David’s guidebook

David
David’s guidebook

DRINKS, EATS, TREATS, REPEAT!

Personal Favorite Restaurants within 11 minutes driving distance, or less than 5.1 miles from the cottage.
A favorite not only of Novato, but Marin/Sonoma County. Awesome Brunches, Pastries and Baked Goods. I highly recommend their Toast Brunches with their soups of the day.
Creekside Bakery
1719 Grant Ave
A favorite not only of Novato, but Marin/Sonoma County. Awesome Brunches, Pastries and Baked Goods. I highly recommend their Toast Brunches with their soups of the day.
"Steak": Fajitas, Tacos, Etc. Fresh Mexican Food, Nachos and Salsa are better than Chevy's :) Horchatas are good!
El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill
940 7th St
"Steak": Fajitas, Tacos, Etc. Fresh Mexican Food, Nachos and Salsa are better than Chevy's :) Horchatas are good!
This place is always vibrant with patrons sipping great wines and enjoying downtown Novato.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Mantra Wines
881 Grant Ave
6 moradores locais recomendam
This place is always vibrant with patrons sipping great wines and enjoying downtown Novato.
Serving "Tara's Organic" Ice Flavors - Limited amount of flavors, between 6-8 on hand, but delicious flavors! All kinds of sweets and treats, many a blast from the past! My son and I love the Organic Rocky Road from Tara's, and their Strawberry or Salted Caramel.
Celine's Sweets
879 Grant Ave
Serving "Tara's Organic" Ice Flavors - Limited amount of flavors, between 6-8 on hand, but delicious flavors! All kinds of sweets and treats, many a blast from the past! My son and I love the Organic Rocky Road from Tara's, and their Strawberry or Salted Caramel.
The BEST Grass-Fed Burgers. Try a Mini-Burger, Regular French Fries and an Organic Chocolate or Strawberry Milkshake. Open late until 10pm everyday for your late night munchies fix the Marin County way!
179 moradores locais recomendam
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market St
179 moradores locais recomendam
The BEST Grass-Fed Burgers. Try a Mini-Burger, Regular French Fries and an Organic Chocolate or Strawberry Milkshake. Open late until 10pm everyday for your late night munchies fix the Marin County way!
-Pad Thai -Crispy Egg Rolls -Pad See Ew -Curries In a really laid-back and easy to talk to your partner atmosphere. Great for a lunch/dinner date.
Chao Praya
1553 S Novato Blvd
-Pad Thai -Crispy Egg Rolls -Pad See Ew -Curries In a really laid-back and easy to talk to your partner atmosphere. Great for a lunch/dinner date.
GREAT Place for a dinner date!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Grazie Restaurant
823 Grant Ave
10 moradores locais recomendam
GREAT Place for a dinner date!
Chicken Tikka Masala is a -MUST- try here!
Little Goan Indian Cafe
2007 Novato Blvd
Chicken Tikka Masala is a -MUST- try here!
Tasty Cupcakes!
Teeny Cake
7400 Redwood Blvd
Tasty Cupcakes!
You MUST get here really early if coming on the weekends, or the wait can be 45 minutes-1 hour! Might as well head over to Bacon right down the street on Grant Ave.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Marvin's Restaurant
1112 Grant Ave
14 moradores locais recomendam
You MUST get here really early if coming on the weekends, or the wait can be 45 minutes-1 hour! Might as well head over to Bacon right down the street on Grant Ave.
Daily Lunch Buffet, economical with a nice Kheer Pudding to finish your meal.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Batika India Bistro
868 Grant Ave
9 moradores locais recomendam
Daily Lunch Buffet, economical with a nice Kheer Pudding to finish your meal.
SOLID Sushi place, great for a romantic evening dinner :)
6 moradores locais recomendam
Sushi Tri
333 Enfrente Rd
6 moradores locais recomendam
SOLID Sushi place, great for a romantic evening dinner :)
Their Cobb Salad is delicious! I like their breakfast fare better than Marvin's - smaller portions but tastier bites...
Bacon
1500 Grant Ave
Their Cobb Salad is delicious! I like their breakfast fare better than Marvin's - smaller portions but tastier bites...
The Chocolate Torte is a MUST here. Everything is pretty fresh and tasty.
Flour Chylde Bakery
850 Grant Ave
The Chocolate Torte is a MUST here. Everything is pretty fresh and tasty.
Frozen Yogurt with your favorite toppings? Yes, please!
Tuttimelon
132 Vintage Way
Frozen Yogurt with your favorite toppings? Yes, please!
Their POKE Bowls are filled with fresh food! Try their Vietnamese Sandwiches or Milk Teas, and adjust sweetness to your liking!
Pearl
500 1st St
Their POKE Bowls are filled with fresh food! Try their Vietnamese Sandwiches or Milk Teas, and adjust sweetness to your liking!
