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    Food was good! Interesting concept multiple different restaurants to choose from in one location.

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    Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend after any activity or to just get lunch. Amazing design and an easy to spot location

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    The Speakeasy - Famous Speakeasy Burger

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    4.2(238 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Omg. The corned beef! This meal was one of the best I've had in a long, long time. Highly…read morerecommended. Who knew Prosecco was the perfect pairing with corned beef and herbed, salted butter (which I slathered over everything--it's not every day...it's ok!) And I asked for corn street-sized tortillas; I made corned beef tacos with roasted potatoes and al dente cooked sweet carrots. So flavorful. I didn't eat the cabbage (being Bohemian, I'm used to a different flavor). Oh but that bread pudding--and I don't usually like bread pudding. That sauce was awesome! Creamy, very flavorful maple. Wow. Paired well with black decaf coffee with cubes of raw sugar. Always welcoming staff. Excellent, varied choice of music--great rock classics and more.

    My wife and I had the occasion to stop by The Speakeasy a few days ago. We were just looking to…read morehave kind of hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and just hang out together, because we found ourselves with a rare four-hour window where the kids were occupied and we could just do whatever we wanted. This was a nice way to spend a few hours. The space is neat. It's as small, somewhat dark ambiance with the windows blacked out. So, you do loose your sense of time a bit inside. That's actually nice as it feels like you went somewhere/somewhen else for a while. We had a Manhattan and a Kentucky Mule, and, additionally, we had three different shareable appetizers. First thought, we ordered and devoured a really exceptional cheese plate. I know cheese plates seem a little meh sometimes, but this was really good! I would absolutely order it again. In fact, I would definitely go there just to have the cheese plate again with a drink, a glass of wine. We also had the three tacos shareable. There were three tacos that were stunningly good. Lastly a dish with some little steak medallions and a shrimp. Each of these was about two bites and the flavor and texture was excellent. All three of the shareables and the drinks were exceptional. I have to call out that, with the cheese board, came a little loaf of bread. That bread was really good all on its own. I would definitely want to eat it. I can still taste it. It was really good, but my wife, she's gluten intolerant. They offered, because she couldn't eat the bread, they offered to also bring her out some gluten-free crackers, so she got to enjoy the cheese board just the same without the bread. They gave her the crackers, and do you know, they just gave her those extra. They didn't ask for something more. They didn't do anything. They just took care of her. I really appreciate that. I have to also give a shout out to the Jessica. I don't know how she did it, but she was taking care of the whole room of tables I think. Nice. We ordred all three shareables at the same time and she thoughtfully said, 'do you mind if I course these out for you?' We said yes and she did. I don't think anybody felt like they didn't have everything they needed, so a shout out to you, Jessica, really well done. We're grateful for the service and the high quality dining experience that you gave us on a moment's notice. I hope we can visit again soon. And, especially we want to check out The Boardroom soon. NOTE: This is in a kind of older looking strip mall. Don't be concerned about that at all! It threw us off a little at first and we did wonder when we pulled in though if we were in the right place. Happily, we were!

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    The Board Room - Margarita, Sunday, Fries,  manhattan

    The Board Room

    4.4(180 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    What an exquisite time we have every time we visit. This review is for when we visited in March for…read morea small birthday celebration. The food was amazing. I chose the Lamb Papardelle, which was earthy and savory with gloriously wide noodles. My companions had the grilled salmon and rigatoni. Jessica, the adjacent Speakeasy restaurant manager, made my custom cake. It was amazing. She made a gluten-free, fluffy chocolate cake with fresh raspberries between the layers--slightly sweet and tangy. Soooo delicious. She added red roses to match the roses on the tables. And they honor your celebration of birthdays and anniversaries with an adorable (Scrabble) sign on your table. And those exciting candles...feel free to check out the lovely photos. What an absolutely delightful memory we made for my birthday. The service is always accessible, attentive, welcoming, and friendly. It's a cozy space, so be sure to make reservations. The ambience is so elegant--at any point, you expect a member of the Rat Pack or some performer to be dining there. They have excellent live piano music I believe on Fridays and Saturdays.

    A bit of an overdue review, but we came here to celebrate Valentine's Day with a nice dinner. They…read morehad a 3-course pre-fixed menu with several appetizer, entree, and dessert choices. We ordered the truffle risotto and lobster bisque for the appetizers, and I thought they were both very hearty. Truffle flavor was there, and the risotto texture was great! For the entrees, we had to get the steaks. They were cooked medium-rare like we requested, and the meat was very tender. I would definitely want to come back to try a few things I've seen on their menu that weren't offered during the Valentine's Day special dinner service. Service was phenomenal and super friendly, even during the busy night. The live pianist and vibes added an extra touch to the atmosphere and made it a very pleasant dinner!

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    Perry’s - Novato - Fried Chicken, Mash Potatoes, vegetables

    Perry’s - Novato

    3.4(212 reviews)
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    I've only been here twice but came away with the same feeling each time. Consistent,…read morefamily-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.

    Retried Perry's after last review…read more 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.

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    Blue Barn - Tomato soup and acme focaccia bread

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    3.8(207 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My family had lunch today at Blue Barn. This is such a great place! We have been a bunch of of…read moretimes to their Corte Madera location, but I love the seating area here both inside and on their huge back patio. This is a counter service place and the line can sometimes can take a lot during busy days. They have a lot of great options here for food and a good size kids menu! My wife and I opted for salads on this visit. The cost feels a bit high, but the salads are huge and feel well worth the cost. I had the Thai Chicken salad. I love the dressing on the salad and the crunch from the peanuts and crispy wontons is so good! The chili lime chicken has a nice tangy flavor and the veggies all give a nice, herby flavor. My wife had the Tostada salad, which has a delicious, smoky and sweet flavored dressing. My daughter had their chicken tenders and fries, which she enjoyed. This is a great place for larger groups, and its location on Grant Ave is brings a lot of excitement to this downtown Novato neighborhood.

    Blue Barn is a must visit in downtown Novato for salads and sandwiches! I stopped in on a Tuesday…read moreafternoon and they were packed! I ordered their tomato soup with a slice of focaccia and my friend ordered the winter salad with brussel sprouts, butternut squash, broccoli, kale, pomegranates pinenuts, quinoa, parmesan, meyer lemon-balsamic dressing and seasonal mixed greens. The salad was huge and looked delicious! I will be coming back to try that! My soup was very flavorful and full of croutons & scallions. The food came out very quickly for them being so busy. They have a cute indoor seating area as well as patio seating, which would be perfect for the warmer weather months.  The staff was very friendly and helpful when placing my order. I would recommend this place when in the area!

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