This is my second visit here, but this is my first review (I forgot to review my last visit!). But this time there were more of us! This place is very nice all around. Good location, plenty of parking across the street in a public garage, nice décor and ambiance, wonderful staff, and a good menu, although it is light on vegetarian options; but if you are not a picky vegetarian, you can still leave happy and fed. There is plenty of indoor seating, and even a nice side patio protected from sun and wind; however, being alongside 3rd Street, a rather busy street, it can be a bit noisy. As nice as the day was, we opted to dine inside so we could chat. They have some good appetizers, and we chose the onion rings and the must-try Ooey Cheesy Balls (5 fried potato balls, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, house-made smoked jalapeno aioli). The onion rings are plentiful and not at all greasy, a great start to the meal, but the anchor of the apps (for me at least!) are the Cheesy balls. They are different: basically mashed potato balls with cheese inside, deep-fried, and delicious! The house-made smoked jalapeño aioli is awesome too, and it's my preferred dip for the onion rings. For the entrees, I tried a pizza for once, after seeing many good reviews. I tried the Blue pizza (Garlic & herb olive oil, mozzarella, blue cheese, spinach, artichoke, mushroom, red onion). We also had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken sandwich (Butter lettuce, tomato, fresh slaw, pickle slices, house- made smoked jalapeno aioli (mild), brioche bun), the Chicken Salad Sandwich (Poached chicken, celery, parsley, dill, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, mayonnaise, focaccia bread) with an added mashed potatoes for a side, and a Chicken Pesto Panini (Pesto, roasted bell pepper, spinach, provolone, mayonnaise, focaccia bread). All the meals were very fresh, and the food was great! The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich was a tower to look at, with two breasts as the main feature. The other sandwiches were well liked as well, but I know I was the lucky one with the pizza for lunch. If you like blue cheese, this is a great pizza you don't often find elsewhere. The toppings were just right, though I wouldn't have minded a bit more blue cheese, and the olive oil base instead of a red sauce was perfect for letting the flavors really come through, with the cheese, meaty chunks of mushrooms, and onions all balancing each other. The crust was a separate delight, a very thin sourdough type with a crust worthy of eating on its own - and it was! Sadly, between the appetizers and the entrees, there was no room for a dessert, and we all took home some of our lunches, and two of us brought home food for others! Always share the goodness . . . Can't wait for the next visit! read more

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We ordered Fiesty calamari, Red Rooster Balls, The mustache, Caesar salad with buttermilk fried chicken, and Penne norcina. The breading on the calamari is very light which was great since some places over bread it. The meatballs was really good when eaten with the bread, loved dipping the bread in the sauce. The pizza was very good, love all the meats and it's freshly made. The salad was simple, I should've asked for a side of dressing. I felt it was not enough. The penne was cooked to al dente, love the creamy porcini sauce. read more

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Ambiance: Casual Service: nice Cute mom and pop shop, known for their classic wood-fired pizzas so def order one of those My favorites: Herbivore pizza with added sausage ($24) - thin and crispy crust with fresh toppings. You probably can't go wrong with any of their pizza options!! Chicken piccata ($19)- light and bright with a lemony finish that didn't feel too heavy. and def get their root beer float! read more

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We both ordered the shrimp scampi pasta because the yelp picture looked amazing. The shrimp was overcooked and chewy. There was water in the bowl and the pasta tasted like nothing. The bread that came with the pasta was dry and stale. No one asked me how the meal was so we just paid and left. Sub-par service and overall a very poor experience. read more

Earlier in the afternoon I reserved a table for 3, after 6pm via the link here on Yelp. I also made a request for a table for ideal for conversation. They completely accommodated are girls night get together. We all ordered a salad, Arugula, lightly, yet perfectly dressed and the Blue Cheese Wedge were all delicious. We shared The Lover pizza where we added red sauce-a highly recommended move. It was the highlight, a really delicious pizza, a light airy crust and so much flavor. One pizza allows a party of 3 two slices each, just enough after a generous salad portion. I also enjoyed my wine choice and can highly recommend the Valravn Cab-Sonoma Co. I feel the $107 plus tip was a great value for 3 of us, including 2 wines and a hot tea. I am very pleased with this being our 1st experience at Red Rooster. The staff were friendly but not over attentive-perfect balance! read more

