OK, this must be Terra Lindas hidden gem, who knew the hidden between the structures of Northgate Mall is this oasis! A completely outdoor venue where the staff works out of a series of cargo containers is a very cool concept. I went here today because Samantha from Club Pilates a neighbor nearby had a Pilates and pints event ! I'm so happy she organized this and I'm pleased with myself I showed up. After our outdoor workout next-door on the Astroturf, we were invited to appetizers! I looked over the menu, which had some wonderful pint choices from all around the region, but I ended up choosing the rosé slushy ! Yes, it's an adult icee and it's superb ! Never pretty good variety of items on their menu their wedge fries come with an chipotle, awesome dish dipping sauce and the hummus and the olives, especially on the Mediterranean platter were outstanding! Super Duper bonus you can bring your pups along so maybe the next one should be a pups and pints ! Also live music you can check their website for the calendar. I am so grateful to Samantha for turning me and some fellow Pilates practitioners to this lovely laid-back libation station ! read more

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DannFest 2024 brought me here and what a fun little local venue. Food was tasty. Beer options were sufficient. Service friendly. Fun little spot in the Northgate Mall. read more

I've grown to like Ounces after two dozen visits since they opened. They've really leveled up: from food that's gone from "just surviving" to "passable," to a magnificent shade structure that makes sitting outside on a hot day feel civilized. Bonus points for the big North Gate lawn where my kids can run feral while I enjoy a cold one in peace. So why only 3 stars? Two reasons: 1. The service. When it's crowded, say a private party or fundraiser, it's like watching molasses pour uphill. They simply don't staff up enough, so ordering means committing to a glacially slow line. At the recent CanDo fundraiser, I had to order two beers at a time just to survive the wait. 2. The beer selection. For a place that's built around beer, the lineup is safe to the point of boring. Pond Farm, Original Pattern... rinse, repeat. Solid, sure, but I'd love to see them branch out with some rarities or funky one-offs I can't already grab elsewhere. In short: a great hangout spot that keeps improving, but if they could speed up the lines and spice up the taps, Ounces could be five stars instead of three. read more

Tasty beers and friendly service in an outdoor "beer garden" ...in the middle of the Northgate Mall. Live music and trivia nights as well. A nice local addition. read more

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Best beer garden around!! In addition to yummy ciders and beers, they have weekly cornhole, trivia, live music, lovely ambiance, and AMAZING staff!!! So sad they have to leave Northgate read more

For those who truly appreciate the art of craft beer, Ounces Outdoors, is a rare find. The selection is not only extensive but thoughtfully curated, offering a nuanced range of flavors that cater to both connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. The ambiance is the epitome of conviviality, making it an ideal spot for both relaxed evenings and lively gatherings. But, what truly sets Ounces Outdoors, however, is their commitment to excellence--from the meticulously crafted brews to the knowledgeable staff, every detail is designed so you have an amazing time. It's clear that they understand beer is more than a beverage; it's a passion, and they share that passion with every pour. Special shout outs to Waz, Abby and Jo who have been making me want to come back year after year ! read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

We had a great time here today with friends and family. The good: - The food menu: the pretzel and sausage were both delicious. I hope to see the food menu expand more in the future. - The customer service was excellent and attentive throughout the experience. - Very welcoming, family-friendly, and dog-friendly atmosphere. - Nice and clean patio area - Lots of parking - Other people in my party said the Gowan's Spiced Cider and San Rafael Lager were good. Could use improvement: - The bathroom situation. Ounces does not have restrooms, so you must go into the mall to use theirs. Several group members didn't know where the closest ones were in the mall, so they went to the food court, which is quite the trek when you're full of beer. - The selection of non-alcoholic drinks could use some work. I didn't want a non-alcoholic IPA or Kolsch--yikes--but I would have loved some kind of mocktail. I wound up with sodas instead. read more

Best thing at Northgate and arguably the best place to have a beer, listen to music. Bring the dogs read more

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What ounces did to the space between the main Northgate Mall structure and Kohl's is nothing short of amazing. Malls are generally fairly devoid of charm; the nearly abandoned Northgate, particularly so. But between the concrete blocks of empty stores sits Ounces Outdoors, a lush garden space where locals can eat, drink, socialize with dogs and kids, listen to live music, play bocce, cornhole, or join in on quiz night. When Ounces first put up signs announcing impending construction of the beer garden, the sign prominently declared the new space would be "dog friendly." So it was inevitable that we would eventually find ourselves there--especially after I read on Yelp that Ounces is also particularly kid friendly. It was busy enough on a Wednesday night that we made space at our picnic table for waiting diners (voluntarily! No pressure from staff). Many--most? tables had a dog present. It happened to be quiz night. I haven't done a pub quiz in ages (not to brag, but I might have once brought my team to victory in a sudden death overtime round with the winning answer of "vitameatavegemin" in a South Bay sports bar). I felt unprepared with only one other adult, two kids, and a dog as teammates, but the Kittie Cats (seven-year old's choice) didn't place too badly in the two rounds we could stay for. This is definitely an un-intimidating, inclusive kind of quiz atmosphere. My daughters thought the menu was perfect--basically a choice of hot dogs. I wouldn't mind a bit of a more extensive menu, but it worked. I would like if there were more appetizers (fries even?) or sweets to extend the meal so I could entice my kids to stay for the whole quiz. read more

