Had to update my review since my tastebuds have evolved hahah. Wrote my first review for red onion when I was in high school lol. I was craving a diner style burger and remembered about red onion. The location closest to me was closed, but the Pinole location was open until 10pm! They have online pick up through DoorDash, so that's what I did. The menu is huge and I was surprised that their DoorDash menu included most of it, if not, all! I got a bacon cheeseburger and a personal order of chili cheese fries. My bf ordered one of the new chicken burgers, spicy sriracha crispy chicken, and a half order of onion rings. I don't think the sides come with the burgers, so you'll have to purchase them separately. The burger was heftyyyy!!! I could barely finish it all and didn't have enough room in my stomach for the chili cheese fries! It really fulfilled my cravings and it was exactly what I wanted in a diner burger. They were very generous with the bacon and I had bacon in every bite! (It was a bit salty tho) I like that they add the lettuce and tomatoes on the side so you can add it to yourself when you get home. My bf really enjoyed his spicy sriracha crispy chicken burger and onion rings. This was his first time having Red Onion and he absolutely loved it! 4 stars because it was quite pricy for 4 items, however, I guess it does make up for how big the portions are! read more

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The restruant is clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy. We have gotten burgers here frequently and have never been disappointed. The serving sizes are generous. They have a large milkshake selection. The servers are friendly and check on you. We will be back. read more

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My wife ordered an egg burrito off the site (and me a sandwich) for dinner. They dinged us after a while that the order was ready for pickup. I went to the store to get it. There is no one in the place, there are four (high school aged) workers behind the counter. I stood there for a good minute. Not one came over to me. I moved over and got one of their attention since they were not going to come and assist (because you know, they were busy goofing off - there was no adult there). The order was NOT ready in fact, they didn't even make the fries. So they started the fries and I stood there while they were cooked. Why did you tell us it was ready when it wasn't remotely ready? I got my order and left, got home and realized the burrito wasn't there. I went all the way back and they said "we refunded the burrito, it's only served for breakfast" First off the menu does not say this. If it's only served during a certain part of the day THEN SAY IT ON THE MENU. Second, no one thought of letting anyone know it was refunded. Just did and went on about their day of goofing off. The people at the store there couldn't give a flying yahoo when I voiced my displeasure. The last couple times we've been here the service was almost non-existent and the orders are always messed up. And this was the last time. Management will read this and just laugh. They could not care at all. Time for poorly run businesses like this to be done. read more

Today I placed an order for the pick up through the phone and the girl who answered just said hello una momento mind you I spoke in English so she transfered me to a person who spoke Spanish and took my order in Spanish and they just made it harder on the person who took my order cause I was speaking in English I didn't say anything in Spanish everytime I come here the service is terrible I know you work in a restaurant and you hate it but that's not how your customer service should be at all not my fault you hate your job read more

I came here with family who were visiting from out of state, and it ended up being such a great experience for all of us. We had two kids in our group, which can sometimes be tricky when dining out, but everyone absolutely loved it! We chose to sit outside, and it was beautiful on a warm day. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, the service was attentive and friendly, and the food did not disappoint. Everything came out fresh and delicious, and we never felt rushed. It made for such a nice family outing, and I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. We'll for sure be coming back! read more

A burger and fries for $25 hurts my soul, but I'm always happy to support local businesses. This Red Onion has been around for probably as long as I've been born. It's a staple in Pinole, and I hope it will continue to serve for many more years! I got the Bacon Cheeseburger ($15) and an individual fries ($6.79). The burger was great and hit the spot! Feels like a standard boiguh, but with plenty of flavor. Fries were good, just needed more salt in my opinion. But $7 for an order of fries for one person is absurd. Granted, the portion was still huge! But I just always want fries with my burger, and didn't need that much. I wish they had a half order of the individual size. If I'm okay with splurging for a good burger, I can count on Red Onion to fill that. read more

