After a 10 mile hike, we stumbled upon this hidden gem. Well, this wasn't the hidden gem. The Cavallo Lodge was more of the hidden gem, which is amazingly beautiful by the way. Starving for food, this was the only place open within a 5 mile radius so we had no choice but to eat here. It was fine overall but If given a choice, I would have chosen something else. We walked in and asked for a table and the hostess told us we could sit anywhere we wanted. It was a beautiful sunny day so we decided to sit outside. The weather was just perfect and the view was so nice. You could see the Golden Gate Bridge peaking out of the beautiful Oak and Elm trees. We were never greeted by a server when we sat down. Waiters passed by us several times and never said a word. After about 15 minutes of waiting I finally stopped a waitress and asked her if we could please be served. She was very nice but I don't think we should have been ignored for that long. You see, the way the outside seating is, there is a deck with long benches with seats and right in front of that is the railing so the waiters have to pass all the tables to get to the end and come right back because there is no way to go around. The fact that they all ignored us until WE said something was a big ridiculous and frustrating. Once we were over that, we were able to enjoy their food, which was only ok. This place is definitely a place to get light snacks and drinks. Not to eat full meals. But duh, this is a bar so that was fine. The homemade potato chips with onion dip was AMAZING. Let me say this again, THEY WERE AMAZING! It was just the right portion and perfectly salted. The dip was so fresh, I could taste the chopped onion. Onion dip and Lay's potato chips is one of my favorite snacks. It reminds me of the family BBQs we used to have on Sundays. I had the grilled king prawns and Hammydiggs (my husband) had the roasted chicken. I was VERY disappointed with my meal. They served me two tiny shrimp (not king prawns by any means, although they could have shrunk during the cooking process,) two tiny patty cake things that were actually just balls, and two thick cucumber pieces. I was not satisfied at all. When I looked over at my husbands plate, which was robust with chicken and a farro pilaf, I was like WTF?!? Do not order this if you are starving. Maybe that was my fault but the price was $13 so I figured it would be a meal. Their menu was kind of confusing too. There were no sections to let you know that these are appetizers and these are meals. I guess I should have figured out that the meals were the expensive items but it was all mixed in together and I assumed that based on the typical layout, appetizers would be at the top, salads in the middle and meals on the bottom but that wasn't want their menu was modeled after. Their prices seemed reasonable enough at the time but the portion I got considering the price, didn't justify the price. The chicken was ok, nothing that spectacular. The farro pilaf was a bit bland. The chicken was very juicy but again, bland. This place is great for an afternoon snack, on a beautiful day, where you can enjoy the views. Don't go here hungry and don't order any of the $15 or less items unless you aren't really that hungry. Get a drink and enjoy the view. read more

Farley - Best chips and onion dip I've ever had! - Bars Near Me - Sausalito, California

Great place for a drink! Without realizing how far this resort was from the rest of Sausalito we drove out here for a quick drink this weekend. That drink turned into an enjoyable time at a absolutely beautiful spot with fantastic views of the Golden Gate. The building is so beautiful. We ordered a couple cocktails and they were both not what we were expecting. After telling the waitress she kindly exchanged them for wine and beer. Very cool of them given that what we ordered the second time was about half the cost. We also had a small appetizer that was good. Prices are totally fair given the quality and location. I look forward to coming back on a nicer day and sitting out on the deck and enjoy the beautiful area. Looking forward to coming back to Farley. read more

Sad. Service is so all over the place. The setting is unreal. The porch seats ideal. The day - sparkling hot with views for miles. The pace slow and perfect. After a lovely morning at the spa swimming under the trees in the meditation pool we were starved! The spa had limited menu so we ventured across to the restaurants. We were told the menu was the same at both Farleys & Murrays (why would they do that?). They were able to seat us right away on the porch. We ordered promptly. As I am pregnant I asked if it were possible to cook a burger "well-done" (a lot of chefs hate doing this). I was told absolutely and confirmed it meant no pink. Eventually we got water with many excuses. Eventually the food came (over 30 min). My burger was Medium Rare, very pink. It took 5 minutes to flag someone down to send it back. 10 min later it came back. It was medium. Sigh. It took 7 minutes to flag a server down - I was told a manager would come out - burger went back. 20 min later (!) the burger came back well done. I was told "we want to make sure THIS time it is right" like I did something wrong... My friend had long since eaten. I was starved. We had no water for most of the meal. Dessert was ordered. 30 minutes later we got it. Yes, we waited for the check as well. Burger went back 3 times. Took over 1.25 hours to get a meal. I am pregnant. Nothing was brought to me while waiting. I was not asked if I wanted to order something else (I would have gladly). Worst thing? They did not take the burger off the bill OR offer free dessert. The service needs some revamp. They weren't even crowded. The food was good. The shrimp a little stinky in my friends sandwich but the burger that eventually came was good. Great bun, fresh toppings. But ive never been treated so poorly or had such a disconnect with servers. It was like going to a yacht club on the last night of the month. Something is missing there Sad cause it is beautiful. read more

