They have the BEST food in San Rafael. When we walked in another patron told my husband, "You'll…read morenever have a bad meal here" and he was absolutely right. We enjoyed the jumbo pub wings in the jerk dry rub and sweet chili flavors, a rueben sandwich with hand cut fries, and a burren burger with hand cut fries. Our favorites were the wings and the hand cut fries, but the sandwich and burger are solid options. We visited during a world cup soccer game and the atmosphere was that of a pub or sports bar with lively cheering fans and regulars. I highly recommend trying it if you're in the area.

This review is for the service only, not the food or drinks, which we never got to try. My husband…read moreand I arrived around 4:30 or 5 pm on a Saturday and said we wanted a quick bite. The hostess pointed towards the back and said, "Grab a seat!" This was friendly and normal. So we walk towards the back and start to sit in a booth with four seats. Mind you, the place was EMPTY except for one other table and a waitress folding napkins at another table. Immediately upon us trying to sit down in the booth, and jumped up and asserted: "You can't sit there!! We need that table for four people! Take one of our two-tops." Now, if a place is busy, of course we will do that. But my husband is a larger man and much more comfortable in a wider booth, which is partly why we came early. We asked nicely but the waitress demanded to know who told us we could sit there, then went up to the front to fact check our claim with the hostess. It was so offensive and off putting, we just left. It was embarrassing and rude. Too bad they hire staff that have no manners. They chase away long term business this way because you can definitely believe we told all our friends about this terrible experience.

This place was such a fun surprise. The location is really accessible, with street parking…read moreavailable, which made getting there easy. I honestly didn't realize how much I'd enjoy playing pinball until coming here--there aren't many spots that have that kind of unique feature anymore, and it really added to the experience. I went for a Yelp Elite event, and it was great. The owner was there and super welcoming, and his staff were genuinely nice and attentive. We were given bracelets that gave us access to two drinks, which was a fun self-pour experience. That said, it would've been helpful to get a quick tip on pouring (like tilting your glass) beforehand--foam can sneak up on you fast , especially with so many people around. Because it was busy, we were also given a card that allowed unlimited access to the games, which was awesome and made the night even better. I definitely enjoyed my time here. The owner also mentioned that you can rent individual tables or even the whole venue for events, which is something I'd absolutely consider in the future. I'll definitely be back.

Visited a friend in San Rafael and her first recommendation was State Room! Nothing like an ice…read morecold hazy IPA on a hot summer day. Staff was friendly and reservations were easy to make. They had huge tvs playing sports which entertained the kiddo quite a bit. Breakfast Bravas ($19): The crispy potato coins + pork + runny egg + avocado + chipotle cream = elite combo!!! Stateroom Burger ($20): Cheese is not included and is an extra $2 (???). It was stacked though and hubby could only eat half before he was stuffed! I will absolutely be back for the bottomless mimosas ($25) and I'm curious about the dirty iced chi tea ($14). My daughter also loved all the magnets on the fence in their mini play area :)

Bummer - change of ownership 6 months or so ago and soda glasses are smaller, burger and fries…read moresmaller, ranch dressing bad.. prices are much higher.. had a coupon for 2 burgers for the price of 1 with purchase of 2 drinks. Cola was $7/ea. Burger and fries $20/ea!!

Update! Very good as always, and they're open a little bit…read morelater than everybody else till 10:00 PM for us night owls they give whoooooot! Excellent service as always, nice environment and terrific elevated Bar cuisine! And it's always time for tater tots!

This is a cool little spot in Fairfax. The service, food,…read moreambiance, and location are all great. Fairfax is kind of out of the way, but worth the trip!

The service of welcoming was just awful, disrespectful and rude!…read more The server on 09/14 was sitting down having breakfast in the dining room and another party including ours was at the door and he just said "sit anywhere" without getting up. Then I waited 10 min for him to come and ask if I wanted coffee. Then when my guests arrived she asked if he could recommend a dish without butter as she is vegan and he said " well you tell me what you want"! Unacceptable!

New, updated drink menu of beverages with and without alcohol. Very inspired! Everything I've…read moretasted is amazing. Highly recommend. Also, their grilled salmon is one of the best I've encountered locally. Highly recommend!! Service is always stellar. Great job, all. I adore this ambiance--it feels very much like a lounge where 1950s rat pack celebrities and their choice entourage might have dinner and hang out. There's a great live piano player and so sometimes a wonderful singer, too. Very elegant. Small dining area, so be sure to make a reservation. If it's for a birthday or anniversary, they identify your reserved table with a Scrabble holder and letters! Makes you feel very special.

Today we had lunch. It was excellent! I had the Reuben sandwich, my friend had the French Dip…read moresandwich. Both were seriously satisfying! The French Fries deserve mention also - they are perfection. For dessert the Butter Cake was another standout dish. Lovely ambience. Annie was our excellent server. Highly recommended!