A five star review on The Original Red Onion in Pinole What is it that I like about Red Onion...this was the place to eat at after school. I use to eat here after 7th period (PE) when I was a freshmen at Pinole Valley. A lot of students would be eating here including cutting classes. It has gone through a lot of redevelopment and owners through the years. You were able to dine outside the place years ago. I did remember having breakfast here during my senior year at Pinole Valley. Parking can be hard to find at this location and my suggestion is the walk from the shopping center nearby if you want to park. Original Red Onion in Pinole in the place to dine and have fond memories. read more

I came with my friend this morning what looked like a asian man was working behind the counter i asked for student menu and he threw it at me and i said thanks and as i was paying i said i wanted to split the check and he laughed and said whatever with attitude and when my fries were done i i said can i have ranch and also ketchup he said really man ? and tossed the ketchup and ranch how rude and disgusting to treat a student like that read more

It was nice to have a place that offers meat alternatives here in Pinole. Their outside area is pretty nice. It looks out to some trees and a stream, which give it some nice forest vibes. Of course, the tables outside are a little dirty compared to the inside ones but you're outside -- so that's natural. The hashbrowns were crispy and they don't play with the servicing size for the eggs Benedict! read more

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When I started to work out in the Bay Area in 2007 I would try to find dinner spots on the road trip home. I found myself stoping around Pinole to top off gas and exploring around a bit. I found this spot and to this day I still go here whenever I'm coming back from the Bay Area. I've taken family and friends here and they rave about the burgers here. My fav order is Bacon cheeseburger w/grilled and raw onions Half fries/half onion rings Mini corn dogs The burgers are amazing here and highly recommend this place to anyone making a trip to or from the Bay Area read more

This used to be the place to get fresh, delicious burgers, but I was completely disappointed with my visit today. The restaurant was noticeably dirty and didn't look well maintained like it used to. I ordered burgers to go, and when I got home, they were a complete mess. The burger patties were undercooked, the grilled onions barely looked cooked and were just thrown on top of the cheese, and the hot meat had been placed directly on the lettuce, leaving it wilted and cooked. The bun was soaked with grease, making the burger even more unappetizing. Overall, the quality has gone downhill, and this experience was nothing like what I remember. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. read more

Love the food and have been eating here for years. However, the last *three* times I visited this location, the owner (or manager, I don't know) was yelling at and belittling the staff. As I was waiting for my meal this time, I literally opened my mouth to ask the person I was with if they remembered the owner yelling when we were there last and before I could even speak, he started doing exactly that. He does not seem to care at all that guests can see and hear everything he's saying. So I can't really imagine how he treats them when there aren't any customers. Something he should definitely consider going forward, because I see I'm not the only person to mention this in the reviews. read more

Delicious comfort food Breakfast anytime Huge portions The milk shakes is so thick that it requires a spoon to eat it! Has way too many good flavors too. Has too many favorites to list. You just gotta go try it yourself! Great local watering hole. read more

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The Original Red Onion sets the foundation for Pinole! The perfect spot for your typical diner style dinner with huge portions. This spot has very hefty burgers, amazing chili cheese fries, and amazing desserts. Arrived on a Thursday night for dinner with my boyfriend and dog and we were sat outside. We were served by Isa (girl with red hair) and she was so kind and attentive. Thank you for your amazing service! She also got me an extra soda to go and I forgot to take it with me before leaving :(( lol. If you're reading this Isa IM SO SORRY GIRL HAHA Please come try this place out! This joint is consistently good and service is very fast. I'll 100% be coming back for my burger and milkshake fix. read more

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We've always loved the red onion, food has been consistently on point, but gees man the $$$. We've stopped going

Great burger! Used to come here a lot and it's been a while but still as good as I remember and still as hefty (usually ends up as two meals for me). I don't think I've had anything other than a burger but why would you They have new milkshake flavors and desserts, which were always solid choices. Looks like they built out a nice outdoor patio as part of a refreshed interior. On this visit, some of the staff was friendly and helpful, one or two seemed they didn't care to be there. Not sure if that's typical (hopefully not). read more