Red Rooster Brick Oven - Wine- can highly recommend the Valravn Cab-Sonoma Co. - Pizza Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I make weekend visits to San Rafael about every other month. This month was no different. Red Rooster is usual at the top of my list. It is easy to find, close to parking garage, owners are very friendly and the food is fresh and tasty! I love the clam chowder I wish the bowls were bigger! So good! I added an Asian salad which I'm will definitely have again. I was full but just kept eating it! We also had Cheesy Balls! Oh my goodness so good! Must order! The fries fresh and tasty! Homey and welcoming, service with a smile, dine in and take out always fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back soon! Very homey and inviting! You should visit if you get the chance. read more

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I came to this place for lunch after walking past a few times late night to go to California Gold. (I should probably do a review of them soon ) Anyway, I was pretty excited. I walked in and the first thing I noticed was this was another restaurant with a bunch of local awards. Their "Best Restaurant of Marin Co. 2025" was pretty encouraging. I thought about trying the wine with their own label on it. A cab and a sav blanc, it it's burgers and pizza, so I went with a Fieldwork Pulp Hazy IPA that wasn't overly bitter and quite pleasant. I went with a pizza they called The Lover. The menu described it as Garlic & herb olive oil, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, prosciutto, house-made balsamic vinaigrette ... 21. It was a good pizza, but the crust wasn't that classic artisan brick oven pizza with airy bubbles and minor charring. Perfectly edible and not off putting, just kinda bready and kinda unremarkable. Service was mediocre also. While everything was timely and people were kind, the staff seemed kinda timid and quiet. More like order takers, than servers. Small cute cozy place. I'll try again, and over all, everything went well. But I never got that wow factor. read more

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The food was amazing. We ordered the Ooey cheesy balls, chicken piccata, and the lover pizza. All 3 tasted fantastic! Everyone who helped us was very nice. The restaurant is in such a good location, and nice and clean inside. I would highly recommend! read more

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I was there about 2:00pm on Monday Only 2 other people in restaurant. It took forever to get their attention to get seated. I've eaten here before and I've always been impressed but today was an exception. The tea was cloudy looking and it was bitter tasting. I mentioned this to the waiter and he said it was fresh but I did not agree. I made up my mind to just drink water when he comes with another glass of tea. Now this was fresh! I love good fresh robust looking tea. Also I felt ignored. It took sometime for waiter to come around. Their choice of fries could have been more pleasing. They looked like frozen fries you get at Safeway. Lastly I asked for a slice of lemon for my tea. The waiter HANDED me the lemon!! It wasn't on a toothpick or small plate. How unsanitary! read more

We loved Red Roaster Pizza so much that we ended up coming back within a week -- we just had to. The pizza is absolutely amazing. I ordered the vegetarian pizza again, and just like last time, it was exceptional. The base is perfectly thin and crispy, exactly how I love it. My husband got the blue cheese pizza and added sausage on top -- he had an amazing experience too. And you must order their onion rings! They're incredibly crispy, and the portion size is huge. We even ordered ranch twice because their ranch is that good. As always, the customer service is above and beyond. They check on you regularly to make sure you have everything you need, which makes every visit feel special. We've visited twice in one week, so you can imagine how much we love this place. We truly recommend everyone to try their pizza and onion rings at least once -- you won't be disappointed. read more

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One word review: Overrated. Ate here with my wife and had pizza and a sandwich. The beer is the best part about this place with $6 pints, but the food was really greasy (both the pizza and the sandwich) and nothing tasted fresh. I will say the staff was very friendly, so its a nice hang, but if you are looking for great pizza and sandwiches, this is not the place, Have no idea why people give it such great ratings unless they are grease-a-holics! read more

I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken w/2sides crispy onion rings and fresh slaw, oosey cheese balls as an appetizer, a pizza called "blue", S'mores pizza for dessert and a Diet Coke for balance. The chicken onion rings and slaw all made fresh, hot juicy and crispy. The pizza named blue because it has blue cheese mushrooms artichoke spinach and cheese ..my fav so far, the cheese balls stuffed with cheese and potato chefs kiss and the s'mores pizza with melted chocolate and marshmallows and a crispy graham cracker. The food, the service, the ambiance 12/10 I'll most definitely be back read more

