I found this Guesthouse on the Michelin Guide list and decided to give it a try while I was in the area. So glad I did! The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly; not much more I could ask for! The smoked short rib pasta was the standout for me. The flavor was so rich and the pasta noodles were cooked perfectly. The salmon was really good too; tender on the inside with a slightly crispy surface. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was super friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a lively, energetic atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again! read more

Guesthouse - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kentfield, California

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We so seldom come to Marin County, mostly because of the dreaded traffic through SF and then of course the dreaded GGB traffic, but we were here for a birthday party in Larkspur and picked the Guesthouse after a little research. What a find! We loved everything about it. Here's how we dined: Skinny Marinny ( a nightly special and I don't remember what was in it, but it was good and not too sweet): 3.5 stars $16 EASY MONEY gin | basil | lime | grapefruit : Very tasty 4.5 stars $15.5 Oysters; 1Beau Soleil, 1 St. Simon: incredible fresh and briny, loved the cucumber granite. Special Tomato Salad: 4.5 stars $18 A very scant name for a delicious combo of rich and creamy buratta, heirloom tomatoes and a pesto dressing. Not really the best time of year to make tomatoes the star, but the combo brought out their best. Wood Grilled Duck: 5+ stars $47 I was a little worried that wood grilling might dry out the duck, but this was probably the best duck I've ever had. The leg was tender with crispy skin and the breast was wonderfully juicy, without being too rare. the fig compote on top was very earthy and not too sweet. I even liked the roasted carrots, and I rarely like cooked carrots. Wood Grilled Sword Fish: 5 stars $41 T ordered this it was roasted perfectly. the accompanying butterbeans with roasted tomatoes and shisito peppers was not at all over powering. The service was absolutely perfect! I wasn't exactly sure who did which job, because all the servers seemed to do everything. No one said that's not my table or not my job. Now that we know it's only a little over an hour away (if it's not rush hour), I think it might become a destination meal for us every so often. Food: 37/40 Service: 20/20 Atmosphere/intangibles: 18/20 Value: 18/20 Overall: 93/100 read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Underwhelming experience. Not sure why it's this packed (full house on a Saturday night) for the taste and value.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's definitely advertised as more high end American. My new york steak was $51.5. My husband got duck $46.5. Taste-wise, nothing was bad per se. Everything was just quite bland and unremarkable. Fries (that came with my steak) were pretty good. We also ordered separate truffle fries, which was good for sharing. They had a 'tonight's specials' menu. We tried the Kampachi crudo, which was very underwhelming. Pretty bland, small portion for $24 (4 small pieces). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't feel like the seating set-up is super optimal for groups larger than 4. We had a group of 5 and we were put in a booth, it was pretty cramped and hard to hear (as it was pretty loud).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our servers were great, though. Good service throughout. read more

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Ok service. I think the easier was new and inexperienced. The Prime Rib 3 course special Monday night was ordered by 2 of our guests and they thought it was excellent. The chicken sandwich and the burger also both excellent services with perfectly cooked fries and a tasty aioli. read more

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The best food and service we've had in a long time. Cheerful, accommodating service. When my salad didn't arrive, and I said to forget it, he packed it up for me to take home. Our cocktail were delicious and inventive. My husband had the fried chicken. - Sunday special, which he determined to be the absolute best. I had the cioppino, which was the best I've ever had. Served with perfectly grilled read, the seasoning was perfect and the succulent prawns and shellfish were swimming in a broth that I wanted to drink up. Yum yum yum. I will always order oysters and these were fresh and delicious served with a variety of sauces. We shared a chocolate caramel tart. Just enough sweet stuff to round off a perfect meal. read more

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Guesthouse restaurant delivered an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The waiter was attentive, helpful and professional. I ordered the ahi tartare tacos which were bursting with vibrant citrus and fruity flavors. For my entree, I ordered the radiatore short rib and it was absolutely delicious! To finish the meal I had the flourless chocolate cake. Hands down this was the BEST chocolate cake I've ever had!! I highly recommend Guesthouse! read more

