Berkeley
This is a buzzing breakfast spot, especially on the weekends. It dishes up baked soufflé pancakes and German-style potato pancakes with applesauce, plus…
Must-see restaurants in The Bay Area
Berkeley
From food truck to a brick-and-mortar shop, this Korean-Japanese fusion eatery makes addictive short-rib and braised-pork sandwiches out of garlicky fried…
Berkeley
With a line out the door, this corner shop smooshes together ice-cream sandwiches (or tacos!) with creative flavors (salted caramel, churro etc) and…
Oakland
You'll likely smell Firebrand before you see it, and you'll be smiling when you sniff, because this spot pumps out some delicious wood-fired baked goods…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Parked permanently at Fisherman's Wharf, the Tanguito food truck makes exceptional Argentine empanadas with chicken or steak, stellar saffron rice and…
Oakland
The name plays off its former identity as a cobbler's shop, but the current patrons pack this brick-walled place for its wood-fired pizzas, original…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
You have to know where you're going to find the Brazen Head, a tiny pub with low lighting and cozy nooks, and reliably good onion soup and steaks. The…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
It's remarkable that a food truck could contain a wood-burning oven, but herein lies the secret to Carmel's remarkably good single-serving blistered-crust…
Sausalito
Many Marin residents claim this place is the best sushi spot around and it's hard to argue. If you didn't reserve ahead, the wine and sake bar next door…
Berkeley
Some of the Bay Area's most sought-after loaves of bread are baked fresh here in Berkeley. Its challah and sourdough loaves are exceptional.
Oakland
Aussie expat Alison Barakat has patrons licking their lips and lining up out the door and down the block for strawberry shortcake, and fried-chicken or…
Oakland
Whether you stop by the bar for oysters and beer during the buzzing happy hour (3pm to 6pm and 9pm to close) or feast on a whole roasted crab in the…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Dating from 1849, Boudin was one of the first five businesses in San Francisco and still uses the same yeast starter in its sourdough bread. Though you…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Obsessive about ingredients, Roam serves burgers of beef, bison and turkey, all locally grown and sustainably farmed. For classics, stick to juicy grass…
San Francisco
Russian Hill has a French accent at this neighborhood bistro, where the open kitchen offers glimpses of French chef-owner Mikael Audry, in his element…
North Beach & Chinatown
With a radioactive-green paint job and merciless fluorescent lighting, this Chinese seafood diner isn't for first dates – but it's perfect for drinking…
San Francisco
Zesty, lemon-laced Lebanese and Armenian fare at friendly prices has made La Méd a Castro mainstay since 1981. Chicken kebabs on rice pilaf are pleasingly…
San Francisco
For a casual date night with an all-local crowd, this corner storefront tucked away on a tree-lined side street serves unfussy French bistro fare,…
North Beach & Chinatown
Just beyond the tourist hubbub, this ketchup-and-mustard colored storefront diner serves classic American food – pancakes, waffles, and crabcakes Benedict…
Berkeley
A fine, fresh, French-inspired spot to stock up before a picnic, Poulet is a fresh little purveyor of excellent lunchtime fare. The menu runs from quinoa…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Mellow mornings are meant for brunches on the back patio at Bernal Star, where neighborhood regulars slowly wake up with crab cake Benedict and beignets…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Chow's diverse menu appeals to all tastes, with everything from pizza to pork chops and Thai-style noodles to spaghetti and meatballs. The wood-floored…
Oakland
As the name implies, Clove & Hoof is a sort of hybrid butcher/restaurant, serving up classics like cheesesteaks and Cuban sandwiches, and more creative…
Oakland
Get back to the islands by way of Swan's Market, Oakland's own food bazaar. You can go cheap and vegetarian with field pea soup with squash and nutmeg…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Just because you're traveling doesn't mean you have to give up your diet. Lite Bite keeps you in check with quality fast food, made with organic…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Proustian nostalgia washes over fully grown adults as they bite into cupcakes that recall childhood magician-led birthday parties. Varieties range from…
Oakland
This restaurant makes a claim to serving the best pork dumplings around, but it's resting on past laurels. The Chinese fare food is still solid, if not…
Oakland
You'll catch the sweet, smoky scent of Roderick's from miles away, which will get you properly salivating for its barbecue, which folks will line up for…
San Jose
Waiters in bow ties flit about this busy 1950s San Jose landmark, serving standard Italian dishes to locals and conventioneers. The dining room is a…
Berkeley
Since California legalized recreational marijuana use, demand has only increased at this Canadian poutine shop, open till the wee hours. Get the classic…
San Jose
This New American steakhouse restaurant in the Marriott Hotel is run by Michael Mina, one of San Francisco’s celebrity chefs. It’s not the daring, cutting…
Oakland
Get the day going with oatmeal pancakes or an acai bowl, or maybe sauteed tofu and an excellent avocado eggs Benedict at this sunny, cheerful breakfast…
Berkeley
In North Berkeley's 'Gourmet Ghetto,' this small cafe has polka-dot tiles on the counter handmade by one of the artist-owners, and organic ingredients…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Mr Ghirardelli sure makes a swell sundae. The legendary Twin Peaks comes with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, marshmallow topping and enough hot fudge to…
San Jose
Students and vegetarians queue for Vietnamese dishes such as the fake-meat pho and the heaped combo plates. Conveniently located on the border of the San…
Jack London Square Farmers Market
Oakland
On Sunday, a weekly farmers market takes over Jack London Sq. There's a great selection of organic food stuffs from around the region, and good community…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
What began as an inventive Hawaiian pop-up brunch in 2016 found a Dogpatch home, and thereafter added lunch and dinner service, including a tasting menu…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Good for breakfast or a no-fuss lunch, the Eagle's straightforward fare includes pancakes and omelets, crab-salad sandwiches, burgers etc. The views are…
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