First time at Buckeye Roadhouse and I honestly can't believe I hadn't been sooner. The service was excellent from start to finish ~ attentive without hovering, genuinely welcoming, and on top of everything. Funny fact ~ we arrived without reservation and were asked if we would mind if we could please finish our dinner within 2 hours as our table had a booked reservation...we of course agreed and thought it was very professional to let us know instead of turning us away. The food came out hot, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish felt thoughtful and well executed. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance: classy and cozy, but still lively and fun. It feels special without feeling stuffy. I want to sit in bar area next time. Such a great overall experience. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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Perfect for a company dinner... and definitely a date night spot We came here for a company dinner and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Buckeye Roadhouse has such a classic, cozy vibe that immediately feels special--you can tell it's a place people come back to. First things first: make a reservation. This place is popular for a reason. The food absolutely did not disappoint. I ordered the chicken dish, and it was hands-down my favorite--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. The tuna tataki was another standout: fresh, beautifully presented, and light but satisfying. Every plate that hit the table felt thoughtful and well-executed. And then... the s'more pie. Wow. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in a long time and the perfect way to end the meal--rich, nostalgic, and totally indulgent without being overwhelming. Between the atmosphere, the service, and how solid every dish was, this place instantly went on my "come back soon" list. Already planning to return for a date night because it just has that romantic, timeless feel. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, a polished experience, and a spot that feels like a treat every time. read more

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Here to celebrate hubby's birthday with dinner at the Buckeye. We were seated on the top floor. Everything we ordered was tasty. The smoked bbq pork ribs could have been more tender, but it had good smoky flavor. Fresh & warm Parkerhouse rolls were good too. We definitely enjoyed the Oysters Bingo the most and ended our meal with their S'mores pie. I did feel our server paid more attention to my hubby and not so much with the rest of us which I thought was a bit off putting, but oh well. read more

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The food and restaurant staff are consistently amazing here. Whether you decide to sit in the dining room or at the bar, you can be guaranteed an excellent meal and outstanding service. We usually order the Caesar salad, ribs & steak followed by dessert. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself. The ambiance is relaxing on early evening's. read more

Aside from flawed reservation confirmations the quality of the food & service is superb! From the "bric chicken Buckeye is renowned for the entrees in general are savory & delicious. Deserts made onsite are fabulous and the drinks! Aye the drinks & wine list are excellent! read more

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The Buckeye has long been a Mill Valley staple, known for its burgers, ribs, classic mac and cheese, and old-fashioned atmosphere. While it remains a popular local spot, I feel it has gradually drifted away from the original charm and character that made it so special over the years. I used to love the ham Mac and cheese and now it's just wrong. read more

We decided to visit for our anniversary dinner, we didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and the food was amazing! We will definitely come again. read more

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Date of Visit: 9/27/2025 We visited the Buckeye Roadhouse in Marin County after our afternoon hike at the Muir Woods. Buckeye Roadhouse was opened back in 1937, offering contemporary American cuisine at the rustic dining room with warm ambiance. We didn't make a reservation beforehand and waited for about 20 minutes. We ordered two cocktails at the bar and waited at the seating area in front of the register. Aperol Fizz $16 Husband ordered the Aperol Fizz with Hendricks gin, aperol, lemon, and aquafaba. Pearfection 16 I got the Pearfection with Pear Vodka, Elderflower liquor, fresh lemon juice, and rosemary. Sweet with the smell of pear and rosemary. Barbecued Baby Back Ribs $31.5 For the main course, I ordered the smoking barbecued baby back ribs, and on the side with grilled corn on the cobb, and cole slaw. 12oz Brandt Ribeye Steak $49 Husband got the medium rare ribeye steak with blue cheese and bacon stuffed mini baked potatoes. There were green basil sauce on top and red chili sauce in a separate bowl. 2022 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon $19 Husband got another glass of red wine. This 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon "Le Fleur Craig" is from Napa Sonoma County. read more

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Well, I returned with my brother to celebrate my 66th birthday here in April and I've decided to update my review. Since it was a weekday, we hadn't thought to make a reservation and went soon after the restaurant opened. We were asked if we had a reservation and we said we did not. Only one or 2 tables were occupied at the time and no one else at the entrance. The host told us they would seat us, but we would have to make it a quick meal as they had a lot of reservations to seat coming up. We said OK. The waiter was dismissive and unfriendly. The special of the day was prime rib, which I was pleased about, being my favorite and not on the daily menu. My brother mentioned it was my birthday to the host as we were seated. We ordered, the food was served, we ate, paid the check and left. A complete opposite experience from last year. Our presence apparently an inconvenience. As we left, more diners had arrived, but it wasn't crazy busy. All I can say is that you better make a reservation if you plan to go. Then, maybe, the experience will be better. PS, my prime rib was OK, but not particularly tender. I can say I've had better. read more