With a world-class view like theirs, you'd think it would be impossible to have anything less than a 5 star experience...however, that is not the case. Location and view are fab, and everything is downhill from there. It is probably worth mentioning that we were there on a Tuesday afternoon - plenty of time to restock after a presumably busy weekend. They claim to have a "full bar," yet it is in fact an "empty bar" - lacking in many staple mixers and garnishes "we are currently out of mint and oranges and...." Are they oblivious to the myriad of vendors who will gladly procure and deliver provisions to Fort Baker? Hello...21st century is calling. We ordered the truffle popcorn and were extra excited when the server told us what a great choice we made. However, she returned shortly to tell us - and yes, you can guess this one - they are "out of popcorn." Of course they were. Upon her suggestion, we has truffled fries instead, seems easy enough - but they clearly used the last of the frozen bits at the bottom of the freezer bag to make our order. It was just a bowl of broken fry bits in truffle oil. The guacamole was flavorless and uninspired and they were rationing the chips - 7 slivers of chip in a tiny mason jar. Service was lacking and although I initially thought the whole concept of providing blankets for guests to stay warm was cute, I threw up in my mouth a bit when I witnessed the busser hand a used blanket to a new table about a minute after the previous user took it off --- yuck! read more

I love coming here to escape SF. I grab a hand-crafted beverage from the handsome bartender, step outside and stroll out to the porch or fire pit where I sit and relax. Then I wistfully gaze at the City that I was just trying to escape from... read more

This is a very comfortable, lodge like bar and grille next to Murray Circle at Cavallo Point. It gets crowded quickly, so come early; especially on weekends. Service is diligent and tries hard to accommodate the crowd and overflow. They do not take reservations, just walk-ins. We got placed at a couch with a low table, so a bit difficult for eating a meal which we wanted to do, but we made due. We ordered burgers and they were amazing, very thick, juicy and tasty. They provide great tasting condiments. We didn't have drinks but have had them before at this place and they are wonderful. read more

Beautiful "upscale lodge" interior--very comfortable and nice juxtaposition of modern and rustic. Menu is very pricey, even for lunch, but my grilled cheese sandwich was delicious. The sandwich was crisp slices of baguette with 2 kinds of cheese perfectly melted in between. Came with a small butter lettuce salad on the side that was a nice counter-balance to the richness of the cheese. Service is attentive, but you feel free to relax and take your time too. Nice way to experience the cuisine of Cavallo Point in a more laid-back environment. Side bonus, free wi-fi. read more

Whenever I come here I feel a thousand miles away from the City, even though it's just across the bridge. An absolutely cozy and wonderful place to go. I've only ever sat on their veranda, but really why would you want to sit inside when you can sit on their comfortable benches and stare at the bridge. The wine list is small, but everything is offered by the glass as well as the bottle and their beer selection is quite large. Outside they have a great selection of small plates. The jalapeno arancini is delicious, with the jalopeno giving the perfect amount of bite to the warm rice and crispy, fried exterior. Their desserts are also very good. They even have a three course chocolate dessert menu with wine pairing. These are full desserts with three full glasses of lovely dessert wines. This is the area of the menu the pastry chef has the opportunity to be very creative and combine some interesting ingredients. For example curry and chocolate. The inventiveness of these dishes was very much appreciated. Farley Bar has amazing service and their turnover seems quite low. I have now had the same friendly and knowledgeable server multiple times over the two years I've come here. This is a great place to stop and enjoy yourself, tucked away in small cove and just across the bridge. read more

Forget Sausalito - this view is epic and unobstructed with camera happy tourists. The outside tables make me feel like I am on vacay close to home. I tend to stop here when I see clients in the North Bay, last pit stop was for a quiet place to do work, a couple cups of their delicious coffee and a light bite. Staff is exceptional and personable but not intrusive if you are obviously working and not looking for a new friend. The bar itself is not your typical bar most hours.... meaning: you see no dumb drunk folk here. You can have a business meeting as easily as getting some work done with the very chill ambient music that the bartender claims to whistle subsequently on his days off. Thumbs up. Cavallo Point rocks. read more