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The new Elaine scramble was incredibly tasty and filling. I ordered it out of curiosity of the pineapple spam combination and was very pleased with the salty tangy flavor. Can't beat scrambled cheesy eggs and handmade hash browns. This is a great family and dog friendly place. The servers were extremely friendly and catered to my labradoodle too. read more

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Ahhhhh what a neighborhood staple!! It hasn't changed in years ((IN A VERY GOOD WAY))!! Food: amazing! Hot, fresh, made to order!! Plenty food for seconds/leftovers always!! Staff: super sweet, accommodating and friendly. Even when they are busy they are still kind. Price: prices are good for all the food you get. Wether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. You will get your moneys worth! Ambiance: small on the inside but can't still accommodate a nice amount of people ((IT IS VERY WARM INSIDE)). Outside patio area is very nice and covered! GET THE CHICKEN CRACKLINS!!! They are SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD AND SO ADDICTING!!! read more

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Our 19th hole was here today. Of the seven of us only hubby & myself had never been here. It's located in a strip mall by the local high school. The parking lot is one way only. We missed the driveway and had to loop back around. The entrance looks like a side door. There's a service counter to your immediate right and a unisex bathroom to your immediate left. Once we were all seated and had an opportunity to look over the breakfast & lunch menus, our orders were taken. Hubby went with chicken and waffle. Once his order was brought to the table there were 7 drumsticks with a thin crisp waffle. I went with the bacon pepper jack cheeseburger with grilled onions and everything on it. Medium well. Cooked to order. Food was very good. A couple folks ordered fries and onion rings. Generous baskets and fried hot and crispy. The menu is very diverse. They offer a wide range of different food. There's something for everyone. Service was friendly and efficient We requested three separate checks which was no issue as they use a handheld device where you tap your credit card. read more

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The Original Red Onion will always have my heart! Growing up in Pinole, I've had so many memories here over the years from family take out nights to first dates to sharing this nostalgic spot with my husband and friends. There is truly nothing better than an old school burger, comforting chilli cheese fries and an ice cold soda - The Original Red Onion does just that really well! Juicy meat, crispy potatoes, and years later so many other fun menu options to choose from..but I can never steer away from the classics! While there make sure to say hi to Johnny, the gem of The Original Red Onion - for quick service, quality food, indoor/outdoor seating in a homey atmosphere, easy parking in the shopping center next to Pinole Valley HS, all the stars align for burger time! You can even order through the Yelp app for delivery/takeout. read more

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From the moment you walk in, the service is exceptionally warm and welcoming. The staff makes you feel right at home. It's the kind of place where the people are as great as the food. The menu has everything you could possibly want. From sandwiches to pasta, it will likely satisfy any craving you have. I had the mushroom burger that was flavorful, fresh, and delicious. And the crinkle cut and fries were amazing. The burger was cooked to perfection and again the staff was just wonderful. If you go definitely get the chili cheese fries!! read more

My family has been coming here for years for their bacon, ranch, and cheddar fries. We usually just take that to go, but we decided to grab a table and eat there. The bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions was just alright, honestly nothing too special. I would still come back for the bacon, ranch, and cheddar fries though!! It's pretty large and shareable, and they're not stingy with the toppings. Quick service and not too busy. It's small inside but there are seats inside and outside on the patio. read more

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Best burger in town. Enjoying their burgers and tuna melt For more than 23 years. Now my children are enjoying their burgers and the amazing ranch dressing they have. read more

"I told them to expect the surprise of a lifetime. My mother's making her roasted potatoes!" - George Costanza, Seinfeld Da Scene: Decided to try again and was rewarded... the hashbrowns are BACK BABY! Not only that, items that sort of unofficially fell off the menu seem to he back... Da Grub: last time I tried to order pork chops or local moco, SOL... but today they had 2 chops so I went all in. Crispy and plentiful hashbrowns, soooo glad they are back. The chops were simply seasoned and cooked on the flattop w/ butter, also a generous portion, more like 3 chops! 3 eggs over easy, toast, ketchup, hot sauce and coffee rounds it out. It was alot of food, but I killed it, sooo good. Da Service: not too busy mid-morning on a Saturday, servers checked in just enough and kept my coffee cup filled. Chef did a great job and always has a great disposition. It's not the same when he's not at the grill. Next up, Loco Moco... hope they have rice next time! read more

