Check out the map of the Bay Area's hottest restaurants right now below (in no particular order beyond alphabetical), and drop any feedback in the comments section.
1 Aatxe
The Ne Timeas Restaurant Group (Flour + Water, Central Kitchen) have launched their first of two projects in the Cafe du Nord and Swedish-American Hall, a petite Basque-inspired restaurant from Central Kitchen's former chef, Ryan Pollnow. Expect octopus salad, patatas bravas, and sherry-tinged cocktails from The Bon Vivants.
2170 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 471-2977
2 AL's Place
This Mission neighborhood restaurant from lauded former
Ubuntu chef Aaron London is focused on doing great and inventive things
with vegetables and seafood (though you can still order meat as a side
dish). They've got a robust loophole cocktail program and solid wine
list as well.
(415) 416-6136
1499 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 416-6136 3 All Spice
Holder of a Michelin star down in San Mateo, this eclectic fine-dining spot has now made its debut in San Francisco. Chef Sachin Chopra riffs on bold flavors from around the globe, with a concentration on Indian fare, in playful platings. Cocktails are also in the mix.
648 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 874-9481 4 Aster
Brett Cooper, who made a name for himself at Outerlands, is now helming this intimate restaurant in a quiet corner of the Mission. The food is classically NorCal and produce-centric, with many ingredients grown exclusively for the restaurant on small farms. And with Daniel Patterson's DPG as the logistical backer, wine and decor are both on point.
1001 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 875-98105 Belga
Restaurateur Adriano Paganini's new Cow Hollow spot has successfully created the lively atmosphere of a Belgian brasserie in a breezy, California-style space. The menu from chef Freedom Rains (Incanto, Flour + Water) includes Belgian classics with a California perspective, while bar manager Ryan Murphy has created an impressive, but approachable list of beers.
2000 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 872-7350 6 Californios
Val M. Cantu's extremely petite, extremely personal Mission tasting-menu restaurant offers fine dining through a Mexican lens, taking on everything from barbacoa to Mexican wedding cookies with a personal touch to be expected from a Sons & Daughters and Uchi alum. It's also relatively affordable (
3115 22nd St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 757-0994 7 Dragon Beaux
The lines are already out of control at this dim sum by day, hot pot by night spot, but with the Koi Palace family behind the scenes, that's to be expected. The menu is, as usual, vast, but early dim sum standouts appear to be the squid ink dumplings, XLB, and char siu (in regular and bao form).
5700 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 333-8899 8 Hawker Fare
James Syhabout's popular Uptown Oakland Thai concept has arrived cityside, with a massive, colorful location in prime Valencia territory. Expect spicy Isaan-style dishes consumed family-style with pads of rice (you can even order an entire bottle of Johnnie Walker to make highballs), as well as inventive cocktails at the miniature upstairs bar, Holy Mountain.
680 valencia
san francisco, ca, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 800-9000 9 Ichi Kakiya
The couple behind Bernal powerhouse Ichi Sushi + Ni Bar have now made over their tiny original space into a lovely oyster bar, featuring a variety of raw seafood options, a few cooked dishes, and a seafood-friendly wine and sake selection.
3369 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 814-3877 10 KronnerBurger
Chris Kronner's cult-favorite burger now has a home of its very own in Oakland, where diners can also get his takes on a patty melt, pork burger, and veggie burger. To round things out, there are some killer salads (including a wedge) and his famed beef-cheek poutine. With stunning decor, this may be the nicest burger joint you've ever visited.
4063 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
11 Liholiho Yacht Club
One of the most anticipated restaurants of this and many other years, LYC brings together the service and style ethos of the gang behind Nopa and Nopalito with the dynamic Hawaiian-Indian-NorCal cooking of former Prospect chef Ravi Kapur. The result is a sleek, sophisticated, and slightly cheeky tribute to the islands, complete with cocktails.
871 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 440-5446 12 Lord Stanley
Chef-couple Rupert and Carrie Blease have translated their fine-dining backgrounds into a refined, but casual restaurant on Polk Street. The minimalist space leaves room to focus on precise presentations of dishes that are occasionally influenced by the duo's British backgrounds, with a lot of California mixed in for good measure. Expect beautiful plates of food like pickled shellfish with lemon and dill, and English peas with fresh curds, carrot and dill.
2065 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
13 Mourad
A perennial Michelin player at Aziza, Mourad Lahlou has debuted his first spinoff downtown, a splashy, glamorous spot in which to enjoy his signature Moroccan-influenced cuisine. Whether you want to grab a bite at the bar or go all-in on a tasting menu, there's lots to enjoy, including wine selected by a Master Sommelier.
140 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 660-2500 14 Octavia
After five years, Melissa Perello has opened a sequel to her beloved Frances—that's essentially a bigger version of Frances (though with its own unique menu). Her signature elevated comfort food remains swoonworthy, from grilled asparagus with miso butter and burnt shallots to pasta with housemade salt cod. And don't miss the outstanding desserts.
1701 Octavia Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 408-7507 15 Rusty's Southern
Down-home Southern fare with a heaping helping of hospitality is the focus at this Tenderloin newcomer, owned by Carolina native Rusty Olson. Expect pulled pork, fried chicken, collard greens, pimento cheese, and all the other comforts of the region, along with a top-notch beer selection (Rusty managed Suppenkuche's bar for many years).
750 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 638-6974 16 Sous Beurre Kitchen
This cute neighborhood bistro offers authentic French fare at surprisingly reasonable prices (especially considering they're service-included). If you're looking to share a bottle of red and go to town on steak au poivre or whole grilled trout, this is your place.
2704 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-5867 17 Starline Social Club
Housed in a historic building that was once an Odd Fellows Hall, Starline Social Club is a restaurant, bar and music venue in one. Expect a curated craft cocktail selection, interesting beers and a complementary menu of European-influenced (and often foraged) fare from chef Austin Holey. Head upstairs for live music or other off-the-beaten path performances from local artists, in a 350-person ballroom.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 593-2109 18 The Progress
Scoring a reservation at the new restaurant from State Bird Provisions' Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski isn't easy, but you'll be rewarded with divine, globe-trotting dishes that truly push boundaries. The menu is $65/person for six dishes (you choose from a list of 12) served family-style, so go with people who don't mind sharing. Also of note: a first-come, first-served 20-seat bar with cocktails and $5-10 bar bites, and a much more extensive wine list than State Bird's.
1525 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 673-1294 19 Tony Gemignani's Slice House
The pizza maestro behind Tony's Pizza Napoletana has opened his second sit-down restaurant in SF, adjacent to AT&T Park (where he has two slice counters). Classic New York, Sicilian, and grandma pies are offered whole or by the slice, along with grinders, pastas, and even gluten-free pizza. Bonus: the ballpark allows outside food, so you can carry in.
680 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 872-9680 20 Trestle
The new project from the team behind Stones Throw has a simple, brilliant concept: three courses for just $35 (you can add a pasta for an extra $10). Expect thoughtful comfort food like garganelli-bolognese, pan-roasted salmon, and a brownie sundae. And the wine list is also thoroughly value-centric, with tons of bottles under $50 and some really amazing, spendy bottles with very down-to-earth markups ($40 max).
531 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
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