Based on 55 reviews

The Speakeasy Boardroom

🇺🇸 American
🍽 Casual Dining

🌙 Late Night Eats
🍹 Happy Hour

The Speakeasy Boardroom in Novato offers a nostalgic dining experience reminiscent of Old Chicago, featuring a retro-chic ambiance with a piano lounge. Guests can enjoy a menu crafted from fresh ingredients, delivering bold and inspiring flavors. It’s an ideal spot for those seeking a unique blend of history and culinary delight.

📍 Address 504 Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949
📞 Phone (415) 883-7793
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📆 Reservations opentable.com

⭐️ Google Reviews Summary
✔ Ambiance Guests appreciate the cozy and elegant interior, noting its retro-chic design reminiscent of a Sinatra-era hangout.
✔ Food Quality Diners praise the fresh ingredients and bold flavors, highlighting dishes like the Prime Rib French Dip and White Truffle Ravioli.
✔ Service Patrons commend the attentive and friendly staff, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.

⏰ Hours of Operation
Lunch Monday – Friday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

🍽️ Cuisine & Pricing
Cuisine Type American, Steakhouse
Price Range $31 – $50
Dining Style Casual Dining
Dress Code Business Casual
Parking Available

Notable Features
✔ Piano Lounge An intimate setting with live piano music, enhancing the retro atmosphere.
✔ Speakeasy Vibe A throwback to Old Chicago, offering a unique dining experience.
✔ Fresh Ingredients Dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients, ensuring bold and inspiring flavors.

Popular Dishes
🥩 Prime Rib French Dip A hearty sandwich featuring tender prime rib.
🍝 White Truffle Ravioli Delicate pasta infused with rich truffle flavors.
🍗 Marsala Sautéed Chicken Liver A flavorful dish with a classic Italian touch.

John S.

16:25 03 Oct 25

After Marin Joes closed we have been searching for the steak 🥩 and pasta 🍝 solid food experience. The Boardroom is like Izzy steakhouse meets house of prime rib. Steaks perfectly cooked and great sauce. Sides all excellent loved the French onion soup and you can always judge a restaurant by their bread simply amazing and served warm. Must be only real steakhouse in Marin and great menu.

Derek X.

01:01 14 May 25

FIVE PERCENT SURCHARGE. They said this is to help pay for the kitchen staff. Hello? That's what menu prices are for? I don't care if you raise a whole dollar and that's more than 5% but getting billed more than listed priced plus tax and tip is just not cool. Can't believe there are still restaurants that take advantage of diners'good will to support the industry during pandemic times.

This is my 2nd time here and both times I order a lot of food and drinks. I'm never coming back.

Sapph N.

20:31 11 Apr 25

I found this restaurant online and decided to try it with friends.

The restaurant has a nice 1920's vibe to it. The lighting might be a little dim for some, since my friend had to use the flashlight on his phone to read the menu. I really like the soft, jazzy music in the background, and the comfortable seating. The staff was friendly and attentive. I took off one star for the service, because the female busser took away my friend's dish before he finished everything on the plate (maybe it wasn't bright enough for her to see?).

We liked the food. We were all busy enjoying our dinner that nobody took any pictures, lol. The Lamb Papardelle was quite impressive; so was the mocktail. The desserts were delicious, only if they could make the signature butter cake less sweet--or serve it with more cream, and without the caramel sauce.

If I dine here again, I will definitely try out other dishes.

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Additional Information
Additional Information Located in a quaint strip mall south of Ignacio, The Boardroom’s interior contrasts its exterior with a cozy and elegant setting. The restaurant offers both lunch and dinner services, with reservations encouraged. Walk-ins are accepted between 6 PM and 8 PM. For special occasions, they also provide a Valentine’s Day menu.

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