San Francisco’s New Restaurant Openings
If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant in San Francisco, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. This guide tracks new eating and drinking experiences in SF, Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. If you know of a new spot that’s not on this list, tell us about it by emailing sanfrancisco@theinfatuation.com.
Editor’s Note 10/1: All restaurants listed below are currently open for takeout, delivery, or dine-in unless otherwise noted.
OCTOBER
Le Dix-Sept Pâtisserie
Le Dix-Sept started as a pop-up almost 10 years ago, and is now a brick-and-mortar spot in the Mission. Owner Michelle Hernández churns out colorful, botanical-inspired pastries, confections, and drinks using plants, flowers, and other natural ingredients. The menu changes daily, but typically includes things like vanilla bean canelés, chocolate almond tarts with passion fruit, and lavender hazelnut hot chocolate. They’re open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm, and will expand their hours in November.
Mochill Mochi Donut
The father-son duo behind the mochi-focused bakery in Japantown have expanded into the East Bay, and opened a second location in Oakland’s Jingletown. The new spot is takeout and delivery-only - customers can walk up to their storefront, or order using delivery apps. They serve colorful mochi donuts and mochi cupcakes (which are gluten-free), with flavors ranging from cookies and cream and Fruity Pebbles to kinako and matcha. Donuts and cupcakes are also available individually or in boxes of six or 12.
Daughter's Diner
Uptown Oakland now has a new spot for breakfast all day. The diner currently serves pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and eggs from 9am-9pm (eventually, though, it’ll be open 24 hours a day). If you’re looking for something sweet, they have princess pancakes (inspired by the owners’ daughter). It’s raspberry jam slathered between two buttermilk pancakes, and topped with purple rolled marzipan. You can also order things like duck confit soup, chicken livers, and gnocchi tots, and coffee, beer, and wine (pinot and pancakes, anyone?). Takeout, outdoor, and indoor dining are available.
Central Kitchen Wine Bar
Central Kitchen has been closed throughout the shutdown, and recently transitioned into a more laid back restaurant called Central Kitchen Wine Bar. You can sit outside in their heated courtyard and have a glass of wine with things like amberjack crudo, mussels, or sweet potato and ricotta tortelloni. All the pasta is made at Flour + Water Pasta Shop, which is right next door. The wine bar is currently open for outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery Thursday to Sunday, 5-9pm.
Early to Rise
Early to Rise used to be a pop-up that hosted family-style, 50-person brunches, and it’s now a restaurant in Nob Hill focusing on takeout and meal kits. The important thing to note is that chef and owner Andrew McCormack makes everything on the menu from scratch, from the hot sauce to the butter to the bagels. Also on the menu are South Carolina-style shrimp and grits, and fried-to-order donuts in weekly-changing flavors like passion fruit and coconut or peach pudding. Meal kits include bagels and lox or challah french toast, which you can get for pick-up or delivery. Early to Rise is open Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-1:30pm, and will soon expand hours to include Thursday and Friday mornings.
United Dumplings
At this new spot in Bernal Heights, Julia Zhu and Sandy Zheng create dumplings inspired by their family recipes. They serve traditional xiao long bao, potstickers, and shengjian bao, all with handmade wrappers. They also make dumplings with unique filling flavors. Case in point: the Mission potsticker filled with mozzarella, corn, and chicken, and then topped with crispy cheese. If you’re in the mood for more than dumplings, they have dishes like Mongolian cumin lamb or hand-pulled noodles with guacamole. United Dumplings is open every day (except Tuesday) for takeout and outdoor dining.
Horn Barbecue
Matt Horn’s ascent to the BBQ Big Leagues (a real thing, thanks) started when he began making his slow-smoked barbecue at farmers’ markets and pop-ups. And now, after months of delays, Horn Barbecue’s long-awaited debut has arrived. Located in the old Brown Sugar Kitchen space in West Oakland, Horn Barbecue is serving pulled pork, half and whole chickens, beef ribs, and brisket, which is smoked for 18 hours. You can also get sides like potato salad, pit beans, and cornbread, and desserts like banana pudding and rum cake, which are baked by Nina Horn, Matt Horn’s wife. Horn Barbecue is open Friday to Sunday from 11am-5pm.
Maison Nico
The team behind the now-closed restaurants Nico and Gap Year At Nico recently opened Maison Nico, an epicerie/deli in Jackson Square where you can get paté en croute filled with everything from pork belly to blood sausage, flaky brioche, jams, pickles, coffee, and cocktails. They’re takeout only for now, and will soon offer nationwide shipping. Maison Nico is open from Wednesday to Sunday, and you can also find them on Saturdays at the Ferry Building Farmers’ Market.
Seabreeze On The Dock
Seabreeze on the Dock is a new waterfront seafood restaurant that’s located in the former Il Pescatore space in Oakland’s Jack London Square. If it swims, it’s probably on the menu. There are lobster rolls, shrimp po’boys, crawfish and lobster by the pound, fried catfish, and garlic butter shrimp available every day for outdoor dining or to-go.
Yondo Ramen
There’s a new spot in the Marina that specializes in ramen bowls that you can get topped with char siu pork belly, chicken breast, or tofu. They also have a small appetizer menu, which includes chicken karaage, mushroom tempura, and gyoza. Yondo Ramen is open for takeout, delivery, and limited indoor dining.
Cielito Lindo
The new Mexican restaurant in the Richmond has breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, and pambazo, a potato and chorizo sandwich fried in hot sauce. For lunch, they’re serving dishes, like enchiladas, tortas, and quesabirria tacos, which are really having a moment.
The Anchovy Bar
This new seafood and wine bar in the Fillmore is by the team behind State Bird Provisions and The Progress, which are both just around the corner. You can snack on raw or barbecued oysters, local anchovies, and butters, spreads, and desserts over a glass of wine on their parklet or in their dining room inside. They’re open from 11:30am-8pm, and aren’t currently offering takeout.
