Radio Africa Kitchen
Bayview District, California
(381)
Bayview District, California
(381)
381 customer reviews
Tyree Cobb
Hell of a great place
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Amir R.
Will be looking forward to going back to this place. Want to try some of the other dishes.
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Valeria Yermakova
Delicious! 5 people came in for 5 different meals and they were all delicious. At first we were nervous because there's only one guy working here. So naturally we thought we'd be sitting here for hours. Nope. Food came fast and hot and favorful. More...
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cp leblow
A foodies delight this is! Situated in the Bayview/Hunters point area of SF on 3rd St., this clean and unpretentious little gem of a restaurant, serves lunch and dinner from an elegant and uncomplicated menu. The decor is casual yet invites you to stay awhile and relax and the food is fantastic! The menu is limited but changes regularly and I still had a hard time choosing because everything looked so good. We ended up ordering a spinach, beet and feta salad that we shared, which was perfect because it was a generous portion. My wife ordered the Chicken Jambalaya with Kale and Berbere and I chose the Saffron Prawns with Green Beans, Almonds and Couscous. The flavors and pairings were sublime! An excellent IPA and we were content and yet the meal continues to linger in our memory. We can't wait to go back and I hope the Leg of Lamb with Fennel, Couscous, Pilaf, and Chermoula is still on the menu. The Chef is clearly a gourmet! Prices are very reasonable. Street parking is ample and lots are nearby. More...
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Candice D.
Stumbled in here with a hungry friend looking for food. It is a lovely African restaurant with a menu that has options for everyone (vegan, vegetarian, meat lover) and I encourage everyone to go try it if you're in the area! Our server was very kind and friendly and since he knew we were staaarving, he brought us some samples of their soup to hold us off while our meals were being prepared (a true hero!). Â I had the Chicken Jambalaya and NO it's not the jambalaya you ate with your cousins in Houston but it also won't give you indigestion and high blood pressure. It's a very refreshing, healthy, and light (but filling) version of the dish with African/Ethiopian twists and (gasp) kale! Do try it, you won't be disappointed and they also include a hearty amount of chicken and shrimp! Can't wait to be back soon! More...
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Abigail Cook
Wonderful food and excellent service!
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t d.
Just had lunch & latte here. The food and drink are so good. Â The lamb spinach & couscous was flavorful, well seasoned and filled with tender chunks of lamb. Â I was t even hungry but still ate the entire dish (generous portion) because it tasted so good. The latte was deep & smokey, also generously portioned. Â The dining room was inviting and clean. Â Clean bathroom, thank you. Â Server was friendly and helpful, he might have been the owner. More...
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Amir R.
The food was good. Had Salmon dish and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the Hibiscus tea.
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Ashwath A.
This place is a hidden gem! I've had two of their vegan lentil dishes and they were both great. Lots of fresh vegetables and excellent flavours. This hibiscus tea is also amazing! Prices are pretty decent too. This place is a hidden gem and definitely one of my favourite places in the city! More...
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Raja K.
The food is so good. Good variety. I am a pescatarian and they have awesome tasting salmon and couple of vegetarian dishes. I ordered 7 vegetable tags e. It was very good. The place is very clean. Nice and big. Food is more than 5 stars. More...
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Judy Chan
Great food. Flavorful and healthy. Will definitely be going there again.
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Victor Nelson
Great authentic African food - Really good!
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Felicia Grant
Delicious food. Good ambiance.
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Ravi K.
The food is delicious. Came in for lunch as my office is around the corner. I split a shrimp and a meatball dish with a friend. Both dishes came with a flavorful, spiced couscous and stewed kale. The food is fresh and balanced and the service is impeccable. I wish that the owner would publish a cookbook. Until then I will come back as often asI can!! More...
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Lisa C.
The food is marvelous. The owner uses lots of vegetables in his dishes. All the dishes carry complex flavor while it is light. We enjoyed every dish that he prepared for us. If we come to SF, we will definitely come back again. I hope the chef will publish his own cookbook in the future. More...
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S.K. Y.
