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.
- Marlon Hudson 1/19/2026The food was delicious and our server was awesome.read moreread less
- Emily McKeown 1/10/2026Our server Trevor was fantastic and the food was phenomenal!read moreread less
- Ed Newman 1/09/2026American and Mexican food well made.read moreread less
- Ted Siefkes 12/25/2025First visit, won’t be our last! Maybe all the stars aligned, but Wow. We had ordered the ginger shrimp for an hors d’oeuvre, then ratatouille & grilled salmon. Even a side of crispy potatoes. A rare review for us, but each forkful of whatever we ordered had amazing flavor. We even scraped for crumbs off the bowl of potatoes. Service was excellent, thanks Scarlet! Don’t forget dessert, no wrong choice there either. Plus pleasantly surprised with our bill! Kudos!read moreread less
- Gayatri Balachandran 12/24/2025Love love love the ambience and the food. Must visit for date nightsread moreread less
- Heather Charmoli 12/22/2025Cozy atmosphere with amazing food.read moreread less
- Taina Kingston 12/21/2025Great food. Great service, beautiful interior. And very nice atmosphere for visiting and meeting up with friends.read moreread less
- Ashley N. 12/01/2025
I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The restaurant decor is lovely and clearly well maintained! I stopped in Mill Valley Kitchen for brunch, and I had hoped for more on the menu. For instance, most meals come with a breakfast salad or their roasted red potatoes - no hash browns or fries. I had a breakfast burrito, which was a decent portion, but the pairing with a salad was such a disappointment.
read moreread less - Alison Chellsen 11/22/2025Mill Valley Kitchen never disappoints! The food, service, atmosphere, tidiness, availability are all stellar! It's the best restaurant in SLP by far. The food is made at the restaurant, not hauled out of some truck and assembled using ultra processed ingredients.read moreread less
- Erin P. 11/17/2025
I recently went for brunch and had a great experience. We went around 12:30 and it was pretty quiet so it felt cozy and the servers were attentive and quick. I ordered the breakfast burrito and loved it! The flavors were great and it was very filling. I also got the spa day drink which was yummy. Everything is definitely a bit on the higher side for price but it seems that their food is local and organic so that makes up for it. I would definitely recommend! I'm hoping to come back for dinner soon
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