Heard awesome things about the restaurant so wanted to try it out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience and wait staff, fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food, some dishes were great while others flat. Cocktails, highly recommend, they know what they're doing. The details- [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want one of the booths, you HAVE to request it on a Friday-Sunday night. Pretty annoying when we asked to have a booth and one stayed completely empty our entire meal...weird but ok?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is SO nice and incredibly friendly, ready to help with any questions. They were attentive without being pushy and had great attention to detail. Their cocktails are fantastic- perfectly executed and well balanced. Kudos to the bartender who had a full bar to attend to as well. The food. This is where things got a little dicey. The special menu said crab cake appetizer and a halibut entree - love these so wanted to try. The crab cakes....were not cakes. I don't even know if there was that much crab in them at all. They were as big as a dino nugget each, with zero flavor. The remoulade on top and romesco sauce on bottom were the only flavors to the dish. The halibut was SUPER inconsistent, each piece coming out of the kitchen in varying sizes. The overall portion was very small, barely making it an entree size. On the core menu, we also got the radiatore bolognese dish. Sauce was fantastic but the pasta was wellllll over cooked. Huge bummer. For the better dishes, the saffron arancini were fantastic and super flavorful. The cioppino was MASSIVE and had so much to it and a beautiful piece of grilled sourdough for dunking. The fried chicken sando was a little smaller than expected, but the sauciness and flavor well made up for it. Needless to say, the staff was lovely, but the food needs some solid adjustments. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would recommend sitting a the bar (it's very popular) and grabbing an app there instead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We went for the Monday special prime rib. It was unrecognizable as prime rib Instead it was more like a 3/8" steak grilled on the broiler! Service was good, but you can tell a a steak from a prime rib! read more

After a couple of visits, I must say I like this place. It is very popular with the locals, and gets quite busy by 6pm -- so arrive early unless you have a reservation. The bar has a fine and interesting drink menu, and they make and use a variety of herbals and bitters to make some unique drinks. If you want to explore some unusual mixology, this is the place. The dinner menu is also solid. New York steak was very well prepared, with a great sauce on the side. Their hamburger is honest and simple, not covered with complicated sauces and veggies, and I love it. A small plate of cauliflower was a very tasty appetizer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is casual with a touch of elegance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are attentive and well-trained. The wine list is excellent, and nightly specials are fun to explore. My one observation is that it is a $$$ restaurant. Dinner with wine was over $200, without getting extravagant. read more

Lovely, lovely, lovely! So glad we chose this for our date night last week! I was between here and their new tapas place, Mijo, but the menu here looked better to me. Definitely need a reservation because this place gets packed. Fortunately, we'd snagged one for 7pm and we came early to sit at the bar for a cocktail and an app. The cocktails were well mixed and not overly sweet. I had a special, called the Optimist, that was delightful and my husband stuck with his fav Old Fashioned, which they did well. We started with the crab cakes, since we saw them at a nearby diner's place and they looked yummy, followed by the artichokes. I have to say, the artichokes were the standout for me! Though the crab cakes were also quite tasty - full of crab, not overly breaded, with a flavorful sauce and fresh tomoatoes - the artichokes were unique. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was kind of like the artichoke heart+ because it had some of the thinner, inner leaves included, so it wasn't just the heart. Woodfired to perfection and with a wonderful sauce, sort of like a pesto. We both agreed they were a hit! Highly recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once we switched to our main table in the outdoor area, which I loved because it was a bit quieter and more secluded, we ordered our mains.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cioppino for husband and sausage orchiette for me. Both were wonderful. I don't think you can order a bad dish here. For dessert, the flourless chocolate cake was divine! Followed, of course, by another cocktail at the bar - every seat full at this point! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely meal, excellent service, and nice ambiance. Perfect for a date night, friend get together, or casual cocktail at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Not good. My New York steak was totally inedible and had to be sent back. That's all I have to say. read more

Heard very good things about this place so we decided to give it a try for our anniversary. All of the food including appetizers were cold. I think they were having an off night. The flavor was there and the presentation was there everything was just cold. I even sent back my entree to be heated and it came back still kind of cold. I would like to try it again to give it a second chance. The service was good and everyone was nice. read more

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I absolutely love this restaurant. The cioppino is to die for, the fries are delectable, and I always love to have an extra dirty martini to top it off ! read more

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Love the cheeseburger and fries, excellent salads, oysters. We love this place. Make a reservation.

We got seating on Dec 31st. That was great. BUT. The food came out lukewarm. For $40 a plate. We hoped for the better as we have eaten several times before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The noise level is to be expected noisy which is no problem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is great and appetizers came out hot: So we left disappointed, (4) entrees Luke warm. Although server offered to heat it up. It. Must have been waiting on the last dish , pasta. Which came hot. Normally this is 5 star. For us Coffee cups could be warmed to keep liquid hot.. Will come back for fresh pasta. We had short ribs and nyc strip, pork chop. And pasta Desserts. We're Hella good! Better than the entrees read more

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Came for a work dinner and the service was very efficient and attentive. Low lit ambiance. Everyone enjoyed their food and especially the desserts! Gotta try the banana pudding and flourless chocolate cake. My burger was average I'd give it a 7/10. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