An iconic restaurant. Never a bad meal. It's always consistent, excellent food, great service, lively ambiance. My only complaint is that it is extremely loud, but if you can get past it, you're in for a great dinner. There were 4 of us dining. We split a Caesar salad and a little gem. Perfect size to split. We ordered the calamari and shrimp. It's good, not excellent. 2 of our diners ordered the rib eye served with blue cheeses and bacon mini stuffed potatoes $54, 1 ordered the marinated skirt steak served with a pile of truffle French fries $35 and the 4th diner ordered the smoked beef brisket $29.50, served with horseradish mashed potatoes. All the plates were perfectly cooked. We had no complaints about anything. Sean G. Was our server and was extremely attentive, even though the dining room was packed and he was very busy. Make a reservation, unless you don't mind waiting for a table. Our reservation was 6:00 on a Wednesday evening and the dining room was full until after 8:00 pm. read more

Go here for the dessert- delicious amazing options that are different than the usual place. The brisket meat was half cooked nicely (the one on top was nice ) but the underside piece was hard and not edible- gross. So blah unsatisfying and appears to be sneaky bc it was hiding underneath the good slice. I felt bad to send it back because I already consumed half of it. Ambiance, looks like it used to be one of the popular places. For some reason I thought it was in a lush forest setting but nah, it's basically on the side of the highway not at all picturesque. The dinner room looked interesting , old world German style. Don't sit next to the windows at the back bc they are drafty. Lovely wait staff, parking is good. As we were leaving looked like the bar was the place to be, good vibes there. Hostess - needs less snobbish vibes please. So remember if you get the brisket to check both pieces and send it back right away if was poorly prepared as mine was. read more

Buckeye Roadhouse - American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

After a long day of bump'n around Marin, going on hikes, we came to the ever so popular Buckeye Roadhouse for some delicious food. Thankfully, I had made a reservation weeks in advance, but parking was kind of stressful as we had to park across the road. Like the rest of the bay, while it looked fancy, Buckeye Roadhouse had very casual vibes, so there wasn't that much of a dress code. Food was very delicious and they were super accommodating to splitting up the entree by doing it themselves! Definitely highly recommended if you find yourself on this side of the Golden Gate Bridge. read more

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I came here for dinner with a friend while staying in Larkspur. Parking is a bit odd/tricky. There's a lot across the street but it's not the easiest to access and there are no lights so it can be a little odd to cross. We were only able to get a pretty late reservation time so we were excited and hungry when we sat down. Our server was not the best, for example, the table next to us got told the specials...we did not and I absolutely would have ordered one! We ordered the crispy onion rings to share which were good but super unusual. I got the salmon while my friend got the bacon wrapped petit filet. We both liked our meal but wouldn't necessarily go out of our way to go back. read more

A classic Marin restaurant that's very popular and consistently good. Wide range of choices on menu. We usually go at happy hour time and sit at bar. Bar snacks or full on dinner while chatting with staff or other guests. It's a place commuters will stop for a bite to wait out traffic. I like the oysters bingo and spicy chicken under a brick. read more

We went to Buckeye Roadhouse on a Friday night around 630pm without a reservation. The place was already very busy but we got a table in the bar area after 30-40 minutes. We ordered the oysters bingo and the Buckeye smoked chicken wings as appetizers, we then shared the skirt steak and the butter lettuce salad. For dessert we tried the S'more pie (very light and fluffy). Despite the restaurant being very busy our waitress Christy was very attentive and the food came relatively fast. The restaurant is tucked away at the exit of the highway. There's a small parking lot in front of the restaurant and more parking space across the street near the underpass. Highly recommend this place if you're visiting the area. read more

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My wife and I came here due to it being under Resy reservations and the Amex Gold Card perk. It helps us find new and fun places we wouldn't normally go to! We ended up going here on our way up to Dillon Beach and we both really enjoyed it. They take their NA drinks seriously and had great options which included zero-proof liquor. My wife had an NA whiskey sour and I had a regular, great to see more and more places give some love to their mocktails. Food was good but not incredible, the ribs had good flavor but not enough flavor in my opinion. They were a bit dry too unfortunately and didn't fall off the bone as much as you'd like. In any case this place is great and we would definitely come back, we also love the vibe! read more

