read more

The food and service are always top notch when we visit. A very unique rendition of Punjabi fusion cuisine! read more

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This restaurant was really good. I was traveling in NCAL on vacation and looked up vegan in the area and found this place. It serves non vegetarian but I am vegan. The food was really good. The flavors were amazing and very healthy. Low oil, no gluten, no white flour is used. Instead all natural grains were used for the tortilla and the samosas I had. Also had the chai and butter milk. Owner is Indian and greeted us and said I will place your order. Price was high but this was very exclusive. That is the parking lot loaded with Bentleys and AMG cars to come here - to give you a sense of the clientele. I sat outside on a beautiful day. I also had a dessert which was very good too. Like a cheesecake but middle was mawa topped with pistachio, and chocolate type base and mango ras dressing. I bookmarked this restaurant and will return next time I am in the Bay Area. Highly recommended. read more

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Must try: their fusion burritos Why visit? It's a very cool concept, and the only reason I subtracted a star is because I think the portion size is a little small for what you pay for, but overall I think the flavor is very nice Protip: try their chai! read more

Avatar's Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

This place is a hidden gem on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a great place to stop when seeing the sights. I highly recommend. The owner was very attentive and enthusiastic. read more

Avatar's Restaurant - This was seriously delicious. This place is a hidden gem. I cleaned my plate! - Indian Near Me - Sausalito, California

Food: 5/5 We ordered the soup of the day, chicken curry, and the Jamaican jerk chicken enchiladas. The food was flavorful, tasted fresh, and it was served nice and hot. The spices were warming in that great homey way. I really loved how tender the chicken was, and the saffron rice was delicious as well. Service: 6/5 The two gentlemen at the FOH was extremely attentive, speedy, and kind! We were seated immediately on a Saturday night. My partner and I were tired and hungry after hiking at mount tam and wanted a hearty meal in town. The manager (?) was so quick to attend to us, and the food came out extremely quickly. The food was great, but the service is what really makes this place worthwhile. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice and cozy, and not too fussy. It was clean and friendly inside. Family friendly, and great for a casual dinner. Overall: 5.5/5 Great service, flavorful and hearty food, and clean. Would visit again if I'm in town! read more

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Just a sudden adventure on a trip out to Port Reyes, gosh was I glad I stopped The owner came and made recommendations that were so good. Had the gluten-free vegetarian samosas - my non-gluten-free husband was chomping them down too! Followed by the enchiladas, Indian style, did a mix up sweet potato and chicken, and we cleaned the plate Highly recommend! read more

Jamie W. and I hardly ever make it to Sausalito, but I decided it would be good exercise for us to walk on the Sausalito-Mill Valley Path which I wasn't aware was just the sidewalk off Bridgeway for a long stretch. We wouldn't have minded so much except the traffic was getting pretty thick on a recent Saturday afternoon, so we decided to take a break for lunch. I was only familiar with this spot as it was highly praised on an episode of "Check, Please! Bay Area" a couple of seasons back. A large enclosed patio beckoned, and it was fairly well packed given it was a nice albeit windy day. We got lucky because there was one patio table available, and they let us have it as larger groups waited for bigger tables. The menu reflected a global melange of Indian, Caribbean, Mexican, and Californian elements. You would think it would be a cross-cultural culinary collision, but no, the flavors were thoughtfully melded with the execution quite tasty in unexpected ways. Jamie went for the $16.95 Jerk Chicken Salad, which was a refreshing mixed greens, Greek-style salad dominated by their signature marinated Jamaican jerk chicken breast, crumbled goat cheese, and Roma tomatoes (photo: https://bit.ly/3lhFb2D). I decided to order what was praised specifically on the program by the guests, the $17.95 Jamaican Jerk Chicken Punjabi Enchiladas, which was memorable for the unique curried enchilada sauce blended smoothly with yogurt and tamarind. The corn tortillas were rolled up with a healthy helping of the same jerk chicken that was in Jamie's salad. It was accompanied by a heaping side of saffron basmati rice and green peas (photo: https://bit.ly/3nrdYND), and the sum of the dish was a success. We also shared the $10.95 Lightly Curried Button Mushrooms which we liked a lot despite the somewhat paltry serving (photo: https://bit.ly/2VHfpfG). I was also thinking a mix of different fungi could have lent more variety to the dish. I definitely want to try their traditional curries next time and for reasons I don't care to disclose, the Kama Sutra tostada. FOOD - 5 stars...tasty cross-culture bites, especially that jerk chicken AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a bustling spot but still relaxing on the patio on a nice day SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty busy but productive and nice when they have a minute TOTAL - 5 stars...not all jerks are created equal RELATED - Exploring north of San Francisco? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2tIHlkV read more

