The Peninsula's Surprising Food Scene
Redwood City has had a food renaissance. The downtown is vibrant, the restaurants are genuinely good across cuisines, and the city's diverse community makes for one of the Peninsula's most interesting dining environments.
Redwood City's downtown along Sequoia Avenue and Broadway has developed a vibrant restaurant scene driven by tech industry investment and a diverse community. The city has attracted quality restaurant operators who have transformed what was once a quiet suburban downtown into a genuine evening destination.
The city's Mexican-American community is large and has established excellent restaurants that serve authentic food. The growing tech community has added Japanese, Vietnamese, and Californian options that meet a high bar.
Vibrant Downtown Dining
Redwood City's downtown has been transformed into one of the Peninsula's most vibrant evening dining scenes.
Outstanding Mexican Food
A substantial Mexican-American community has established excellent taquerias and regional Mexican restaurants.
Japanese & Asian
Quality Japanese ramen, sushi, and broader Asian restaurants serve the tech community's demanding palate.
Wine Bar Growth
New wine bars and craft cocktail spots have made Redwood City a Peninsula evening destination.
Must-Try Dishes
Achiote pork burrito from Redwood City's excellent Mexican community restaurants.
Rich pork bone broth ramen from downtown Redwood City's Japanese noodle shops.
Crisp, food-friendly white wine from nearby Santa Cruz Mountains poured at downtown wine bars.
Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp, vermicelli, and peanut sauce from Redwood City's Vietnamese spots.
Grilled marinated steak with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas from Mexican family restaurants.
Classic Margherita pizza from Redwood City's Italian restaurants in the downtown corridor.
Neighborhoods & Food Districts
The vibrant downtown dining hub with restaurants, bars, and wine spots.
The commercial spine with Mexican and diverse casual dining options.