I've only been here twice but came away with the same feeling each time. Consistent, family-friendly, accessible menu, ranging price points to meet many diners, festive, cozy, warm, comfortable! Perry's comes off as a solid destination in Novato! The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays and set the tone for a festive staff party. I *will* return so I can take in the ambiance a little better since both times I headed straight to the back room where my co-workers were. The LONG tables are not as conducive for us social ones but it is what it is! (lol) My group of 23 had the best service by just one server (Josh??) who never once seemed harried. (There were a couple food runners too!) NOTE: One check, one credit card. Be prepared with cash or venmo-ing someone after. :) I think we ordered pretty much everything on the menu and though I cannot speak for the group, the general consensus was everyone really enjoyed their dinners. The ONLY note that stuck in my head was the pot roast orderers wished there was more gravy. Personally, I had the Grilled Chicken BLTA without mayo and when it arrived, I was worried it was going to be dry because of how "big" the bun. I was wrong! The soft bun + juicy chicken + fresh veggies = a perfectly balanced sandwich. (Don't get me wrong, a good sauce can make it even better...I just don't like mayo.) It came with house-made chips and they were tasty, but maybe not something I'd choose next time. UNLESS it came with a caramelized onion dip (homage to the classic dip for chips) to elevate the fried potatoes. Overall, very happy to recommend Perry's and to return when in the area. read more

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Retried Perry's after last review. Unfortunately not great results. I ordered filet mignon cooked medium. It came out cooked well done on the verge of being vaporized. Bone dry like beef jerky. I don't understand how a kitchen can get this so wrong. The difference between medium cook and extremely well done is huge. While the service and atmosphere passes, the food has failed every time. read more

Service was outstanding! I wish I could remember the name of the woman that served us this afternoon, she was amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and she knows this business well. I've heard of Perry's for years, but I've never stopped here. The food was very good, I had the burger, coleslaw, and a Coke. My 4-year old grandson had the mac & cheese and was very happy with it. The portions were more than enough, in fact I couldn't eat the whole burger so she put it in to-go containers. (separate containers for the hamburger and the coleslaw, she didn't have to do that) The place was not crowded at all for a Sunday, perhaps because it was 4 o'clock, I would imagine that would get busy for dinner. The thing that stood out the most for me is that the employees are all happy and seemed to really like their jobs. I will be back... read more

Burger ordered with door dash was awful. I had this burger when they first opened and it was same bad burger. I ordered both times medium rare and it was the Same. Also again they throw the burger in a small box with the pickle and chips. The pickle made the chips and roll taste like the pickle. Be serious two times and at least consistent but not again. The short rib pot roast was great. Great restaurant just stay away from the burgers. read more

I've gone there now a few times and although the service was very good the food has been meh! If it wasn't for the bartender, Eric I would not go back. read more

We were in the area and wanted to stop and get something to eat on our way home to the South Bay. We stopped at Perry's because it's all American and we all have diverse pallets. We walked in and were seated right away. It was very well lit in the back area and very clean. My son ordered the Perry's Burger with cheese and bacon. It was a good size burger patty and he thought it was excellent. My friend and I shared the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and vegetables which was steamed purple cauliflower. It was very good. The chicken was seasoned well. Service was great. The waiter was very attentive and checked in on us often. read more

Perry’s - Novato - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and purple cauliflower - New American Near Me - Novato, California

I come to an event several times a year and stay at the hotel next door. I have yet to be disappointed by Perry's food. Food portions are generous, servers are friendly and efficient, though once in a while if they are busy we have to flag them down for drink refills. When the restaurant is busy, it can be noisy as the dining areas are open. The outside back patio backs up to the hillside and is a nice place to sit during good weather. Highly recommend the Fish & Chips, anything from the bar and the cheesecake! read more

Service and ambiance are a solid 4, staff is kind and friendly and the restaurant is cosy welcoming especially on a cool night with a fire in the fireplace. Perry's is my go to for soups, salads and apps, especially the grilled artichoke. We dined with family who enjoyed the salmon and split a salad, both delicious. The only mis step was the ribs my husband ordered, he would not order again, he will stick with the burger. read more