Food was delicious! Small portions, but plenty of food to feel full after a meal. I had the burger, which was tasty. There was a really good dip with chips that came with the burger. Only thing was lacking was service. I wasn't impressed, but it was overlooked because the food was surprisingly good for a bar. read more

Great views. Great service. Great atmosphere. I had a late lunch/early dinner here after having a massage at Cavallo Point Spa. The hamburger was cooked to medium-rare perfection, just like I ordered it and the side of fries were served fresh and sizzling hot. For dessert, the chocolate bread pudding was just the right size, texture and temperature. I'm not sure that I'd make the drive from San Francisco just to eat here and I'm not normally in the Marin Headlands/Fort Baker neighborhood but, next time I'm nearby, I'll definitely want to eat here again. read more

Great place to impress a date on a sunny day. Great view of the city. Good wine list. Good burgers and fries! read more

A beautiful location overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Food was very local, that is light California flavors. Friendly and prompt wait staff make this an iconic spot to have a meal in the Bay Area. If in the Golden gate Park this is a must go! read more

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I just love this place. Comfortable and chic at the same time. This bar has really really great food and drink and is the perfect setting for a date or chat with a friend. Happy hour is pretty busy. I actually love to eat here rather than the restaurant since you can choose off both the tapas bar menu and the dining room menu all at once. Best of both worlds! Top notch but not too stuffy. I'm not giving 5 stars because sometimes the service is spotty. Have fun! read more

We usually sit on the porch but decided to try the bar on a busy Saturday - bad choice. The service was bare minimum - the staff was inattentive and uninformative when we did get their attention. The food was underwhelming, the Bloody Mary wasn't cold. Really nothing special all around. We'll go back but we'll sit on the porch and stick to beer and an appetizer while enjoying the view. read more

There's no reason you'd be here unless you were already staying at Cavallo Point Lodge, but if you are, it's a great place to go unwind with a glass of wine. The lodge has absolutely stunning views of the bridge, the grounds are expansive with nature all around, and overall, it's a great place to relax and take a step back from the world. The drinks and food are pretty standard: not overwhelmingly amazing, but also don't disappoint. If you can, be sure to sit outside at night by the fire pit! read more

This place has a great view which made most of my time there. I only went there for a drink and sat up on the 2nd floor patio. It was a great place to watch the sunset. Service was slow, drinks were extra strong. I think it was nothing special except for the exceptional view. read more

The decor is great. I am totally motivated to make a Shadow Box of my travels for my wall. Five stars, like better than a Pottery Barn catalog. Our drinks were okay, and the staff was odd, didn't make eye contact, reacted oddly when I asked a question about the Bloody Mary Mix. You seem to have to valet your car, when there is tons of parking. But it could have just been slow when we were there, it does appear others had busier times. It has potential.......fireplace, flat screen tv, separate areas for small groups to sit, beautiful views but lacked the polish in the staffing to really make the bar worthwhile....stay tuned... I thought it was a nice place to explore. All the buildings are new, and it was a great little spot to find. I love going to new places. Seems like to give it a proper review, I would need to eat something, so at this point, I am going to go with two stars. read more

We came here for a drink and a desert after a delicious dinner in sushi ran. They were about to close but they were kind enough to accommodate us. The bar is beautiful, they already had the fireplace going. It almost felt Christmassy. The cocktails were beautiful and tasty! I got a rice crispy treat as a gluten free desert. It was pleasant and the chocolate cover made it a bit more interesting. We also got chocolate chip cookies but they were dry and unexciting. The chocolate bread pudding was a hit! My friends loved it. read more

My wife and I were looking for a quick bite on a sunny afternoon in Marin. Decided to give the outdoor patio cafe at Cavallo Point (the lodge at Golden Gate) and we were happily surprised. The setting was, well, phenomenal, have been living in the Bay Area for 13 years now, how many places are in a national park, with the view of the Golden Gate, in a quiet looped street and heat lamps (just to make sure you are comfortable) The food was great: - Peach with prosciutto & basil - very different and pretty good - Beet salad with Burrata cheese... - Sole wrapped in Bacon - Espresso pot de creme - yum! The waitress wasn't very smiley for the most part until later in the meal Overall, a great experience and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to have a leisurely lunch, outside on a lazy day.... read more

Great views from the dog friendly patio. Attentive service. Food was so so. Too cold to enjoy my yummy grapefruit cocktail because their outdoor heaters are useless. read more

Burger bun was stale and hard. Came with salad but ordered with fries. Fries showed up after we finished and stacked our plates which took ten minutes to clear. Drinks showed after we finished the appetizer. Waiter barely apologized for any of this. Pretty bad experience kind of put a damper on the evening. Meanwhile the manager was having a loud convo with one of her staff in the middle of the bar for ten minutes... this after she rudely grabbed a stool at our table. Lame. read more

