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Wildfox, Novato, CA
Wildfox, Novato, CA
Wildfox, Novato, CA
Wildfox, Novato, CA
Wildfox, Novato, CA

Wildfox

4.0
4
933 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Wildfox is a warm and rustic restaurant serving American comfort food with a twist. The menu features grilled chops, steaks, prime rib, burgers and fish with daily chef specials. The restaurant features include hillside Fireplace Terrace, full bar and cocktail lounge. Enjoy the extensive wine list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 883-9125
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Debbie Coenen
  • Catering
    A full array of Dining Platters may be delivered or picked up.
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Atrium can accommodate large parties in the dining room from 25-60 people. The Patio can seat up to 50 people. Please call for details.
  • Private party contact
    David Keegan: (415) 883-9125
  • Neighbourhood
    Novato
  • Parking Details
    Handicap Parking and ramp
  • Public Transit
    Golden Gate Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

933 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Reviewed on February 26, 2018

    overall1foodserviceambience
    Reserved a quiet table online for an Anniversary, The manager was rude at greeting and tried to seat us at the bar after I gave him the reservation. I asked for a quieter table per request as the restaurant was empty except for the bar area. We walked out. Very bad customer service!

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  2. norcalnc

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Greek salad is quite good.

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  3. Victoria

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was really outstanding. Comfortable booth. Robert the bartender made fabulous cocktails. Brussels sprouts are out of this world!

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  4. Marinite1234

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good dining experience. Nice ambience and good menu.

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  5. Novatofoodie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistency at its best! I've been going to the Wildfox for a number of years now and they keep getting better. Great food, great service in a fun atmosphere. Need to distinguish themselves with a signature dish! Had the Prime Rib, great meat, perfectly cooked, needed a rub of some kind. Cocktails are great and inventive. Best in Novato!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time to meet and enjoy a meal with our son's girlfriend. The food was great and the atmospher just right. We especailly appreciated our favorite server; Jefferson. He've very attentive and makes the experience special.

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  7. KayJ

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2017

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Had a great brunch but wanted a fizz and they don't serve them. Also not carrying the good Chardonnays like they used to. Still love the restaurant though!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2017

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    I have had business meetings here before and enjoyed the food and service. Unfortunately, this did not translate over to a family dinner I arranged. The food is excellent and the menu is varied to provide all tastes. The server was aloof, not helpful , and did not even seem worried an order was not delivered as ordered. Maybe trained in France? This made the dinner for me a mistake as I had arranged it for visiting family members.

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  9. Chomp1

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    This is a solid go-to place with a good menu prepared with fresh ingredients. The staff is very pleasant although a bit slow on our visit. The clam chowder got rave reviews from a dining partner and we plan to be back soon.

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  10. LLACHEF

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here so many times. The food was great. It was a very hot nite and no ac. They invited all of us to dessert. 6 of us. I had the butterscotch pot. Omg...I'm a chef and it was the BEST I ever had. Fabulous

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  11. KimiK

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We always have a wonderful experience at the Wildfox. The service is friendly and fun and the food is delicious and exciting. W get the Kung Pao extra spicy often times because they make the best in the land. Their blue cheese wedge is always a must and also the roasted brussel sprouts. Brunch is amazing. Bottomless mimosa's or bloody Mry's are fab. You can't go wrong here. Everything is delicious and creative and fun

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  12. JimW

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Was there for a pre-wedding party Friday night which was great for a cocktail/ hor dourve get together. Also went for Sunday Brunch wher my wife, daughter and I all had the Chilaquiles - which were very good not great. Lot's of food. Service great to real good both times. But bar closed at 11 on Saturday night.

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  13. Wayne

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    The service was very slow, and not very attentive. The menu was limited but the food we ordered was very tasty. The noise level in the eating area was so loud that our conversation was very limited. I would recommend it for the food with all sorts of conditions .

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  14. Paulette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice brunch with family from out of town. I wanted to go back as we had a pleasant experience the last time we went. The brunch choices were great and indeed very good. Everyone had a good time.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience last night at Wild Fox. Met a client in the bar, then had dinner. Good service, feel, and food. Food was quite good. Each of us commented on how good Iyer entrees and salads were. Seared Ahi tuna salad, toasted shrimp over green salad, and filet Mignon. Deserts were visually appealing as well as tasty. Great value for quality and setting.

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  16. kiddergirl

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, enjoyed our meal very much. Salads are exquisite! The ahi tuna steak dinner, excellent. Hubby had the ribs, very good. Brother had the pasta, also very good. Easy parking and right off the hwy 101.

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  17. Terror

    San Francisco

    112 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food was disappointing - lacking taste except for too much sugar in everything - even the wasabi mashed potatoes. Two of us ate Brussel sprouts, calamari, caesar salad, and ahi tuna on wasabi mashed potatoes with peanut sauce. Service was "team" and never saw our waiter again until I asked for our check. We asked for two things when ordering - no croutons on salad and no ice in water. Both came with the items we asked to avoid. Dining room was dirty - cob webs and dust clearly visible on twigs surrounding lights between two booths and on venetian blinds behind booth, yet inside the building. Even with a very dark room, the dirt and dust were noticeable. I would not go back, nor would I recommend this restaurant. Outside dining not possible as yellow jackets/wasps were voracious.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food has been wonderful every time very friendly staff and always accommodating. They have a great happy hour on the patio.