The Original Red Onion - Double order pork chops, hashbrowns, eggs over-easy , coffee and toast, this is what breakfast is all about!! - Burgers Near Me - Pinole, California

The chili cheese fries tasted very weird . The service was quick . My plain burgers were delicious. The people are very nice

Never had a bad meal here. My now wife brought me here for the first time 9 years ago. I looked at her like she was insane considering I frequent very high end restaurants, but she, as always, knew where she was bringing me. The food is perfect! Best onion rings, best burger, best everything I've had! Johnny is a great guy and the way I've seen him care and shape the lives of the young kids who he employs over the last decade is an especially important aspect of a local neighbourhood restaurant! They do everything well and I love this place! read more

Excellent food. Perhaps too much, but it is quality. Service very attentive to needs. Parking can be difficult during peak times

4.5!!! We drive all the way from Sacramento for the "Chicken Crack"! Worth every mile! We also had: Spaghetti, Steak Fried Rice, Moco Loco, Lemon Pepper wings, Fries, Fried Banana & Churro to share between 4 adults and we all still took food home. The service was great, the restaurant was packed, and everyone was enjoying their food and the atmosphere! We will return, the menu is huge so we have to try everything! read more

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Food, service, everything was 5 stars. We got the patty melt, chili cheese fries, and thai chilli wings and the corned beef burger. Everything was phenomenal and the owner was very attentive. Would 100% come back again and again. read more

I rated a 4 on their site because everything was good except the fish and it once again was ruined with big unchewable black strips through two of the pieces and dark grayish chunks of something in one of the other pieces and I did not want to try the last piece. This has also happened at another popular restaurant and I do not want to order fish any more from these restaurants that do not think to look for decent store bought food they serve for $25.50 this is so unacceptable from them and the other restaurant I stopped getting fish at after several attempts for them to even acknowledge my displeasure. sorry Applebee's you too. PS I wanted fish tonight which is why we ordered from here read more

My cousin's husband passed away suddenly and we were at a mortuary for the viewing and we needed her to eat. We went to this place after 9, when they close at 10. They welcomed us with open arms even though they were closing soon. Johnny explained the menu to us and gave us his recommendations. We ordered our food and it was all amazing!! Johnny continued to check on us and no one rushed us out. We were able to sit and eat our food and be there for my cousin. Johnny was such a blessing to us this night and we are so grateful for that. I highly recommend this place and so grateful God took us there. We will definitely be back!! The milkshakes are the best I've ever tasted! Thank you Johnny, for everything!! read more

Super responsive and friendly staff. Good, hot food. Reasonable prices. Clean facility. Beautiful, quiet garden in the back. read more

We just ordered here after living in Pinole for a few months. We ordered: - ground turkey burger with Swiss cheese -cheeseburger -half order of fries -grilled cheese with scrambled eggs -kids chicken strip and half grilled cheese w/drink -chicken drumsticks 5 count - Thai iced tea Food was amazing! I couldn't finish the turkey burger and half order of fries fed a family of 3, and we still had leftovers. My fiancé said grilled cheese was great and the chicken drumsticks were really great with ranch. The Thai tea was amazing not too sweet, just right. Thai tea is one of my faves and this is probably the best one I've had! All this food was about 80$ so kinda pricey but worth it. Service was nice and we ordered to go and I thought it was sweet that the lady who took our order brought the order outside. We will def be back and will be bringing out of town guests here. read more