Nothing beats one of their 20+ flavors of bagels, with your favorite spreading, toasted fresh to perfection. Their breakfast sandwiches are great for excursions on the go.
Redwood Bagel Company
1559 S Novato Blvd
Nothing beats one of their 20+ flavors of bagels, with your favorite spreading, toasted fresh to perfection. Their breakfast sandwiches are great for excursions on the go.
High-End Sushi. Small Portions, focusing on ultra-high quality fish from an authentic sushi chef. If you are celebrating something special and want a pricier but memorable meal, try this place out!
13 moradores locais recomendam
Masa Sushi
813 Grant Ave
13 moradores locais recomendam
High-End Sushi. Small Portions, focusing on ultra-high quality fish from an authentic sushi chef. If you are celebrating something special and want a pricier but memorable meal, try this place out!
Known for their "Wet Burrito"! Other dishes are standard Mexican fare.
Carmen La Hacienda Taqueria
1401 Grant Avenue
Known for their "Wet Burrito"! Other dishes are standard Mexican fare.
Memorable Cheesecake desserts, but only open during the weekdays! Call to make sure they are open :)
John & Jill's Cheesecake
4 Commercial Blvd
Memorable Cheesecake desserts, but only open during the weekdays! Call to make sure they are open :)
Great Wine Bar with a variety of American and Seafoods.
Beso Bistro and Wine Bar
502 S Palm Dr
Great Wine Bar with a variety of American and Seafoods.
Delicious and recommended for dinner or late night munching :)
18 moradores locais recomendam
Finnegan's Marin Restaurant & Bar
877 Grant Ave
18 moradores locais recomendam
Delicious and recommended for dinner or late night munching :)
Carne Asada Tacos and Super Burrito are tasty among other choices.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Mi Pueblo Taqueria
905 Grant Ave
10 moradores locais recomendam
Carne Asada Tacos and Super Burrito are tasty among other choices.
Sop Chow Ho Fun? WET NOODLES is what my fiance orders and we love it! I really like their crab rangoons, but everything on the entree list if pretty solid!
China House
1222 Grant Avenue
Sop Chow Ho Fun? WET NOODLES is what my fiance orders and we love it! I really like their crab rangoons, but everything on the entree list if pretty solid!
Crispy Rice Salad is delicious. Try their noodles and curries as well.
7 moradores locais recomendam
My Thai II
811 Grant Ave
7 moradores locais recomendam
Crispy Rice Salad is delicious. Try their noodles and curries as well.
That good ol' cheesecake steak sandwich with greasy side of curly fries let's you know you are on top of the food chain for sure.
Italian Delite Sub Sandwiches
971 Front Street
That good ol' cheesecake steak sandwich with greasy side of curly fries let's you know you are on top of the food chain for sure.
A variety of different Mexican dishes, their salsa is pretty tasty.
Tommy's Salsa
1553 S Novato Blvd
A variety of different Mexican dishes, their salsa is pretty tasty.
If you really can't make it to Super Duper for Organic Shakes and Grass-Fed burgers, then The Habit Burger or In and Out are the next best options in town when it's late on a weekend. (9pm-10pm or later for In & out).
The Habit Burger Grill
924 Diablo Ave
If you really can't make it to Super Duper for Organic Shakes and Grass-Fed burgers, then The Habit Burger or In and Out are the next best options in town when it's late on a weekend. (9pm-10pm or later for In & out).
Another solid Chinese food place.
Ming Yen
1628 Grant Ave
Another solid Chinese food place.
Delicious Pastas and Gnocchi among other Italian dishes.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Chianti Cucina
7416 Redwood Blvd
7 moradores locais recomendam
Delicious Pastas and Gnocchi among other Italian dishes.
The pizza is kind of soggy to me... but the other Italian dishes are delicious!
THE VILLAGE – Italian Restaurant . Pizzeria . Full Bar
1200 Grant Ave
The pizza is kind of soggy to me... but the other Italian dishes are delicious!
Solid Italian food.
Aurora Ristorante Italiano
8 Commercial Blvd
Solid Italian food.
Very popular in the morning. Some of the craziest sized croissants and pastries you will ever see.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Rustic Bakery
1407 Grant Ave
20 moradores locais recomendam
Very popular in the morning. Some of the craziest sized croissants and pastries you will ever see.
Yummy Thai food!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Arun Thai Restaurant
385 Bel Marin Keys Blvd
6 moradores locais recomendam
Yummy Thai food!
Moderately priced Japanese Sushi restaurant
7 moradores locais recomendam
Taki Japanese Restaurant
452 Ignacio Blvd
7 moradores locais recomendam
Moderately priced Japanese Sushi restaurant