GOOD OL' PERRY'S IS ROCK SOLID Food: They do a really good job overall. Some of my fav's are the Burger with their nice fat burger patty, toasted brioche bun, side of fries/salad/chips. Also love their Sole Menuiere which is a tasty lemon caper sole filet, veggies and mashed potatoes. Everything is tasty and the portions are generous. Prices are decent. Service: Everyone from the hostess, waitstaff, bus-people are all so nice. I've also had the manager stop by my table to check, which is an unexpected surprise. Ambiance: Two large dining rooms, both of which are nice, altho can get noisy. They also have a closed-in porch in the front which feels second rate and a outdoor patio on the side which I don't care for. OVERALL: Perry's is a rock-solid American style restaurant with good attention to detail, tasty food, good service and fun atmosphere. You won't be dissappointed. read more

Rainy day Saturday and we were out with our grandchildren and daughter-in-law watching a bicycle race, so needed the dry comfort, warmth and service of Perry's. We got it. Perry's is a Bay Area institution with a great reputation for good food and service. The tradition continues. The grandchildren enjoyed Roy Rogers drinks ($5 each) and we went the hot beverage route ($4 each). The grilled artichokes ($14) were super good with a flavorful aiole for dipping. Chicken tenders ($10) were done right without thick breading. Wife and I did chopped salads ($16 each) and a Perry's Bedchamber with avocado ($18 + 2) found its was to our table and it was super. No booze for us, but the bar at dinner is very capable. Right off the freeway. Entrance parking is in a large lot beneath the restaurant building. Thanks for your excellence, Perry's. read more

Attended a lovely engagement party here last week! Beautiful setting with the hills in the background and even a family of deer walking by when we first arrived! Delicious, healthy food. Nice employees. read more

Good: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 We tried the steak, Mac and cheese, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. Food was good, but I prefer mine hot. read more

I got a DoorDash order from this place, which is next-door to the hotel that I am staying in. There was a few good things about it and a few bad things some of which I have to chalk up to the DoorDash I ordered a patty melt and french fries which were recommended by DoorDash to go with the patty melt. Unfortunately, they didn't mention that the patty melt comes with potato chips that appeared to be homemade. The meat was underseasoned, and there was no ketchup package or salt or pepper included with my order. The french fries were not salty enough, although that was a large order for the price all in all I'd say that the food was decent. It would be much better if I had been present at the restaurant and could've gotten the condiments. read more

We went there on Sunday, Easter 2025. They were so busy but we did not have to wait for the table as we got lucky. The staffs were so friendly. The foods were greats we enjoyed them. We will go back to try other dishes soon. read more

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Just off the 101 fwy. Plenty of parking. Restaurant is wheelchair accessible from the parking lot. Came for a late lunch. We were greeted by a very friendly host. Everyone was bubbly and friendly actually. Our waitress Kristen was awesome! She was on her game. Restaurant is clean and has a nice interior setup. Chill vibe and a bar opposite the dining spaces. You kind of get a country cabin feeling g inside. Tables are covered in a blue picnic themed tablecloth. Bathrooms were also clean and well stocked. Ordered a patty melt on marble sourdough. Came with grilled onions, pickle and salad on the side. My husband ordered the BBQ Baby back ribs that came with sides. His were mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Serving sizes were big. We could and probably should have shared. We both loved our food, very flavorful and enjoyed the customer service, and highly recommend. read more

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Great food. Good service for a busy Christmas Eve. The feel is like someone's house. I quite enjoyed our meal. read more

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Last time we were here the place it was called the Wildfox. This place has great ambience, polite prompt servers and very conveniently right off hwy 101on you way to San Francisco. Reasonably priced and great wait staff read more

Really a good lunch - I had the Cobb salad with chicken and bacon. Very tasty and very ample portion. The service is capable, though lacking in warmth and personality. The physical environment is excellent, roomy and comfortable. Good value for an upscale place. Highly ! read more

Perry’s - Novato - Great Cobb salad - New American Near Me - Novato, California

I appreciate the attentive and accommodating staff the many times I've visited over the years. This visit, my companion had the pot roast. I chose the deviled eggs, loaded potato poppers, and ribs. It was lovely to see the tasteful Christmas decorations. read more

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Wow, we went to Perry's in Novato for the first time last week. It is close to where my brother lives, so when we were visiting we took the short drive up. We were not disappointed! The atmosphere was very pleasant and warm on a cold day. We were seated near the fireplace and our server greeted us promptly. She was very polite and friendly, offering drinks or coffee. I decided on a latte which was very good. Our food came out and my brother was extremely happy with his Reuben sandwich and delicious fries. My husband had an impossible smash burger and I had the blue cheese wedge salad. My only regret was that my salad needed more lettuce as the dressing was overpowering, but I ate it all! We will definitely return! read more

