Toast Restaurant
| Address: | 5800 Nave Dr # G, Novato, CA 94949, USA |
| Phone: | +1 415-382-1144 |
| Site: | toastnovatoca.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 7:30AM–8PM 7:30AM–8PM 7:30AM–8PM 7:30AM–8PM 7:30AM–9PM 7:30AM–9PM 7:30AM–8PM |
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Jeff
Im going to do my best to keep this short. Let me start by saying the one star rating isnt about the service. Everyone was as nice as could be. The one star goes right to the heart of the matter. The food flat out sucks. Dinner could not have been any worse. The place looks like a rock gym from the eighties. Its cold inside with high ceilings and what looks like rocking climbing walls. Moving on... I had an ice tea, Caesar salad, app and pizza for a grand total of $50. Im sorry, but that just doesnt add up. The Caesar salad was bland, the eggplant meatballs tasted frozen and the pizza sucked. The crust was soggy and flavorless. The whole meal was flavorless. After reading this review head over to KickStater where Ive started a fundraising effort to raise money to purchase a spice rack for the kitchen. its just a bad restaurant, and not worthy of your dinner money. Breakfast might be a whole different story, but its not where you want to go for dinner.
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Shiraz Siddiqui
When we first showed up the hostess informed us that the kitchen was backed up so there was a 15 minute wait to sit down so the kitchen could catch up with the guests (half the place was empty seats already). She also informed us that after sittin down there would be another 30-40min wait to order food. Just to clarify this was on July 4th for lunch... but there wasnt a rush at the restaurant nor did they seem understaffed, and even if they were understaffed I mean, July 4th happens every year so they shouldve been over staffed for the fact that there might be a rush. Also we were informed that a few things on their menu were actually out, mind you we also showed up around 11am. Regardless, indeed the wait for food was definitely around 40minutes, and I do appreciate the honesty of the staff. The decor is pretty cool, the walls look like toast. I just wish the kitchen staff knew what they were doing.
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Ryan Estes
Writing This review as it took 10 minutes for our server to greet us and now have been in the place for 49 minutes and still havent gotten our drinks. Server did acknowledge bartender is backed up (saw bartender hanging out talking to a couple for a long time). How hard is it to put a glass a wine and a tap beer. Place is nowhere near full. Main course items were served at different times. So I initially gave them two stars and updating now. The food was really good. The server and manager came to talk to us and explained the issues. I would say they did attempt to rectify the problems and try to improve our experience.
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Nick Porras
Lets begin with the good. The food served here is fantastic, breakfast being a definite specialty. The fruit tasted fresh and the meal made from scratch. Quality food is generally enough. Now on to the bad. Service was... next to nonexistant. Had I been alone, I would surely have left before ordering anything, as while the restaurant was close to empty, it took 10 minutes before drinks could be ordered, and 15 minutes after that for meal orders to be taken. Tldr. come for the food, but expect a short wait for any service, a good stop for anyone heading in or out of SF.
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Emily H
The food was very disappointing. I ordered a chicken pot pie and it was so tasteless, unappealing, and had no flavor. I kindly told the waiter to take it back (which I never ever do, because I work at a restaurant myself but this was awful.) the offered me something else and I chose the chicken which you cant go wrong with - but apparently you can! This was also very tasteless and unappetizing. Please get more flavor in your dinner menu! I want to give it another chance, but After two failed attempts - I dont think so.
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roman mezhibovski
its ok says it all. really nice outdoor setting with great relaxing atmosphere. server was great. unfortunately when it came to food this place didnt really deliver. ordered crape with mushrooms. it was hastily prepared, oily and filling ingredients were just thrown in and not well prepared. no special sauce or flavour.... maybe other dishes disappoint less....
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Lisa Boban
Ive visited Novato four times and eaten here three. Its a lovely place to relax and eat. Very family friendly-saw several happy children. Service is informal but efficient. The lamb burger was amazing! The mahi mahi was well seasoned and not overcooked. Seriously good lunch salads. Local beer on tap. Reasonable prices. Go check it out!
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Bronwen Johnson
My French Dip was no better than the ones from Black Bear or Star. Actually Black Bears are better. It was Way over cooked and The Aujus was Way too salty. The breakfast is usually pretty good but I definitely dont think the French dip is very good or the chicken tenders for the kids or the pulled pork sandwich.
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pie app
Way overpriced!!!! Low quality hostess ( tall skinny girl who is full of herself and hates her job). Weird decor. Looks like a climbing wall. Stupid 70s outdated rock music. Inappropriate music. Adds to the cheapness of this place and anger because the prices are WAY TOO HIGH.
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Robert Chamberlain
The corned beef hash is made from scratch. Loved it. The beef is mild and allows you to taste and enjoy the vegetables. The hash is hardy pieces of pan fried potatoes. The whole thing is topped with 2 eggs your way. This meal will stick to your ribs and keep you going all day!
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Natalie Basile
Bomb pizza, bomb burgers, bomb breakfast all day(until 2:30pm). You cant go wrong. Unless you forget to save room for dessert. Make sure to save room for dessert!! They have a changing dessert menu, but everything on it is good! I have never had something I didnt like here!
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A Private User
Food is ok. Sevice is somewhere between "Spotty" and "Stinks". Always something missing from the table or plate, eg. no sauce, choice for side not followed...inattention to detail. Bus staff more responsive than waitstaff. Wife likes the meatloaf, so they do something well.
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A Private User
I visited on one of the first weekends they were open, and Toast had good food, with a loud atmosphere. The menu looked very exciting, and the food didnt quite live up to the billing, but Id put that down to opening month issues. Definitely worth another visit.
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Emily Hughes
Their Garlic Fries are Amazing! And very healthy for you! Good food, but their menu could include a lot more options. And their tables are very small and cramped. Other than that, prime location to visit. Oh, and also they could be open later.
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Deanna Chase
Brunch. Crab Cake Benedict. I think if I go back, I will try another dish. They ruined this for me. Deep fried crab cake, deep fried potatoes, both extra crispy/borderline burnt. Yikes. Server was fantastic, prompt and courteous.
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Josh D
Seated and waited 10 minutes. Completely ignored by staff, including the manager. Got up and left, and the girl at the front had the audacity to tell us to have a good night. Completely unacceptable, will not be coming back.
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Jennifer Tokarski
Toast has many options to choose from. The food is consistently good and they serve big portions. There is usually wait on the weekends. Took away one star because the price is steep. Spent $22 for a scramble and coffee.
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A Private User
Toast is pretty delicious, Ive never been dissatisfied with the food, the service can be disappointing sometimes though, its a great little spot to eat though and the atmosphere is nice