Unbelievable experience at Buckeye Roadhouse. We started with the hamachi crudo, then had the burger and skirt steak for our mains, and every single dish was excellent. They also now have Guinness on tap, and it might be the best Guinness pour in Marin. Amazing staff, great service, and an overall incredible atmosphere. GM Alex is truly one of a kind. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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We are visiting from Texas and this restaurant was highly recommended. The parking is a nightmare but worth it! We actually parked across the street. The restaurant was very busy and we did not have a reservation but were seated in about 30 minutes. The pearfection cocktail was just sweet enough. The rolls were amazing. The kale and mushroom ravioli was scrumptious! Dim lights, white tablecloths set the ambience. read more

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Very disappointing experience, especially for my son's birthday dinner. Two of our medium-rare steaks came out well done. We were seated at a nice booth by the window, but the windowsill was dusty and covered with dead drain flies, making it obvious it had not been cleaned properly. During dinner, one fly landed on my daughter's food, and another fell into my son's drink and was moving around in it. We showed it to the drink server, who simply walked away. When we showed it to our main server, he just shrugged it off. Later, he brought out a complimentary dessert even though we had already ordered two desserts. A sincere apology and replacing the drink would have been more appropriate. We also had an out-of-town family member with us, and it was honestly embarrassing to describe this as one of Marin's finest restaurants. read more

As soon as you walk in you're hit with that old time, log cabin feel. The room we were seated, had a huge river rock hearth. It was gorgeous, yet rustic and homey. We had three different servers waiting on us, plus the server assistants. That was confusing, but it didn't matter because all were attentive! We started with the hamachi crudo and oysters bingo (basically oysters Rockefeller, nothing special). Both were very tasty, but far too little portions to be considered "shareable" plates. The crudo was only three very thinly sliced pieces, for over $20, and it was a little bit fishy :/ The little gems salad with apple and spiced walnuts was also delicious, again, nothing special, but it was fresh, crisp, and executed perfectly. For the mains, my husband got the brisket - it came in a red wine bbq sort of sauce and that was sumptuous! Perfect with the meat. I got the liver and onions (yes - people actually order that! Lol), and it was grilled perfectly and had just the right amount of onion, bacon, and red wine sauce. The mashed potatoes with this were so creamy! Yum!! We also shared the Mac n Cheese - the cheese was very creamy, almost soupy, but the flavors made up for it! We were too full to eat dessert there, but made sure to bring home the s'mores pie and toffee cake - s'mores pie is literally only marshmallow and chocolate chips in a graham cracker crust lol, tasty, but thought we'd get a bit more substance for the price. The toffee cake is actually a small toffee muffin (crazy small). Both sugary & nostalgic! read more

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Buckeye Roadhouse is heaven on earth for me. Plain and simple. I've been thinking about the crisp martinis with blue cheese olives (quite literally, the best I've ever had), the skirt steak with chimichurri (the best thing on the menu IMO), and the baked lemon pudding (this is the only correct dessert option - the recipe went viral online for a reason) for days now! It's all SO good! And don't get me started on the ambiance! It's just perfect. For a date. Anniversary. Birthday. Breakup. Celebration. Regular/shmegular day. This place is perfection. No notes! read more

Having dined there for at least one family members birthday celebration over the last 10 years, I apologize for not reviewing until now. Positives - the strong bar program, classic and creative cocktails well poured and a well curated offering of wines by the glass. Oysters Bingo (didn't have last night but reliably delicious), butter lettuce gem salad with blue cheese and the salmon and the ribs and the burger all are satisfying. That said - the special last night was the filet mignon beef stew ladled over Parmesan risotto and it was sublime, well suited to another cold and dreary evening. Our wait staff was professional and efficient and we enjoyed watching the bartenders in their element managing the long bar so efficiently, it's fun to watch when it's done well. Negatives - when I made the reservation on Open table, I put in comments that it was my partner's birthday and we'd never eaten at a table in the bar/lounge all these years, and could I please make a reservation there. I guess I should have called instead to confirm and secure, when we arrived, we were told those tables were all full (they were not, we could see that, no reserved signs either) and we were instead seated at a two top in the main dining room which would have been fine for any regular weekday dinner but for my partner's birthday request. We waited a few minutes and they were able to honor our request, but only after my partner intervened. Rare that we do that. We will return, but I guess we will need to call next time to make sure we can get a table in the bar instead of using an online service. read more

