* William Congreve: Known for his witty and cynical comedies, Congreve is considered one of the most significant Restoration playwrights. His works like "The Way of the World" and "Love for Love" are full of biting satire of social conventions and human foibles.
* George Farquhar: Another prominent Restoration playwright, Farquhar is known for his energetic and often bawdy comedies. His plays, like "The Recruiting Officer" and "The Beaux' Stratagem," satirize the military, social climbing, and the pursuit of wealth.
* John Vanbrugh: Though more famous for his architectural achievements, Vanbrugh wrote plays that are both comedic and satirical. His plays like "The Relapse" and "The Provoked Wife" poke fun at the hypocrisy and absurdity of social norms.
* John Gay: While Gay is primarily known for his ballad opera "The Beggar's Opera," which is a satirical commentary on the corrupting influence of power, he also wrote several other satirical works, including "The Wife of Bath" and "The What D'Ye Call It."
* Oliver Goldsmith: Although not strictly a Restoration playwright, Goldsmith's comedies, like "She Stoops to Conquer," carry on the tradition of Restoration satire by focusing on the foibles of characters and the absurdity of social situations.
These are just a few examples, and many other playwrights continued the Restoration tradition of satire in various forms, including plays, poems, and novels. The legacy of Restoration satire is still felt in contemporary writing, as writers continue to use humor and wit to critique society and expose human flaws.