The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

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

Rise Over Run

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, our lush rooftop bar and solarium. Share a cocktail -- by local legend Danny Louie -- and small plates with friends around a firepit, or stargaze through the glass roof over... more

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Risibisi

Risibisi is a contemporary Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Petaluma, at 154 Petaluma Blvd North. Risibisi’s name plays off of the colloquial Venetian term for risotto with peas, called risi e bisi—and its menu boasts a range o... more

Ristobar

Welcome to our little corner of Italy! At our restaurant, every dish is crafted with love--from homemade pasta to family recipes passed down generations. more

Ristorante Casa Nostra

Ristorante Casa Nostra is located in Ben Lomond, CA.  It has been described as "ristorante that fits heart, soul, and food into its time and place." Offering Panini's, pastas, and salads for lunch, and premium pastas with complimentary wines fo... more

Ristorante Fratello

We pride ourselves in using all natural, hormone-free beef, pork, and poultry. We also celebrate our organic, seasonal, local produce, as well as import all of the highest quality ingredients from Italy. more

Ristorante Ideale

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Ristorante Ideale, on Grant Ave. in North Beach. It is by far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in America (I'm Italian myself) -- all home-made pasta and breads, and melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu! Not to mentio... more

Ristorante Italiano

Ristorante Italiano has been a Santa Cruz county dining favorite since we started in 1980. Locals have consistently named us as their favorite Italian Restaurant for many years because of our fine Italian food with our classic inviting atmosphere. W... more

Ristorante la Toscana

Authentic Tuscany-style food, served in a warm, friendly atmosphere... more

Ristorante Milano

Ristorante Milano opens nightly to serve housemade pastas, fresh market fish and favorite northern Italian dishes in warm and familiar surroundings. more

Riva Fish House

In addition to seafood salads, crispy calamari, chowders and seafood pastas, the weekly specials at this classic beach town diner include cracked crab, skewers of prawns and grilled salmon. Fresh fish, unpretentious décor and spectacular views... more

River's End Restaurant & Inn

This haven for lovers of the Sonoma Coast and wine country has been around since 1927. Originally built as a restaurant and inn for the loggers and fisherman; today the River's End serves guests looking for the ideal romantic dining experience or jus... more

Ro Cafe

Because it's on the ramp where the tunnel goes under Masonic, this little cafe gets passed by many who don't want to deal with parking or don't even see it; simply driving by.   But those who live in the neighborhood know what most San Francisca... more

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