Good food , Consistent , and friendly wait staff. We dine here monthly- this location and Larkspur. **Perry- I think it's time to upgrade your stemware -champagne glasses and wine glasses esp. . The thick chubby stems are very dated and kinda giving low budget experience. We eat out a lot all over the Bay Area and a small thing like that changes the experience for those who know . Thin stems please !! Just a friendly suggestion . Love the chopped chicken salad And Bruttas kale. *also, the hostesses in the past at Novato have had really low cut tops-all for sex appeal but not from restaurant staff. Maybe a nice black polo or black v neck t shirt . read more

We had our welcome party before our wedding at Perry's and their team was fantastic!! Jenn was so patient while we made food decisions and went above & beyond setting up the space with florals and some personal items I brought in. The spaces are beautiful and everyone on the staff was so friendly! The food was fantastic, our guests had amazing things to say. I would definitely recommend hosting an event here or just coming to enjoy lunch/dinner on the patio! read more

I would say that overall, it isn't a bad place to come if you are needing to get out for dinner. Happy hour is probably the best value. Service is pretty decent with a few hits and misses occasionally, but overall not bad. The menu is basically glorified thank God it's Friday menu with everything from pot roast to pasta. It would be nice if they could stick to a particular type of food rather than everything under the sun. onion strings are solid. Chicken blta is good. The southwestern chicken salad desperately needs a better dressing. It was absolutely flavorless. read more

Dog friendly. Great waitress! Good food. It was so nice to see deer and fawn roaming in the woods right next to the outdoor seating.. read more

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I hosted a Retirement party for my clients at Perry's outside on the back patio and it was absolutely perfect! I met with Jenn, who is a dream to work with and we figured out the menu and all the little details. I knew it was going to be good but I didn't know how good. They set up all the tables beautifully and helped me hang my decorations and Jenn had really good suggestions for me to make the space even more lovely and welcoming. The food was YUMMY and they kept it coming with perfect timing throughout the event. Every one of the wait staff was professional and seemed happy to be there and Debbie the bartender was fantastic! I couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. My guests had a great time and complimented both the beautiful space and the food. Did I mention it was a beautiful blue sky day? Total bonus! I would recommend this venue to anyone! Thank you Perry's! read more

Such a great spot for both takeout and to dine-in! Same great menu as other locations and super easy to access off the freeway and to park. My go-tos are the potato skins, any salad, calamari, and the sole. The staff are always super friendly and there are so many spaces to dine, including the bar. Perry's is great! We come for casual lunches, celebration dinners, and everything in between. read more

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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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

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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

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

Only bothersome thing was the hostess was wearing a very low cut shirt that showed the majority of her breasts, we felt this was totally inappropriate for the restaurant. The servers and food were very good! read more

Ate lunch there yesterday and their 1/2 chicken was the best I have had in years. I will definitely go back for this again.

They brought out all courses at once. Server was just ok. The pot roast was dry and tough. Barely any gravy with it, certainly not enough for the mashed potatoes on the plate. Wasn't horrible. Manager took the pot roast and onion soup off the bill. That was nice. read more

2nd time this has happened when I came in here hungry . The bartender waited on me N got me a glass of wine then all the food servers deserted me! I knew a long time food server n she came by ( not in her area of service) and finally put my order in after a 1/2 hour! The problem they have there is they hire young college people Who are transient workers therefore they have hi turnover ! If u know that The pneumonic TIPS means ( To Insure Prompt Service) they failed here! Therefore no tip was rendered by me! My advice to u as the reader is to call the waitress there n see how busy n how well staffed they are b4 u just " drop in"! 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Very good food, we ordered the Petrale Sole, French fries and coleslaw and I was wonderful. For dessert the affogato was terrific as was the Tito's Espresso Martini. And the total cost of this dinner was so reasonable. I'm a fan . Service was good and ambience is casual and spacious. read more

Went for happy hour on a hot day as we know they have nice cold beers. Seems like every time we go, the bartenders there just don't cut it. Either not personable which doesn't make for a good atmosphere or super loud which also doesn't make for a comfortable experience. When we have to get their attention, when they see us come sit, to ask for a beer and they don't even greet us, just stand there, then they shouldn't be a bartender. Shame how the service has declined over the past year. read more

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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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

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

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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