Lamb Couscous w Greens   Very good dish that I would try again.   Not overwhelm with the sauce   Lamb wasn't too gamey    Hibiscus Lemonade   Not overwhelm on the hibiscus, the way I like it   Nor was it too tart
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Benji Carvajal
Please come here and support. Its one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! Amazing options for both my omnivore, pescaterian, and vegetarian family
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Victoria Magbilang
I checked out this place on my birthday after reading the fantastic reviews, and was not in the least disappointed! The owner was so friendly, the atmosphere lovely, and the food was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be back.
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Annie M H.
First tasted his cuisine years ago when he operated out of a shared space in the Mission. Just rediscovered Radio Africa Kitchen today. As uniquely flavorful as ever! Great interior too. Y'all got to come! More...
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Florence A.
This place is a gem! The atmosphere in the restaurant is so bright and fun. The owner is very friendly and nice. The food was unique and absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cool, fun place with great food and a reasonable price. More...
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Mike B.
Radio Africa is my new favorite place in the Bay View. Beautiful Restraunt T oak dale and 3rd. The restaurant  is very clean, modern, and nicely decorated. The owner is an incredible chef. Each meal taste incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and complex. the vegan dishes are amazing, no hidden ingredients, says the owner. Highly recommend, I will be back! More...
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Sam J.
The wild salmon is amazing! My friend and I got it, and she doesn't like seafood, and she loved this! My friend got the cauliflower and leek soup and it was delicious. I give this 5 stars for sure.
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S L.
Unbelievably tasty food. We had the shrimp couscous and jambalaya. Both were phenomenal. The price is also very good as well, both were 12 bucks. The decor and environment of the restaurant is perfect. Fast and friendly service. This is a hidden gem of a restaurant that everyone should visit. More...
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Dale Gish
Don't miss out on this hidden gem in the heart of the Bayview. The food is awesome and the service is great. I can't wait to go back.
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Kathy Qianqian Jin
It was an interesting discovery! Yummy food. Their hibiscus lemonade is ON POINT
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William Lim
This is a nice place in the neighborhood, with good food. Give it a try!
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Mina P.
I've heard a lot of good things about the food in this restaurant. Â So glad I finally got to go there! All the raves is on point! Delicious food from start to finish. Tasted new flavors and different twists to old time faves. The portions are unbelievable. Recommending this plac e for sure! More...
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Luis R.
This is my first time visiting San Francisco and luckily I'm a fan of dinners dine ins and dives and that's where I saw this gem of a place. Luckily Eskender was there and got the chance to meet him one and gotta say he was so down to earth! ordered the same dish guy fieri ate and it was bomb I recommend it to anybody who likes a peaceful environment and delicious  grub ( ps. got to try the baklava) More...
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Scott C.
Popped in for a quick lunch. Nice atmosphere. Clean, bright, plenty of seating, books and plants. Jambalaya and lentil plate were both excellent. Good strong coffee.
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Jaymee N.
Definitely recommend the jambalaya and the prawns with the couscous. The jambalaya was seasoned just right and I wanted more! The prawns were delicious along with the couscous, red sauce, and greens. Nice restaurant and would definitely come back but during the day time as the neighborhood is kind of sketchy. More...
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Mark M.
Just saw you guys on Drivers, Drive In and Dives on Food Network tonight. I visit SF twice a year, definitely on my list!
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Daijubu Zennfaegrin
Don't eat out often but I was lucky to be invited to this restaurant. It's been a few years but I remember the food being really good.
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Lily W.
So. SO GOOD. I need to come in person.My office holds events, and we've ordered from Radio Africa Kitchen more than a few times. They come by, set everything up, and everything is so delicious. Their menu changes pretty frequently, so it's hard to say if there's anything specific because by the time you read this review, it'll probably change.Their lentil dish I had at the time was vegetarian and so delicious. Really nicely seasoned, and though I'm a carnivore, I went back to fill up on this. We had a chicken dish, jambalaya style, which was also really good. They sometimes have black eyed peas, and if they have it on the menu, just order it. Trust me. They do it so well!The only thing I've had that I enjoyed less was the baklava, but I think that's because it was way too sweet for me. For baklava, it's pretty good. More...
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Mel A.
