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    Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden

    4.2 (740 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fish plate
    Mauricio B.

    Literally taste like the cooks went to the ocean and caught a fish for you, prepped to perfection. Super fresh, nothing crazy, just made and prepped to perfection. I'd come here if you're craving casual top tier seafood. My favorites are the grilled fish plate, ceviche and poke. Although I didn't order this time, last time the fish and chips I got was probably the best you'll ever have. Mill valley location is a great vibe and much more comfortable seating.

    Oysters
    Amanda M.

    This was a cute and tasty, casual fish restaurant! A small group of us went on a sunny Saturday afternoon. It was busy and lively (but not overly busy), and we enjoyed sitting outside on the large patio. In general, everyone enjoyed their food. I ordered the poke plate, my boyfriend ordered the two piece fish and chips, and we shared a half dozen oysters. The oysters tasted great (I thought they were briney and complemented well with hot sauce) but were small and probably not worth $4 per. I loved the flavor of the poke and the plate was a generous serving size. My boyfriend liked the crispiness and freshness of the fish and chips, but said there wasn't anything particularly special or standout. Our friends ordered various versions of the tacos and liked them, but they looked difficult to eat (small taco tortillas with heaping toppings!). There isn't much to mention for service since this restaurant does a line order, but it was interesting that waiters consistently tried to drop off the wrong food to our table. Otherwise, our actual food came out relatively quickly despite the lunch rush. I wouldn't go out of my way for the menu here, but it's a great stop for people biking through town or heading up north from the city!

    Chesean R.

    4 -- Good Food, Cool Vibes & a Little Habanero Surprise Hook Fish in Mill Valley definitely seems to be a popular spot! We only waited about 15 minutes, but I heard some people were waiting 1.5 HOURS So I guess we caught them on a good day... or somebody upstairs really likes us. The energy here was pretty cool. Families, pups, people hanging out--it had that laid-back, "I'm just here to eat good food and enjoy the day" type of atmosphere. You really can't go wrong with that. Now, if you're doing keto like me, they're not exactly the most keto-friendly spot, but I was able to make it work with a salad and grilled fish. The vinaigrette was actually pretty decent, while the crema? ‍ It was giving... absolutely nothing. Definitely needed some flavor. The carrot habanero hot sauce was decent too, and honestly, I wasn't digging the whole dish. Was it the best thing I've ever eaten? Nah. But a friend invited me out, and I wasn't about to sit there complaining about free food. That's just rude! I'm sure their tacos and burritos are where the real party is happening, but I'll have to find out next time. Overall: Cool atmosphere, friendly vibe, decent food, and definitely seems worth checking out. Just be prepared for a wait if you catch them during the rush!

    Fish &chips. Rockfish fish tacos
    Christy T.

    We went during labor day weekend so this was so busy but we ended up only waiting for about 20 minutes for a party of 2. It's nice because most of the restaurant is outdoors so it's dog and kid-friendly. I don't think the food was anything incredible to write home about but a solid meal for a good price for the area and good beer selection too.

    Fish and chips
    Regina L.

    Their food was so good I had to go back and get another fish burrito. I loved their Baja style fish burrito, which comes with a fried fish filet. Their food tastes very fresh. Order takeout in advance, wait times can be around an hour. We ended up ordering takeout and eating at a nearby table.

    Ceviche
    Carly L.

    Cute outdoor area m. I got the rice place for the fish of the day and that's only $2 more than the tacos. Tacos were big but you only get 2 and for the amount of veggies and rice you get on the rice plate, I'd say it was so much better but that's just preference

    Pearl R.

    I had Fish Hook before in San Francisco and got to try this location and the food is amazing! I got the oysters, the ling cod fish plate, and black cod tacos and my favorite is definitely the ling cod plate. The ling cod is one of my favorite fish they have there and the rice and the tomatoes on the plates are delicious!!! I wish the staff here are more friendly and the food can come out a little slow, especially on the weekends. The staff mentioned that we would have to wait for 30-45minutes for the fish and chips so I didn't get it and I wish I could if I didn't have to wait that long. But overall I really enjoyed coming here for fresh fish options and a great place to come with friends!

    Kid's fish and chips, guac, fish sandwich
    Tanya W.

    We went back and I liked it even more! This time I got the poke plate which was a pretty generous serving that came with rice, beans, and cabbage. There was also a side sauce that all three of us used and enjoyed. The service was extremely friendly and efficient and even though it's mostly order at a counter and self-serve, they helped me with my elderly mother get seated and comfortable. We ate outside on a cool rainy day under the heat lamp and it was very comfortable. I will definitely be back.

    Ceviche
    Kristell N.

    I've been to the SF Hook Fish location, so it was great to visit another spot of theirs! It's more spacious with more seating -- with most tables reserved for dining, but there's other seats where you can just sip and chat with friends while drinking. We decided to dine, so we placed ourselves on their waitlist. They have a store and garden you can walk around while waiting, but they were closed when we went. So we just ordered some drinks and enjoyed the environment while chatting with each other. We didn't wait too long and got seated quicker than we thought. After sitting, you line up to order at another part of the restaurant. They have a selection of the types of protein they have available so you can order it in your tacos, burritos, etc. Our orders came out in a couple of minutes. I split a Cod Burrito with my boyfriend, and it tastes great with their Habanero Carrot sauce. But be careful, it can get quite spicy. We also ordered their Ceviche as an appetizer, and it's a great portion to share between 2 people before eating the main dish. I always enjoy the food I order from Hook Fish!

