
WE ARE A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN NOVATO. OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THE FOOD AND RESTAURANT INDUSTRY FOR MANY YEARS, AND HAS PROUDLY SERVED IN OUR OLD CORTE MADERA LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS. OUR MOVE TO OUR NEW RESTAURANT IN NOVATO REPRESENTS A NEW CHAPTER IN OUR LIVES AND WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, OLD AND NEW, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR LOVE OF BRINGING DELICIOUS FOOD AND CUISINE TO YOUR TABLES.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 807 Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945
Phone: (415) 927-0288
Website: https://www.lamaisondelareine.net/
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Reviews
The Thai milk tea was especially good—rich, creamy, and not too sweet, one of the best I’ve had. Friendly service and a comfortable place. Will definitely come back.
However, the pricing could be more transparent. We ordered the lemon chicken, which comes with steamed rice. We opted for fried rice instead, assuming there’d be a small upcharge (maybe a dollar or two), but we were charged the full price for both the lemon chicken and the fried rice. Just something to keep in mind when ordering dinner. Personally, I prefer the lunch menu since it includes your protein with one serving of carbs at a more straightforward price.
Service was fair overall, though the atmosphere felt a bit tense — there was some shouting from the kitchen, which made things feel slightly rushed. A little more patience and calmness from the staff would really improve the dining experience.
Let me start by saying this is more like a Vietnamese/Chinese Fusion spot. But it’s still good!
The Food:
Overall, I liked it! I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken (which I was surprised finding something like this at a Vietnamese place). I was a little suspect but it was lovely! The vegetables were fresh and not overcooked but also not undercooked, the sauce was not overpowering and complimented the flavors & textures of the dish. Of course the celery and peanuts added the crunch that you like to have to offset the beef and chicken (It was a combo plate). That with a side of rice and and an Elysian Space Dust made the dining experience really enjoyable.
My wife got the Beef Pho…because Pho. She liked it but she made a comment that it was a little heavy on the cinnamon in the broth. I found that a little interesting. My daughter had the same but kids size and she doesn’t care as long as there’s noodles involved lol. Again, because Pho.
Ambiance:
The location used to be a druid hall and it’s in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Novato. However the new owners really cleaned up thee place. It is narrow and deep layout so lots of booths on one side of the entry/mid section and more seating in the rear. If your in the front/mid area you will be right next to the kitchen. My family and I don’t mind the noise and activity because we’re all foodies. If you are sensitive to that kind of stuff maybe the back is more your jam.
Service:
Very attentive. We had 3 servers and they were ON IT!!! I think we ordered and I only had 2 sips of my beer before my plate showed up. Of course the plates coming out were staggered but I didn’t mind and the differential between plates coming out wasn’t bad.
Location:
It is downtown Novato so expect terrible parking at times. However as stated above, I think it’s a great addition to the local community.
In closing, I’m glad La Maison De La Riene is here. Some of the local asian cuisine isn’t great. In the downtown area you have great options next door for Thai, Sushi and Indian. Other than that, other offerings are lacking and I think this will fill a void nicely.
Give it a shot and let me know what YOU think!
The bus boy was a great server, the waitstaff, less so.
The portion was fine, and again the food was fresh, good quality, and very well cooked, aside from the lack of
flavor. I did not order a cup of tea nor any of the Asian drinks or even lemonade because I didn’t feel like paying $5 or $6 for a simple beverage to accompany my lunch.
The store of the same name in Corte Madera, where I was also a customer since it first opened decades ago, was of higher caliber. I hope this new version and location in Novato of La Maison de la Reine becomes as excellent as its previous location was up until its last several years.