Lily
The chef behind Perle Wine Bar in Oakland and SF’s Butterfly, which closed in 2017, just opened a new Vietnamese restaurant. The Inner Richmond spot is serving a breakfast and lunch menu with things like vegan chao, shaking beef salad, and a banh mi with a French dip-inspired pho au jus. Lily is currently open for takeout Thursday to Sunday from 10am-3pm.
SEPTEMBER
Tasty Bowl
This family-owned spot near Oakland’s Lake Merritt has a menu of stir-fried noodles, soups, and rice plates available for takeout, delivery, outdoor, and indoor dining. The dishes on their extensive menu are mostly Vietnamese, with some Cambodian and Chinese items, too, and include everything from hu tieu to wonton noodle soup to chicken wings.
Saucy Bandits
If you’re looking for plant-based lunch or dinner, and also want your fill of Southern-style dishes, Saucy Bandits seems like a good place to start. They have vegan cauliflower nuggets, pulled pork sandwiches, and a variety of sauces (like bacon ranch, hot honey, buffalo, and BBQ) you can get on everything. They’re operating out of a Bernal Heights ghost kitchen, which is open for pickup between 5-10pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - or you can get it all delivered through the apps.
Mujiri
This new Japanese spot in Oakland focuses on nigiri, sashimi, and maki. The menu changes daily, but look to the website or Instagram for the latest updates. You can also get a seven-piece nigiri combo ($25) or 16-piece sashimi omakase ($35). Mujiri is open every day for lunch and dinner, but they close early if they sell out of fish, so make sure to call ahead.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Our spot for hat yai fried chicken and papaya salad recently expanded to the Peninsula, with a similar menu to their San Francisco and Oakland locations. The new Thai restaurant in Menlo Park is open every day for takeout, delivery, and indoor and outdoor dining.
Kin Khao Dogpatch
Kin Khao’s Union Square location remains closed for now, but you can still get their excellent wings or khao soi at their new fast-casual outpost in the Dogpatch. Expect a pared-down menu, which includes dishes like nam tok, chilled prawn noodle salad, and, of course, khao soi. They’ll also be serving wine, beer, and seasonally-flavored popsicles, all for takeout and outdoor dining.
Tanglad
The Vietnamese restaurant opened in the former Slurp Noodle Bar space in the Castro, and is offering vermicelli bowls, banh mi, garlic noodles, and more. You can stop by for takeout or outdoor dining every day from 11am-10pm.
Buena Vida Cantina
The new Mexican spot in SoMa has taken over the old Oola space, serving things like elotes, tacos, and chicken mole. You can also get a variety of cocktails for takeout and outdoor dining. They’re open for dinner every day except Monday, and for brunch on weekends.
Sushi Urashima
Duboce Triangle has replaced one sushi spot with another: Sushi Urashima has opened in the recently-closed Amasia Hide’s Sushi Bar space. And Sushi Urashima does it all - nigiri, maki rolls, donburi, and appetizers like gyoza and seaweed salad. They also have a $30 omakase that comes with 10 pieces of fish.
Hotbird
SF now has another spot for Nashville-style fried chicken sandwiches. Until Hotbird opens their permanent space in the Twitter building food hall, they’re temporarily operating out of The Market’s prep kitchen, which is also in the Twitter building. Their sandwiches are made with chicken breast, and have five increasingly numbing levels of spice. Pre-orders start at 11am every Tuesday to Saturday.
El Coreano
This new spot in the Mission has a variety of Korean-Mexican fusion dishes, like a kimchi burrito and bulgogi tacos. They also have Japanese bento boxes with things like chicken katsu and crispy tofu. They’re open for takeout and delivery every day except Monday.
Hofkuche
The team behind Suppenküche in Hayes Valley has opened a new beer garden in Forage Kitchen’s massive outdoor space in Uptown Oakland. They have socially-distanced picnic tables where you can enjoy a menu of things like bratwursts, wienerschnitzel, salads, pretzels, and, of course, German beer. Hofküche is open Wednesday to Sunday.
The Preacher's Daughter
The Preacher’s Daughter is a new WOC-owned wine bar/coffee shop/lunch spot on Alameda’s Park Street. They’re serving wine, beer, coffee, salads, and sandwiches, all of which you can enjoy to go, or on their sidewalk parklet from 8am-8pm every day.
Shake Shack
The South Bay welcomed its first Shake Shack, which is located in the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose. They’ll have their regular menu of smashburgers, crinkle-cut fries, and frozen custard, and seasonal items like a pumpkin-flavored milkshake.
Toy Boat By Jane
The beloved dessert cafe closed in June, and was later purchased by Jane The Bakery. The cafe has since reopened as Toy Boat by Jane. You can stop by for Double Rainbow ice cream, bread, cookies, coffee, pastries, salads, and sandwiches every day from 8am-8pm.
Tarragon Café
Tarragon Cafe is a breakfast and lunch spot located in the Lower Haight (in the old Cafe du Soleil space) that offers things like frittatas, paninis, salads, charcuterie, and pizza. You can also wash it all down with espresso drinks, beer, and wine.
Komaaj
Komaaj Kitchen is a pop-up and catering company that’s now serving Northern Iranian food out of The Laundry in the Mission. Their menu includes things like turmeric rice, pomegranate and walnut stew, beet yogurt, and coffee, beer, and wine. They’re open Thursday to Saturday from 12-8pm.
Quik Dog
Trick Dog has a new concept called Quik Dog, a casual spot for dinner and cocktails. You’ll see things like a hot dog with jalapeños, bacon, and sautéed onions, a Beyond burger, and chicken nuggets (which come with an incredible house-made honey mustard). They’re open for takeout Wednesday to Sunday, from 4-9pm.
We checked out Quik Dog - head to our Instagram highlights to see how it went.
Wise Sons
In August, Wise Sons acquired Beauty’s Bagel Shop, and recently took over Beauty’s former spot in Downtown Oakland. East Bay deli-lovers can now get pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and bagels on weekdays from 7am-2pm, and weekends from 8am-2pm.