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This is a lesser known spot, with great food, locally owned and a go to for me downtown. They have great #Gluten-free pizza. I got the pepperoni pizza, one of the best ever. read more

I come through the San Rafael Transit Center often and had no idea this gem of a restaurant was a short walk away. Not only do they serve delicious food but the owners are very friendly people. Great food. Good people. Cute location. read more

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A new favorite restaurant of mine! The food was absolutely incredible and the ambiance was great. I went around lunch time and it was very lively! I ordered a few different dishes including the shrimp scampi, herbivore pizza, sesame salad and the pepperoni pizza. I also tried a pina colada and lemon drop. Everything was amazing and came out fast. The owners are very kind people as well. I will be back! read more

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We went there on our anniversary. The food was delicious and the owners were very friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere was very quaint and warm, made for a very enjoyable . Would definitely recommend it. read more

Not the most tasty chicken I've had. In fact, slightly bland but for $30, I ate it and enjoyed the beer atleast. Their hazelnut cappuccino was delicious and tasted so delicious. Service was ok. Ambiance is nice, good location but parking is scarce. read more

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First time here since it changed hands long ago. The pizza was absolutely fabulous. We got the blue cheese shroom one. So good you'll eat the crispy crust. And the perfect combo was the flavorful healthy kale salad. A very light red wine sweet dressing. And held up for leftovers next day. Great attention to the guests. The xheesebalks were cooked to perfection but I must say zero flavor with the cheese. I would add goat cheese or herbs to it but honestly cooked perfectly. Can't wait to return and try other options. The fried chicken sando looked amazing. Very large. Thank you. read more

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Had the Margarita pizza. Right amount of cheese and the crust was excellent. Loved the pizza.

This claims to be a chicken restaurant , but it's tragic when Safeway has better fried chicken than this restaurant. Amazed this restaurant is still in business. read more

Friendly and inviting for families , nice variety menu for well done food! All Surprisingly well priced as well! Perfect for theater goers! read more

Had a great experience stopping by! Always get great service and high quality food from these guys. Welcoming atmosphere.

We made a last minute reservation to pop by here on Easter. We had our fur baby with us so we sat outside. We were a little lonely as we were the only table outside but inside was busy. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. They have great beverage options and ordered very fresh brewed iced tea, Arnold Palmer and a tasty IPA. They have a large food menu selection, with so many amazing options that we wished we had friends with us to try multiple dishes. That's okay, we will 100% be returning. The Calamari, chicken pesto panini with salad, and the fried chicken sandwich with curly fries were So Yummy. Summary: Great service, Great food, Great price and cute place. See you again soon! We live in SF but will find an excuse to come back to San Rafael very soon. Thank you! read more

The owner is great and the service is always phenomenal. Great deals and quality of food. I wish they had vegan options.

So deserving of their awards, "Best Restaurant in Marin," and "Best Business in San Rafael," Red Rooster Brick Oven is a charming restaurant, owned by a very sweet couple who are much involved in running it. Their menu has a little bit of everything for their patrons. Dinner last night was absolutely satisfying! My husband and I really never leave Red Rooster, dissatisfied with our meals. We each started with salads that are not only pleasing to the eyes, but also definitely pleasing to the palate. I had their Caesar Salad, which is actually their own version. Prepared with not the typical kind of Caesar Salad dressing. My husband had their Sesame Salad which was also as appetizing to the palate. By the way, they weren't small servings, but we both finished every morsel of our salads. Soooo good! Following our heavenly salads, we each had a pasta dish as we were both craving for pasta, anyway. My husband had their "Chicken Penne Pesto" and I, their "Cherry Tomato Spaghetti." I did ask for some sausage to be added to my pasta dish. Both our pasta dishes were incredible! Yes, every morsel was devoured. We always end our meals with a dessert to share. Oh my! Their "Chocolate Chip Cookie in a skillet with Vanilla Ice Cream" was heavenly, to say the least! Between the two of us, it was "gone with the wind!" It was quite a lovely and satisfying dinner that I had to order a pasta dish to take home for lunch today. Their "Penne Norcina," which I look forward to enjoying in a couple of hours. Needless to say, I don't doubt that it will be amazing! Update: I had the Penne Norcina for lunch today, and as expected, it was glorious! :) read more

