About Mill Valley
who
we are
Mill Valley Kitchen is the shared passion of husband and wife team Mike & Abby Rakun founded in their practices at home of preparing food with their children that is both nourishing and delicious. MVK is a tribute to the Mill Valley Region, a Northern California community famous for its thoughtfully crafted food, and credited with the birth of the Slow Food movement and sustainable farming. Utilizing sustainable and locally sourced meats, produce, and the finest seafoods, our menu offers variety and comfort for an active clientele that knows living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor or fun.
Open for Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner 7 days a week, we always have a variety of options to accommodate special dietary needs like gluten-free, vegan, and other allergies or dietary restrictions. The focus is fresh, feel-good food. We’ve got nothing to hide - when it comes to nutrition facts, we operate with total transparency providing nutritional disclosure printed right on the menu.
nutrition
ambition
Eat well to be well. Wellness begins from within. We believe that what you eat, how you care for your body and the way you feel are all linked.
clean ingredients
We champion a philosophy that good food comes naturally by using clean simple cooking methods, nutrient-dense ingredients prepared by passionate and knowledgeable culinary professionals for your nourishment and enjoyment.
transparency
We pride ourselves on sharing nutritional information on the menu because we believe our guests like to know what they’re eating.
accommodation
We happily accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies. Many of our dishes are gluten-free or vegan and our well-trained staff are able to assist with any questions about adaptable dishes or additional allergy concerns.
Please be aware that although we follow best practices to safely accommodate allergies and special diets, we do not have a dedicated allergen-free facility, and as such all our ingredients may come into contact with shared equipment and work surfaces.
good to know
info
holiday reservations
We may hold a credit card on file for parties of 8 or more for certain holiday reservations including Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. We will never charge a card held on file unless our cancellation policy is violated. Holiday reservations that result in a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show will result in a $20 charge per person in the reserved party.
Mill Valley Kitchen is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and the 4th of July.
parking
Our parking lot is located behind the Ellipse building off of France Ave. We offer complimentary valet during lunch. Our parking lot is shared with neighboring businesses, however after 5pm our guests are welcome to park in any space with the exception of the spaces reserved for Ellipse resident guests.
we love
local
Food that is produced locally and responsibly contributes to thriving local economies and livelihoods, so we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to support our local food producers. From seasonal produce direct from family-owned farms, goods from small locally owned businesses, responsibly sourced sustainable proteins, and even compostable plant-based packaging, we are committed to minimizing negative impacts on the environment and doing good for our surrounding community.
- Dina Valentine 1/05/2025This is only the second time my husband and I have been there and there were a few missteps. I made a reservation and got seated in the bar section. I asked our waiter as we were leaving what I needed to do to be seated in the dining room. He said "make a reservation" with a teeny smirk. I said I did and he said oops, a mistake. We got the sweet potato(which was good) instead of crispy potatoes, so by the time the crispy potato came out we were almost done eating. The small scallops were just seconds away from under cooked. And in spite of these missteps we had a good time. The waiter was young and well trained, even with the smirk and snarky comments about us enjoying the "free" sweet potato dish. Next time I will know the ropes better...read moreread less
- Danny A. 1/05/2025After years of driving past Mill Valley I finally stopped in for brunch! First off the space is beautiful. It is located on the main level of an apartment complex with a decent amount of parking available. The decor kind of looks like a hotel restaurant so it's very modern with bright, neutral colors and nice fixtures. It's actually a very large space with a decent size bar area, dining area, and private dining area but has a cozy feel. Perhaps my favorite thing was BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!! This is the way brunch should be! For my meal I got a kimchi breakfast bowl. It was good but didn't really wow me. The flavors were good but didn't have the punch I expected. My partner got the Benedict and that was delicious. Our bartender was absolutely fantastic. We ended up hanging out, drinking mimosas all the way up until brunch was over and she was done with her shift. Super friendly. The relief bartender was equally as awesome and we ended up hanging out and splitting a burger and some wings The burger was just okay. Honestly not good enough to get again. Overall the food was decent but will have me coming back to explore more of the menu. Based on food alone this would be a 3 star but because of the exceptional service it's a 4. @danny_runsforbeerread moreread less
- Rickard S. 1/03/2025First visit to Mill Valley Kitchen. Really enjoyed the pizza and wings. Went there for appetizers and were not disappointed. The crust for the pizza was perfect and the variety of toppings was great. My friend had a pizza with nothing but vegetables, but still flavorable. My wings were great, tender, flavorful, and left me wanting more. The dessert selection was also good. The wait staff was friendly, made suggestions, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The restaurant was great in that the noise level was not too loud, the other guests enjoying themselves and beautifully decorated. A recent appearance on the WCCO Morning Program is what piqued my interest; I'm glad I followed through and checked them out. I'll definitely be visiting again.read moreread less
- Devlin Shaughnessy 12/29/2024I really liked the professionalism of the staff, the food. Would definitely recommend!read moreread less
- Catherine Hunsburger 12/23/2024We reserved the private room for a family celebration and had excellent service from Edith! Thank you Mill Valley for a great experience. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks.read moreread less
- Anthony S. 12/12/2024The food was so fresh tasting and flavorful! Restaurant itself is very nice looking, staff was friendly, and server was good. Great options and will definitely make a return. - Anthonyread moreread less
- Frank Marchio 12/02/2024We went for the late night happy hour from 9-10 and got the mussels, sliders, and wings with some drinks for a great price! Definitely coming back here, great food and drinksread moreread less
- Jessica Ellem 12/02/2024Excellent Benedict and drink. They were really attentive to my friend’s dietary restrictions too. Definitely would go again!read moreread less
- Ariana - اريانة 12/01/2024really cute spot! my friend put me on, and i loveeeee the shrimp tacos. i’ve also had the orange crème brûlée - which was so creamy and good but i found the sugar part a bit bitter - and the spring rolls, which came with a delicious peanut sauce. i would definitely come here again!read moreread less