The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

Quetzal

Quetzal is a leading innovator in next generation coffee roasting and cocoa blending with restaurants, production facilities and offices uniquely located in San Francisco. Quetzal offers full service as well as limited self-service with a comprehensi... more

Quince

Quince is one of the more upscale restaurants in town. The cuisine focuses on organic, local and seasonal ingredients and is mostly Italian. It's been a challenge to get a table since it opened two years ago, and you'll still wait several weeks befor... more

Quinn's Lighthouse

Situated in an historic landmark lighthouse built in 1890, Quinn's serves an eclectic mix of traditional American cuisine, ethnic specialties and award-winning seafood specials from both coasts. We are a casual eatery where comfort meets culinary cre... more

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R & G Lounge

R & G Lounge is mostly known as that "quirky" karaoke bar, but it's also one of the best Chinese restaurants in town. So not only do you get a good laugh, you get great food. The salt-and-pepper prawns or crab and the oysters in a clay pot are very g... more

Race Street Fish & Poultry Market

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Seafood With a fish market next door, you know the seafood is fresh at Race Street. There’s an affordable menu of seafood classics like clam chowder and fish and chips. Don’t miss... more

Radio Africa & Kitchen

Radio Africa & Kitchen opened our 1st brick and mortar restaurant in Bayview at 3rd & Oakdale this past March. We are thirlled to be serving organic, sustainable food inspired by Ethiopia, Morcocco, Egypt and much of the Mediterranean and Red... more

Radio Habana Social Club

The venue that was home to Cafe Valencia is still an great place to relax with food, drink, and friends at this neighborhood landmark in the Mission. more

Ragazza

Lower Haight Italian restaurant with Neapolitan-style thin crust pizza, seasonal salads, antipasti, & pasta. Also, for big groups, the heated garden gazebo is a unique private dining experience available for rent. more

Ragia Mediterranean Cuisine

Fresh grilled chicken, ground beef( kabob), falfal, salmon and more while enjoying the beauty of San Francisco. We are grilling kabob and having fun. You can come and join us or call us for orders. Delivery available within san francisco. Fresh food... more

Ragoots

Experience the tastes of Ragoots, blending new flavors into Mom's old favorites! *Gourmet Comfort Food *Housemade Desserts *Full wine, beer & cocktail Offerings *Family Friendly *Outdoor Seating *Separate Room for Corporate & Private Events... more

Ragoots Restaurant

Ragoots brings a new approach to familiar yet timeless classics updated with flair, creating food that is anything but ordinary. Our food is special, fresh and uniquely different presented in a casual and relaxed setting. more

Rain Tree Cafe

Cafe Rain Tree is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back! more

Rambler

Rambler is a restaurant and bar at Hotel Zeppelin, conceived by Hat Trick Hospitality – the team behind a host of socially-driven dining and drinking destinations that include Sabrosa, Redford, and The Brixton.  Executive Chef Robert Leva... more

Ramen Gaijin

We are committed to honoring traditional techniques combined with the finest ingredients Sonoma County has to offer. We make all of our noodles in house and strive to produce and preserve as much as possible in season. We offer a seasonal menu con... more

Ramen Halu

Ramen. Exemplifying the culinary heights a high-quality bowl of ramen can reach, Ramen Halu restaurant serves its ramen in a rich, porky broth topped with roast pork shoulder, velvety Chinese black fungus, pickled bamboo shoots, sliced green oni... more

Ramen Shop

Delicious ramen.  A nice bar selection.  No reservations.    more

Rancho Nicasio

Zagat calls Rancho Nicasio the "Buzzy hub for American fare & live music" and has this description: "A hell of a crowd looking to have a good time" puts on its "dancing boots" before heading to this "rustic" "old cowboy bar" in Nicasio where "quick,... more

Range Life

Range Life is a neighborhood, Michelin star award winning restaurant and bar in Livermore. Range Life's unique seasonal menu and craft cocktails are a product of working closely with local vendors, farms and ranches. more

Rangoli India Restaurant

Contemporary Indian. Rich with a sophisticated yet unpretentious attitude, Rangoli Indian restaurant sets the bar high in the world of San Jose Indian restaurants. The menu focuses on North Indian cuisine, with both traditional and more innovati... more

Rasam's

Rasam’s fine dining restaurant and lounge on historic Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale brings a fresh approach to Indian cuisine. Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at Silicon Valley’s only contemporary Hindustani restaurant. We pride our... more