I wanted to take pictures of the soup and lentil main dish I ordered but I ate it too fast!Delicious balanced and fresh flavors, light filled dining room, and very nice service. Highly recommend for lunch!
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Jim Hardimon
Great fresh food. Unique dishes. Very reasonable. Nice atmosphere. You order at the counter, good is delivered to table.
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Jerome Hromiak
Great food and setting. Really enjoy eating here and one of the best deals for great food in the city price wise.
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Valerie Hudspeth
The food was wonderful ..
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Matthew Kerr
Such a nice proprietor, and delicious food with tasty local beer on tap to accompany!
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Martin Madden
Awesome
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Jane J.
We came for Community Dinner on a Tuesday evening. Choice of carrot ginger soup or beet salad with tomatoes and feta for appetizer; several entrees to choose from: lamb, salmon, beef meatball, chicken jambalaya, etc. It was $10 for the appetizer and entree. Everything was delicious and was a very good sized portion. We very much appreciate Eskender for providing us this wonderful opportunity to have a lovely, affordable dinner out for our family. We'll be back soon! More...
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Vincent L.
Quite a solid venue for African-inspired fare located along the further reaches of the T-Third line. It's a clean, sleek, modern, and bright place that occupies an entire street corner and has lots of seating inside. Service is somewhat casual as you order at a counter, but the folks here are super friendly and they'll bring your order to your table. The menu is fairly compact and rotates frequently, but when I stopped by, I found a meaty couscous dish (couldn't remember if it was lamb or beef) amazingly delicious, surprisingly large, and a fantastic deal, especially by West Bay standards, at $15, if I remember correctly.They also have a compact selection of drinks, but one of these was a totally delicious Evening Vespers Belgian-style dubbel from Laughing Monk Brewing just a few blocks away. It paired oh so well with my meatu couscous plate. Simply an excellent, affordable find. I'll be back! More...
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IsabelGerard Incorporated
The setting is pleasant, wonderful service every visit. My first visit I tried the wild salmon, mixed green (kale, chard and spinach) and cous cous as well as black eyed peas with greens. If you like a kick of spuce be sure to ask for the hot sauce.......DELIGHTFUL More...
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HeatherA
Absolutely amazing, fresh food and top ingredients. We really enjoyed our meal, and will definitely be making this place a frequent stop.
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Julie H.
Had a delicious meal here today. The lamb and couscous and greens were so good. Â Nice atmosphere- great value for the price. Â We even bought additional food to take home. Â The owner/chef helped us choose what to order since it was our first time there. Â You will feel right at home.Will definitely be back to try other items. More...
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Jean L.
Delicious fresh food, light and flavorful and kale and quinoa in their dishes. We ordered the shrimp quinoa, catfish quinoa and chicken jambalaya all cooked fresh and light. So good
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Samantha U.
I was SO excited to try the food here! Authentic African cuisine, beautiful restaurant that smelt amazing when we walked in! We were greeted with the biggest smile and HELLO by Rashida who was so nice and took the time to explain the menu to us! The chicken was so moust and flavorful, the salad was light and refreshing, the prawns were perfect and tender and the hibiscus tea was the perfect topper to it all!! Definitely coming back!! Give Rashida a shout out from me! More...
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James Price
Great quality food using seasonal ingredients for a reasonable price. The food here is really made with love!
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Yalek Ho
Radio Africa kitchen is an underrated restaurant, which serves terrific food. I guess the location of the restaurant stops customers go there. In addition, the restaurant closes quite early, properly because of the neighborhood. If you were in Dogpatch area, it definitely worth the visit. More...
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Karl Kraft
We've only been living in SF for two months, but this is our favorite place. The food is flavorful and very reasonable priced (under $15 for a plate with a protein, a carb, and a green; though their menu changes a little bit). It has sort of a North African to Middle Eastern flavor, which in my experience has been fairly similar across their dishes. I'm not big on giving points for "vibe," but it's a charming place inside with large communal tables and the local news paper. It's not a gentrified neighborhood, but everyone I've interacted with had been respectful and helpful. The worst part is that we rarely get to go here due to their hours: mainly that is not open on the weekends. More...
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Genevieve Southwick
The lamb and couscous was delicious and the beet salad absolutely exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be back.
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