Crave
The new restaurant in Novato is open for takeout and dining on their outdoor patio, and has a menu of things ranging from char siu octopus to steak frites to saffron pappardelle. They’re currently only open for dinner, but will serve brunch and lunch starting in October.
Lion Dance Cafe
The popular vegan pop-up has finally landed a brick-and-mortar spot in Downtown Oakland. On Fridays and Saturdays, they’ll serve a small menu of plant-based Singaporean and Chinese dishes, and, of course, their shaobing sandwich. What goes in it rotates every week, but expect things like grilled seitan with spicy tomato and ginger relish, or hoisin braised tofu with garlicky cabbage. You can place an order here on Wednesdays at noon for pick-up on Friday or Saturday.
Udon Mugizo
The Japantown udon spot has expanded into Mountain View, but with a more limited menu of things like agedashi tofu, takoyaki, tempura, and udon. Outdoor dining and takeout are available.
Bunz
If the phrase “burger topped with mac and cheese” really gets you going, head over to this new Berkeley spot immediately. They have an extensive list of burgers that range from classic to more creative (think burgers topped with mac and cheese or BBQ hot links). Order online for pick-up or delivery.
AUGUST
Dumpling Baby China Bistro
The new family-owned Chinese restaurant in the Richmond specializes in dumplings, with everything from xiao long bao to wontons in chili oil to har gow. Their extensive menu includes other noodle dishes and entrees, like wok-seared eggplant, kung pao chicken, and mapo tofu. Dumpling Baby is open every day for takeout and delivery from 4-10pm.
Mise En Place Kitchen
Heirloom tomato toast, crepes, and a salad bowl are all on the menu at this new breakfast and lunch spot in Berkeley. From 9am-3pm every day, you can stop by for coffee and enjoy it on their outdoor patio, or to-go.
Nardello's Fresh Pasta
The pasta pop-up, which previously operated out of Chef Joe Nardello’s house, has secured a brick-and-mortar space in the Mission, where they’ll serve homemade agnolotti, ravioli, tortellini, and more for pick-up. Place your pasta order online (they also ship nationwide).
Califorrito
Califorrito in Hayes Valley makes everything from a burrito stuffed with fries to a triple-stacked quesadilla with meat and cheese. They’re all available for pick-up and delivery Thursday to Monday. You can place an order online.
The Cream Machine
You may have seen the red VW bus-turned-ice-cream-truck around the city - and it’s now landed a semi-permanent home in Marina Green Park. Every Friday to Sunday from 12-5pm, the team behind San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery will sell their ice cream (with the fresh, homemade mix-ins that we know and love) out of the truck in the Marina. They have three standard flavors - vanilla, mint chip, and chocolate sorbet - and three changing flavors. Check their Instagram to see what’s in rotation.
Happy Lemon
Everyone in SF has strong opinions about what is truly the best boba spot in the city (email us and we can discuss). But the arrival of this popular chain, known for their salty cheese foam and colorful teas, might make you reconsider. Happy Lemon recently opened not one, but two locations in SF - one in Mission Bay and one near the Embarcadero - and they’re both open for pick-up and delivery. And since there are two locations to try, your chances of getting their coveted boba milk tea cake (which usually sells out quick) are doubled.
Souvenir Coffee
The Berkeley-based coffee shop has crossed the Bay and opened their first SF location on Divisadero. You can stop by every day from 8am to 1pm for their excellent espresso drinks or Vietnamese iced coffee, or grab a bag of beans to-go.
Il Pollaio
North Beach’s favorite spot for grilled chicken, rabbit, and lamb has a new location in the Mission (it’s got the same menu). They’re looking to build a parklet for outdoor dining soon, but it’s takeout only for now.
Dia Y Noche
At this new Mexican restaurant in Walnut Creek, expect Happy Hour specials, tequila and mezcal flights, and a live mariachi band. (What more can you ask for, really?) There’s plenty of outdoor seating, and they’re open until 11pm daily.
Garden Variety
If you’ve hit a rut in your daily lunch routine, you may want to check out Garden Variety in Berkeley. The new lunch spot on University Avenue serves a rotating menu of salads, all with distinct flavors - like one with jerk chicken and pineapple, or another with soba noodles and a white-miso dressing. The salads change every month, which is a great excuse to stop by monthly (or more) to enjoy a salad outside in their backyard rose garden. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-3pm.
Black Food Collective
Black Food Collective in East Oakland operates out of a new storefront on 23rd Avenue, and features a rotating line-up of Black chefs from across the Bay Area, like Briya Be Cookin and the vegan taqueria VACOS. They hope to open the backyard space for outdoor dining soon, but for now it’s a takeout-only operation. To place an order, or see what chefs are cooking and when, check the Black Food Collective’s Instagram.
Tacorea
The Korean-Mexican spot has opened a follow-up to their Union Square location. This one’s in Chinatown, and they have massive kimchi burritos, bulgogi tater tots, and more for pick-up. They’re open for lunch and dinner, every day except Sunday.
The Lightbox Café
If you’re along the Embarcadero or are on your way to Rincon Park, and in need of sustenance, head to this new cafe. They have breakfast staples (like avocado toast, parfait, and breakfast burritos), sandwiches, salads, and flatbread pizzas. You can also grab beer, wine, or Verve coffee while you’re there.
Halal Dastarkhan
A new Uzbek restaurant has arrived on Sutter Street (in the former Yemeni’s Restaurant space), and is serving a menu of things like sofi osh, kebabs, and soups. They’re open for takeout and outdoor dining.
Routier
B. Patisserie, our go-to spot for kouign amann, has a new French restaurant a few doors down from the bakery. You can order a la carte (expect things like swordfish rillettes, whole roasted cauliflower, lobster, and lamb), or from a three-course set menu for $39. They’re currently open for pick-up Friday-Sunday from 5-8:30pm.
Uarhi Taqueria
There’s a new taqueria by Oakland’s Lake Merritt, and they’re serving quesabirria tacos, along with burritos and bowls filled with things like carne asada, mole, and chorizo and eggs. If you’re on your way to sit and eat by the lake, Uarhi seems like the perfect takeout spot.