Buckeye Roadhouse - Special - Filet mignon beef stew with diced carrots and onions, deliciously ladled over Parmesan risotto. - American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Came here on a Sunday night with no reservation and we were able to have drinks at the bar while we waited. The space is very classic and upscale but unpretentious - you could dress up or down and not feel out of place. My partner got an Old Fashioned and I got a Pearfection, which was very well balanced. We were taken to our table after only about 10 minutes. For appetizers, we tried the polenta which was fantastic and had a great sauce. We ordered the mac and cheese, skirt steak, and ribs - all were great choices. The toffee pudding dessert was the perfect end to our meal. I would definitely be back! read more

Nice spot we keep driving by but never stop. Inside feels like an old school tavern with a nice warm feel, even though the fans blowing on the tables in the bar were a bit too high (and cold). Tried the calamari, pork chop, special cod (from Monterey bay). The overcooked, and somewhat chewy calamari had a nice crispy coating and that green chimichurri was excellent. The pork chop was spectacular as was the super tender and well executed cod. Almost like Chilean seabass! The sticky toffee pudding was also excellent. And we especially enjoyed the additional 4% "living wage" add-on to the bill. I personally feel this should be the restaurants responsibility to take care of and NOT the customer. read more

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It's been a very long time since I've been at the Buckeye, it seems smaller and I miss the German menu. It feels like a very limited selection, heavy on the bar. Service was great attentive but not pushy. Food was good, but nothing that stands out. Very clean, handicap, access, and easy for mobility limited to dine out. read more

All the hallmarks of excellence, but as time passes the classic roadhouse has faded. The idea of higher level service has all but fallen apart at this establishment. Severs interrupt, reach over the table with no regard. No finesse and no class. It's unfortunate. It's a rush to get you seated. It's a rush to get your order. It's a rush to get you out the door. Maybe it was just the night I was there, I'm certainly not taking family back here for a relaxing meal. The food is as it should be, the kitchen hasn't changed. We always get an Artichoke and Oysters. The Brisket is huge, we split it. Past visits have always been enjoyable, the service has always been amazing in the past. Gone are the old days. Bloody Marys are basic at best, they are strong. The Beer menu is sad, however, The wine list is tip top. read more

I really like the service. Can't say enough good things about Katherine. Helped us navigate the menu, told us about the specials, and paced the meal appropriately. It had been a few years since my last meal here, and I forgot how cool the place is in terms of vibe. I had a flank steak perfectly cooked. Medium rare to order. My friend had the burger and loved it The fries were also very good -- crispy and plenty in number. The red wine by the glass was a nice pour. Spanish, Tempranillo. Will return to Buckeye when in the area. Check it out. -- Workingman's Gourmand read more

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Revisiting another classic steakhouse our family would frequent for special occasions. An early dinner (5P) on a recent Saturday as a party of 4 and everything was just as we remembered, a lively bar area and the elegant, lodge-y dining room. Friendly and attentive service, tasty cocktails, and delicious food. Special shoutout to the perfectly fried calamari; my entree, the juicy and tasty ribeye; and my HUGE and totally appropriate for sharing, key lime pie. We were there for a birthday and the comp dessert for the birthday gal was the smore pie; birthday gal enjoyed it! We had also put our orders in for dessert cakes and pies with our server and unfortunately, a power outage killed the ordering system before she could add in our after dinner drinks. Next time, we'll get 'em! Service really ramped up after that, especially since the dining room was filling up with the next wave of diners. Staff handled the snafu well and gave us contact information for when they would be able to run our bill, which would be the next day. Overall, a pleasant experience, even after the lights went out. read more

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Lovely, historic old steakhouse atmosphere with terrific food!! Grand main dining room with huge stone fireplace. We ate in the bar as we had no reservations for Saturday afternoon dining. GREAT cocktails!!! We had Osysters Bingo (their delicious version of oysters Rockefeller) and Mac and Cheese for appetizers. My rib eye steak was perfectly coooked with herbed butter on top! DELICIOUS!!! STAFF WAS FANTASTIC! Highly recommend! Sorry no food pictures - we were hungry and gobbled up the food before the camera snapped! read more

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Our party of 4 went on a weeknight. Parking lot was full even before 6pm. We were not able to book a reservation ahead of time so we were told there was a 20 minute wait for a booth by the bar. We ended up waiting almost 40 minutes. As expected, the bar was loud...but at least we were able to order from the full menu. We ordered a salad, chicken wings and crispy shrimp and calamari for appetizers. Our entrees were rib eye, filet mignon, barbecue ribs, and brisket. We would have loved to try their calf liver but they were out. We had toffee cake and coconut cream pie for dessert. Service was okay considering the place was jam packed. Wait time for the food was reasonable. Taste and quality of food justified the cost. We probably would have had a better dining experience in the main dining room as there's more room and less noise. Next time, we will make sure to reserve a table ahead of time and maybe come earlier than 6pm so we won't have problem with parking. read more

