Service was very good great family ambience. As you walk in it smells delicious. Food tasted…read moreamazing.

Worst brisket ever. No taste and it looked like it was boiled. When they brought it out the only…read morething I could think is what the hell even is this stuff???

it was a total disaster. This vegan burger was beyond awful--the patty was some kind of mushy,…read moregrayish mess that smelled rotten, like it had been sitting out for days. One bite, and I nearly threw up; it tasted sour and rancid, not even edible for something pretending to be food. The texture was slimy, the bun was a soggy wreck, and the toppings--wilted lettuce and a sad smear of sauce--looked like they'd been scraped off someone else's plate. I don't care if it's vegan or not; no one should be served spoiled trash like that.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. I wish 0 star but they don't let me submit my feedback

What's not to love? A beautiful patio, amazing craft beer selection, and delicious smoked meat. I…read morehad the brisket, wings, and ribs - so good!

Amazing for bbq food! My first time here. The super tender marbled beef brisket was my favorite…read more The pototo salad delicious... tried with a touch of mustard sauce and i was addicted. Yummy corn bread & ribs. Housemade strawberry lemonade topped it off wonderfully. Service friendly & helpful. Best I've had for bbq places. Nice job Pug in a Pickle!

I've been getting their salads here for a number of years. Always with brisket & ranch dressing…read more Yesterday was the last time because the quality has slid way downhill. The brisket was dry, the ranch dressing was watery & nearly tasteless. Plus you pay $1 for extra dressing now. The asparagus in the salad was also nearly flavorless, barely cooked & some pieces were so woody in texture I had to discreetly return them to the serving platter. With a tip, that was more than $30. I'm happy to pay for quality food, well prepared. This wasn't.

I ordered galbi and I got one piece of galbi and a handful of other lower grade quality meat. I've…read moreincluded a picture--just look at the difference. Also, the galbi came with chicken which I didn't want/order either, I just wanted galbi. As for the beef, it was as if they were cutting corners and being stingy with the meat. Sooo disappointed because the galbi was good and the mac salad is excellent. However, discrepancies in quality such as these bring the entire experience down.

Finally, a new Hawaiian BBQ spot in San Rafael--and it does not disappoint!…read more The BBQ chicken is a standout: marinated to perfection, packed with flavor, and incredibly tender. The portions are generous, making it a great value for the price. If you're craving island comfort food done right, this place is a must-try. You really have to taste it to believe it.

Big Rock: Destination spot in a town hungry for options, excellent scenery, respectable beer…read moreselection, but completely fails on the margins. The food is overpriced and consistently unspectacular, including the bbq. The only thing worth getting is the nachos, and even those can be inconsistent. Love Big Rock as a place and concept, but the smart play is to stop for a beer on your way to eat elsewhere.

Great local food, mini mart, drinks and music. If you live in the area or just driving by, fun on…read morewarm night to sit outdoors to live music. Good BBQ, Sandwiches, burritos, etc.

I live nearby and had always seen this restaurant, but had never tried it. My husband tried it…read moreabout 3 weeks ago, and we absolutely loved it! Now we come back every week we usually get the sandwich, the tender, salad, and fries, and everything is always delicious. Without a doubt, it has become one of our favorite places!

This place is awesome. I mean, at the end of the day, yeah, chicken tenders... But give 5/5 where…read more5/5 is due! The tenders are crispy, not overly breaded, juicy, and they have like 10+ different dipping sauces. My only complaint: nothing spicy. They have so many sauce choices, but none of them are hot (including the poorly named "flame thrower"). However, this was made up for by the SUPER delicious wasabi cream sauce. To die for! Price was also reasonable. These are not your standard "throw in the fryer" Tyson frozen chicken tenders. Tender Tenders is doing something special. Go check 'em out!

I love this place. I dream about and crave their salads. Great ambience and service, too.read more

cozy atmosphere. I had the tri tip sandwich - vry tasty and the staff is lovely. And in the summer…read moreit offeres a great outdoor space.

He died before a catering event and his family didn't give back the deposit. $12,000 gone. It's sad…read morewhen people die but do they get to keep a $12,000 refundable deposit?

Amazing BBQ and exceptional side dishes await you on 4th st sidewalk tables and pickup dining at…read moreBig Jim's. Smokey goodness in every bite of brisket, richly sauced ribs and perfectly pulled pork. Full bar, specialty cocktails and craft beers to boot to wet your whistle can be had in a flash of cash or card. I had a tub of brisket gluten free, sans the bun and some delish mac attack n cheese to pair with my Lagunitas in bottle or can to wash it down. Attentive and delightful service is a nice plus during this covid time we live in. Bag yourself some sandos or meals to go and make it a happy day at Big Jim's again n again!