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  19. JulieL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    No air conditioning.Should have left when we walked in .

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  20. Victoria

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a delightful luncheon! Both the hostess who seated us and our server were friendly, professional, and efficient. Excellent service. And the food was delicious. I ordered the seared salmon salad and a side order of the fabulous Brussels sprouts, and couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Menu's eclectic, but trying to do so many things resulted in not doing any very well. We were 5 people, and none had a meal we'd go back for. Desserts were excellent, though.

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  22. Dinner

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was pretty good. I ordered the prime rib, which was tasty. Asparagus stalks were tough (i.e. inedible) - whoever cleaned them forgot to break off the ends. Server was okay but definitely could have been more attentive. I hate asking for refills on water and soda - just check on us every now and then, okay?

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  23. Bobby

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    My friend had a great salad, I enjoyed the pork sliders and we each had a tasty glass of wine.

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  24. RichardNovato

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started with the house Manhattan, which is delicious and layered in flavor, like at the hip bars in San Francisco. I love the prawn/risotto, the salmon/orzo and the tempura calamari dishes. But this time I tried the special, the Korean short ribs with rice and pickled slaw and it was outrageously good. Hope they add it to the menu.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2017

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Service was extremely poor and the food was excellent. One steak was under cooked and had to be returned to the kitchen.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous, service was quick and friendly. Never disappointed.

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  27. Larry

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2017

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Calamari was excellent sausage pizza was not =tasteless and thy forgot to add sausage=extremely disappointing

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  28. RetiredVetinVA

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent and the food was terrific -- came back the next evening because it was so good

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy the food and athmosphere at Wildfox. Our only issue lately has been the service. This last visit, we arrived on time and was seated. We brought a special bottle of wine which I poured for the table. We were there for nearly 45-minutes when we finally stopped someone from the wait staff as he walked by. He said it wasn't his table, but he'd check. Thank heaven we stopped him, or who know's how long we'd had to wait? The fellow we stopped took care of us for the rest of the night, any he was great. They were very busy that night, but that makes two visits where the wait staff was hit and miss. The food was great, company enjoyable and, when all was done, we had a good time.

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  30. Tweety

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and the price is right! We'll be back...again!

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  31. norcalnc

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Good place to meet folks with easy access. Salads are good.

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  32. Dissapointed

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had a great lunch. It was nice and quiet with a patio seating area. Good food and wine selection at a reasonable price. Quick access from the freeway so easy to find.

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  33. JeffP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We found a recommendation online for Wildfox. Met up with friends we had not seen in 20+ years. We wanted a good place to talk, nice ambiance and great food. Wildfox checked all those boxes.

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  34. Club

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a nice family gathering w/excellent service on Saturday evening. I've been going to Wildfox for 15 years now, and it's a dependably good dining experience every time. I'd recommend it.

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  35. Tinjack

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great but tonight our entrees were particularly good. Salmon and Flat Iron Steak.

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  36. JillS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wild Fox never disappoints - consistently delicious food and a good variety. Many entree' salads - Asian Beef, Prawn Louis, Southwestern and all are fantastic! Some pastas, seafood dishes and various meat options as well. Happy is da bomb - deals on drinks and most appetizers and pizzas are half off!

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  37. RobertR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    A great restaurant all around. As usual with most restaurants it was too noisy and I couldn't hear my own companions talking. I don't know why there is never better sound acoustics, but at least they didn't overwhelm us with loud music the way so many other places do.

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  38. MarinRegular

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    C- food with F- service. We were left abandoned with no service for the 1st 20 minutes we were there. Requests for someone to help fell on deaf ears. Kid's burger was a hockey puck. Wine list reads like the 2nd shelf at Safeway. Pork chop was gristly with an oily sauce. We won't be back.

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  39. JasonE

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2017

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Horrible EXPERIENCE - Needs new management. we set for 20 minutes at a table, without a single person stopping by. Finally flagged a waiter who summoned the manager. She came over apologized and never returned to follow up. Saw her texting on her phone near the kitchen. Once we did get service, my friend ordered the rotisserie chicken - They were out - maybe not a big deal but it was her 3rd time there and the third time they were "out" of the chicken. Ordered a bottle of wine -guess what? They were also out of the wine we wanted. Had to ask for bread - Guess what - the waiter dropped off the bread, but forgot a plate to put it on - I could continue to write about how bad the training of the staff is, but suffice to say the entire experience sucked. We will never return and if your reading this, should consider yourself warned. Funny part is - Owners are not paying attention to the managers, so managers are not paying attention to staff, and I bet if you asked them all, they would think they are doing a great job.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My reservation was for 7:00 pm, we were seated promptly, nice table, but noisy, difficult to make conversation. Food was OK, not special, they did not charge corkage.

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Wildfox is rated 4 stars by 933 OpenTable diners.

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225 Alameda Del Prado, Novato, CA 94949

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Novato
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Handicap Parking and ramp
  • Public Transit
    Golden Gate Transit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Debbie Coenen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 883-9125
  • Catering
    A full array of Dining Platters may be delivered or picked up.
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Atrium can accommodate large parties in the dining room from 25-60 people. The Patio can seat up to 50 people. Please call for details.
  • Private party contact
    David Keegan: (415) 883-9125
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