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    Hillside Tavern

    3.7 (18 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    HILLSIDE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Monica T.

    Talk about good food after a great workout. If you're staying at the Four Points by Sheraton in San Rafael and don't want to drive out then order from the hotel restaurant and eat by the pool.

    Clam chowder, don't do it.
    Charrise L.

    I think I just ordered the wrong things. Clam Chowder tastes like it came straight out of a can. Clams so tough you can't chew them, I sent it back. I also got the fish tacos, so so boring and ill-conceived. The coleslaw was very dry even with the sour cream on top and my fish blah. I've heard the fish and chips are good here, I should've had that. My advice, keep it simple and get a burger.

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    Jimmy M.

    The Marin Chopped Salad is my favorite. Avocado's with bacon bits!

    The bar area

    Eh they made me pay $15 for a continental breakfast and I tried to by lunch on Sunday and there wasn't a single employee in sight so I just left. Nice cuz it was attached to my hotel and the fries I had off other people's plates were yummy and the drinks I had were decent and it's very clean and pretty, but not the greatest food experience of my life.

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    WOW! 5 stars for this restaurant. Nice variety of menu items to choose from, great service and friendly atmosphere.

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    So-great conversation but I ordered the tacos and ended up getting the tator-tots. (Not happy ) I hate tator-tots.

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