Really disappointing experience. We enjoy the Perry's in Larkspur, but I have no intention to return here. Nearly every item we ordered was subpar. The calamari was smelly and chewy and completely unseasoned. The fried chicken was under seasoned, but the worst part was that it was extremely dry and overcooked. The chicken was difficult to chew, and it took forever to come out. Our family was so hungry and waited so long that we could not afford to send everything back. Despite sitting by the kitchen, the server constantly walked by without checking on us. We had to flag him down to tell him about the calamari, and he didn't even check on the chicken. With that said, the mashed potatoes and garlic zucchini were good... but not good enough to support the price tag given that the chicken was so bad. Parking is fine. Happy hour seems fun at the bar. Ambiance if casual and family friendly. Seems like a missed opportunity for this Perry's location. read more

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We came in late and service was spotty Seems like our Waitperson had too many tables to take care of. Food good Nice Ambience read more

I was surprised how good the food and service were, having eaten there before I thought everything would be mediocre but my steak was cooked just as I liked it and the service was good. The only thing that I would like to comment on negatively is where I was seated, not that the area was bad, however we sat in the 2nd section to the left in a both, I sat facing the bar on the outside of the booth. The seat itself has a huge pothole in the seat so when you sit down it's like sitting in a hole. I'm a big guy but it still made me much lower than everyone else and very uncomfortable. I told one of the servers but he didn't seem to give a shit. read more

Ordered the French onion soup. It was a pale pasty thick mess , should have been a rich dark onion broth. Had zero onion flavor! 2 salad croutons instead of garlic toast on top, rubbery cheese. YUK. We split the iceberg wedge salad , the bacon bits were burned and like rocks. Possible tooth hazard! No flavor. Had a mini martini. The waiter was terrific. Won't be back as the quality was so sub par. read more

Dining at Perry's was a very pleasant experience! We were seated by the fireplace, and the atmosphere indoors was great. Perfect for a rainy day! The service was quick, and our server was very caring and attentive. They also have a full bar, and the drinks were great. I have been here a few other times, and it has become my favorite place to go if I'm ever craving a burger. The 'Impossible' smashburger is to die for, topped with thousand island, pickles, and lettuce! The fries are a little bland, but always very crispy. I will definitely be returning when the open the outdoor seating for the spring! read more

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It was my first time ever to a Perry's. I know in the Bay Area it is a mini local chain of restaurants. I dined at the one in Novato, CA, having dinner. Absolutely luved the experience. The service was on point, the food was classic down home, the ambiance was chill and family friendly, and the pricing was not outrageous. The building interior is clean and modern. It had touches that reminds me of an European cafe with its cloth checkered tablecloth, flower vases on each table, and wood paneled bar counter and dining room accents. Our server was welcoming and was handling a bunch of tables. But was still able to provide great service. The menu options are classic Americana food including salads. It was so hard to choose. The table next to me ordered all ordered various salads, they were gorgeous and fresh looking in an ample serving size that looked very shareable. With that said, I landed on the fried chicken plate. It was 4 pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes n gravy, and asparagus. Boy, it was delicious. The chicken was cooked well. Moist interior with a crispy, crunchy outside. I also ordered a bowl of chili. It was yummy. Hearty bowl of house made chili. This Perry's does have a 3% surcharge. On the menu they call it a health and wellness surcharge and it is not part of the tip. I know that other local restaurants in the area have the same type of surcharge and it varies from 3-8%. read more

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Foods were served in huge portions and 100% delicious. The steak and lamb shank were perfectly cooked! All the side dishes and appetizers are good too. Cozy and super clean inside. The staffs are super nice, thoughtful and helpful. It's our first time here but we will surely return. read more

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The food was pretty good, and we loved the outdoor patio for a lovely evening experience. Service was quite good, our waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered the French onion soup, which is prepared old world style in the clay pot with slightly crispy cheese drizzling down the side - it was perfect. My only complaint is with the martinis. I love them, and usually will order one before dinner when we go out. I'm sorry, but a perfect martini is served in a martini glass, not a champagne glass, or whatever that was. There were big chips of ice floating around the tiny glass, and it tasted watered down. Staff insisted it was not, but I love a good martini, and have had many of them. This was diluted, and that is never good in my opinion. I'll be back, but might pass on the martini this time. read more

It's good food. I've only gone a few times from our work meetings. It isn't my favorite go to but it'll do. I love the burgers here! read more