Really feel the quality of the food has gone down. Also some strange food combinations. I really did not enjoy eating here and considering the bill was quite high - wouldn't come back. read more

only gets the 4th star becasue of the atmosphere...such a good place to sit an enjoy a drink although they do need to tighten up their menu...we ordered 6 diff apps between the group and only a couple were amazing (and those are not cheap!!) My suggestion is too ask the wait staff for recommendations becasue it is so hit or miss. Amazing: the meatballs, polenta OKay: the burger, little gem salad Pass: oyster poorboy (worst of the all and I love oysters), crabcakes (just plain boring no flavor at all) read more

Good food, great location, fun spot just on the other side of the bridge. Great for a cocktail or to unwind and see unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Oysters Fish and Chips Truffle Popcorn Pistachios Only complaint is the cocktails were a bit on the expensive. read more

What a difference from my last visit. Had lunch there today. Sat outside on the balcony. Service was attentive and quick. The kale salad and steamed mussels were superb. Nice to see a restaurant turn around. You can't beat the view. read more

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This entire establishment including hotel spa and restaurant is ridiculously expensive and smug. Room rates are astronomical, drinks and food, while above average, do not merit their premium costs. Remarkable location marred by almost zero close parking. The lots, should you self-park, are at a distance with no lit paved pathways. One positive note: the staff is pretty nice and helpful. Odd that the Park Service allows such an over-stated establishment on their grounds. read more

Not impressed. The main reason for this one-star review: absolute pitiful service. The worst ever. My friend and I arrived about 2:15pm on Saturday March 23, 2019 and immediately got seated at a table near the bar. It took forever to get a server and when we finally placed our drink order, they arrived at 2:40pm. 25 minutes just to get drinks. This should have been our first sign. We immediately ordered our meal when the drinks arrived; our food showed up at 3pm. I ordered the Farely burger which was delicious and my friend ordered the New York Steak with Fries which came with THREE french fries. Yes.....THREE. So we asked if we could get THREE more french fries. Which we finally got when she was almost finished with her meal. By this time we had so many different people serving us, we didn't know who was our actual server. We started out with a gal server who took our initial order, someone else brought our meals to us, yet a different person cleared our dishes, no one ever asked if we wanted dessert.....we had to go ask someone for coffee.....it was becoming comical. We were seated in the center of the bar, yet completely ignored. We finally flagged someone down and asked them to find our server because we wanted to pay. A guy we had never seen showed up with our bill (which came to $118 for a burger, steak (with six french fries), two cocktails, one glass of red wine and one coffee). We asked him what happened to the gal who initially took our order and he said they'd had a shift change. Most restaurants (especially in that price range) will always advise the guests that they will have a new server and often introduce them.....but not this place. No wonder no one took care of us. We got lost in the shift change. We finally walked out of the bar at 4:25pm, over two hours after we arrived. I must admit that the food was absolutely delicious and cocktails were incredible....but the service was so pitiful that it completely overshadowed the meal and I will never go back. read more

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You really do feel as if you've been whisked away... the setting is stunning. A bit of an older crowd, probably because of the prices. However, I think that this is just a wonderful place for relaxing with a glass of brandy with a good friend. The dessert was really delicious, too. Four stars only because I haven't fully experienced all that it can offer... but I will definitely be back. Well done! read more

As a FOP (Friend Of Phil) I was overjoyed when they named the bar. I return to enjoy Phil's work on the walls and am happy to report that there are many reasons other than Farley to come to Farley. However if I post them here, then you'll all show up and the place will be jam packed all night! Oh, and don't do the valet parking thing. There's a free lot just up the road and to the right. A 2 minute walk at most. Suffice to say, the bar is a nice alternative to the full meal treatment at Cavallo point, and I hope you'll take a moment to appreciate the reason for the name. read more

When the fog stays out, the deck on a weekday evening is perfect for a lite dinner out with family, we didn't have to wait too long for a table read more

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I have been to Farley's before for a casual dinner of their quality burger. Tonight, however, was disappointing. I ordered a burger cooked to medium. The first one came and it was basically raw with a slight sear on either side of the patty. I sent it back. The second try was a bit more cooked but was still red and cold in the center. It came with a bland potato salad made with purple potatoes. Previously the burger came with house made chips with a superb onion dip. To their credit I was not charged for the inedible burger and only paid for my beverages. I won't return anytime soon. read more

