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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Rickey's Restaurant & Bar
Rickeys Restaurant & Bar
250 Entrada Drive
Novato, CA 94949
You walk into the Inn Novato through a curtain and head to the left past the open kitchen-it is an odd set up- and to the restaurant and bar. The bar area is behind a glass wall so you look over the restaurant through the glass- at first this was a bit disconcerting but you get used to it once the drinks start flowing. At the end of the bar is a large fireplace that was blazing away when we got there as it was rainy and chilly out, creating a toasty and inviting atmosphere. The place has an old world CA/Mexico meets modern Novato kind of vibe…yeah I know- hard to picture right? We liked it.
250 Entrada Drive
Novato, CA 94949
You walk into the Inn Novato through a curtain and head to the left past the open kitchen-it is an odd set up- and to the restaurant and bar. The bar area is behind a glass wall so you look over the restaurant through the glass- at first this was a bit disconcerting but you get used to it once the drinks start flowing. At the end of the bar is a large fireplace that was blazing away when we got there as it was rainy and chilly out, creating a toasty and inviting atmosphere. The place has an old world CA/Mexico meets modern Novato kind of vibe…yeah I know- hard to picture right? We liked it.
The good looking bar staff were very attentive bringing free popcorn or potato chips in a basket to the bar patrons and the Happy Hour menu was impressive and extensive. Lots of house made specialty drinks ($4) bar calls and BV red or white wine ($3) and a variety of beers ($2-$4) Appetizers were no more than $5 and there were plenty of options:
Prawn Crostini with balsamic glaze (a favorite!) , beef, chicken or fish taco (we tried fish and it was bland), crab cake (1 cake with a small salad- very tasty), chicken quesadillas (another favorite), beef tostadas, garlic fries or a cup of soup. Appetizers were well portioned and well prepared.
We settled in and enjoyed the sexy chanteuse singing jazz at the end of the bar with her combo…ahhh Happy Hour in Marin. On nice evenings they have a full poolside patio with many tables and Happy Hour is served there, too. The patio is very pretty and is a great place to watch the sunset.
Happy Hour at Rickey’s
Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm
Overall Rating: 8.0
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
George's Nightclub in San Rafael Friday February 4th
George's Nightclub
842 4th St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Happy Hour Wednesday- Saturday 5 to 7
There was nothing happy about George's happy hour, in fact the whole experience was well below average. George's atmosphere was something like a bowling ally, on the positive side, a very clean bowling ally.
Their happy hour offerings were "ok" for beverages, house wine (Kenwood) red or white $4, all well drinks $4, and draft beers $4. Pretty standard happy hour beverage offerings.
The HH food menu offered many things for $5, they had a $5 hot dog, $5 French Fries, $5 mini burger, $5 Salad, and a couple other things. There is nothing happy about a $5 happy hour hot dog, unless you are at AT&T park watching the Giants. $5 for grease, small portion fries???
They had forgot to print out the happy hour menu, but the server was happy to look them up on the computer and recite them to you as you stood at the bar. Actually she wasn't happy to look them up, but she would if you asked. We ended up being our own server, and going up to the bar to get our drinks. There really isn't much more to say but don't bother going, it's not worth your time or money.
Overall rating 3 out of 10
842 4th St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Happy Hour Wednesday- Saturday 5 to 7
There was nothing happy about George's happy hour, in fact the whole experience was well below average. George's atmosphere was something like a bowling ally, on the positive side, a very clean bowling ally.
Their happy hour offerings were "ok" for beverages, house wine (Kenwood) red or white $4, all well drinks $4, and draft beers $4. Pretty standard happy hour beverage offerings.
The HH food menu offered many things for $5, they had a $5 hot dog, $5 French Fries, $5 mini burger, $5 Salad, and a couple other things. There is nothing happy about a $5 happy hour hot dog, unless you are at AT&T park watching the Giants. $5 for grease, small portion fries???
They had forgot to print out the happy hour menu, but the server was happy to look them up on the computer and recite them to you as you stood at the bar. Actually she wasn't happy to look them up, but she would if you asked. We ended up being our own server, and going up to the bar to get our drinks. There really isn't much more to say but don't bother going, it's not worth your time or money.