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We came over for date night yesterday, [[HIGHLIGHT]]awesome relaxing place for a good dinner and drinks night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was really sweet and helpful ( forgot to get her name :/ ) . We had corn on the cob, mashroom gnocchi and saffron arancini! Everything was delicious but to top it all we tried their delicious 3 flavor crème brûlée! I have never had chocolate creme brûlée before, it was the highlight of the night. read more

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Great as always. Guesthouse continues to be so excellent - in my opinion one of the very best in Marin. We started with Ahi Tuna tacos, which were so tasty and with a nice crunch. The mains were the special Halibut, and the Wild Salmon. Both were very delicious! For desert, the lemon tart with added vanilla ice cream. So good! Our server, Laurel, was very helpful and personable. In summary, highly recommended! read more

Guesthouse - Perfectly plated Salmon - until I started eating! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kentfield, California

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Made reservations sat down quickly it was a weekday Monday 6pm. the hostess was nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However we were seated at a 2 person table between 2 other tables that were approx 12 inches away on either side. I couldn't hear my husband.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For the price, we wanted to not only enjoy the food but each other as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We did ask for a booth but those we were told are reserved for a party of 5 min.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We graciously left. read more

We had a perfect meal here last night. Oysters, cioppino, halibut and chocolate cake to end. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. Great wine selection. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints! read more

I was really hoping this would be a new favorite spot in Kentfield. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was perfect and the service was excellent -- friendly and attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food itself wasn't bad, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. Overall, it has potential, but I'd love to see the seasoning toned down a bit. read more

Service was outstanding ....FOOD WAS PERFECT had and ordered as much as we could and still want to try the whole menu read more

Hands down my new favorite spot in Southern Marin. Service was exceptional (waiter even brought me Maldon Salt, they have flakey salt!). Food was carefully curated, fresh, and beyond delicious. I have been looking for the perfect Filet M and finally found my place. Such a gem. Can't wait to return. read more

Everything was fabulous. The food was delicious- crab cakes, kale salad, roasted salmon, the cheeseburger, etc. Wines we had were perfect and a big pour! read more

The food here is always great. The service is awesome and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the bar is a great place to hang if your dining solo.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The specials are great . Anything from the smoker is read more

I decided to try this place for my girlfriends birthday trying to find a balance between semi fancy but not too fancy and found Guest house! It was super easy to book a reservation online and I was able to get a table just 2 days before. The location has a parking lot in the back with plenty of parking. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which you and pick on your reservation prior to booking. The outdoor seating is also really nice with heaters and it's all covered so it's almost like you're still indoors. I booked an indoor reservation however. There are specials on every day of the week but we came on a Monday which the special was for Prime rib. What we ordered: 1. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: Very crispy and flavorful! I love the sauce that it came with but honestly the Brussel spouts didn't need. The only thing was that it has a bit too much citrus or too much lemon on top which made it a bit too sour. 2. Cauliflower Chowder: Super rich and delicious. Tasted just like rich and smooth clam chowder. I was surprised how good it was being made from caluliflower! Loved this. 3. Prime Rib: SOOOO GOOD! The cut was a bit small but the smokey flavor was fantastic. I think the quality was almost on par with house of prime rib. I'm really particular with my cuts since I've had HOPR so much and it's made me picky. This prime rib was very comparable and delicious! 4. Chicken Sando: Chicken was very crispy and moist. The coleslaw was very tart however and didn't exactly go that well with the sandwich. It was good but not amazing. 5. Vanilla Ice Cream with Brownie: Loved the brownie! Something I also love was they don't just dump the ice cream right on top of the brownie and allow us to mix it our self which I like better. The brownie was so rich and chocolatey. The ice cream also very rich and it was the perfect combo. 6. Easy Money: Very good and also very strong. I used to live in new orleans and the heavy pours reminds me of the drinks from there. It was delicious and exactly what I was expecting with the citrus and basil. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. Our waitress was amazing and super attentive despite it being busy. She was so polite. The table next to us actually had a bit of difficult customers and she handled it like a boss. The prices are very fair for the quality and ambiance. Definitely would be back! read more

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Great food Great service Old fashion one of best i have ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Customers having a good time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Changed to only set meal for valentine's day, just a week before. Leaving no chance to make alternative reservations. More than a little deceptive, would recommend against eating here and supporting such practices read more

The service and ambiance is top notch. Super intimate vibe and chill atmosphere. The food is mediocre. The menu is basic. I do not recommend ordering from their cocktail menu. The restaurant has a full bar, so I recommend ordering your go-to drink. I posted a photo of the dessert as it delicious; the only thing I recommend. read more

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Wonderful food and service! A great meal! The drinks were great, and the bartender makes her own bitters that you can buy.