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Rose Mango Dream raviolis were incredible and my lunch mates loved their Crab Enchiladas! We shared the special pistachio-topped dessert. All three of us had a very good freshly-made chai. It was ALL excellent! We hadn't been there since ore-Covid and were pleased to return and to find the food just as delicious as we remembered! Perhaps most amazing though was the same Indian owner treated so sweetly and hadn't aged one bit! It must be all the incredibly healthy ingredients in the food there!! We will return soon. read more

Great food, and wonderful people who run the restaurant in Saualito. I used to go to the one in Fairfax when I live in west Marin and it was very good too read more

Upon arrival the owner already set the tone for an intriguing dinning experience. We started off with paratha accompanied by a trio of delicious pairings. My partner and I met in the middle with the spice level of 8. The jerk chicken enchiladas were beyond amazing (our fav dish). The New Zealand lamb curry was tender and flavorful. We balanced out the meat dishes with the roasted mixed veggies spiced to perfection on top of saffron basmati. I recommend dining outside on a nice night. read more

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Just everything was perfect. I was pleasantly welcomed by the owner Ashok and the place smelled so good. He gave me a little history of the place and culture of the food. Lentil soup was a hit and who would have thought to have Punjabi enchiladas. BRILLIANCE! The menu had fusion was Italy, some Asian, and Mexican. He asked what level spicy I like, so I started with a 6. Would rate it 10 stars. Must try! read more

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Food is so scrumptious & amazing presentation. Loved every bite. Everything is house made creation & flavors compliment very well from appetizers to dessert.. everything is must try. Plus one for hospitality. Five star rating is not enough for this place , it's above and beyond. read more

We came on a busy Saturday night for dinner, and I think the restaurant was understaffed. Unfortunately that really affected both our food and service experience negatively. We ordered the samosas, mushroom appetizer, basmati rice trio (with vegetables, chicken, and lamb), lamb curry, and smoked eggplant and prawns with fettuccine. The flavors were generally good but weirdly similar across all the main dishes, such that it ended up tasting like one dish, just with different meats and vegetables. The quality was also inconsistent - some pieces of rice and vegetables were undercooked, for example. The service was also really slow, we waited at least 20 minutes before getting our mains We also ordered mango lassi and masala chai. The lassi was more like mango juice, and the masala chai also lacked flavor Overall, we were quite disappointed after hearing great things about this restaurant read more

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I came here with my family. The samosa dish and shrimp curry were our favorites. The seasoning on the shrimp dish was very very good. read more

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Single most interesting dining experience I have had. The food is amazing and fffrrrrresh!

The Food was delicious. As for Service the best anywhere I have ever been. Ambiance is quaint and local vibes galore. read more

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Unexpectedly great place for lunch. Not your typical Indian restaurant. When we were not sure what to order Ashok said he would whip something good for us. One is stir fry seafood over basmati, the other is lamb enchilada with basmati. Both were excellent. We also ordered masala chai, and topped the lunch with the only dessert they have, almond gelato mixed with condensed milk over mango and rose guava sauce. Gluten free place. read more

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Great service with a smile, and a very engaging owner. Fresh food delivered with a little spice. A nice gem that unexpectedly gave a nice lunch experience. Worth the extra mile to go visit and eat something out of the ordinary. Price point is very good and the staff will expertly guide you through the menu selection. A nice surprise as I happened to walk by, but my next San Fran visit will make this a mandatory Stop @ Avatar. Thank you read more

Wow! I've heard the food here was great but the actual firsthand experience exceeded my expectations. The presentation was superb, the quantity just right, and the flavors exquisite. The menu selection, while not extensive, appeared deliberate so as to provide focus on quality, presentation and taste. The service was likewise top notch and the ambiance, both inside and outside, perfect. The gentleman in charge, whether owner or manager, was friendly and welcoming. Avatar is a fantastic restaurant to take friends and family or just yourself for a special culinary treat. read more

Unique and absolutely delicious food- try it! I'm so glad I did! The pumpkin tofu curried enchiladas were amazing!