Overall rating 3 out of 10
Horizon's Restaurant in Sausalito Friday January 21st
Horizon's Restaurant
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 to7pm
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4 to7pm
We arrived on a very gorgeous night in Sausalito. The weather was finally a little warmer after weeks of COLD. We walked in and the place was as it always has been: lacquered dark wood floor to ceiling with curvy short walls to not take away from the stellar view of San Francisco Bay and the city. We were happily given a large booth facing the bay to accommodate our large group because we planned to munch and chat.
The Happy Hour offering was surprising for this area. Nothing over $5. House White or Red wine , well drinks & 20 oz draft for $5 or 16 oz draft for $4.
Food: Vegetarian Nachos with guac, sour cream & pico , Chipotle Shrimp (3 large) over a well dressed green salad, Skewered, marinated & grilled chicken (3) over peanut slaw, grilled Fish Tacos (2) with all the fixings, ground beef sliders (2) with fries, etc. The food was very well prepared and generous for the price.
So far so good right? Well, there were some gaping areas that needed attention. The service was very spotty and not very informed. Lots of servers milling around and yet we had to flag down a waiter after sitting for awhile. Once we had a waiter we had to do the 20 questions to get the info. House Red wine? Yes. What varietal? I dunno. Can you find out please? Yes. Malbec. Thanks, what vintner? I dunno. Can you find out, please? Yes. Brings bottle. Thanks. White wine? Yes. What varietal?.....you get the picture. Can you please clear these plates? Thanks! Luckily we knew what the food was!!! For such an established and iconic place the service should be stellar. Also- we had a heating vent under our table that was kicking out some serious BTU’s. It wasn’t just the alcohol giving us a flush.
That said we gave great reviews as it truly is a warm and cozy environment in a beautiful town on a beautiful bay. The waning orange moon over Angel Island and the clear view of the sparkling city didn’t hurt, either. Lucky us to get to live here!
Overall rating 8.1 out of 10, it's worth it for the view
Saturday, January 8, 2011
The Broken Drum Brewery and Wood Grill San Rafael- Friday January 7th
The Broken Drum Brewery and Wood Grill
1132 4th St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30 everyday
A GREAT location is sometimes the key to a successful place.
This was no exception- smack in the middle of 4th Street in San Rafael is a prime locale. The Broken Drum is half bar & half restaurant and they have a big glassed in patio with heat lamps out front all year round. Thou it's been too cold even for that set up these past few weeks.
A wood grill and large open kitchen make this a toasty and friendly place to hang out.
The service was good.....not great:( on a side note, our entire table commented on the fact our lovely server needed help getting a better fitting bra! The bill was a bit messed up and we were told that it was because we were "such a large group" and they were not able to keep track of who had what....huh? There was only 8 of us so how hard can it be if that is your job?
They make their own brew locally and offer a Double IPA, Whamber, Terrifico, Schwartz Lager, Bock, Pale Ale, Wheat, and a Summer Golden. Our crowd was pretty happy that all pints (except the Double IPA) were $4 for Happy Hour! They also offer a house red & white wine from Delicato Cellers for $4 a glass..mediocre but drinkable. All well drinks are also $4 during Happy Hour.
They had about 5-6 appetizers on their menu and they were reduced in price to $4 for HH except the calamari which was full price. We had some mediocre nachos, fairly good batter fried onions rings with a buttermilk dip a home made BBQ sauce dip - YUM.
Others tried the two styles of chicken wings with good feedback. Mostly it was OK food, nothing to run back there for. No one tried the garlic fries or the sweet potatoe fries, but you could smell them at nearby tables and they did smell pretty good.
Overall we gave it 6.7 out of 10
1132 4th St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30 everyday
A GREAT location is sometimes the key to a successful place.
This was no exception- smack in the middle of 4th Street in San Rafael is a prime locale. The Broken Drum is half bar & half restaurant and they have a big glassed in patio with heat lamps out front all year round. Thou it's been too cold even for that set up these past few weeks.
A wood grill and large open kitchen make this a toasty and friendly place to hang out.
