Love the HH at Gravity Tavern in Mill Valley! The soft pretzels and cheese sauce are drool worthy! And the old fashions have "gravity tavern" stamped into the ice!! I mean come on! a must try! read more

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There are 2 pieces that I look for in a quality dining experience: the most obvious, quality and tasty food, and the one which actually holds more weight for me, quality (including efficient, most of all) and friendly service. Gravity Tavern gets 10s in both across the board. The ambiance was very nice- I was look for a place that was outside with airflow but not on the sidewalk/ in the flow of walk-through traffic; the way they have their outdoor dining experience set up is very inviting while making me feel comfortable to eat there during this time. Now the service- friendly, regular check-ins but not overwhelming, always kind and thoughtful while being patient and professional. The food was incredible: the fried chicken and mashed potatoes were flavorful in a way I have never had before- SO tasty and the Mac n cheese and watermelon gazpacho caught me off-guard in how tasty they were! I really have to give all my kudos to all of the service staff, especially during this time, from all of the wait staff and the men who cleared our table to cooks in the kitchen:: you work hard day in and day out, and I am so grateful that I chose this restaurant as my first restaurant to try in Mill Valley; y'all made it amazing! read more

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Great atmosphere and food. Servers were very nice. We enjoyed our evening. We will be back.

This place is very special to me. I got married during the beginning of covid 2020, and my husband and I came up to Northern Cali for our honeymoon. We found this spot and let me tell you, this place is amazing. The staff is super friendly, upbeat and very attentive to their customers. If you don't know what you want or it's your first time, they make really good suggestions. The food is superb! It's so flavorful and well made, you can't go wrong. Moreover, if you're celebrating something, they make it extra special for you. Overall they made my experience so memorable and it was such a delight. You will never regret dining here. read more

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Went here on a warm Happy Hour and sat in the enclosed outdoor seating area w/ S.O., and pooch! Strongly suggest come for the very reasonably priced beer and "appetizers", which are more than enough for dinner! Had the Cow, Pig, Chicken sliders as well as the truffle & Parmesan fries, all at H.H pricing! ($8 each and & $6) as well as the burger ($24+), and 3 beers ($8, I think). Next time, I'll take it easy as I didn't finish the last beer and the burger was "o.k". If you take it easy and come for the HH deal, it's a great incentive to return! The wait-staff provided great service and made sure our dog was hydrated, kept the table tidy, and were very nice! I just think that the burger could've had a bit more condiment to make it more moist, although it was cooked very well. Same for the sliders, maybe automatically bring out little things of aioli/catsup/sauce instead of waiting for folks to ask for it. Otherwise, this is a great place and we're coming back (we live very close!). read more

Our first impression was good here, but each return visit has been less satisfying. The service is always polite, but not all that attentive. Very little follow up after the food arrives. There were three mistakes/discrepancies on our orders last visit. We finally said something and they took the charge off the bill, but it's emblematic of a poorly run restaurant. All this might be forgiven if the food was excellent, but it's just ok, nothing we've ordered has really stood out. read more

The food is so good. The happy hour menu selection and price are outstanding. The only issue for my group was service. It was so bad. It took over 40 minutes for one of our drinks. We waited and waited for the server to come back. And when he did he told us there were reservations for our table and we needed to get going. Our table wasn't cleared. Dessert wasn't offered. It was a mess- also the place was empty so no need to hurry us off. We wanted to spend more money! read more

This is a 5 star review, it is not a 5 star restaurant. That being said, I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Great location. Relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food and range of choices. Great staff, and great attentive service. I have been here half a dozen times over the past 5 years, and always tell myself to come back more often. Excellent bartenders that have been given an impressive selection of spirits. It will not blow you away, but you will be very pleased and satisfied with your decision. read more

Look at their menu! Love the spaces. Inside looks like a speak easy. Cozy vibe but spacious. Vast outdoor space is dog friendly. Potions are shareable. read more

Everyone had excellent food and the service was wonderful. We tried 3 different desserts and liked all of them.

Made reservations for this place while in area , they did not disappoint. Food and drinks were delicious, staff was friendly and attentive. Moderate prices . We enjoyed petite filet Mignon with frites delicious. The drinks were old fashion and howling Cadillac margarita. Would enjoy again and recommend a visit . read more

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Gravity Tavern, a restaurant that's not talked about enough! The atmosphere is warm, and the lighting is inviting. They have a fantastic menu that includes both comfort foods and coastal cuisines. I dined here with my friend earlier this week. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of meeting Rob, the bartender, and the floor manager who's name I didn't catch. She was also a delight and very helpful. Rob was able to give some great recommendations on navigating the menu, and very attentive to our modifications of the menu. Yes we like all the sauces on the side.... The cocktails were delicious, unique and creative. I had the mango cocktail, and I would have it again! Long story short, the staff is wonderful, the food was amazing, and the ambiance is lovely. read more

The food is terrific, the ambience is a throwback in a wonderful way. The only negative is the service is a bit slow.