Interesting experience - group of us met up during trivia night and we got lost in conversation losing track of time. I only had their Lavender drink (non-alcoholic) which was delicious. This is a go up to the bar and order your own food/drink so no real table service. Staff were extremely pleasant and definitely the ambiance was really nice. Sometimes the trivia part (we were not playing) was really loud so had a hard time hearing each other BUT it was a nice crowd and definitely not enough to downgrade any rating! read more

Live music, covered outside seating, super friendly and hardworking staff, good food and beer with large patio area where kids can run around and have fun. Also, super dog friendly. There is ample parking in the mall parking area, and just a few feet away is covered mall parking. Close to the freeway. read more

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If you're thinking about a place to have a party, I can't recommend Ounces enough! Waz and his team were so lovely to work with, and they helped plan the perfect afternoon. Lawn games, tasty food, delicious sips, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly service. This place is truly a hidden gem at the Northgate Mall. read more

Fantastic! First time visiter, attended the Dann Fest which included over 50 local musicians playing a variety of great Music. The beer n food is great! Sausage n Peppers Sandwich was 5 star. Friendly staff n owners on site who are so nice . Worth your time to visit , have a drink , some good food n meet new friends. Dog Friendly read more

Really cool outdoor beer garden. Very dog friendly. Awesome place to have a beer and sit with the dog. Great appetizers. Plenty of beer options and wine - a really good sour today. Botche ball and corn hole. Lots of space Few kids, but they are allowed. (We don't like kids) read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

Awesome spot in an unexpected location - we almost drove away when we followed our Google maps directions into a mall, but glad we took a chance. Really great vibe and very welcoming to all, including kids and dogs. read more

Chill vibes, good beer and awesome people. Shout out to Marco, Edriana, Tucker, Waz, Abby and Jo! And everyone else!

I have thrown 2 events here & each time the customer service cannot be beat. Truly stellar. Never a moment where I felt I was an inconvenience. They were always so accommodating with letting me bring in my own decor and essentially make a mess. THEIR TENT IS UP! And so happy for this amazing mom and pop business because they deserve for everyone to flock on over no matter the weather. Also I don't even drink (or eat meat for that matter) but the veggie dog with all those grilled onions is seriously on point. Honestly, I cannot rave enough about how welcoming and lovely Ounces is. Bring your dog! Bring your kids! Oh and fire pits- check. Wednesday Trivia- check. C'mon? What more do you need? Thank you Ounces for being THE BEST! read more

Ounces Outdoors - A fiery cover band playin in the rain! - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

We've been to this place twice and each time we say to each other "wait, this place is great." Honestly: kind, friendly staff, delicious beers, wine and ciders, big space, great place for little ones to run around. 10/10, 5 stars, A+. We will be back! read more

This place rocks. All the things you like in a bar that's outdoors. They have Bocce, Cornhole and a place for the kiddos to roam around. Oh! And the food is awesome while having beers and ciders you really can't find anywhere else. read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

Nice staff and bartenders, fantastic choice of beers. I had the black lager and grilled brat w/potato salad. It was delicious. Food was easy to order snd quickly served. And the live music was great. What a beautiful night. Come thirsty and hungry! read more

Great music, pretty good food and drinks, cozy atmosphere. The service could definitely be better. Not enough people to wait on tables.

The Asian salad... it looked like a bagged salad, nothing special at all about it... got it with tofu and they didn't even cook the tofu. Very very odd... would not come back for food unfortunately. read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is a nice little gem near Northgate mall. Was a little bit skeptic about it initially, but it has good ambiance, great beers and sausages. We were there on a trivia night which added some fun to it. read more

Ounces Outdoors - Jalapeño cheddar sausage - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

We were in the area and looking for a place to eat outdoors, and we were pleasantly surprised with Ounces. It's family/children and dog friendly. There was live music and we quite enjoyed the band. The kids also played bocce and tossed bean bags. We got the festbeer, Owl Capone (hazy IPA), and the chocolate stout. We each liked our beers. For food, we tried the meze plate, steak and mushroom pie, brat, guacamole, and the kids' grilled cheese. The children liked their sandwiches, and the hummus tasted great. The pie had a nice flavor with juicy fillings and a flakey exterior. The brat sausage on the warm bread was savory, umami, and delicious. On top of great environment, music, food, and drinks - the service was friendly and excellent too. read more