This place is more Indian flavors than Mexican flavors. I thought everything was yummy; however, I probably won't come again. The Jamaican Jerk Chicken Enchilada was 3/5. It was kinda sweet to me and I was hoping there would be some kinda spice to it but there wasn't. Samosas plate was good and had all the chutneys + yogurt on there. 4/5. Lentil soup was very much comfort meal w the Partha. The partha came with a sweet chutney. Food came out immediately and sat down without a reservation right away for indoors on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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Found this place on Google a couple years ago when I was researching for places to eat/do in Sausalito. BF is very picky going to Indian restaurants, because he thinks it's not worth going unless it's a buffet. Luckily he gave this joint a try; ended up being our favorite place for samosas! Been here twice and we decided to make a stop here whenever we are back in town. My go to is the chicken curry and BF gets the lamb curry and of course their samosas. Everything is fresh, tastes great and they use healthy ingredients. Just know, their menu isn't your typical Indian restaurant. The owner is really nice and accommodating. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. Yummy yum yum!! read more

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I came here because this restaurant had 4.7 star review, exceed my expectations!!! I will forsure come here again. Food: I have never heard of Mexican asian fusion restaurant before, but I now know I love it. The intertwined of spices change and flavor make the restaurant unique. I love the taste with every bite. Jamaican Chicken Enchilada so good. The Jamaican Jerk Chicken was equally as good. Every time I looked at the sauce, I would think it was barbecue flavor, but it wasn't. I wanted to lick the plate. The samosa were a great appetizer. The dipping sauce was a twist. It was a sweet fruity flavor and I really enjoyed it. Very refreshing for a savory dish. Vibe: great spot for brunch or late evening meal. I would bring my family or a bunch friends I would totally comeback here read more

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Restaurant doesn't serve fresh food. we were served pre cooked food and charged exorbitant price. owner tricked us to eat something he forced us to order. Terrible experience! read more

if only i could give this place minus stars.. so, yesterday my friends and i decided to finish wonderful day having dinner at this place after reading all these great comments, but let me tell you- it's so far away from reality i can't even see it !! after we were seated we were exited about the menu but it was taken away by the owner (my guess) and we were told that he will take us on food adventure that we will never forget, i kept my menu choice but i was denied and had seafood plate instead.. it was NOT what i wanted and it was NOT edible !! rice was bland, no salt was used whatsoever and it was soooooo sweet !! small piece of salmon overcooked, 1 shrimp and other pieces of other types of fish was under !! "sharing" plates of my vegetarian friends looked like a mix of leftover food wile in the meantime table next to us had full plates of food- still can't understand why our orders were ignored.. in the end each of those leftover plates costed us 22$ !! definitely will not forget the scam and a sham this place read more

Ordered takeout dinner: -Smoked eggplant enchilada -Daal curry -Rose mango dreams Daal was delicious and hearty but something you can get at other Indian restaurants. However I enjoyed the enchilada. It was a great mix between Indian and Mexican cuisine. I'm gonna pass on the Mango Dreams next time. Think sweet ravioli...It was just a bit too out there for me. Food overall was not over salted and wasn't overly greasy. Service was friendly and fast, and I liked that there were a bunch of vegetarian items on the menu. Thumbs up for Avatar! read more

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Hands-down best Indian food I've ever had, and it's one of my family's favorites. The flavors are wonderful, and the dishes are creative. A really good one? Punjabi Enchiladas! The restaurant itself is small, and it's a bit of a walk to get to the bathroom. The service is quick but not pressuring in any way. On my first visit, we were told that their dessert, Avatar's Dream, is the best thing we will ever eat. Of course I was skeptical, but I gotta say, that description is not wrong. Do yourself a favor and at least try this place out! read more

The food here is an amazing blend of spice, texture and flavor. Service is impeccable. One of my go to restaurants when I come visit the area. Try the lamb but leave room for dessert!! read more

