My family loves Roadside and we've been going since they opened. Our fav is the Family Pack II when…read morewe do carry out. Love the baby back ribs and the brisket. The chicken is fantastic too! The corn muffins are really nice. The regular and hot BBQ sauce are unique and really nice. The pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries is a personal favorite if I'm dining in. When you eat there you'll get free soft serve as a bonus and (not free) but all you can drink fountain drinks. Great spot. Highly recommend. Amazing way to feed a crowd!

Excellent service and very sweet staff. I feel like it's hard to find good BBQ in the bay but this…read morewas an awesome place with some really great food. The portions for the price were also crazy good. Will definitely be back!

Good vibes at the way station. I dig the casual bench seating, beer garden and open dining. I…read moreordered a beer, mug of pickles, a pulled pork sandwich and two ribs. Ribs are well seasoned. Nice smoke ring. Tender and fell off the bone easy enough. Bbq sauce is not too sweet. Has a mild kick. Would order again. Pickles - healthy jar of pickle spears. No complaints. Pretty average. Would order again Pulled pork sandwich - good portion on a baguette. I wish it had been toasted some. Sando comes with slaw, bread n butter pickles. Pork itself is disappointing. It's tender but flavor lacks a kick. Would not order again. I'll come back but try the brisket.

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

We got the ribs and the meat was falling off the bone,…read moreChicken was tender also. For my sides I had the Mac and cheese, Greens and rolls although they forgot my cornbread. The food was good although I found the sauce to be a little watery! But I would definitely revisit the place.

Contrary to be he average rating, I've consistently had a good experience with most food menu items…read moreand staff. You can order brisket and other meats by quarter pounds and if you're looking for a creamy Mac n cheese, they have it. What they don't serve are cocktails and other mixed drinks. They serve their own soda brand, limited wines and brews. This is a nice spot to take a break from shopping and their seating ranges from bar, high tables, and outdoor seating.

Forrest Fire BBQ says it delivers "a plate full of wonderful" , and they surely do. They catered…read moremy daughter's baby shower at McNears Beach, and it was a huge success. We had 30 people of all ages and the chicken thighs, tri tip, mac and cheese, salad and cornbread were delicious. A huge Thank You to Forrest Murray for making a perfect day! Kathy, Grant and Margaret

If you're lucky enough to attend an event catered by Forrest Fire BBQ you're - well - lucky. Very…read moregood food as evidenced by the ribs, mac & cheese, and cole slaw I recently consumed. What didn't I consume? Chicken, which was offered as an alternative to the ribs. Also, beans. Despite signage that seemed to indicate that your choice of protein would be accompanied by the 3 side dishes (beans, mac & cheese, and cole slaw) someone was concerned that they might run out of food. The result? Guests were instead offered beans or mac & cheese, but not both. Bummer. I really wanted to try everything they had. If you hire these folks, make sure that you've ordered enough food for all of your guests to sample the full array lest they leave marginally dissatisfied. Not dissatisfied with anything they had, mind you, only with what they didn't have. If I were looking to hire someone to cater an event I'd certainly consider Forrest Fire BBQ. If I were attending an event and saw that Forrest Fire BBQ was being served up, even better.

I mean how cool, really!…read more Popped by here with a group of friends on a lively Saturday while the band PB and Jam was rocking out. They had all been there before and saved a picnic table for us. It's a unique place with the scattered tables, stage, and dance floor space. Even more unique is the concept of the deli; hot food like tacos, hamburgers, salads, and more along with the the normal corner market offerings of tall cans, bottles of wine, chips, candy bars, and more. You buy your drink inside, they have glasses available at check out, and if you order food they will bring it outside to you. How neat! Everyone can get their own drinks, share a bottle of wine, and enjoy the live music (don't forget to tip the band!) I ordered three crispy tacos with beef (and green beans!) and they were sooo good! Interesting! All ages were there enjoying the day, families, older couples, and friends of all types. Dogs were hanging out too, the more the merrier! I loved checking out this little gem and look forward to going back .

Great food! Love their brisket sandwich, fish tacos & salmon cesar salads…read more They also have great service. Food comes out in a timely manner. We especially love their live music nights! 10/10 recommend!

This place knows how to make a chicken! I ordered and within 10 minutes, I had hot fries and…read morechicken tenders. The only thing I would not try again is their maple mustard-- not for me. But the other sauces like the house sauce was a hit! My partner and I enjoyed the combo mix and match.

This place has delicious and ~tender~ tenders. I love the crunchy breading with sesame seeds for…read moreextra crunch. You can choose some sauces depending on the how many tenders you order. I like the honey mustard and the house sauce. They have good sides too like garlic fries. Can't go wrong with this place for great chicken tenders!

I've been going by The Lodge for years and finally stopped in. The only disappointment is that I…read moredidn't stop by earlier. The service was fantastic, friendly and accommodating. I had two tacos that were tasty and full of goodness. They let me get one chicken and one steak taco. The atmosphere is homie and the decor interesting. You run into the eatery before you get into downtown Fairfax, it's on the left and be sure to look out for it. I highly recommend a visit.

This is a very cool spot very Fairfax, Marin County vibes…read more Casual "hiptituity", laid-back, very chill. Indoor and outdoor seating. A couple of outdoor areas, some under shade with picnic tables. Located in Marin County, California, The Lodge in Fairfax is an iconic, historic establishment built in 1908 by the Arbini and Segale families as The Old Timer's Saloon, serving as the town's very first bar. After years of being utilized differently, the building underwent an extensive two-year restoration. The owners of the San Francisco bike shop Big Swingin' Cycles purchased the property, upgrading its infrastructure, adding a kitchen, and building a large, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden. You get that feeling that you really are at a lodge at the lake in Wisconsin. At least for a minute, it brings back memories. However, in place of the white and red pine trees are the gorgeous redwoods providing shade. Nice tap beer list with healthy portions served. I had the mushroom tacos, vegetarian style with a little salad and chips $10 and a half a beer. My lunch mate had the summer salad with chicken added $25 bucks which is a little steep, but certainly enough for two people. Served in a very large bowl. It's quite impressive. I would forgo the protein and save the six bucks extra. Great spot, great service, great ambience, great food, and beer. Walk,drive your car, or bicycle in. There are a bike racks and some parking on site.

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!

Located in Terra Linda near Scotty's Market, this restaurant has plenty of parking. We stopped in…read morefor lunch around 1 p.m. on Saturday, and it wasn't very busy, so we were seated promptly. It's a large space with indoor and some outdoor seating. We ordered two smash burgers: one with the included house-made chips and the other with a side of fries. I opted to skip the "special sauce" because I'm not a fan of Thousand Island dressing. The included pickles were also a little too sour for my taste. The burgers were delicious! The potato buns were soft, toppings were plentiful, and the 3-ounce size was perfect for lunch. Service was fast, and everyone was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely return!

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.

Great experience tonight at Speakeasy. I was so excited to see my favorite dish from Rickey's- lamb…read morepappardelle with whipped ricotta. I used to get that every time we went to Rickey's, back in Covid days. Was as good as I remembered! Loved the sourdough bread and we enjoyed the crème brûlée. Now we just want to see the tempura calamari from wild fox and our dreams will come true! Great service from Tyler too.

I usually prefer a chocolate dessert, but they were out of the amazing chocolate cake with…read moreraspberry sauce as well as the gluten-free smores. So I chose the amazing cheesecake. I usually don't like cheesecake, but this one was delicious and I highly recommend. It was a huge serving, too, so if I ever order it again, I'll only eat half! My companion ordered the vanilla ice cream but with caramel sauce.