My boyfriend and I were surprised we hadn't tried this place sooner! The cocktails were amazing, appetizers were amazing, entrees were amazing. Service was excellent! We can't wait to come back! read more

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The GV is in a great location in Mill Valley. I would come here again. Although, we were with a group of 7 and some of us liked our food, some of us thought it had no flavor. So, it's probably hit or miss on what you order. But, the atmosphere is great and the servers are good. read more

$8.00 for one teabag of English breakfast tea????? Not even listed on the menu. Never coming here again.

Staff was pleasant but the pumpkin ravioli was terrible. No flavor inside the raviolis so I thought the sauce would make up for it, nope bland can be. I had to return it for another different dish. We did start out with the Brussel sprout appetizer, these were the opposite, overloaded with excessive sweet and tangy sauce that was good but way too much, my husband couldn't eat them and we love Brussel sprouts. read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE. Called to Place a take out order and got bounced around for 10 minutes. The server who took the order couldn't even tell me what came with the protein I was ordering (even though all she had to do was read the menu which I couldn't because I was driving). The Order was suppose to be ready between 5:25-5:35. At 6:05pm the order was not ready for pick up and clearly hadn't even been made. The host (who i also guessed was also the shift manager) told me "5 more minutes". Even after politely explaining that order was to be ready 30 minutes ago, and I didn't have time to spare because I had to pick kids up no later than 6:15pm. His response was flippant just said "I told you 5 minutes... the kitchen is doing it " then walked away. Looking back, I should have just done the same. Giving a customer attitude when it's the restaurants fault who dropped the ball is totally out of line. Not to mention I couldn't get his attention again no matter how hard I tried. Flagging down other staff I was told yet again another erroneous time. In the end it was order over 50 minutes late, and i consequently got chewed out from the aftercare teacher and had to pay a late fine for picking up on he kids late. Apparently the restaurant doesn't care about the service or training their wait staff. It's no wonder why the dining room was 75% empty while I was there ... read more

Three of us came for dinner on a weekday evening. We ate indoors because the outdoor area was packed, while the indoor area was on the quiet side. The vibe that you get immediately from this establishment is that you'll be comfortable and well taken care of. You'll be served food that's A-OK, and you'll have a good time. That's basically how things played out. Two of us had glasses of wine, choosing from the lower-priced offerings in the red and white departments. Wines start at around $13/glass and go up in price if you want something fancy. One thing to say is that the starter wines are actually quite good and arguably worth their price. The quality/price ratio is probably highest if you aim low. I had a Kölsch from a San Francisco brewery that I'd never heard of. It was rather good, but it didn't excite me. Berkeley has better beers. We split a Caesar salad and ordered a coq au vin, a fried chicken and a risotto. All were fine, and the risotto was especially good. The fried chicken @$23 seemed like the best value. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but decided to up my rating because we saw a lone coyote running along the road as we left. I wouldn't at all mind returning. If I'm feeling flush, maybe I'll order a steak and Cabernet next time. read more

My wife and I hadn't been to Gravity Tavern since the pandemic, and we really wanted to go and support them as a locally owned Mill Valley restaurant. While the atmosphere is still fine with its dark wood bar feel , the food quality was awful and certainly didn't match the high prices. The burger was below average and priced $23, the Brussels sprouts and broccolini were both oily, and the service was friendly but lacked personality. When compared in value for the price with other nearby restaurants it doesn't come close. Sadly, a dining experience that didn't meet our expectations and we probably won't repeat again. read more

We are local and have never been so figured we'd give it a try. The vibe was sad and lonely, but could be fine with a family or large group. Not for date night! I ordered the Chicken CoqAuVin and my husband ordered the Short Ribs. I'll just comment on the chicken- repulsive. I wanted all white meat so the chef grilled chicken for me, which turned out like cardboard sitting on top of mushed market vegetables I could barely eat. The sauce had no flavor and was overwhelming to the vegetables. The side of Brussels were also quite mushy. Honestly, the worst meal I've had in Mill Valley (or anywhere) in a long time. Please offer a healthy option, grilled veggies and a protein, and if you cannot, master some flavor, perhaps highlighting our seasonal produce that will enhance it instead of mask it. No photos because it didn't even look visually appealing. read more