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Food was amazing. Tried the bingo oysters for the first time and it did not disappoint. It was creamy and cheesy! The dessert was worth waiting for at the end even though I was stuffed from all the apps and main course. read more

Stopped by Buckeye Roadhouse for lunch and even without a reservation, we were seated quickly. Started with the black cod, then the smoked chicken wings - absolutely incredible with their homemade bbq sauce. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming! read more

Buckeye Roadhouse - Black Cod - American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Super meh and underwhelming. Not bad or anything but absolutely basic food. Service was ok once and better the other time. The place is cool tho. read more

Amazing vibes and drinks. Service is super attentive. Food is above average. This is definitely a great place to go for all occasions - date night, celebratory dinner, girls night out, etc. Love the interior design of this place. Taking off one star since we have never been seated on time with reservations so expect to wait for your table. It doesn't bug us too much since we just go to the bar and wait around. Overall, it's a nice place to go when in Marin read more

It was just alright. Not terrible. But I'd never go back. Service was just standard. Flat. Brisket was dry. Mashed potatoes were great. Pork chop was great, cauliflower was not good. Weird over seasoned, turmeric taste. Spicy pork sandwich was good, but the potatoes were again, over seasoned with some all spice type. Reported to taste kinda like a Doritos chip. Beautiful room but meh, obviously a tourist spot. read more

Buckeye Roadhouse - Pork chop - American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I order through DoorDash particularly every weekend. Sometimes they remove the ability to order because they are busy. In the past, I call and I am told they forget to remove the ability to order, and they make the appropriate changes to accepts orders for delivery. I called tonight at 5:00 pm, because online the delivery would not happen until 7:00 -7:30. Isabella, who answered the phone, told me to go ahead and place the order, it should be delivered sooner. Well Isabella, you blew me off and my order will NOT be delivered until 7:00-7:30. Please stop blowing off paying customers. read more

Wow. This place is a classic. We had a great dinner this evening. The main room where we sat has a big stone fireplace and plenty of windows. We shared the Oysters Bingo, which are like a very rich version of oysters Rockefeller or Florentine. My husband ordered the pork chop and I had the brick chicken. The sides were interesting (polenta sticks, cauliflower) & they were as tasty as the main dishes. Well worth a stop. read more

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We came here as part of our birthday weekend. Spent the morning at Muir Woods, then checked in at the Holiday Inn nearby, like three minutes away. Happened on this place on a whim, came here around 5pm on a Saturday and was able to beat the dinner crowd. Being our first time here, we tried the Oyster Bingo (serving size six pieces) which was very delicious, and I'm not a usual Oyster eater! Then, it was a toss up between the Cheeseburger (which they said got voted best burger in Marin) and the brisket, which they are supposed to be known for their smoked meat. I chose the Brisket so my boyfriend could have some but it was a bit tough for my liking unfortunately. Should have gotten the burger. It might be the way they smoke their meat or how long because when asked about the ribs, apparently the ribs are not fall of tender but more on the authentic bbq side, meaning more chewy. Not necessarily a bad thing so just inquire about the meats so it matches your expectations of what you want to eat. I appreciated the honest feedback to help me make better dinner choices. My boyfriend got the 12pz Ribeye cooked medium and it WAS DELICIOUS! Maple yams were flavorful as well. Carla our waitress really took the time to explain the dishes and checked in often, excellent service. I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion or a dinner out with friends. The bill was just shy of $200.00 which included Oyster appetizer, table bread, brisket, ribeye, side order of the maple mashed yams , one soda and two glasses of wine plus tip, so comparable of what you'd expect from a steakhouse. We got early dinner time so parking was easy but I'm sure it can get crowded in the evening. Hoping to be back again soon! read more

Buckeye Roadhouse - Brisket - American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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Hello yelpers, Took my girlfriend to dinner at the buckeye on the way back north from the city. The food was great, just it took a little long for it to come out. The place was very busy. Ambience was good. I would say it's an older crowd for sure. Felt like my service could've been a little better, but feel since we were a younger couple we weren't prioritized. Overall it was a good experience though, I would probably give it another chance. read more

The bacon wrapped petite filete mingon was great, and for a side I highly recommend the scalloped potatoes. It's a bit loud in the corner on the upper level, next time I'd like to try the main dining hall if it's available. Across the street in the big bus lot, under the freeway is lots of parking, check it out to see if it's totally legal to park there. I did at night. read more