Finally, Bar-B-Que In Marin!

Its southern-fried roots beckon eager gourmands to a world of bluegrass and blues culture and to become familiar with hickory rub and smoked concoctions, all the while hoping those indulgent snacks you ate an hour ago won't interfere with your appetite for barbecue.  If you thought dining out here was going to be a walk in the park, think again.

Pardon this reviewers electrified emotion, but we may have found the answer to Marin County's reputation for lacking legitimate BBQ culture.  Be prepared to compromise if you aren't an Atkins Diet adherent.

Which brings me to the main point; if you are a vegetarian, or strongly against the devouring of meat, then this is not your place.  Franks' menu is unapologetically carnivorous.  I ordered- and when the food arrived- my field of vision was dominated by such delectables as tri-tip beef, pork tenderloin, fried chicken and other stables of a true BBQ meal.  The sides were excellent; I had potato salad and baked  beans.  The potato salad tasted similar to others of its ilk, but the baked beans were truly original.  Somewhere along the line they must've been given a kick of hickory and molasses.  I didn't have room for dessert, but others in my party who did, seemed to validate the positive vibe that I was already experiencing.

Frank's Bar-B-Que has easy access parking, as well as comfortable seating in a vibrantly, colorful interior that is paired with an open chrome kitchen vaguely reminiscent of a fifties-era diner.  A collection of old blues memorabilia interspersed with jars of BBQ sauce is showcased in the dining area, lending an authentic note.

If you enjoy the succulent flavor of meat, meat, meat then make haste to Frank's Bar-B-Que in Novato.  If you are devoted to broccoli and hummus, then go somewhere else.

Frank's Bar-B-Que has sit-down, take-out and catering. 
459 Entrada Avenue
Novato
415 382- 0104