Monk's Kettle is well known in the Bay Area and beyond, but since their SF location has…read moreunfortunately closed, I did not have a chance to try it out. This location in greater San Rafael is a bit out of my way, but a recent trip to Marin was an opportunity to make up for the lost. Located in a business center, parking here is not an issue and they were not particularly busy on a Sunday night. We were seated immediately, noticing how clean and modern the two-story gastropub looks. The food menu is more or less pub food, executed well. Mango-habanero wings were crispy and came with two dipping sauces, both delicious. We also tired the pretzel, which is on a smaller size, so next time I'll take our server's suggestion and order two. It also came with mustard and cheese for dipping. All their burgers are more or less a la carte: no fries, but chips and house pickle on the side. The burgers were fine though, with smash being smaller, but a bit tastier than their signature Monk's burger. Simplicity is sometimes the best. The beer list is expertly curated with focus on other styles besides IPA, but I assume that Russian River's Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig are always on the menu, in addition to ultra-local options. For pub fare, Monk's Kettle is a bit pricy, which is not totally unexpected in today's economy-especially knowing the area. However, elevated food, drinks, and service quality usually comes with the elevated price tag. We might not be back next time in Marin, but this was surely not the last visit to Monk's.

This was my first time at The Monk's Kettle, and the service was excellent!…read more Let me stay by saying that I don't know what the menu title is for what my friend ordered. I'm allergic to seafood, so my mind just goes blank. I can tell you that the meal was enjoyed. I tried the Club Wrap which was delightful, and added a side of brussel sprouts that were savory and a tad too salty, but good. They offer outdoor dining, bar service and an area upstairs as well. It's a fairly large restaurant with great menu options. There are two huge televisions which thankfully didn't have the volume up on. The server was very attentive but not overly bothersome which was a bonus.

Omg. The corned beef! This meal was one of the best I've had in a long, long time. Highly…read morerecommended. Who knew Prosecco was the perfect pairing with corned beef and herbed, salted butter (which I slathered over everything--it's not every day...it's ok!) And I asked for corn street-sized tortillas; I made corned beef tacos with roasted potatoes and al dente cooked sweet carrots. So flavorful. I didn't eat the cabbage (being Bohemian, I'm used to a different flavor). Oh but that bread pudding--and I don't usually like bread pudding. That sauce was awesome! Creamy, very flavorful maple. Wow. Paired well with black decaf coffee with cubes of raw sugar. Always welcoming staff. Excellent, varied choice of music--great rock classics and more.

My wife and I had the occasion to stop by The Speakeasy a few days ago. We were just looking to…read morehave kind of hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and just hang out together, because we found ourselves with a rare four-hour window where the kids were occupied and we could just do whatever we wanted. This was a nice way to spend a few hours. The space is neat. It's as small, somewhat dark ambiance with the windows blacked out. So, you do loose your sense of time a bit inside. That's actually nice as it feels like you went somewhere/somewhen else for a while. We had a Manhattan and a Kentucky Mule, and, additionally, we had three different shareable appetizers. First thought, we ordered and devoured a really exceptional cheese plate. I know cheese plates seem a little meh sometimes, but this was really good! I would absolutely order it again. In fact, I would definitely go there just to have the cheese plate again with a drink, a glass of wine. We also had the three tacos shareable. There were three tacos that were stunningly good. Lastly a dish with some little steak medallions and a shrimp. Each of these was about two bites and the flavor and texture was excellent. All three of the shareables and the drinks were exceptional. I have to call out that, with the cheese board, came a little loaf of bread. That bread was really good all on its own. I would definitely want to eat it. I can still taste it. It was really good, but my wife, she's gluten intolerant. They offered, because she couldn't eat the bread, they offered to also bring her out some gluten-free crackers, so she got to enjoy the cheese board just the same without the bread. They gave her the crackers, and do you know, they just gave her those extra. They didn't ask for something more. They didn't do anything. They just took care of her. I really appreciate that. I have to also give a shout out to the Jessica. I don't know how she did it, but she was taking care of the whole room of tables I think. Nice. We ordred all three shareables at the same time and she thoughtfully said, 'do you mind if I course these out for you?' We said yes and she did. I don't think anybody felt like they didn't have everything they needed, so a shout out to you, Jessica, really well done. We're grateful for the service and the high quality dining experience that you gave us on a moment's notice. I hope we can visit again soon. And, especially we want to check out The Boardroom soon. NOTE: This is in a kind of older looking strip mall. Don't be concerned about that at all! It threw us off a little at first and we did wonder when we pulled in though if we were in the right place. Happily, we were!