Restaurants in San Rafael
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Best Restaurants
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This spot is SO good…I eat here all the time since it’s right down the street and I’ve honestly never had a bad meal…🔥…great food, great service, always hits… Plus Bad Bunny stopped by here a few years ago…and he also said it was good…😍…he wasn’t lying…🇵🇷✨ Highly Recommend 💯”
“Talked myself into trying something different today... Fried chicken thighs and it wasn't up to par as the pork belly is. The chicken may have been over bribed as I found it real salty :-(”
“This place is a hidden gem on 4th street in San Rafael. They have an excellent lunch buffet. The staff is friendly. SD is a great manager and it is a joy to dine at his restaurant. The chai and sweets are on point as well. Highly recommended to all guests.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Recommended Restaurants
“Fresh, unique and delish menu items - tons of flavor. nice environment and great serivce!”
“panuchos , frijol con puerco y salmo les invito a que prueben”
“One of the nicest rooftop bar of San Rafael, even if it's the only one I know. The views of the surrounding valley are gorgeous, there are excellent shading options and the seating arrangements offer plenty of comfortable nooks for both large parties and small groups of friends.”
“Such fresh good food. I made my own scramble it was beyond delicious!!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“This guy is an Italian genius when it comes to food! The combinations of flavors he comes up with would rival any great Italian chef. I met him while selling at a local farmers market a while ago-during or right after the pandemic. Restaurants were closed and he needed a way to support himself and to carry on his love of cooking and, thankfully, he came up with this business plan. Check out his website and i promise you will not be disappointed! Absolutely delicious and freshly made options available!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This spot is SO good…I eat here all the time since it’s right down the street and I’ve honestly never had a bad meal…🔥…great food, great service, always hits… Plus Bad Bunny stopped by here a few years ago…and he also said it was good…😍…he wasn’t lying…🇵🇷✨ Highly Recommend 💯”
“Had lunch at Consuelo’s Kitchen today and it was so tasty, I’ll definitely be back! I had a version of a burrito bowl—everything you want in a burrito minus the tortilla.😋 Not only was the food tasty, but they also have a great setup with tables, chairs, and plenty of shade. Best of all, they’re super friendly!👌🏼”
“Stopped here on the way from SF to Napa and it was the perfect coffee shop pit stop. They offer a great variety of coffee and tea options, many with a distinct Thai influence. The authentic Thai coffees and teas are especially noteworthy, with beans sourced from Thailand and roasted in-house. In addition to drinks, they also have smoothies, boba, and some food options. The thoughtful Thai decor throughout the space is beautiful and adds a unique charm, and the service was excellent. We ordered the Thai iced coffee and green tea—both were fantastic—but we’ll definitely be stopping again on our next road trip to try their boba.”
“Fresh, unique and delish menu items - tons of flavor. nice environment and great serivce!”
Outdoor Dining
“I came with my family here, very clean place, clean restroom, clean everything, good food. Fast service, but please ladies from the front (customer service) smile, you take care of the customer like robots, next, thank you , next, thank you next. I was looking at every single person that was receiving their orders to make sure that chips are given to some odres or to every order. We order two burritos, one pupusa and twelve tacos. We did not received chips at all. I saw people that purchase tacos , receiving their chips, this wasn’t my case. No one gave us our chips😟”
“This place made the tastiest veggie curry dish - I asked for the Channa Masala extra spicy and they did such a great job! Their garlic naan is very good too. I am not an expert or Indian food aficionado. However, I love the taste of their food and the girl I spoke with over the phone was very sweet!”
“Stopped by recently on a hot summer day for some gelato. Talk about a perfect repast to beat the summer heat. I had hazelnut and mango, and the portions are very generous. I didn't ask, but I think they make the cones in-house. Anyway, strange combination, I know. The mango was immediately delicious but I think I messed up combining the two because when it came time for the hazelnut, I was too full to truly enjoy the depth of flavor. Next time, I'll get it to take home. I love the location, it's in one of my favorite areas of San Rafael with shopping, good food and entertainment in abundance. Haven't had the pizza yet, but I'm a New Yorker and we're picky about our slices!”