RavishSF

RAVISHSF is an Erotic Underground Dinner Series hosted in San Francisco's unique pop-up venues. The series provides a provocative setting designed to excite and prepare the mood. Explore a seductive seven-course feast with a friend, lover or tablemat... more

Red Boy Pizza - San Rafael

Red Boy Pizza remains a family owned business. Each pizza is hand crafted to perfection, providing the kind of quality and attention to freshness you can only find here in the San Francisco Bay Area. more

Red Lantern

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best New Restaurant Many abuses have been committed in the name of Asian fusion, but you won’t find any at Redwood City’s outstanding Red Lantern. The pan-Asian menu delivers genuine fl... more

Red Restaurant and Bar

If the salads don’t get you, the Wimpy Burgers will. The kitchen at this plush, popular downtown nightspot is open til midnight most nights, turning out generous platters of surprisingly sophisticated fare (like ribeye rubbed with espresso and... more

Red's Java House

Red's has been around since 1923, making it the only constant in this area of town and in reality, a true SF treasure. more

RedChillies

Experience the flavors and textures of colorful India.  Our food is prepared with care, imagination and the freshest ingredients. The varied buffet features regional Indian favorites that provide a treat for the senses. more

Redwood Cafe

Bohemian Chic describes this fabulous Cafe. Serving Breakfast, Brunch,Lunch and Dinner for almost twenty years. Redwood Cafe is one of Southern Sonoma County’s best kept secrets. Michael and Moose, the Cafe’s charismatic owners are both v... more

Reel & Brand

The Reel Fish Shop & Grill is a true, classic neighborhood eatery, serving sustainably caught fish and local meats at prices everyone can afford. more

Reem's in the Mission

Reem's offers the warmth of Arab hospitality through the discovery of flavors, aromas, and techniques of the modern Arab street corner bakery. We create the experience of home through fresh baked bread, using traditional Arab flavors and local ing... more

Regalito Rosticeria

Regalito is a small Mexican restaurant dedicated to bringing the "Market Foods" of Mexico to San Francisco. The dining experience is immediate, the ingredients fresh, the preparation visible and the service friendly. You can make a reservation th... more

Restaurant Sent Sovi

Wine Country Dining -- in Saratoga! Located in charming Saratoga Village, Sent Sovi offers a fabulous menu of outstanding cuisine and boasts fine wines from Europe and special local California wineries. Reminiscent of a charming European cottage,... more

Restaurante Los Pinos

Great little Mexican spot right outside of downtown. more

Revival Bar and Kitchen

Happy Hour: 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 3:30 - 6 Fridays Revival Bar+Kitchen is serving distinctive, locally sourced, farm-to table, snout-to tail, utterly delicious food for brunch and dinner. The full bar is mixing original, hand-crafted cock... more

Rice Cafe

The 100-plus-item menu reads like a tour of the usual suspects of Chinese-American food. But while many of the dishes are ordinary, the execution of said dishes surprises with refinement and a light touch. more

Rice Paper Scissors

Inspired by the sidewalk dining and street food they experienced in Vietnam, Kwan and Luu wanted to recreate the experience here in San Francisco — complete with little red stools, Cambodian pop music, and a rotating menu of  regional Viet... more

Rich Table

Modern creativity and traditional technique combine seamlessly at Rich Table, a Northern Californian neighborhood restaurant. ----- Along with its team’s new venture, RT Rotisserie, Rich Table is a highly popular destination. Booking a seat h... more

Richmond Republic Draught House

Great burgers. Happy Hour:   Mon - Fri  3PM-6PM  - As about joining the Mug Club Open mic:  1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month Free Wifi, Flat Screen TVs and a large Projection Screen - featuring local games, Private Room... more

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Rick's Restaurant & Bar

Rick's consistently hosts Special Dinners and Events from Monday Special Pre-fixed Meals to Luau Platters, Wine Dinners, and Holiday Celebrations. Click here for information on planning your own special banquet or to arrange for catering. You can... more

Rincon Center

A little shopping, a lot of food, and beautiful architecture is what you will find. Choose cuisine from all over the world: Mediterranean, Indian, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and Korean, plus American gourmet sandwiches, chili, burgers and shakes. Sit in... more

Rio Grill

Rio Grill isn't your typical Carmel bar and grill. With over 29 years experience and multiple best restaurant awards over the past 15 years, Rio Grill's focused on culinary excellence and has become a catering favorite for lo... more

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