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.
- Cindy D. 10/29/2024Mill Valley Kitchen is a nice spot to grab a healthy, somewhat fancy dinner without it feeling super pretentious. There was something about the vibe-- it was classy without feeling like you need to show up in cocktail attire. Ok, let's about talk about this seabass. SO buttery and flavor-packed. In the words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that." Would definitely go back!read moreread less
- Anna Zuehlke 10/29/2024Highly recommend mill valley. The food is delicious but the service is really what is next level. We had one of our dishes come out cold which can happen sometimes and the manager very graciously took care of the issue and then comped our drinks without us asking.read moreread less
- Alan Beck 10/25/2024The food here can be extremely healthy - generally they post the calories and nutrients contents on the menu. It's also very tasty. Great wine selection.read moreread less
- Patrick Haus 10/20/2024The duck tacos were incredible. The main courses were incredible. The mini desert menu is the perfect way to end the meal... that maple Panna cotta with volcanic sea salt will be in my dreams tonight... 10/10 recommend!read moreread less
- MEB 10/10/2024Lovely place with inside and outside tables well spaced for privacy. Excellent service Healthy, inventive and tasty food. Highly recommendread moreread less
- Will P 10/04/2024Mill Valley Kitchen is a top notch restaurant in St. Louis Park. The grilled Nordic blu salmon was just superb! The fingerling potatoes and the charred leek really brought the meal together. Our party even tried every dessert on the menu and enjoyed all of them. Can’t wait to go again!read moreread less
- Iris Alexander 9/26/2024A great place for a leisurely lunch with friends. Love the food, and the wait staff is always professional yet friendly.read moreread less
- Trina S 9/25/2024Great atmosphere inside and out. MVK patio is very dog-friendly. Service is friendly and fast. Our server wasn’t very knowledgeable about vegan options. We ordered the only vegan main course, ratatouille. Unfortunately, the vegetables were under cooked and the seasoning wasn’t anything special. The tahini carrots were also undercooked. The spring rolls are premade, so lacked the chewiness of fresh rolls - and cannot be ordered without cilantro 😖 We did enjoy our drinks and the vegan/vegetarian slider that was on HH special was very good… just wish they offered it on a gluten bun. Overall, we wouldn’t recommend MVK for vegan fare, BUT I do recommend if you are looking for an attractive, dog-friendly patio with good drinks, friendly service and a social crowd.read moreread less
- Maggie Z. 9/23/2024我想这是一个美食爱好者最想选择的地方,他们的每一件菜肴都是一个艺术品,食品和环境气氛都是我最喜爱的,另外这还有一个环境优雅的包间,可以坐10-12个人,过生日来这里真是太好了!!read moreread less
- Kathleen Fredericksen 9/18/2024Delicious. Nutritious. Wonderful hummus!read moreread less