“I drove my wife into San Rafael to have dinner with her friends at the San Rafael Joe's. She cut me loose to have my own private meal. I chose The Burren House because it is a) a pub b) they had the World Cup on and c) it's a pub. Brynna my server was very helpful in selecting my food. It started out quiet as I had arrived pretty early but got noisier as time went on. Sitting in the back, there were panels which helped diffuse the noise and I happily worked on Reuben Sliders and Irish Nachos. My only regret was ordering a coke and not the Guiness Zero which piqued my interest. At the end I managed to work on a Cheesecake which was not overly sweet but still rich. All in all, I enjoyed my solo husband night thanks to The Burren and its staff.”
“We are new to the area/California from NY we were delighted to find pizza as amazing as home! Friendly owner and staff.”
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“One of the nicest rooftop bar of San Rafael, even if it's the only one I know. The views of the surrounding valley are gorgeous, there are excellent shading options and the seating arrangements offer plenty of comfortable nooks for both large parties and small groups of friends.”
“I drove my wife into San Rafael to have dinner with her friends at the San Rafael Joe's. She cut me loose to have my own private meal. I chose The Burren House because it is a) a pub b) they had the World Cup on and c) it's a pub. Brynna my server was very helpful in selecting my food. It started out quiet as I had arrived pretty early but got noisier as time went on. Sitting in the back, there were panels which helped diffuse the noise and I happily worked on Reuben Sliders and Irish Nachos. My only regret was ordering a coke and not the Guiness Zero which piqued my interest. At the end I managed to work on a Cheesecake which was not overly sweet but still rich. All in all, I enjoyed my solo husband night thanks to The Burren and its staff.”
“I love Fratma! The best Neapolitan-style pizza around — super authentic and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is informal yet welcoming, and the service is always quick and friendly.
A big shoutout to the Italian busser, who is always incredibly attentive, quick to refill your water, and keeps the table clean throughout the meal. It’s those little touches that make the experience even better.
Definitely one of my favorite spots in San Rafael!”
“Freewheelin is a great place to grab a beer, chill out, and relax. The beers are tasty and flavorful. I had the Kelpie Gold Lager and it was one of the best lagers I've had in the Bay Area. I also tried some sips from my partner's IPA and it was excellent. They're open for the World Cup games so please check them out while you still have time!
They don't have good, but there's a Pupuseria next door and they sell snacks, hummus, and Pita chips. Not bad considering the liquid calories you're sure to enjoy.”
“The pizza, the calamari, the mozzarella sticks, the margaritas, what an exceptional find. The service was top notch and the pizza so good i ate the crusts, it’s that type, i never eat the crusts. We left feeling well taken care of. Sean, the manager, was making us feel welcome in every possible way. I’ve heard the clam chowder and salads are amazing as well, we will be back!! Prime rib?! French dip!?! Yes please!!!!”
“The food was served Hot and Fresh and the serving was very generous! I ordered the Steak and Nopal and my girlfriend ordered the Tacos Birria. We chose to eat outside and they had Vicente Fernandez playing on the speaker, We both rate it 5 stars! Gracias ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“This place made the tastiest veggie curry dish - I asked for the Channa Masala extra spicy and they did such a great job! Their garlic naan is very good too. I am not an expert or Indian food aficionado. However, I love the taste of their food and the girl I spoke with over the phone was very sweet!”
“Stopped by recently on a hot summer day for some gelato. Talk about a perfect repast to beat the summer heat. I had hazelnut and mango, and the portions are very generous. I didn't ask, but I think they make the cones in-house. Anyway, strange combination, I know. The mango was immediately delicious but I think I messed up combining the two because when it came time for the hazelnut, I was too full to truly enjoy the depth of flavor. Next time, I'll get it to take home. I love the location, it's in one of my favorite areas of San Rafael with shopping, good food and entertainment in abundance. Haven't had the pizza yet, but I'm a New Yorker and we're picky about our slices!”