Michael the bartender was awesome. He's a local and was able to give us some great site-seeing…read morerecommendations. Thanks to him we saw another beautiful scenic drive on our way to and from Muir Woods. We even found our way to Stintson Beach on our journey, which was amazing. The food and drinks were excellent! I had the New York strip and it was one of the best steaks I've had in ages! Very pleasantly surprised. Micheal and I even created a new cocktail together. I'm not sure what he's going to name it, but you can ask for the "Gin Cherry Bomb ". Tell him Michelle and Steve sent ya! Cheers!!

Mediocre food and lackadaisical service. From the lack of a host to seat us, having to grab our…read moreown menu from the host(ess) desk, having to ask the bartender several times to get someone from the restaurant to attend to us, to finally having to find someone to give us the bill, this was a poor excuse for a restaurant. The food and menu design was un-inspired, and seemed to be built around items that could be heated quickly with minimal kitchen equipement. A fail on so many points, even for hotel food.

My family and I stayed at Four Points for a little spring break staycation. Our first night, I got…read morethe short rib, my 4 year old got fries, and my spouse went for the impossible burger since he's trying to watch his red meat intake. My short rib was good, the gravy was surprisingly flavorful, but it was the roasted veggies I keep thinking about? The next night we ordered the seafood pasta, steak, and buffalo wings. The buffalo wings were incredible and the raspberry margarita is amazing! They didn't open the dining hall when we were there so we ate in the bar area which is super cute. It's typically the person tending the bar who's taking orders and each night, we received super friendly service. Highly recommend!

I like to be thorough and check out all of the places in Marin for food and cocktails. Although I…read morecan now cross this off the list, I wouldn't recommend it or return. The service was absentminded, the drinks and food were passable, and the ambiance was giving 'sad hotel' vibes.

*** Tutu Lounge is a casual restaurant in downtown San Rafael, California, serving American-Thai…read morefusion and Pacific Rim cuisine. 1335 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901 TUTU: Not Desmond and not the vegetarian pizza spot in Ross Commons known as Tony Tuttu, and definitely not a ballerina skirt! I've been meaning to stop in here, but I forget about it. It's in that one block in downtown San Rafael that you kind of forget about a little bit off the beaten track. It's actually a very lovely appointed and decorated cozy Café with a delightful menu! There is incredible artwork- worth a visit just to view the art in my opinion! Nice interior design. I always try one small item 1st, and will return later. I had a lovely buttermilk pancake with fruit and syrup. My server was a recent immigrant from Thailand, and his name is Arm. A very excited, warm and friendly chap, and I enjoyed my chat with him. I will return next week for lunch on my day off. I hope to see you there!

Super cute cafe with good breakfast food. We stopped in on our way out of town on a Monday morning…read morearound 1040. We were greeted and seated right away. Randy ordered the classic eggs Benedict. It comes with a thin slice of tomato on it. It also came with delicious crispy, chunky potatoes. He also ordered a mocha and really liked it. I ordered the Golden Gate breakfast with scrambled eggs. The eggs were only ok - overcooked though. It comes with two pieces of bacon (decent) and a choice of pancakes, waffles, croffle (a waffle made with croissant batter) or French toast. I chose French toast, which I never do. It was really good though. I also got a side of fruit. The fruit was a small portion of berries and a couple grapes. Excellent customer service - we will definitely go back when in the area.

What a wonderful experience! Amazing food, and impeccable…read moreservice! We will be back, and will send friends from all over the bay area.

Came in for dinner Great wine list, lots of new, carefully…read morecurated wines to try. Really appreciate that Raviolo wasnt as good as I remembered it to be, likely because it seemed to be a bit too al dente Fries also weren't as how I remembered them to be, they came hot and crunchy, but some were almost dry with no fluffy potato interior Swordfish special was teriffic, peas, onions and friends were properly dressed 10/10pts Carbona pasta gad great texture, but may have been oversalted a little. Service super nice

I had been meaning to try Lou's for years and finally got around to doing it after being reminded…read moreby the SF Chronicle's Bay Area's Best Restaurant list. Embarrassingly for Marin, only two restaurants made the list--including Lou's. It definitely lives up to its reputation. First, yes, it takes calling often! I called on a Thursday and it literally took calling over 50 times to get past the busy signal. Once I got through, ordering was really easy. I was even able to pick my pickup time. If you can't get through, don't despair. At 6:15 when I picked up my order, people were still able to walk up and order, although only a few entree choices were left. Everything we had was just so flavorful. The fried chicken was the favorite, rhen the beef birria. But the fried shrimp (which was pretty spicy!) and herby roast chicken was also delicious.

Home Run! The food here is exceptional. They don't do quantity, they do quality. Some of the most…read morediverse flavors I've had recently. You should probably plan ahead and order before you get there, even though there is a possibility of showing up and ordering if they have plates still available. Better to know you have the food you want to order. They only do lunch and dinner and the menu is listed each day with times to call and place your pre-orders. See website for times. The place is mostly take out, although there is a small out door first come seating area. Service is exceptional and the food is incredible. Never had a bad meal here. In fact everytime I order I am amazed at the quality of the produce, ingredients and flavors. The chef has an amazing ability to satisfy even the toughest food critic in your family. If you are looking for a great food experience that compiles exceptional food with top notch customer service from people who truly love what they do, look no further!