jim hite
Walked in to casually get take out. A friend asked me to pick up a soft pretzel to satisfy her whim.
For a nonchalant errand where I expected brevity and efficiency, I was treated like a celebrity, given a comfortable seat and a glass of still water, all for a simple order.
My friend described her soft pretzel as “probably the finest pretzel experience of her life.”
Good people attract good people.
The next time I’m in the area and hungry, I’ll be back to the Monk’s Kettle in Terra Linda to dive deeper into their cuisine, beer and experience. Oh Yeah!
… moreAndrey Klyuyev
I’ve eaten here before, and I appreciate the fact that it has outdoor dining space. We came by tonight for dinner with our small dog in our arms hoping to be seated outdoors for a meal. We try to be considerate to others with our pet, but the host table is inside, so naturally we need to enter indoors for a moment to be seated. Instead of being greeted, we were lectured for bringing the dog inside. The host’s presumptive attitude was unwelcoming and unnecessary. This experience soured us on the idea of coming back here again.
… moreE S
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.
… moreEden Umble
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!
… moreDavid Cole
Great beer selection and solid service. Surprisingly tasty food options for a recent gathering. Pretty chill atmosphere on a weeknight. Will come again.
… moreJudithP
Pleased to say they offer a delicious variety of foods. A friend and I split a wonderful Greek soup that had shredded chicken and spaetzle. We also had sides of pretzels rolls with dip and fried Brussels sprouts.
… moreKatharine Eves
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!!
… moreJaspre Suen
Paid $16 for a $9 burger. Unfortunately watery Caesar salad dressing. Far overpriced pretzel bites at $6 per piece. Service was good, but didn’t make up for the lack of value in the food. The burgers, which are the hallmark of this restaurant, didn’t have any crunch whatsoever, and the buns were soggy. I liked the atmosphere in the place, but they desperately need a menu change. Location is good as well, but they need to bring the menu’s value up to the price.
… moreTyler Piña
I believe we have found Terra Linda’s best location for a good tasting beer and high quality pub food, on a sunny afternoon! We attempted to drop in on a walk-in basis on Friday at 4pm. That was a mistake as this place is POPULAR! The host was apologetic but managed to get us reservations for the next day. The staff was friendly, and all were wearing PPE. We ordered the pretzel twists for our kiddo – the beer cheese was fantastic but the mustard was a close 2nd. For our main course we shared the friend chicken sandwich – crispy, yet tender and juicy on the inside with some delicious fries. Our server was attentive, prompt, and upbeat.
This place is definitely family-oriented so don’t be surprised is many of the tables around you have small children.
We are so excited to return and share this new hot spot with our friends!
… moreNatalie A.
Monks Kettle, our neighborhood restaurant and micro brewery, has been a bit of a letdown lately. Tonight was especially disappointing. My husband and I shared a lamb burger, and our son had his own. We both got fries and a side of brussels sprouts. That’s it, no drinks or desserts. The lamb burgers were tough and chewy, like they were precooked hours or days prior and microwaved just before serving. The bun was stale, and the brussels sprouts were way too burnt and swimming in oil. The fries were okay, though. At $80, we felt like we were getting ripped off. No drinks or dessert. Just two burgers, a couple of sides, and an $80 bill not including tip. It’s a shame that the closest restaurant to our house is so bad. I’m afraid we won’t be going back anytime soon.
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