“I love Saigon Village and have been coming with my vegan family for years. They have so many options with fake meats, and vegetable broth for pho. The owners are very sweet and can make modifications for almost everything on the menu. I would especially recommend the tofu bahn mi with no mayo, the vegetarian beef pho, and the coconut juice straight from a coconut! So good. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-20”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Delicious food! Very unassuming, we were so happy we stopped in, food and service were top notch 🍝”
“Absolutely phenomenal ramen. I had the black garlic tonkatsu ramen and it was rich and flavorful and excellent portions. Just look for yourself! Definitely coming back when I can.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I love Saigon Village and have been coming with my vegan family for years. They have so many options with fake meats, and vegetable broth for pho. The owners are very sweet and can make modifications for almost everything on the menu. I would especially recommend the tofu bahn mi with no mayo, the vegetarian beef pho, and the coconut juice straight from a coconut! So good. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-20”
“Outstanding, quality meats from experienced and knowledgeable butchers. Very friendly service and accommodating. My go to butcher!”
“I love Fratma! The best Neapolitan-style pizza around — super authentic and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is informal yet welcoming, and the service is always quick and friendly.
A big shoutout to the Italian busser, who is always incredibly attentive, quick to refill your water, and keeps the table clean throughout the meal. It’s those little touches that make the experience even better.
Definitely one of my favorite spots in San Rafael!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I grew up in San Jose and spent several years in Oakland. After moving to Marin, I got tired of driving back to the East Bay on a regular quest for Mexican and Central American food that’s actually eaten by the people who grew up with it.
We ordered cheese pupusas and plantains with beans and crema. I asked if they could add fresh jalapeños to the pupusas, and they happily agreed without any attitude. The staff was genuinely welcoming and kind.
The pupusa masa was outstanding. I want another one today. Light, tender, and flavorful. Easily my new favorite pupusa masa anywhere. There was enough cheese but not so much that it's overwhelming. PLENTY of jalepeno. The curtido was a bit wilted, and the sauce wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but they neither took away from how good the pupusas themselves were and I finished all of it. I’ll absolutely be back.
The plantains were perfectly ripened, sliced into rounds, and deep fried so they had a slight crust. Soft inside, crisp outside. Truly heavenly.
Atmosphere isn’t really applicable here, and that’s not a knock. This is a low-cost eatery with paper napkins. The space was clean and roomy, the music was at a reasonable volume, the staff were welcoming, accommodating, and friendly, and they had a clean bathroom. No complaints.
I’m excited to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu, if I can stay away from the pupusa and plantains.”
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“I have been twice so far and both time the food was - delicious! Everything we ordered was good especially the chicken satay, fresh rolls, pad Thai, green curry and mango sticky rice. The people who work there went above and beyond. We called about coming in close to closing with the family, they insisted we come in and that they were genuinely happy to have us. We felt so welcome both times. Will keep coming back!”
“Very comfortable, family oriented restaurant with great food and service”
Cheap Eats
“We used Baked Blooms for our wedding and I am so happy with how the cupcakes turned out! Not only were they delicious, but they were so beautiful. Sarah worked with us to customize the flower decorations to fit in with our wedding colors and flowers. The guests really enjoyed them!”
“I have been coming here to get the mushroom banh mi for years. It's some of the tastiest in the bay with great pickled veggies and yummy sauce.
I would pass on planning to eat at the restaurant as it's not very relaxing and the lack of restroom would definitely eventually be a bummer.”
“Me and my friend that was visiting from out of town stopped over in San Rafael trying to grab lunch real quick before the Giants game and we found this restaurant on Yelp and was not disappointed at all!! Chris the owner was super kind and gave great customer service. He made all the food fresh from scratch, the steak chimichurri wrap was AMAZING. We couldn’t believe how good the food was, plus he has his own homemade lemonades that was fire too. Food and customer service is top tier definitely recommend anyone to try this place out you can’t go wrong. Will be going back very soon.”
“A “Must Stop” for lunch! The best sourdough bread I’ve ever had. Wanted to go back and just order a bunch of bread to take home and spoil the family. The perfect crispy crust and then soft chew center with lots of wonderful savory sourness. I had the Ham & Pastrami. Perfect fresh ingredients. Everything you want in a deli sandwich at a reasonable price. Lots of selections so I’m heading back for future yummy bites. Excellent personal service.”