The team behind Tacos El Patrón has opened a new spot in the Mission, and it’s focused on saucy, slow-cooked guisados - over a dozen kinds, to be exact. The stews will rotate often, but the restaurant predicts future standbys will likely include the chicken mole and cochinita pibil. You can order guisados in a burrito, on a tostada, or on top of a rice bowl. They’re open every day from 8am to 6pm.
Frisco's Family Deli
This family-owned deli in Visitacion Valley has wraps, salads, pastries, and an extensive list of sandwiches named after SF neighborhoods (like the Haight, which comes with falafel, hummus, and tabouleh, or the Fillmore, with roast beef and cheddar). They’re open every day for pick-up.
Farmhouse Thai Express
If you’re looking for some quick Thai takeout in the Lower Haight, you’re in luck. Farmhouse Kitchen has a new takeout window on Fillmore serving favorites like papaya salad, kao soi neua, and hat yai fried chicken - and lunch specials and dessert platters. Farmhouse Kitchen is also operating another Farmhouse Thai Express out of Son & Garden, their new brunch spot in the Tenderloin.
Baia
Stepping into the old Jardiniere space is Baia, a vegan Italian restaurant serving plant-based pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. They’re also running a separate vegan sushi pop-up called Woodblock Sushi (with things like spicy crab rolls made with hearts of palm). The two will operate out of Baia’s kitchen.
JULY
Got Juice
This new spot for juice, smoothies, and acai bowls is in Oakland’s Laurel District. Got Juice also has ginger, wheatgrass, and maca shots for $4. They’re open every day for takeout from 10am-3pm (and 4pm on weekends).
Cocobreeze
Cocobreeze is a Trinidadian restaurant in East Oakland serving everything from traditional roti wraps filled with chicken, goat, or duck to superfood smoothies. Currently, they’re open for takeout and outdoor dining Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-8pm.
The Factory Bar
Cocktails, beer, and wine, and a limited food menu - The Factory Bar in Richmond already seems like a great spot to stop by for snacks and a drink. They’re offering patio service only (no takeout), and reservations are required.
Limonnana
This kosher restaurant in SoMa may be a new spot to add to your lunch rotation. They’ve got fresh, fluffy pita from Israel, shawarma made with 18 spices, falafel, salads, hummus, and soups. They’re open every day except Saturday.
Yellow Door
The new cafe in Montclair is currently in soft-opening mode, and serving breakfast and lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 8am-2pm. They’re only taking walk-in orders for now, so stop by if you want a breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese, a colorful Buddha Bowl, or coffee, kombucha, or tea.
Lost Resort
A new bar has taken over the old Jay’n Bee Club space in the Mission. Lost Resort, a nautical themed spot, is offering things like oysters, steamed mussels, and ceviche, as well as fried chicken sandwiches, fish and chips, and pulled pork tacos. You can also enjoy their cocktails, beer, and wine on their outdoor patio. Lost Resort is open every day except Monday.
Fort Point Lower Haight
Fort Point now has another location for you to enjoy hot dogs and beer, and this one’s in the Lower Haight. They’ve got sidewalk tables, or you can take your food and drinks to go from Wednesday through Sunday.
BubbleQueen
There’s a new boba spot in China Basin with classic drinks like Thai or black milk tea, and special drinks like Passion Fruit Perfume Lemon Green Tea - all of which you can get topped with cheese foam, jellies, and boba.
Delhi Diner
This new UC Berkeley-adjacent spot is serving Indian street food out of their new Telegraph Avenue location. The menu at Delhi Diner has extensive vegetarian and vegan options, and tons of chicken, lamb, seafood, and goat dishes.
PizzaHacker at The Junction
PizzaHacker has officially expanded into the North Bay, and is now part of a massive new beer hall in Mill Valley called The Junction. The beer garden is serving pints, wine, and hard kombucha, and has room for over 100 socially-distanced diners. PizzaHacker’s classic pizzas, like the Yo Vinny! and Top Shelf Margherita, will be on the menu. And at 14 inches, they’re also bigger than the pies they make at their spot in Bernal Heights.
Twins Halal House & Bakery
This new Afghan spot in West Oakland has a menu of wraps, kebabs, rice dishes, and freshly-baked bread, all of which you can order for takeout. They’re open every day from 10am-8:30pm.
Nopalito To Go Window
Nopalito recently opened a new takeout window on 18th Street in the Mission with a limited menu, including totopos, tacos, and a carnitas meal kit. You can walk up to order or use the apps for delivery.
We checked out the Nopalito To Go Window - read about it here.
Arbor
The people behind Absinthe and Bellota have opened a new casual American restaurant in Hayes Valley. It’s currently operating out of the old Arlequin Cafe space, and has a menu of things like burgers, sandwiches, and salads to-go.
Smooch Tartshop
We love hanging out at (and eating our way through) the Ferry Building, and now we have yet another excuse to spend an entire day snacking by the water. This colorful pop-up is serving small and large tarts with flavors like ube coconut and passion fruit mango every Saturday. You can order for pick-up and shipping on their website.
The wildly popular pop-up known for their cheesy quesabirria tacos has a permanent home in Richmond. To prevent large crowds from gathering, El Garage is asking customers to order ahead online, and choose a specific time slot for pick-up. Right now, online ordering starts on Thursday, for pick-up on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
We checked out El Garage - read about it here.
Pizza Due
Morning Due now has a sister restaurant called Pizza Due in the Mission. They’re offering build-your-own pies, slices, and whole pizzas like the Green Goddess, and the Baconato topped with bacon, potatoes, and mozzarella.
Rocky's Market
The market known for its local produce and groceries now has a second location in the new Oakland neighborhood called Brooklyn Basin. And if it’s nice out, you can also sit down with a charcuterie platter, a breakfast burrito, or roast chicken from their new all-day restaurant, The Kitchen, and enjoy it on their massive waterfront patio.