The service was good.....not great:( on a side note, our entire table commented on the fact our lovely server needed help getting a better fitting bra! The bill was a bit messed up and we were told that it was because we were "such a large group" and they were not able to keep track of who had what....huh? There was only 8 of us so how hard can it be if that is your job?
They make their own brew locally and offer a Double IPA, Whamber, Terrifico, Schwartz Lager, Bock, Pale Ale, Wheat, and a Summer Golden. Our crowd was pretty happy that all pints (except the Double IPA) were $4 for Happy Hour! They also offer a house red & white wine from Delicato Cellers for $4 a glass..mediocre but drinkable. All well drinks are also $4 during Happy Hour.
They had about 5-6 appetizers on their menu and they were reduced in price to $4 for HH except the calamari which was full price. We had some mediocre nachos, fairly good batter fried onions rings with a buttermilk dip a home made BBQ sauce dip - YUM.
Others tried the two styles of chicken wings with good feedback. Mostly it was OK food, nothing to run back there for. No one tried the garlic fries or the sweet potatoe fries, but you could smell them at nearby tables and they did smell pretty good.
Overall we gave it 6.7 out of 10
Pete's 881 Club San Rafael- Friday Dec 17th
Pete's 881 Club
721 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-3327
(415) 453-5888
Happy Hour 3:30-7 Monday through Friday
Pete's is located in the industrial part of San Rafael- behind Best Buy if you are on the highway...
You may drive right by if you are not looking for it - no windows - just a thin line of red lights
mark your way...
Once inside it is pretty open- tall ceiling and a large card room on the right, pool table straight ahead and a fairly large bar with plenty of bar tables and chairs. We would say this is a dive/sports but a clean one.
It has recently been renovated and has a hand painted mural of the entire bay across two walls - which is fairly out of place here but then- it works!
Full kitchen- pretty good bar food.
Happy Hour consists of $1 off well drinks, $1 off call drinks& 50 cents off all beers.
The prices are pretty reasonable without the discount, so it is a great deal.
The Food doesn't have "Happy Hour pricing" but the prices are already fair prices.
The bartender came out from behind the full bar and took our food & drink orders and delivered them himself. Great service! Although we had heard otherwise it was not our experience.
Drinks were well made and we just relaxed. No need to put on airs or attitude here- no one would notice!
Will be coming back to hang out here again...
Overall rating group rating 8.5 out of 10
721 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-3327
(415) 453-5888
Happy Hour 3:30-7 Monday through Friday
Pete's is located in the industrial part of San Rafael- behind Best Buy if you are on the highway...
You may drive right by if you are not looking for it - no windows - just a thin line of red lights
mark your way...
Once inside it is pretty open- tall ceiling and a large card room on the right, pool table straight ahead and a fairly large bar with plenty of bar tables and chairs. We would say this is a dive/sports but a clean one.
It has recently been renovated and has a hand painted mural of the entire bay across two walls - which is fairly out of place here but then- it works!
Full kitchen- pretty good bar food.
Happy Hour consists of $1 off well drinks, $1 off call drinks& 50 cents off all beers.
The prices are pretty reasonable without the discount, so it is a great deal.
The Food doesn't have "Happy Hour pricing" but the prices are already fair prices.
The bartender came out from behind the full bar and took our food & drink orders and delivered them himself. Great service! Although we had heard otherwise it was not our experience.
Drinks were well made and we just relaxed. No need to put on airs or attitude here- no one would notice!
Will be coming back to hang out here again...
Overall rating group rating 8.5 out of 10
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Celia's Mexican Restaurant San Rafael- December 3rd
Behind the big wood door lies a very cool little bar…venture in cuz it’s worth it. The room is adorned with cheesy black velvet paintings of Amazon women and cowboys. Celia’s bar offers up great Happy Hour fare and a good drinking establishment atmosphere. No one can see you from the street so you are safe to indulge your wilder side!
Free quesadillas or cheese & bean nachos are offered to each HH patron. Along with $1 off margaritas and $1 off beer it can’t get much better. They have a full Mexican menu for other appetizers but the freebees were large enough for HH that no one else ordered a thing.
Service was great-our server was super attentive and able to handle the multiple request without a blink.
This is a must go back- we gave it a 9.5 out of 10
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