Food and service were quick and delicious! I would totally recommend stopping in. Got the salad with salmon and it was amazing! read more

The food is OK BUT I do not appreciate the sneaky small print on the menu saying they are going to add 4% to the bill to pay for employee benefits!!! I agree employees should get benefits, however don't hide it in small print. That is deceiving! Just raise your prices if you have to. I want to know up front when looking at a menu what I am paying for. read more

Perry’s - Novato - Sneaky way to charge more! - New American Near Me - Novato, California

I'm giving 3 stars for the entrees a they were ok. The lamb shank didn't have enough flavor and was a little watery. Everything else was decent. The salads are good and that is 4 stars. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. No complains there. On a Sunday night, this place is semi packed. We did have a reservation and so not sure what walk ins would look like. Overall, it's worth revisiting read more

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Perry's is in a convenient location and has a great atmosphere. I had to take two stars off for the corned beef. The Rueben is served with chunks of meat, not sliced, making the sandwich very hard to eat. The hash served at brunch has the same tough chunks of corned beef served in a tomato-based stew of sorts. Not at all what is expected and a great disappointment. read more

Forgot about Perry's Novato but returned last night. Brynna was our server .. the best !! Her fantastic personality really enhanced the experience. Food was amazing and portions enormous. Loved the sole and sister had salmon and we had banana pudding and Apple Brown Betty were great ! The oak room of course is so beautiful. Never been to a restaurant with better acoustics even though they were full. Will be back ! read more

Not great - very basic. For me the best part of the meal was my breadstick. They sat us outside right behind a swinging door next to the bussing station. They need to clean up the unsightly bussing station outside which is over flowing with old dishes. Not great when you are seated next to it. Also I told the hostess it was my husband's birthday and they just smiled and the server never even told wished him a "happy birthday." :( read more

Novato isn't exactly the restaurant haven of the universe, so it's great when something new arrives in town. Four of us headed over for brunch yesterday and we were not disappointed. I had the fried chicken (yeah, not really brunch but hard to resist) and it was cooked perfectly, NOT greasy, with a light batter that was tasty but didn't overpower the chicken. The southwest scramble was like huevos rancheros but with scrambles instead of fried eggs and was great, as was the southwestern salad. Dad thought his bagel & lox was too big to get in his mouth so he ate it one half at a time. I'd call that a first world problem. We arrived around noon and yet the service was AMAZINGLY fast, our food came within minutes and the wait staff was just attentive enough ( I think they were more focused on the Niners game but hey it worked out great for us ). Although we'll miss the old Wildfox we're happy that Perry's has taken up residence here in Novato. read more

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Not much to rave about. The food is pretty blah and tastes very much like chain restaurant food. Nothing about the food was note-worthy. I've been there twice and the first time the service was great, and the second time the service was sub-par, and it was obvious the waiter was counting the minutes until his shift was over. On a positive note, Perry's is one of the very few restaurants in Marin that doesn't close early, so it is an option if you've been out and want to grab food before heading home. read more

Thursday night..and busy, busy, busy. A new place for Novato to try out. Pot roast was tender and flavorful without lots of fat. Presentation wasn't very ap Mashed potatoes were tasty and veggies were Brussel sprouts. Magnolia salad was delicious with very good blue cheese crumbles finely distributed through the whole salad. Apples were sparse but the currents were plentiful. This was split and was abundant. French onion soup-dining partner was very happy with it. It was not a thin broth and was flavorful-not much of bread or croutons lost of melted cheese. Our two top was tiny-cafe sized and it was tricky with more than two plates at a time. Decaf coffee was good and strong read more

Perry’s - Novato - Dessert! - New American Near Me - Novato, California

I am very conflicted about this place. I live the ambiance, the service, the menu, the cocktails, but I just have been very underwhelmed by the food. I have been to Perry's twice and both times I had to serve my good back. In my life I have only sent food back one other time. I had the French onion soup which tasted like a salt lick. They also added some corn starch or something that made the broth viscus and a bit slimy. I then had the chili, which was watery and brothy. Odd. I had the beer salad which tasted good but had so much arugula and spinach. We took it home to put in an omlet. I was looking forward to the gooey cheese croquettes but they had cooled off and hardened back up by the time they were served. I really really want to like this place. I will probably try again, but... read more

Service and ambience. Sandwich good. Pickle looked old. Will come back! My family and I saw the commercial for it. read more

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