If you’re looking for a new sandwich spot to add to your rotation, check out Masabaga in Uptown Oakland. We love it for the deep-fried toro burger with yuzu kosho aioli and pickled onions, but they also serve a grilled mackerel sandwich and a wagyu burger that are both well worth your time.
We checked out Masabaga - read our first thoughts here.
Alkali Rye Beverage Shop
There’s a new BIPOC-owned beverage shop by Lake Merritt in Oakland. Their shelves are stocked with wine, beer, spirits, coffee, and tea, and, in the future, the space will also function as a tasting room. You can order everything to-go by stopping by or calling ahead to pick up between Tuesday-Sunday.
JUNE
After the shutdown in March, Azikiwee Anderson started perfecting his sourdough bread in his Inner Richmond backyard, and in June began selling loaves of it through Instagram. Anderson’s loaves use ingredients you don’t typically find in sourdough - hot links, scallions, garlic confit, blackberries, and even chocolate chips and candied pecans. You can order for pick-up online, or snag a loaf at Excelsior Coffee on Sundays.
Bun Nha Trang
Bun Nha Trang is the first restaurant from brothers Truong, Eric, and Mark Tran, and together they’re serving Vietnamese dishes inspired by their mother’s recipes, and dishes that “tend to get overshadowed by pho,” according to their website. They have bun bo hue, banh bot loc, and slow-simmered spicy beef and noodle stews. The restaurant is currently operating out of a cloud kitchen in SoMa for takeout and delivery, and open every day except Monday for lunch and dinner.
Bake Sum
Bake Sum is a new bakery serving colorful pastries infused with Asian flavors, like strawberry matcha buns, Thai tea mochi bites, and passion fruit croissants. You can (pre-order here) for pick-up in the Mission or in Berkeley, or find the pastries at grocery stores, markets, and cafes.
Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks
Fans of the SoCal-based chain will be happy to know that Philly’s Best has made its way to Oakland. You can currently order Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, hoagies, cheesesteak fries, and more, for takeout and delivery from their East Oakland location by the Coliseum.
Noble Cow Creamery
Ice cream fans will be happy to hear that the spot on Berkeley’s Fourth Street that was once home to Three Twins is now a new ice cream shop called Noble Cow Creamery. The small-batch creamery makes their ice cream using ingredients from local farms for the flavors - expect to see flavors like strawberry, mint cookie, and chocolate.
Unsurprisingly, the menu at this new Burmese spot in the Tenderloin is pretty, well, herb-forward - their tea leaf salad and falafel are made with hemp. Herbal is owned by the people behind Oakland’s beloved Grocery Cafe, which closed earlier this year, and is open every day but Sunday for takeout and delivery.
We checked out Herbal - read about it here.
There are five kinds of tacos on the menu at this new all-day spot on Solano Ave. in Albany: rib-eye, fish, pork shank, carnitas, and vegan chorizo. And if you’re sorely lacking in self-control like us, you’ll probably want to try them all (which you can do for $22). 5 Tacos & Beers also has weekend brunch, outdoor seating, and a good selection of locally-brewed beers.
Ben's Fast Food
If greens, rice, and proteins all mixed together sounds like your idea of the perfect meal, try Ben’s Fast Food. It’s a new virtual restaurant with rice and protein bowls topped with mounds of cauliflower, fresh cucumber, carrots, and roasted sunflower seeds. Each bowl comes with a protein of your choice, like pork shoulder, chicken, or chickpeas, and costs about $8. You can place an order on their website.
Canasta Kitchen
If Canasta sounds familiar, it’s because they have a food truck, and a brick-and-mortar location in Concord. And now the Mexican restaurant has expanded into Alameda’s Webster St. Canasta is serving tacos, burritos, and breakfast dishes like huevos rancheros, and smaller plates like empanadas and sopes.
Comal Next Door
Comal’s second takeout-focused location is in the old Barlago space near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Like the one in Berkeley, this Comal Next Door also offers taqueria staples like tacos, cocktails, and beer.
Dreamers’ Kitchen
This new fusion spot in the Richmond is serving up everything from burgers to squid ink pasta to pork katsu curry. And if you’re hungry past what we’ve deemed as “normal dinner hours” (a social construct, really), they stay open somewhat late: until 11pm from Sunday to Thursday, and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fusion Mediterranean
Fusion Mediterranean is a great option if you’re looking for a quick breakfast or lunch in Downtown Oakland, and they have everything from espresso drinks to falafel to bagels. Right now they’re open for takeout and delivery, and are also accepting large catering orders.
Habibi's Kitchen
Tucked in the back of East Oakland’s La Estrella Market is this new family-owned Afghan spot. They’re serving up kebab plates, wraps, and rice plates for takeout and delivery every day from 11am-10pm.
Kokak Chocolates
This new chocolate shop and cafe in the Castro is serving housemade chocolates, bonbons, and espresso drinks - and a Filipino cacao porridge. They’re open Thursday-Sunday, and you can order for pick-up on their website.
Krispy Rice
If you’ve been to Katsuya in LA, you know that their spicy tuna over crispy rice is the stuff of legends. And now you can get it in the Bay at Krispy Rice, a new virtual spot by the same team. Along with the famed dish, Krispy Rice has handrolls, tempura, and nigiri, all available for delivery only.
Kyoto Ramen
If you’re a ramen enthusiast in the East Bay, you should hit up Kyoto Ramen in El Cerrito. They’ve got ramen bowls with black garlic broth, seafood and veggie options, and more. You can also order Japanese curry, poke, and appetizers like gyoza, chicken karaage, or spam musubi.
Italy On Gilman
If you’re in Berkeley and want pasta right now, Italy on Gilman seems like a pretty good choice. The restaurant in the former La Calle 10 spot has an extensive menu of Italian dishes, like gnocchi with brown butter and sage, shrimp scampi, and seafood risotto, as well as wine, beer, and cocktails. And if the summer weather is kind (read: no fog), you can enjoy everything on their spacious lower and upper patios.