Ounces Outdoors is a new brewpub option by the open plaza between Kohl's and the mall. We went there a week ago and were impressed with the live music and great beer options. They have local IPA's and a few food options, all in a modern outdoor patio. There are a few fire pits and even a bocce ball court adjacent the brewpub. The guacamole is delish. On Friday & Saturday nights this summer they have had live music with some great local musicians and even a few "names" you will recognize. It has a laid back and friendly vibe. It's like going to Sonoma without the drive. What more can you ask? We're loving this great addition to the Marin brewing and music scene. read more

Ounces outdoors is an awesome addition to Terra Linda and San Rafael in general. Staff is ultra friendly and there's always a good time going on... Wednesdays trivia, Thursdays, a cornhole tournament open to anybody who wants to play and the weekends are Chock full of music and good food...Including sunday brunch. I'll be back again and again read more

Ounces Outdoors - a table with a sign that says holly shift new year's did it - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

This place is amazing. Great drinks great food, great people. Friendly hosts, dog friendly, kid friendly, wonderful community. During the summer there are bands and other events. Pub quiz on Wednesday nights. Mulled wine in the winter. You just can't go wrong. read more

Great spot for an outdoor beer especially if the rest of the family are doing shopping in the Mall. Early days but hope this place takes off! read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer garden, bocce ball court - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

A bright beam of light in the every fading TL mall! Our little Northgate stopover was a lot chipper after the strawberry lemonade sour beer and caprese sandwich. The service was awesome--- very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend this place for a cute, casual date. read more

Heard about a new outdoor beer garden and had to check it out! Went on Saturday evening! Such a cute spot that is dog friendly! Staff is super nice!! They have beer, cider and wine options that are local options! I got the pineapple cider and guavicot cider. Both were great. I'll be back to try out the food! Hoping more people find out about this place! read more

Ounces Outdoors - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Rafael, California

If there's one thing I love...it's being able to sit outside and drink in the sun! We had McKinley (she's amazing) as our server and once she was off Nikki (I've followed her from her previous jobs because she's just that awesome) took over! This place is a whole vibe and I'm in love! read more

A great place to get a cool drink and a bite to eat on a warm day and on a cool night they light the fire pit and heaters and bring out the hot chocolate. Even though the menu is small they have a wide variety of food and alcoholic drinks. I wish they had a few more non-alcoholic selections. I haven't met a server I haven't liked. Everyone is very accommodating. Trivia night Wednesdays are great and attract a fun crowd. They have had several great local bands as well as comedy. Cornhole tournaments and Bocce Ball rounds out the entertainment. There's a little something for everyone. read more

Had a perfectly fine dinner and they had some nice beer options! Keep in mind it's fully outside and the menu is extremely limited. That being said, so had a yummy salad and beer and then went to see a movie! You might also want to make sure they aren't doing trivia, my friend and I felt like we needed to keep our conversation low as to not disturb the people playing. It was awkwardly quiet. read more

okay, I can't say enough good things about this place! Have a kid that you want to watch from a comfortable distance while enjoying a beer . Lots of sun and fun vibe with picnic benches . Wonderful staff that turned me into an East Coast IPA lover over West Coast IPA . Visit asap and it will turn into your new fun hang out in marin! read more

Cool locate if Shannon great atmosphere not much of a drinker, but I was there with friends

Got there too late as the kitchen closed at 8. But we were there in the corn hole tournament night

One star for the local beer and one for the service from most* of the staff. Out of the tree times I have been here, in all three there have been issues with finding seating under shade but this last time was the worst. Our party of 4 arrived on a Saturday afternoon and found seats under an umbrella only to have the staff move it to cover a party of 2 because one of them was in partial sun. They moved it to the point where now 3/4 people in our party were completely in the sun. The staff member then told us that the shade would move to us soon (but couldn't have said that to the other people?) This experience left us feeling like the owners cater to the older Marin crowd. If it wasn't for the fact that we had already placed our food and drink order, we would have left in that moment. read more

Got here at 6:54 when the website says they close at 8. Was told they could probably serve a round of beers but that was all since they are closing. So we left. No idea how the food or beer is but with customer service like that, they won't be here long read more

Love that we have Ounces in our backyard: Terra Linda needs more fun places to hang out. And we love to support small businesses! We only had beverages. The beer list is strong and my husband found a couple of delightful hazy IPAs. I liked my rose and since it was a hot day, the server brought me an ice back without my asking. Will definitely be back and will try the food. read more

Fun atmosphere, good food and great when there is music! We need more places like this in Marin.