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.
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.
- Roxanne Friedenfels 7/19/2026Very good food but I would like to have had basic Tabasco. One of their hot sauces had sugar and their version of Tabasco was green with additives. I altered their standard omelet of the day by asking for no bacon, but I still received some bacon (not as much as was in my husband's unaltered omelet order). Cappuccinos with plant milk are available, which is nice. The server was pleasant and responsive to requests. The place is pretty with lots of greenery. Not overly crowded on Sunday at noon. If you want to eat at a healthy place without a Sunday lunch rush, this restaurant is for you.read moreread less
- Tayon Conyers 7/13/2026Went to Mill Valley Kitchen for our anniversary and it was a great pick. Started with the shrimp cocktail, then split the miso glazed seabass and the roasted half chicken — both beautifully plated and cooked just right. You can tell the ingredients are genuinely fresh, and the California-inspired menu feels light without skimping on flavor. The wine list leans heavily into Napa and Sonoma, which was a nice touch. Cozy but polished atmosphere, perfect for a date night. Service was warm and attentive the whole evening. Finished with a shared dessert and left very happy.read moreread less
- Cole Schimek 7/03/2026Food was not anything special. It was good. Just not anything unique.read moreread less
- Samahra Daly 7/02/2026We had impeccable service for dinner and drinks this evening from Edith in the bar. The manager Anwar came over to greet us and we were treated like gold. If you aren’t frequenting Mill Valley, you haven’t lived!read moreread less
- Jade Doucet-Martineau 6/20/2026Best breakfast ever!!!!read moreread less
- Andrée Doucet 6/20/2026Best meal for healthy breakfast!read moreread less
- David Jensen 6/19/2026What a great find!read moreread less
- Tami Thompson 4/11/2026A cozy, friendly place with great service, food and a family atmosphere.read moreread less
- Kathleen Dodson-Smith 4/06/2026Delicious buffet. Excellent service at table! Quiet enough to have conversations. We will return.read moreread less