Le Moon Thai Eatery
If you like your food to look like it belongs in a Dutch masters still life painting, head to Le Moon Thai. This new restaurant in Cow Hollow is making beautiful, creative Thai dishes, like massaman curry with croissants and ahi tuna larb, all of which are presented alongside colorful florals. Right now, the restaurant is open for takeout and outdoor dining.
Noe Cafe
What used to be a laundromat in Noe Valley is now a coffee shop named Noe Cafe. While we can’t currently hunker down inside at one of their minimalist wooden booths with a good book in one hand and an espresso drink in the other, we can still order coffee and pastries to-go, and enjoy it all on one of their sidewalk tables.
Oakland Street Food Co.
Oakland Street Food Co. has an extensive menu of street food favorites, like carne asada totchos, quesabirria, fish tacos, Hawaiian garlic shrimp, and more. Right now, they’re open Wednesday through Sunday for pick-up at their Downtown Oakland location. You can place an order here.
One Plus
A new Chinese milk tea and snack spot has opened in Berkeley - and this one offers Ritual Coffee. They also have boba drinks, smoothies, and jianbing to-go.
Ruby Q Smoke Fusion
The new smoked BBQ takeout window is operating out of the Aloha Club in Oakland’s Fruitvale district. They’re serving smoked quesadillas and nachos, brisket and ribs by the pound, and even vegan wings. They’re open for pick-up and delivery via the apps.
The Vault Garden
The Vault was one of the first restaurants in the city to reimagine dining in the Covid-19 era with the launch of an entirely-outdoor restaurant called The Vault Garden. The upscale American restaurant includes seats for about 100 socially distanced diners, an outdoor bar, and a menu that can withstand the chilly San Francisco winds, like ceviche and fried chicken sandwiches. Reservations are recommended.
Woods Beer & Wine Co.
Woods Beer & Wine Co. has expanded their mini beer empire with a sixth location in the Lower Haight. You can pick up cans of beer and bottles of natural wine from 2-7pm on weekdays and 12-7pm on weekends. And if you’re also hungry when you order, they’re serving El Porteño empanadas to-go.
MAY
Ernest At Home
One of the chefs who used to work at Rich Table has opened a new spot in the Mission with a limited to-go menu. “Ernest At Home” offers a weekly-changing dinner with things like whole roasted chicken, summer pepper shish kebabs, and cheesecake. You can order on their website for pick-up or Saturday delivery.
Hummus Bodega
Hummus Bodega has brought their impossibly smooth hummus and pita to the Richmond, and is currently operating out of Frena Bakery. They’re also driving the hummus in a delivery van around the Bay. Check their Instagram for daily pick-up locations.
Korean Burrito Joint by Aria
Aria Korean Street Food now has a delivery-only concept called Korean Burrito Joint by Aria. They’re offering Mexican/Korean fusion dishes, like carne asada burritos with kimchi fried rice, and tater tots topped with bulgogi and guacamole. You can place an order on their website.
La Crêpe à Moi
La Crêpe à Moi is a staple at farmers’ markets around the Bay, and now you can enjoy their delicious Nutella and strawberry crepes at their new brick-and-mortar location in Berkeley. Sweet and savory crepes are available for pick-up every day except Mondays and Saturdays.
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Lucinda’s Deli & More
This new sandwich spot opened in the space that was once home to Alamo Square Deli. They’ve got things like a spicy tuna melt, and a colorful avocado and veggie sandwich. Lucinda’s Deli & More is open every day except Monday, from 11am-5pm. You can place an order online or stop by to order.
Nikkei Sushi
Itani Ramen in Uptown Oakland has officially entered the realm of sushi. Their new virtual restaurant, Nikkei Sushi, is offering sushi classics like maki, nigiri, sashimi, and special rolls for takeout and delivery. Since the two restaurants are operating out of the same kitchen, you can add ramen to your orders.
Palmetto
The team behind The Kon-Tiki in Oakland launched Palmetto, an Uptown Oakland cocktail bar specializing in tropical drinks and steaks. However, Palmetto announced in June that it was temporarily closing, due to the pandemic. No word yet on when they’ll reopen.
Paradigm Pizzas
If you’re passing through the UC Berkeley campus and get a sudden (and very specific) craving for a 16-inch Neapolitan pepperoni pizza, you’re in luck - Paradigm Pizzas is serving pizzas, pastas, and desserts out of the dining hall at Clark Kerr. Everything is available for pick-up and delivery Wednesday through Sunday.
Serafina
This new spot in Russian Hill is offering homemade pastas, eggplant parmesan, fresh calamari, and other Roman-style Italian dishes you’ll probably want to eat. They also have a selection of fruit-forward cocktails, like a white peach bellini, and a blackberry and basil champagne drink, all which you can enjoy in their outdoor dining area every day except Tuesday.
APRIL
Above Ground
One of our favorite combinations (after Dolores Park and the Truffle Guy, or Ziwe Fumudoh and Instagram Live) is pizza and beer. And Above Ground has tons of it. The new vegan brewpub in the Mission has an extensive menu of plant-based pies, including lots of gluten- and nut-free options.
Cali Alley
Cali Alley is a new takeout window in Berkeley, on Grayson St. They’re serving up a variety of comfort food, like beef barbacoa plates, fried chicken, and hoisin and soy braised ribs, to go. You can also order meals in family-sized portions that serve 4-6. For details on daily specials, check their Instagram.
Friends And Family
Since we’re not seeing actual friends and family right now, the next best thing (that doesn’t rhyme with “vroom”) could be picking up cocktails and snacks from this new women-owned bar in Uptown Oakland. The menu is inspired by the owners’ friends and family, and ranges from Happy Hour bites and carrot cake by the slice, to cocktails like the Kaufman Sisters and Mom’s Rosy Cheeks (“just how mom likes it”). They’re currently open Thursday-Sunday from 2-8pm.