First of all, any restaurant that serves Diet Coke in the small glass bottles associated with Mexican Coke, is immediately dropped to a one-star. It's just plain greed. You're charged $4 and immediately put on notice that refills are going to cost you another $4. If I want that magical cane sugar experience of Mexican Coke, then I'm on board. But it's just the same old Diet Coke. Both my sister and I ordered the house cheeseburger. Great list of ingredients that should have justified the $21 purchase price. But somehow it just wasn't wonderful (as one example, the toasted bun was all the way to dried out). read more

If you look at just the rating, you won't expect too much. But looking at the photos and reading the reviews that actually addressed the food (instead of one offs about the price or service), you'll get an accurate idea of how good this place is. The food was extremely tasty and the cocktails were worth calling home about. Honestly thinking about bringing my parents here the next time they're in town. My husband and I came for brunch, I got the steak and eggs and an Irish coffee. The brunch came with delicious cinnamon popovers (not one for sweets but these were delicious). The pricing is what you should expect from a restaurant with this level of service, ambiance and food quality. Would definitely recommend. read more

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They did a great job revamping this space with new furniture, lighting and decor. I came here to try their happy hour. The drinks are delicious. They curate their own shrubs which are delicious and they sell them by the bottle! If you have never tried a shrub before, I would definately try it here. A shrub is different flavors with vinegar. They sell flavors like ginger, rose, lavendar peach etc. They also use their shrubs in their drinks they serve at the bar. I also gave their happy hour food a shot. I felt their sliders were way too expensive for what was given... it was a mini slider for 5bucks, they could have atleast given 2. Their avocado toast was well balanced with the lemon zest and was yummy. The lamb lollipops were a bit strong and I wish there was more of the garlic yogurt to cut through the game flavor. Overall, I would check their happy hour out again for the drinks and their toast. I definately will be back for more shrubs!! read more

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Wow... just wow...arrogant, unapologetic and rude. Came in to pass the time before going to Sweetwater to see a show. Watching the football game... nobody there... pretty boy bartender(?) comes in and changes the channel to the Warriors PREGAME, not even the game...I ask...politely... because I can see his attitude is going to be a problem, would you please turn the TV back to the football game... This is where it gets...fun... this young buck... remember we're the only ones there...proceeds to tell me about the Warriors is a local game, etc...I get it... we're talking about PREGAME... PREGAME...we just wanted a couple minutes to finish the football game...I asked for the manager... he says, "You can talk to whoever you want..." Very nice...no manager on site...but another employee came over to speak to me... very nice...bartender who helped us before pretty boy... also very nice...apologized up one side and down the other... damage done. Manager... do yourself a favor... fire pretty boy... heading elsewhere... read more

Lovely club style bistro/tavern. We had the Happy Hour menu and enjoyed a few sliders, oysters and crispy onions. Cocktails were done very well. The comp popovers were a sweet surprise. read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this great hole in the wall. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by a beautiful interior, friendly and attentive, staff, and the food and drinks were amazing.. I would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back to this great spot! read more

Good fried chicken burger. Friendly staff. Recommend for those who want to sit outdoors in the shade, away from direct sun/heat. Very dog friendly. read more

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Very charming restaurant in a charming town to celebrate my birthday with my boyfriend. Food was good and drinks were fabulous and the bartenders and servers were very friendly and helpful, I deducted a star because of all the problems that had occurred, ok we both ordered salads with our meals, My boyfriend salad came out and mine never made it to the table, our entrees arrived And my side had French fries That I did not order, I had ordered the side salad which never came, I asked the bartender and she said let me take care of it, so Within a few minutes I had a real nice salad delivered to me. So one of the bartenders had offered to gift us two espresso martinis for her mistake and they were delicious. The only other snafu is when the bill came, I was charged for a big salad that I did not order, I only ordered the side salad that came with my meal, So they had taken that salad off the bill but then they had charged us for the two free espresso martinis, so they had to adjust the bill again and takeoff the salad and the Martinis, but after all of the little problems, I would definitely go back there again and give them another chance, they were pretty hospitable read more

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We've been wanting to try this out and finally had a chance the other night! We didn't have dinner but had cocktails and bunch of small plates so we could try more things. The atmosphere is great! It's very pub-like, but in a more refined way. We saw a lot of kids there, which was surprising but then it's Mill Valley, so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised. They must have a kids menu because we saw what looked like yummy mac and cheese and sliders coming out! We tried the tuna tartare, the fried shrimp, the lamb skewers, and the tater tots. The tuna would have been good if it hadn't had a half inch layer of rancid shallots covering it, that completely overwhelmed the tuna. All you could taste was onion. Horrible. I scraped it off, but it had permeated the tuna and was gross. The shrimp were delicious- very delicately battered and lightly fried. The skewers were pretty good, the tater tots were unremarkable. Next time I'd like to try some of the entrees for sure. We definitely want to come back. It's a nice place to bring some friends and have a catch up and a few drinks. read more