“This is one of those gems hidden in a little strip mall that doesn't even have an official sign - I'm not even sure how I discovered it, but I'm glad I did. The tenders are TENDER and delicious (you can get regular or crispy), and the fries are really good - kind of McDonald's adjacent. Yum. It's not fancy -oh no - but who cares? I'm hooked.”
“We had an amazing lunch experience at Foodles today! The bibimbap, chicken katsu, and "Breakfast #4" were all exceptionally delicious. The service was equally impressive—warm, attentive, and truly welcoming. The cozy atmosphere made our meal even more enjoyable. Love this place! We will definately come back.”
Latest Reviews
“Have dined at Le Chalet Basque for more than 20 years. Our recent meal with lamb chops, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and split pea soup served with crumbled blue cheese salad couldn't have been better. Fresh ingredients, great wine and excellent service will keep us returning again and again.”
“I have always loved the Gloria Jeans drinks in fact I used to work at the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario California at Gloria Jeans there it was owned by Katie Chuck a very nice lady to work for but unfortunately she closed her business I miss working there that was back in 2002 -2006 4 years I had worked for her I still know how to make every drink we had back then cold and hot drinks speciality drinks which were the holiday drinks I remember the measurements to brew coffee ☕️ for the day when you work there for that long everything sticks with you but as for today I’m sure many things have changed as the years went by but I do still see some of the same coffee beans we had back then I wish we had one here in applevalley California we used to have one in the Victorville Mall years ago but that one has gone out of business as well years ago please ?? someone bring Gloria Jeans back to the High desert of California Applevalley California we need one here desperately I’m so sick of Starbucks they overroast their beans which gives the drinks a burnt taste of course they will deny it there is nothing like a Gloria Jeans coffee ☕️ hot or cold simply the best you can’t get any better then Gloria Jeans Coffee..❤️”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I was really impressed with this McDonald’s — the service here is honestly top-notch. The staff was quick and friendly, and everything came out fresh. The atmosphere inside is surprisingly chill too, super quiet, almost like having noise-cancelling on while you eat.
I was especially happy to see my favorite burger, the Daily Double, back on the menu — that’s actually the reason I came to this location, and it didn’t disappoint. Great food, great vibe, definitely one of the better McDonald’s I’ve been to.”
New Restaurants
“Popped in on July 4 and we’re so lucky this place was open! Owner was super friendly and let me try a few flavors before I landed on the flavors mint and dark chocolate and sea salt (sorbet).
My partner got the blueberry cheesecake - also delicious. Flavors change every month so we’ll definitely be back
Plenty of parking out front. I wish we lived closer so we could’ve bought pints that wouldn’t melt by the time we got home”
“I’m so pumped for San Rafael’s newest bar! I hosted a happy hour private party on Dec 13th with about 50ppl and the space was perfect. Everybody had a blast and we could have easily fit another 25. Can’t recommend this place enough for just a hangout night or having an event.”
“It's not a fancy restaurant, it is clean and has nice artwork on their walls, but their food is first rate. Everyone is very friendly and did I say that the food is really good? Pupusas aren't greasy, many different aguas frescas.
They have seafood cocktails, tongue, surf and turf. Huge hamburgers! They also sell salvadorian quesadilla. Their prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity. You get. Can't wait to go back and try something different!”
“Wonderful petite Guatemalan boulangerie! It’s the tiniest and most humble bakery but the biggest boastful & flavorful bread. I recommend… all of them. I enjoyed their corn bread the most, nonetheless, every piece is excellent!”
Recommended
“This guy is an Italian genius when it comes to food! The combinations of flavors he comes up with would rival any great Italian chef. I met him while selling at a local farmers market a while ago-during or right after the pandemic. Restaurants were closed and he needed a way to support himself and to carry on his love of cooking and, thankfully, he came up with this business plan. Check out his website and i promise you will not be disappointed! Absolutely delicious and freshly made options available!”