Location - 4, Service - 4, Food - 3, Value - 2. If you're looking for a place to grab drinks and expensive light eats with friends off the beaten Sausilito path, you should check out Farley Bar. The cityscape view of SF is great from their veranda deck especially if you sit outside. The old world ambience and service are impressive yet casual (very Nor Cal if you ask me). I found the staff extremely accommodating and friendly especially with special requests on behalf of little wee ones who needed tot chairs to eat. It was a delightful surprise given its very grown up vibe. Although the light food fare was ok tasty, I found that it didn't justify $17 for a grass-fed burger or $19 for a latte-bowl size of cioppino, which arrived in a generic broth with a few dashes of crab meat and 4 clams. To their credit they brought me out more seafood when I mentioned to our waiter that my soup was "seemed unusually light and was missing the standard mussels." But really at almost $20 a pop, you'd think you that this bowl should be teeming with seafood instead a bowl of consomme with some stuff at the bottom that you had to dig for right?! The best dish of the night, their fries. read more

Amazing setting overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate bridge. Solid cocktail list and a wine list that can be overwhelming, but good by the glass choices. Nice to sit outside or inside by the fire. Just know that the snack plates are really small and don't expect to be full after a few. read more

I almost don't want to write a review for this place because it is such a hidden treasure! The view alone is worth the trip! Ask to be seated outside, or take matters into your own hands and go for a stroll along the water with your date during sunset. Food can be pricey, but there are specials during Happy Hour. Luxurious inside and cozy atmosphere. But it's a secret, don't tell anyone else. Shhhh..... read more

Truly exceptional service. Melanie, Victor, and Charles are absolute gems. They made our time there one for the books. Will absolutely come back again. read more

Just went for brunch, food was fabulous- presentation of food was also impressive. Service was excellent, Fedric our server took great care of us, he was very friendly and informative of all the items on the menu. We had the huevos ranchero and the Burrata with grilled bread and eggplant topping- excellent!! I highly recommend this place- great food, great service and great atmosphere!! read more

Love the Farley Bar after a long Marin Headlands bike rides. The new chef has added some excellent items to the menu, like the tuna poke, but the loss of the truffle-Parmesan popcorn makes me sad. Please bring back this Farley Bar classic! We miss it! read more

This was the meeting point for a few of us attending the the first night of the Sausalito Film Festival at Cavallo Point. The location is gorgeous...have to go just for that...the bay, the gg bridge, the city...all first class views. The ambiance is casual and cozy with multiple fireplaces. And in case you haven't gone to the website... Farley Bar is named in honor of the late Phil Frank, the beloved cartoonist and local resident. Farley is Frank's best-known comic strip, which ran in the San Francisco Chronicle for 32 years. Based in San Francisco, the comic strip's central character was Farley, a newspaper reporter and sometime park ranger, said to be Frank's alter ego. I cannot comment on the food as we only had an order of their chili lime popcorn...goes with a movie night. The popcorn was good and I had a beer, but was sorry to find out they do not have beer on tap. I found the service to be very good and very friendly. The energy was welcoming and easy going. read more

Two stars for atmosphere and 1/2 for food... I've been going to Farley Bar at Cavallo Point since it opened and the food has been in a steady decline ever since chef Joseph Humphrey left in 2011. If you can skip the food and the mediocre cocktails then you will be treated too a fabulous view and cozy atmosphere both inside and out. I will heed my own advice next time. At noon on Sunday my girlfriend and I met for food and drinks. I had an unremarkable Bloody Mary followed by Grilled Summer Squash Flatbread. What I assumed would be like a pizza was a cold soggy oval of something like a chewy tortilla, smeared (barley) with burrata, then piled with oily, wilted mixed-greens, zucchini and tomato halves. It had no flavor and the portion of burrata was embarrassing. It might has well have been butter or mayonnaise. In my opinion the burrata should be the hero of the dish, i.e. a "portion", blob, scoop, halve whatever, but it should stand out. The flatbread had chips with onion dip on the side. The chips were similar to big greasy ruffles and they were jammed in the dip making half the chip soggy and cold. Nope. Unfortunately, my girlfriend also ordered a flatbread - the Roasted Maitake Mushroom flatbread. This time the same bland bread was folded over a GIANT, ugly, unflavored, monster of a "roasted" mushroom. It looked like a boiled slug not a roasted mushroom and couldn't it have been cut? It was whole and the size of my hand and had zero seasoning. It was hard to look at, let alone eat, so she didn't. The only palatable item was a side of fries she requested to replace the side of chips. If you want more than wine or beer at Farley Bar then go to the Presidio Yacht Club at Travis Marina instead. It has a better view; better drinks and better food but personally I dislike the management. If you don't care then go there. I would. read more