Golden Grill
If you’re a fan of hot dogs, you’ll be happy to know that this new sandwich shop in the Castro is reopening in the former Dapper Dog location - and, yes, they’re keeping the dogs on the menu. They’ve got a build-your-own-dog option (so you can load it up with all the pepper jack cheese and jalapeños you want), as well as Impossible burgers, breakfast sandwiches, shawarma, and more.
This Oakland-based business specializes in Nigerian puff-puffs: sweet, lightly fried balls of dough. And if the promise of fried balls of dough isn’t enough to convince you to place an order immediately, they also come coated in powdered sugar or lemon glaze, or filled with Oreo or Nutella. You can order them in boxes of 6 or 24 for pick-up and delivery on Gourmet Puff’s website.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Time to add a new fried chicken spot to the Bay Area’s growing list. This popular Tennessee chain is now in Oakland and specializes in Memphis-style fried chicken, which is marinated in a spiced wet batter before frying. They’re currently open for takeout, delivery, and catering.
Hetchy's Hots
If eating a hot chicken sandwich topped with pickled jalapeños and a near-obscene amount of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos wasn’t already on your to-do list, it should be. This new virtual restaurant from the Square Pie Guys is offering five sandwiches, each flavored with different spices (like Szechuan, Calabrian, and, yes, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto dust). You can order the sandwiches for pick-up or delivery in SF.
The taco truck known for its cheesy, juicy quesabirria tacos now has a permanent home: outside of the Aloha Club on Oakland’s Fruitvale Ave. The East Oakland spot is open for takeout or delivery Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-6pm, and may expand their hours soon.
MARCH
Hog Island Oyster Co.
One of our favorite spots for oysters is now open over in Larkspur. This is the fifth Bay Area location for Hog Island Oyster Co., and they’re sticking with takeout and delivery for now. They also have outdoor dining, so you can slurp down fresh or grilled oysters on their picnic tables out front.
We’re pretty sure that the Venn diagram of San Franciscans and people who love a damn good sandwich is a circle. And one sandwich spot that’s worth checking out: Palm City in the Sunset. They make hoagies like an Italian combo stuffed with mortadella, fresh mozzarella, and nduja aioli, and a garlicky roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and cherry pepper relish.
Pomella
If you’re looking for a new place to grab fresh hummus, salads, wraps, and more, this Israeli restaurant in Oakland is a great choice. The chef at Pomella used to run the beloved, casual eatery Ba-Bite, which closed last year. Pomella is open for takeout and delivery, or you can enjoy their fresh beet salad or lamb kefta wrap out on their spacious patio.
Son & Garden
The team behind Farmhouse Kitchen has a new takeout-only brunch and dinner spot in the Tenderloin. And you can order everything from cotton candy cocktails to a fried chicken eggs benedict to an afternoon tea set that comes with a three-tiered stand. Place an order online for delivery and pick-up.
The King's Feet
If you’re looking for a new vegan spot, look to The King’s Feet in Berkeley. It’s a collaboration between the team behind Pizza Moda and The Butcher’s Son, and has an entirely plant-based menu with Italian dishes like a Beyond beef bolognese and a pizza topped with mushroom “clams.”
It was a tumultuous 2019 for Tosca Cafe. But after an eight-month hiatus and a change in ownership, North Beach’s iconic spot is back. They’re currently offering four-course prix fixe dinners ($85 a person) in the garden courtyard at St. Joseph’s Art Society, a former church that’s now an art-focused community space. Make your reservation online.
Hahdough
The owner of Hahdough spent years selling cakes at farmer’s markets before opening this bakery in NoPa. The new cafe on Fell St. makes black forest and Bienenstich “bee sting” cakes, plus smaller things like German donuts and pretzels. And, of course, there’s coffee too.
FEBRUARY
Tacos Super Monilla
The people behind this food truck in Alameda used to own a taqueria in Mexico City, and they also have a catering business they run to this day. The truck specializes in tacos al pastor and is one of the only spots in the Bay Area roasting pork on a trompo vertical spit. They also have carne asada, tortas, and quesabirrias.
Editor’s Note: Tacos Super Monilla is temporarily closed.
Devil’s Teeth Baking Company
There’s now a second place in San Francisco to get the legendary Devil’s Teeth breakfast sandwich. The recently opened spot is in the former Marla Bakery space in the Richmond. In addition to all the original hits, the new location serves wood-fired pizza.
Maison Danel
Maison Danel is bringing something new to the Tendernob: afternoon tea. This new patisserie on Polk St. is currently serving sandwiches, quiche, burgers, soups, and French treats for pick-up and delivery Friday through Monday.
Creola
The original Creola in San Carlos has been around for nearly 25 years, and now they’ve brought their Louisiana-style cooking to Cole Valley. The small menu has takes on New Orleans classics like fried boudin balls, wild mushroom jambalaya, and bacon-wrapped oysters.
Insomnia Cookies
This New York-based chain currently serves cookies, brownies, and ice cream until midnight - and, yes, that includes ice cream sandwiches. Insomnia also delivers, so the next time you’re up late and open the door to your empty fridge, you can have cookies and ice cream at your house in minutes.
Glazier
This Los Gatos-based rolled ice cream shop opened their first San Francisco location on Sutter St. If you’re near Union Square, you could go to Glazier for some dessert.
Viridian
The talented folks behind Rich Table, Mister Jiu’s, and Lazy Bear have opened up a gorgeous new cocktail bar in Uptown Oakland. Drinks like the Honey Walnut Ron focus on using local and seasonal ingredients, while their food is a mix of small plates and dim sum-style desserts such as black sesame chocolate cake. Right now, you can order bottled cocktails and snacks to-go through their website.
San Francisco proper finally has its own Shake Shack, and it’s in a huge location in Cow Hollow. If you’ve never had this New York-based burger chain before, order their classic Shackburger smashburger, the fried chicken sandwich, or a hotdog. This spot also has a special San Francisco-themed menu which includes the Golden State Double (with two grass-fed beef patties and smoked garlic aioli), and frozen custards with mix-ins from B. Patisserie and Dough XX.