Okay here we go, Services is exceptional, no doubt about it. They don't take reservations but since we are coming from Peninsula they took us in. Take note we're a group of 10. There's also another group who reserves by the name of John so when we got there, they keep asking if we're John's group lol but I told them no. They asked us if we want to dine inside or outside so we chose the inside. We started of with some drinks and appetizers while waiting for the half of our group. 3 masala chai $5.50 each, 1 gluten free samosa (2 pieces) $9.95 and 1 blacked jumbo shrimps (3 pieces) $14.95. Once our friends comes in, they order 2 beer, 1 IPA, 2 order of the Blackened Jumbo Shrimps. We also ordered 2 margaritas and 2 palomas but we got 3 margaritas and 1 paloma. So our other friend reminded them about the the other paloma. We also started ordering our entree. We got 3 Jamaican Jerk Chicken that has 3 pieces of meat per plate for $21.95. 1 Yogurt Marinated Chicken that has 3 pieces of meat as well for the price of $21.95. 1 Rose Mango Dream that has 4 or 5 pieces of ravioli for $16.95. 3 enchiladas for $17.95, 1 Trio Basmati $19.95, 1 Trio Curry for $24.96. They helped us with the birthday cakes and stuff which is cool. We gave them the remaining cakes for them to enjoy. My friend paid $700 dollars all in all including the tip for 10 people. I asked for the itemized bill and they gave me the paper which is uploaded in here. Upon checking it. I noticed some discrepancies with the menu price and actual charge. So I'm like okay, it's not that bad, then I see that there's a $14.95 charge that we don't know as well as the $96. I'm like thinking it's probably the 20% Gratuity/Service Charge. Then I saw the white receipt. The green receipt (itemized) the total is $571.50 but on the actual receipt it's $574 plus the tax of 10% ($53.10) so the total all in all is $627.10. So my friend paid $700 including the tip. My issue with this is, first, they didn't tell us that they include the service charge already which is the $96 on the green paper. Second, the prices are not correct per menu. Third, the price for beers are not in the menu or wine list so we have no idea how much was it. Fourth, the meal portion. 3 pieces of white chicken meat for the price of $21.95 I won't tell you guys not to try this place, the taste are great but just expect this things to happen. Service is somewhat great/exceptional, I mean nobody's perfect you know lol The prices/charge- they need to be better with communicating or showing if the food prices will be based on market value lol also I don't like how they got us, I feel like we were scammed. We would love to add more tip even without hiding the fact that you guys already included the gratuity/service charge. So that's why I'm giving them 3 stars only. 1 star for Ambience, 1 star for taste and 1 star for service. read more

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The owner is the most enthusiastic restaurateur I've ever come across. He greeted our table personally and asked us our food preferences. He then made personal recommendations--mine was a surprise. To our delight, my boyfriend and I both loved our meals. He ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and mine was "off-menu." It was clear the dishes were made with love and intentionality. But the best part for me was the dessert. It was a gluten-free and sugar-free (agave was used instead) pistachio gelato pie of sorts encircled in fresh mango and raspberry sauce. My tastebuds were literally dancing! If you want a truly unique experience and to taste food made with love, go to Avatars! read more

This is without doubt, the best Indian restaurant I have been to in the United States. I am Desi and have been to 48 states. Like most South Asian Americans, I enjoy trying Indian restaurants wherever I go. My god, so happy my fiancée and I took a chance at this great spot. Why is Avatar's so good? First, the service was phenomenal. Everyone we interacted with including the owner (Ashok, I believe) was positive and professional. This also shows us what we have known for awhile - Indian restaurant owners mostly suck. But Ashok took the time to talk to us about his food, unique menu, and philosophy, which influences the dishes. Second, everything we ate just melted in our mouth. The lamb Rogan Josh was sublime and I usually don't eat much lamb or goat, but this dish restored my faith in Desi food (which has become trite and boring through much of the U.S.) Ashok also has a special dessert - the only one he offers - that melds American and Indian flavors into a kulfi/cake/hybrid. Will surely return (though we did not even try the hybrid Mexican food). read more

Very fresh, organic, clean food w/out compromising the flavor and taste. Good quality cuisine. It's a mix of Caribbean, Indian, Mexican & Asian all in one place! Enjoyable outdoor patio & cozy indoor dining...your choice It's great! I'll be back to Sausalito and stop here again. Go try it! read more

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