    Fish and chips
    Cynthia P.

    We arrived five mins after opening and there was already a good amount of people inside! There is a small parking lot, but it does get filled super quickly. It is open seating and you go up to order. They bring the food to you! You will have to go to the bar to order drinks. We ended up getting the fish of the day tacos, chips and ceviche, and fish and chips. They have this housemade carrot habanero sauce on every table , and I was incredibly intrigued by it. It tasted super good! Not too spicy for me (I consider my spice tolerance pretty high). Fish of the day tacos - pretty good! There was a lot of flavor in the grilled fish. I definitely prefer this fish over the fried fish. Good balance of everything. The lime they gave me was a bit dry so I didn't end up using it much. I also found a fish bone in the fish while I was eating, so just be careful! Fish and chips - good, but not crazy good. I feel like it lacked a bit of flavor, however, the fry batter of it was super well done. Super crispy! The fries underneath were delicious as well (seasoned). Chips and ceviche - this was very good! They used baby shrimp. It was a refreshing appetizer. Leaving the parking after was soooo hectic. Cars trying to go in and out. It took longer to get out than to find a parking. Overall, I am pleased by the food and service even tho of some mishaps. Inside was a great vibe. I would return again!

    Fish and chips
    Lily M.

    The fries were hella good. The fish could have used a bit more seasoning but the tartar sauce on the side was yummy. HUGE pieces of fish too. We also got the crab cakes on the side and they were just ok. Again not a lot of flavoring in my opinion. The spot itself was super cute. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating and is a cute lil garden. Will definitely be stopping by next time we are in the area and we can hopefully stay and sit down a lil longer to enjoy the vibe.

    Kristina P.

    This one has been on our list for a while! We stopped by over the weekend around 2pm ish and there was a 50min - 1hr wait. Of course, the weather was gorgeous, so we expected a wait, but what surprised us was when we asked the server taking our order if it was always busy like this, his response was "oh, actually this is pretty chill compare to how it usually is!". Wowza. So come prepared because it's popular! And why wouldn't it be? There's plenty of seating outside, the staff is friendly and welcoming and the food is great! We ordered the poke appetizer to share, the kids got the kids' fish plate, my husband got the ahi tuna burger (recommended by the guy taking our order), I got a fish plate, and we ordered a plate of fish and chips for the table. The fish and oysters were super fresh! The batter on the fish and chips were perfection and the fries had a nice seasoning on them. The poke and the sides for my fish were just ok. The beans were a bit lacking in flavor. Overall, I'd definitely come back!

    2 piece fish n chips and grilled fish of the day tacos
    Jessica N.

    My recent experience here just wasn't very enjoyable. This location has gotten so incredibly crowded. The waits are long, the parking lot is terrible, the service is slow, and the seating is very cramped and mostly all communal. I like the food but all the other factors have really impacted my wanting to come here. I would say to avoid this place on the weekends altogether because it's such a nightmare.

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    Ask the Community - Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden

    Are you open on Labor Day (Sept 1 2025)?

    Yup!

    Are you open Thu June 19th?

    We sure are! Normal hours 11-9

    Do you accept reservations?

    No :(

    Is the burrito bowl/plate dairy free?

    Yes it is!

    The phone number posted isn't working or being answered and I'm trying to find a lost item. What is the best way to contact this restaurant?

    Hi Melissa, hello@hookfishco.com is normally the only way to get in touch besides stopping by. You can also email me for this will@prooflab.com and I’ll make sure you get a response today

    Is there wifi?

    We do not have public Wi-Fi

    Where’s the best place to park your car when you come to the restaurant?

    Hi, the shopping plaza across the street has decent parking and is my go-to whenever I eat at Hook Fish.

    Are you guys dog friendly?

    yes you can bring dogs around the back entrance and sit on the deck or back area.

    Any crab salad sandwiches?

    Will note the good suggestion but none available now. Thanks

    Why do food orders take so long to prepare on the wkends?

    We try to keep the food wait time under 30 mins even when slammed, and usually under 20, but sometimes the wait can back up due to unexpected bottlenecks. Just to clarify, did you mean they take longer on weekends or week days? Thanks

    Do you take reservations?

    They don't take reservations.

    How long is the wait for lunch on a typical Monday?

    Hi hope you made it by! We usually don’t have a lunch wait weekdays except on Friday. But if the weather is really nice and warm, there can be a lunch wait no matter what day of the week it is.

    What is the wait usually like on a nice Saturday at 5p?

    30 mins, but its very weather dependent. If not so nice, there might be a short or no wait as thats the early side of the dinner rush. But if its a really nice day, people come at all hours and the wait could be 30-45mins. By 6 the wait will… 

    Do you have gluten-free bread/buns/tortillas?

    Yes we do! The chips and taco tortillas are made here and are gluten free. The Burrito tortillas and sandwich bread are not gluten free.

    Hi do you have any options for kids that are not fish?

    Yes we do, we have a kids burrito which you could get with fresh or fried avocado instead of fish. That’s my daughters favorite. Kids always love the French Fries too!

    Hi! Website says 4-9 but yelp says 1130-9? What are the hours please? Thank you!!

    11:30-9 it is! Will update thanks.

    Are dogs allowed in the beer garden?

    yes! Not inside, but yes outside on deck and yard

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