Oh how I wanted this place to be a new favorite... The food was very good but I have to say that the service was not good whatsoever. The busser helped us out more than our server did. We sat in the corner and was completely ignored by him. We even told him we were disappointed and he just said oh... I'm sorry. It really ruined my birthday dinner experience. It's a shame because the food was good. read more

Something has happened to the service and chef. Had the WORST experience there last Friday. Took a friend to celebrate her birthday and it was embarrassing and frustrating how poor the food was, and the service was way too spotty!! I will never waste another dime there!! They couldn't even cook a filet right or the accompanying Brussels sprouts!! Ridiculous prices for a disaster meal. read more

This restaurant is a unique jem located right next to half day Cafe. The decor is an elegant modern vibe with an inviting space. I have eaten here a handful of times and every time they miss the mark on seasoning. It's as if this place is terrified of salt... The quality of the dishes is spectacular. Fresh and imaginative. I love the raw oysters that are accompanied by 3 different in house sauces; from shaved citrus ice to spicy cocktail sauce and a devine herb mignotte .... it truly is the absolute trio of awesomeness. Not to mention the freshness of the oyster and perfect shucking... no shell included. The fish bite app was a bit steep in price for the size and the hot fish sitting on the cold pancake and creme fraiche was not pleasing to my palate. The heirloom tomato salad with fresh burrata, pesto and balsamic is a wonderful dish when a bit of salt is added... if they would only add a bit of finishing salt to brighten the tomato it is a perfect bite. The pasta and meatsauce was also just slightly under seasoned. But with a bit of help from the salt shaker it is excellent. Infact I dare say, the best pasta Boulognese I have had in Marin. If they fixed their seasoning issue this place would easily be a 4-5 star in my opinion. read more

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Did not feel like a guest here - more like a queeeeen. The drink menu is remarkable! Tried four different drinks and not one disappoint. Got some food recommendations from the waiter and was all super delicious. The crab cakes was chef kiss! We got the "big 'ol cookie" for dessert- pro tip: ask for a sundae version and they will add ice cream/whipped cream and a cherry on top. read more

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Caution: Make sure you call when booking a table. We booked a they ended up putting us in their outbuilding where the chairs are worn old office chairs and the tables are unstable. This was in the middle of winter. At no stage in the booking which we did online and then via telephone did they tell us we would be seated here. To make matters worse we were the only people out there and the staff came and ate their meal in the back playing on their phones and burping loudly after their meal. Yes we spent $700 on a meal under these circumstances. So don't ever book online and only confirm it is inside the main building. This shows a distinct lake of integrity!!!!! read more

The food is fab. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service is excellent. Highly recommend. Worth it!

We went here for a birthday and it was fabulous from beginning to end. They're outside dining is not finished yet, so I asked if they could possibly put us in some nice seating, preferably by a window. We were seated at one of the best tables in the house--a wonderful corner booth with broad street views. Our kale salad, two types of oysters, braised short rib, and impeccably seasoned pork loin were absolutely fantastic! The pomegranate lemonade is delicious--Just the right blend of sweet and tart. For dessert, the birthday girl ordered an apple Galette which they brought out with a candle and copious amounts of whipped cream! Off the charts delicious! Service was prompt and courteous from beginning to end. We highly recommend reserving a table 6 weeks in advance--this place was packed! Prices were high but seriously worth it. We will definitely return. read more

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Excellent food, cozy atmosphere, magnificent service, and the most important. Extraordinary wine and cocktails! I highly recommend it read more

Guesthouse - Relaxing evening at guest house - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kentfield, California

THE. FRIES. WERE. ICE. COLD. Clearly they had been sitting forever (a statement about the service). And the truffle oil never made it on top. Cold fries with no oil and all the parmesan at the bottom. Food was served sporadically. Appetizers did not arrive at once. Bartenders need to up their game, too. Three of four drinks arrived. Since we have manners, we waited and watched our drinks get watery. When the drink did arrive, no garnish. When I asked for one, it took 10 minutes and was wrong. Lillet always gets an orange twist, not a lemon. This is basic shit. Training clearly lacking from too young arrogant bartenders. Food sounded great on the menu but the flavors were pedestrian (like Denny's level flavor: bland). At $350 (before tip), we will go to vin Antica or even The Corner Bar before coming back. I know we shouldn't expect much from Marin, but we were really disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, do not eat outside. It's like dining in a trailer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Overpriced and pretentious for basic food. Not worth a special night out or an everyday night out.