JANUARY
Rise & Grind
Rise & Grind has been serving coffee in the Richmond since 2016, and now they have a second location in the Mission. The new spot has the same breakfast and lunch menu, including specialty coffee drinks like the Whopper Latte with malted milk chocolate. In addition to avocado toast, which you can find everywhere in the city, Rise & Grind has their own versions with ube jam.
Kitchen Story
People in Rockridge can now get their fix of Millionaire’s Bacon at Kitchen Story on College Ave. The new spot is open for brunch and dinner, but unlike the original Kitchen Story in the Castro - which focuses on Thai dishes - this one emphasizes Korean food.
Bonita Taqueria Y Rotisserie
This second location of Bonita Taqueria Y Rotisserie in the Castro recently opened in the old Squat & Gobble space. They serve tacos, burritos, and rotisserie chickens, just like their Marina spot, but this new location is open for brunch. Outdoor seating is available.
Alley Kitchens
Cal students now have multiple new dining options with Alley Kitchens. The new spot on Telegraph Ave. looks like a street food alley in Japan, and currently has three vendors in the space: one for ramen, one for rice bowls and chawanmushi, and another that serves matcha drinks. They’ll add more vendors in the future.
BOILEROOM
The Berkeley space that was formerly home to the iconic Caffe Mediterraneum is reopening as Boileroom, a Taiwanese hotpot restaurant. Unlike a lot of hotpot places, Boileroom serves individual portions, so you don’t have to text everyone in your contact list when you just want some soup. And if you’re still hungry when your meal is over, they serve rolled ice cream and fresh fruit for dessert.
East Bay Provisions
East Bay Provisions recently opened in the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. The new cafe serves mostly small items like quiche, muffaletta sandwiches, and cheese boards. It’s open to the general public, so even if you’re not staying at the hotel, you can still enjoy some breakfast and coffee.
Wild Rabbit
One of Grand Lake’s newest additions is Wild Rabbit, which offers a large selection of baked goods, from scones and canelés to cinnamon rolls and quiche. It was started by a baker from Arizmendi on Lakeshore, so if you feel like doing a taste test between the two, they’re less than a half mile from each other.
Modern Times Beer
San Diego’s Modern Times Beer has seven taprooms all throughout the West Coast, each one with a different design aesthetic. Their newer one near Lake Merritt in Oakland looks like a psychedelic sherbert factory with bright-colored walls and trippy designs covering the bar. This place also has 34 beers on tap to choose from as well as cold brew, both of which you can buy and take home with you.
Indie Superette
This is the only healthy food-minded place to open up in Cow Hollow recently, which means they’re still outnumbered by gyms, 5 to 1. Superette is owned by Michael Mina, and functions as both a cafe and a wellness store where you can order from their menu of keto-friendly and adaptogenic smoothies, acai bowls, and vegan sandwiches including their Notorious IVB burger made from beets. The one challenge to their meat-free mission - it’s located inside the new Shake Shack in the Cow Hollow.
Floodwater
Floodwater in Mill Valley is a huge new gastropub with a 30-seat bar and multiple rooms you can rent out for private functions. If you’re a fan of sports, there are a bunch of TVs to watch games while you eat everything from Vietnamese chicken wings and pizzas to homemade currywurst.
Bizzy's Dry Bar
Bizzy’s is a mocktail bar on Telegraph Ave. serving imitations of classic cocktails like a Hack and Coke made with non-alcoholic whiskey, or a Kalimotxo made with dealcoholized wine and cola. They also have their own lineup of specialty drinks like a spicy mojito mixed with muddled peppers, mint, and sugar. If you’re trying to drink less - and be able to drive home at the end of a night - this could be a great option.
Editor’s Note: Bizzy’s Dry Bar is temporarily closed.
Malibu's Burgers
One of the newest food trucks in Oakland is Malibu’s Burgers (you can usually find them on the east side of Lake Merritt). They serve only plant-based proteins, so expect Impossible and Beyond meat patties with different combinations of vegan toppings like Follow Your Heart cheese.
Yokozuna Ramen Tavern
Yokozuna serves ramen alongside Southern fried chicken and waffles. Like most other ramen joints, this Marina spot offers different types of broth (though, we don’t see BBQ shoyu broth all too often) and a ton of add-ons like fried garlic and sweet corn. If that’s not enough, you can also get sides of karaage fried chicken, vegetable gyoza, and pork buns.
Sababa
If you work in SoMa, you no longer have to journey all the way to the Financial District to get Sababa for lunch. At Sababa’s third location on Stevenson St., you can get your fill of Israeli street food like falafel stuffed pitas, bowls, and rice plates.
Matcha Cafe Maiko
There’s now a third location of Matcha Cafe Maiko in San Francisco, this time in Chinatown. The Japanese chain will continue to offer a large menu of sweet treats, but the main draw is still matcha desserts like soft-serve, shaved ice, and parfaits.
Fisher Loft @ PalihouseSF
This new place inside the Palihotel on Stockton is set up as an all-day cafe. They’re currently serving breakfast in the morning, and switch to burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails in the afternoon. By February, they plan on having a full dinner menu and caviar service up and running.
Editor’s Note: Fisher Loft is temporarily closed.
Mamahuhu
This is the third place from the team behind Mister Jiu’s and Moongate Lounge. Unlike its predecessors, Mamahuhu is focused on more affordable Chinese-American dishes like kung pao chicken and broccoli and beef.
Daily Driver
A much smaller location of Daily Driver recently opened as a pop up inside the Ferry Building. The menu is shrunk down, too, with coffee and an assortment of bagels with toppings and spreads. If you’re looking for something for lunch, you can get a pretzel or a bagel dog covered in everything spice.
Rooh
A second location of Rooh is now open in Palo Alto, far away from the original next to the Giants stadium. The new restaurant cooks duck seekh kebabs, prawns with burnt garlic, and roasted eggplant over a live-fire. They also serve non-grilled things like lamb keema Hyderabadi and sweet potato chaat.
from The Infatuation Feed https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/guides/new-san-francisco-restaurant-openings
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