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The 8 Best Restaurants In San Rafael

Updated: August 7, 2022

If you are searching for the newest and hottest dining spots in San Rafael look no further than this list. We reviewed the top award winners, scrutinized millions of expert reviews, and found the best restaurants in San Rafael. So for the finest foods, regional classics, and only the most sophisticated atmosphere visit these venues.

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Shiro Kuma Sushi

Japanese, $$, DowntownJapanese, $$San Rafael, Downtown
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
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Uchiwa Ramen

Japanese, $$, DowntownJapanese, $$San Rafael, Downtown
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0
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    Where To Eat: San Rafael

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Taj of Marin

Indian, $$, DowntownIndian, $$San Rafael, Downtown
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.0
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Crepevine

American, $$, DowntownAmerican, $$San Rafael, Downtown
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0

Ikoi Sushi

Asian, $$, Terra LindaAsian, $$San Rafael, Terra Linda
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.0

Kababbq

Persian, $$, Canal WaterfrontPersian, $$San Rafael, Canal Waterfront
Google: 4.1
Yelp: 4.0

Range Cafe

American, $$, Peacock GapAmerican, $$San Rafael, Peacock Gap
Google: 4.1
Yelp: 3.5
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    Where To Eat: San Rafael

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Tam Commons Taproom & Kitchen

American, $$, DowntownAmerican, $$San Rafael, Downtown
Google: 4.0
Yelp: 3.5
  • Marin Magazine

    Where To Eat: San Rafael

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How was this list created?

Figuring out the best restaurants can take a long time. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 28808 spots across San Rafael, analyzed 3104661 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 1901 lists and articles from the likes of Marin Magazine – applying our boam magic to sift through results. The restaurants you see have been featured in Marin Magazine - Where To Eat: San Rafael. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal as the industry adapts to COVID-19. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.

Questions & answers

Vin Antico and Sakura Sushi are the highest-rated San Rafael restaurants with famous chefs.

Vin Antico, Sol Food, and Arizmendi Bakery are the highest-rated restaurants for a quick lunch in San Rafael.

Vin Antico, Sol Food, and Arizmendi Bakery are the highest-rated restaurants for dinner in San Rafael.

The highest-rated restaurants for brunch in San Rafael are Vin Antico, Sol Food, and Arizmendi Bakery.

Vin Antico, Le Chalet Basque, and LaVier Latin Fusion are the highest-rated restaurants for a date night in San Rafael.

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