Dirty patio tables, sticky spills, and trash--even in the morning. The floors had sticky black spots from drink spills that were never hosed down, and inside is just as grimy, which is why even my friends refuse to eat there. My burger, fries, and milkshake cost over $40 with tip, and for that price I expect cleanliness. I won't be back to the Pinole location but may try Richmond since the food was good. Also, I once bought a shake to go (because I won't eat inside) and the bottom of the cup dropped out inside my car. My center console was filled with milkshake, it was all over my lap and car and I went inside to let someone know there's something wrong with the drink cups plus I needed paper towels to clean up the mess. The lady just asked, "What do you want me to do about it?" like I was bothering her. Cleanliness and customer service just aren't their thing. read more

Very good burgers and fries. It's been many years since I last visited, but the taste is still good enough to keep you "quiet" while eating. Very small establishment, but has an at home feeling. read more

Okay, it's totally old school divvy but the food & menu is pretty amazing I haven't been there since probably high school or college. I got the waffles with drumsticks with syrup only and a vanilla milkshake. The milkshake was a very thick soft serve. I had to wait a bit while it melted. Waffle was thin & tasty. Chicken was good too (plain) read more

Hot diggity damn- what a filling and tasty brunch! I had a craving for chicken fried steak and eggs and was happy that TORO had it on the menu. I know it's known for their delish burgers, which I also love, but from the looks on Yelp, brunch also wins. You definitely need to come here starving because the portions are huge. My chicken fried steak, hash browns, 2 over easy eggs filled a large plate - plus it came with toast! I knew I was going to be in for it later if I didn't get a to-go box. The food was hella good- the familiar flavorful crispy bite of the chicken fried steak was yummy and those HASH BROWNS! They were so deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It was enough for 2 meals at around $18 with tip and in this day and age, it's bang for your buck worthy. Service was fine but indoor dining got a little stuffy and since everything is cooking in the same area, your clothes can smell greasy after. Maybe I'll eat in the patio next time. Definitely stop by for this one- it's a Pinole staple! read more

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My husband wanted a burger and he wanted a good burger so I suggested this place since I wanted to stop and shop in Pinole. I was a little hesitant at first because I don't eat beef burgers and I thought that was what their menu consisted of basically however I was pleasantly surprised by how varied their menu was. Everything from salads to fried rice to burgers and various vegan options. Pricey but I think the surrounding area and quality ingredients encourages the $17 double bacon cheeseburger "BIG DOG" that is sold separately from the $6.50 order of seasoned fries is warranted. I think this would be easily a 4 star review but when I called the server over to inquire about the jalapeño that was supposed to be in my salad the cook spoke up over the counter to inform me that he definitely put jalapeno on the salad. She grabbed a menu to look at the ingredients and he came to the table where we were eating after my husband responded to the outburst regarding freaking peppers. For me, the jalapeno peppers as an ingredient in the fried shrimp salad ($25), was a selling point. My husband was pissed about the cross talk . Anyway, the salad came in a huge bowl with plump Roma tomatoes, red onions( of course), lush greens, and avocado. The salad was perfect except for the missing or hiding jalapeno. I also had an order of vegetable spring rolls. My husband rated the burger a 7 however I think the jalapeno debacle soured his appetite even though we hadn't eaten all day. The establishment is very divvy with the kitchen being visibly in view from each of the 6 or 7 dining tables . I was actually surprised by the table service since the takeout orders were obviously a great part of this establishment. Parking is easy in the lot. read more

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Big portions. A bit pricey, and out of my way, but they were always friendly and kind. When the owner isn't there, however, the staff doesn't seem as friendly, or was it that I came in an hour and a half before closing? The regular waitress had to ask the young female cook to make my order. [Cool! A young lady cook while the men serve. Nice change :) ] She was sitting in the back with her earbuds on. I actually said sorry because she looked tired. I came from work too, but I'd still reply to a customer. The main waitress didn't say anything either -- she doesn't usually smile anyway. No one smiled, ever. The food wasn't as good this time :/ read more

My Family and I love this place. They have so many options and everything is always so good. The portion sizes are insane and will never have you leaving hungry. read more