The Original Red Onion

2870 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole
(510) 758-9462

Recent Reviews

Naomi Alfaro

Great place for a burger and fries. Much better than fast food. Can get crowded, since limited seating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Fries

Jerry Webb

I grew up in Omaha. I have a point. That is where the Ruben Sandwich was born. I moved away over 40 years ago and I have had mixed results finding a good Ruben Sandwich until I ordered one at the Red Onion. It was perfect. We will be going here more and more. Great food and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Imelda Egan

Delicious cheeseburger and onion rings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Fernandez

Red onion is the real deal home town spot. Now they originally known for the burgers but everything else on the expanded menu is fire.If you’re lucky enough to get a bag of fries when Johnny is on the fryer you won’t ever want other fries again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alter Ego

Food was yummy per the usual. Fresh ingredients and same great taste. I got a bacon Cheeseburger with a large fries. Fries were big enough for 3 people. When I'm in the area I'll return for another delicious burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Fries, Double Cheeseburger, Burger, Fries

Kathleen Law

Haven't been able to get over this way in quite some time so we were very excited today to figure that we were going to get lunch at one of our favorite restaurants. We have a puppy these days so I went in to make sure it would be okay for us to sit out side with the dog. Walked in to find three people doing absolutely nothing except staring at the cash register where I was waiting to ask my question. Took them over 5 minutes to acknowledge me and then when I asked about sitting outside with the puppy the response I got was "well, hey're working on the sidewalk." I pointed out the work on the sidewalk was towards the street and their patio was behind the business. They said oh we're not serving people outside. We walked out and ordered nothing.You would think in a day and age where restaurants are struggling to survive, they would take better care of their long-term customers. We will not be back

Service: 1

Chai Saepharn

Food has been solid here for the last 20+ years. I moved back to the area around 2013.. I almost feel like it's better lately. Their chili cheese whatever you need is the best. Their hash browns are also the best. You can have those chili cheese as well.

Ruby Estebez

This Red Onion has the best food. Not just burgers but a wide variety and alot is served.Vegetarian options: Very friendly and wide variety of different foods.Wheelchair accessibility: YesDietary restrictions: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen Thompson

We stopped by for an impromptu weeknight dinner, and I was so pleasantly surprised at how many plant-based options they had on the menu! The food was greasy but that's pretty much what we expected so that was fine. There is a nice outdoor patio that I was sad not to use since it was a bit too cold outside.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Keo Nguyen

Old Asian dude ignoring everyone while having a random conversation right by the register. When done doesn’t even end up addressing anybody. Service is trash. Food is trash. This place fell off. Don’t even bother coming

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ted Rich

even though I gave the best rating, I'll give 1 waitress (A former &hopefully a future friend) Mikeala, the........ Rating of (Drumroll please), 6!! Hey girl, I made a mistake.... You know who I am, & IWant to make amends. I am not your B or G Freind.... Just ahumbled man. I humbly ask for forgiveness.....This iseveryman....I'll see you at home, oh my muse-Goddesses, & I will serenadeyou with songs, & gifts of praise...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

L Boo

Great service, owner, and staff members remember customers by name and are always very helpful. The menu is great and so is the food... Always fresh.Vegetarian options: Various salads, fried rice. They have a menu that is very extensive.Kid-friendliness: A spacious place for family enjoyment and outside sitting as well.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes , wheelchair accessible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries, Crispy Chicken, Cheese Fries, Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Portabella Mushrooms, Fries, Cheeseburger, Half N Half Fries and Rings and a Never Empty Coke

Saundra Davis

This family style joint has been around for years and they are consistently good and friendly. I love that this family business employs young people and each interaction is positive. Friendly vibe, GF buns so I can have a REAL cheeseburger and my order is always as expected.I always get the classic potato so I can have it for dinner or lunch the next day. Very healthy portions.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Tina Anglin

If u order the club sandwich, you better be an anaconda. It's the only way you will be able to eat it. But, it was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

J Rich

They were awesome and good service. Good atmosphere, thing that blew my mind was the food that is cooked here. Absolutely amazing quality and not oily/greasy. Left me satisfied and wanting more. Hella items to choose from, and cooked 100% the way it should be. I appreciate a place like this to have amazing food and stayed true to that from 1963. Kudos to you. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries

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