The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

Great food, atmosphere, and service. We first found out about them on a TV show on KQED Bay Area ‘Check Please’. Came on a weekend night for dinner and tried the lamb burger and pretzel knots. We rarely eat lamb meat but we were glad we gave theirs a try. It was so tender and melted in our mouths. The burger bun was also delicious like a brioche bun. Each bite was better than the previous one. As a side, we got the garlic parm fries, which was also delish. Service was great. The restaurant has a calm, spacious, and clean atmosphere.

I haven’t been in awhile and they really seem to have worked out any issues with their service as it was impeccable. And the food was astonishingly delicious. I had the Brussels starter and the ahi niçoise. Everything was perfect. All I would change is a better wine list. There are very few wines on the menu and I don’t like any of them. But the dry cider was a nice alternative, and beer lovers will be happy here.

What an incredible find! Beautiful, welcoming space, warm, friendly service that makes you feel like family, and excellent food. I had a relaxing, casual lunch with a close friend. We both got the stupendously creamy, perfectly seasoned butternut squash soup sprinkled with pumpkin seeds; amazing, and just the right size. I got a terrific Caesar salad with homemade croutons & avocado & my friend got the beet salad served over little gem lettuce with goat cheese & pine nuts. Both salads were generous portions. The details everywhere are exceptional. In addition to the great food & service, bountiful natural light and fresh artwork, the enamelware serving pieces are charming, and best of all - the table is set with heavy, elegant, high quality flatware that’s a pleasure to dine with. We can’t wait to go back!

I love this restaurant and come here often. Typically, it's pretty consistent. I've written good reviews for them before. Today was different. I went for Sunday brunch and came in around 1:45 PM. There were 2 other tables in the restaurant, it was dead. I was seated right away, but my server didn't come to my table until after 5 minutes I gave him a look. No water, nothing. Then I finally got service. I ordered my regular, the Savory Stack with 2 scrambled eggs instead of a fried egg and Green Tea. My tea kettle came half full - and the tea bag inside. It usually comes outside - so I can put it in and steep my tea for as long as I like and remove the bag. No big deal. I went to remove the bag and the string was not visible, the kettle spilled everywhere. Ok - this stuff happens. My food arrived - and the scrambled eggs, typically creamy and delicious were dry, crumbled and tasteless. Wow - what a difference from my regular. I didn't complain. But then, the staff started blasting heavy metal and grunge music so loud. It was so disconcerting. Typically, they play super mellow music - latin music, normal relaxing music. Not today. Someone seriously went off the beaten path. It was if they restaurant were closed, and they were cleaning - and just rocking out to heavy metal and grunge. It was terrible. At this point, I got up and asked for my check. I explained my issues - and they ended up comp'ing my meal - which really wasn't the point - I am happy to pay my bill. But I left so disappointed with my regular place. The manager who is usually there wasn't there today. I can only think that the staff just don't do as good a job when she's not there as they do when she is? Not sure. It was definitely a very off day and disappointing. Definitely eat here, it's usually good. I write this review so they know that it's not consistent, and regulars are noticing. I hope they pay attention, because I will be back soon to see if they've corrected so I can continue to enjoy my regular place.

Very friendly, welcoming environment. Standout bites were the fried chicken sandwich (every element working in harmony) and the hop salt fries (crispy outside, hot and fluffy inside). Outside patio seating is available, but it was hot as the dickens today, so indoor seats with air conditioning were great!

A perfect addition to the neighbourhood, been coming here often in the past year. Perfect for romantic meals, family brunch or a friends party! The food is out of this world and served by wonderful hosts with charm and delight! Never miss the wings or fries but also their new grapefruit mimosa is out of this world! American football Sunday is a thing at monks! They often are filled so book ahead if you want a table! Cheers!!

10/10 - food and service were incredible, rotating seasonal menu, if people tell you there aren't any good restaurants in Marin, they obviously haven't been here, outstanding beer and wine menu as well as a great kids menu and family friendly.

Had a great dog-walk stop with 2 beers and hop-salt fries. In the courtyard patio, my dog was so relaxed that he almost fell asleep. These dogPub stops are all about the dog. He (and I) just love the courtyard patio, but the front-of-building table is terrible with the dogDiscomforting activities such as bikes, cars, scooters and skateboards. In the after-dinner hours, you would need to book a reservation for the patio via the website because, obviously, that courtyard fills up with parties with or without dogs. Some beers are better than others, and the staff is quite chill.