Disappointed by Gravity tonight. Ordered Little Gem salads via Caviar and at pick it up the manager said they'd need to charge a separate check for adding salmon, $20 extra per salad. I told them that's fine, but then looked in the box and noticed it was a tiny piece. When I showed the manager he seemed to agree, but instead of doing anything about it, he just told me that's the entree portion and handed me the bill, offering nothing but a shrug. Really want to support this place, but 1 star for service and value tonight. Sure made me miss Balboa Cafe. read more

Gravity Tavern - $20 upcharge for a few bites of salmon :/ - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This place is hit or miss. Had amazing Hapoy hour then by Later, a not so great experience at brunch where the waiter was all over the love.... read more

Beyond small portions for above average prices. Will not be ordering again. Received steak frites which looks half eaten for 32 dollars read more

Gravity Tavern - Steak Frites $32 disappointing - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Long overdue review! My first thought walking into Gravity was how quaint and warm the ambiance was. I was lucky enough to be there on a Sunday just in time for their prime rib special. I couldn't believe my eyes.. 3 courses for $35, all this food?!! It's unheard of for this area let alone San Francisco where I live which is just a 15 minute drive. Sitting at the bar was great too! Cocktails recommended by the bartender were solid but I'm a sucker for the classics and the Gravity Old Fashioned exceeds satisfaction. Service from all staff was very friendly yet professional and attentive. Gravity has easily become one of my favorite places to dine in Mill valley. A true hidden gem! read more

Gravity Tavern - $35 3 course Prime rib dinner. (Salad, steak + sides, dessert) - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Quiet with great ambiance. Nostalgic American music that will hit your soul. The florentine Benedict was amazing and you cant miss with bottomless mimosa's. The owner and staff were very attentive and top notch. I will be coming back soon. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, very nice bar, good food & service...highly recommend! Fried chicken plate was delicious & drinks were superb.

Went at 830 on a Friday night. Place was dead. That should have been our first clue. Two people at the bar and 4 small tables. Bartender didn't know how much drinks cost. Took forever to get food despite being dead. Ordered corn crab chowder that was canned diced green chilies chowder with some corn dropped in. Not good. We ordered the "cigars" Moroccan spiced egg rolls. Just OK. Ordered a popover, their specialty. Thing weighed like a pool ball. Obviously not fresh or initially prepared properly. Ordered ahi tacos fine but the outdated taro chip shell ruined the taste. Wife got the salmon bowl. Salmon was not seasoned but cooked well. Everything else in the bowl scooped right out of the fridge including cold rice. Told us that's how it's supposed to be. I know this place has pretty good reviews but our experience was very sub par. read more

Loved the short ribs, mashed potatoes and carrots last night plus the oysters were divine. My new go to for business meetings and dates.

I had a great time, but I wasn't impressed. I found the staff friendly and our table was visited by many staff members. Some were sincere and some were not. I enjoyed talking with Danny. Before COVID, I went out to eat at least 3 times a week, so it was nice to be out. I brought my dog (he's adorable) so, we had a table outside on the covered patio. It would be nice if they had a better selection of wines under $100. I chose the Camus Conundrum Red. It was ok, but I probably wouldn't buy it again. My friend and I both got the fried chicken. The biscuit was the best part of the plate. Maybe because I've cut back my wheat intake. The chicken had a beautiful crispy skin with no flavor. I did dip the chicken in the hot sauce that was provided which made it better. The white meat was a bit over cooked. The mashed potatoes where good. Not the best I've ever had and not the worst. We got the butterscotch pudding for dessert. It tasted like melted butterscotch chips. If you like those try the pudding. I write reviews because I hope management reads them to make improvements. Based on reading the other reviews for this restaurant and management hasn't responded to them, who knows if anything will change. read more

I've heard so much about the restaurant but wanted to wait until warmer weather for outside dining. I finally stopped in last week for a late lunch and was immediately seated on the patio. I ordered a half bottle of bubbly, the ahi tuna poke, and the brussel sprouts. They were all delivered quickly, looked delicious and tasted as they looked! The brussel sprouts were a large serving-so enough for take home. Service was friendly, efficient, and more than just my server stopped by to chat and inquire if I needed anything. I will definitely return. read more

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