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I don't particularly think that my review will sway the masses, but I have to say my piece; dinner tonight from RRBO (like that? ;)) was one of the BEST I have had in a very long time. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and veggies, and everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Craziest part- it was TO GO! Yea, they made all that magical food travel perfectly in a car. This was truly the cherry on top of today. So much gratitude for this place. read more

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Loved this quaint family owned restaurant. First time visiting and i was SO happy with everything I ordered. The minestrone soup was the best I ever had. The pizza and dough sooo good. I can't wait to go back. Very friendly staff as well. Looking forward to go back and try the lunch! read more

I'm not sure why all the good reviews, but our party of 7 experience with the food was meh. Appetizers ordered were calamari, cheese balls and bruschetta. There was nothing wrong with these choices, but all of them were underwhelming. The calamari was cooked perfectly but waaay under seasoned. I didn't try the gooey cheese balls but they also received an, just okay response. But for me, the pizza was the biggest disappointment especially with the rave reviews. I had the lover pizza and the other two that were ordered were the mustache and the blue. The blue was the best of them, as I love blue cheese. But they all suffered from the same terrible crust. It was hard and dry, like a thick stale cracker. Definitely one of the most disappointing pizza experience I've had. All that being said, the staff and service were on point, so 5 stars for that. I'll admit my bar for food is pretty high, as I love to cook and we rarely go out because of this. We had friends in town so I thought I'd treat. I'll save some funds and keep cooking at home! Again, great service! read more

I enjoyed every bit of my experience at Red Rooster Brick Oven from the outstanding hospitality to the amazing food and ambiance. Worth the trip read more

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wow what a cozy cute little restaurant! I love the lighting inside and the hospitality was amazing. everyone was super kind and friendly! the calamari was delicious and the buttermilk friend chicken sandwich was so juicy and savory it might be my favorite item. their sunny side pizza comes with a whole egg on it! and their shrimp scampi pasta came out fresh and hot! everything was amazing can't wait to go back read more

Wanted to take some time today to review a great experience we had here yesterday. My 13 year old daughter brought me here for early mothers day lunch and it was incredible! We loved every bit of it. From the staff to the food, atmosphere, easy parking, location. Everything was delicious, pricing and portions are very fair. The clam chowder is the best, we couldn't believe it's much better than the chowder in SF or Bodega Bay. They have an endless choice of pastas/pizzas to choose from. Our server was very attentive, the wait for our food was not long, food came out hot and fresh! We loved every moment here and can't wait to come back for more. Thank you all. Money and time well spent. read more

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Thank you again, Yelp. Needed lunch before an appointment....was right next to where I had parked. Ordered the Blue (cheese) pizza and Clam Chowder. Chowder came first and it was a parade of many tasty flavors and textures. Noted to myself that it had been a long long time (and many lesser bowls) since I had chowder this good....even better than Boston! Next up, the pizza. Again, a medaly of fresh, appealing ingredients. Worth a special trip if I'm anywhere close or even passing by on 101! read more

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Great prosciutto pizza, tasty appetizers, delicious sandwiches, and the staff was super friendly too read more

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This was a first time experience and it did not disappoint! The staff is welcoming, personable, and professional. The food is delicious and the service is excellent! We will return! read more

Amazing food, drinks, and vibes! The portions are pretty big and everything was cooked perfectly. Can't wait to go back! read more

Red Rooster Brick Oven - Pizza Near Me - San Rafael, California

Again went there the other day we ordered everything from pizza, calamari hamburger, steak sandwiched and a delicious Carmel cheese cake, I have never had a bad meal they are always consistent great service great people.. Awesome place my go to. read more

Surprisingly delicious! Service is beyond excellent. We ordered The Blue Salad. Oh wow so good. Also the pizza The Lover! Gotta love the name but really you're going to love the pizza. Highly recommend read more

Red Rooster Brick Oven - Yummy The Blue Salad - Pizza Near Me - San Rafael, California

The service was amazing! The food was delicious and the ambiance of the restaurant is pretty cool!

Great pizza and a nice place to eat. Cool restaurant with big screen TVs. Would go back

Would definitely recommend this restaurant for lunch. We ate her twice in one week (in town for a workshop) - once dine in and once take out. They are friendly, food is ready quickly, great flavor, affordable. Really enjoyed their spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, soup. Love the little chocolate mint thins when you dine in! Will definitely go back next time we are in town for the next workshop! read more