The Best Places to Eat and Drink in the Bay Area

1. • The French Laundry 97

   • Classic French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Restaurant 2025 | Winner

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   
   

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   • 6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • SingleThread 93

   • Bucolic Californian/Japanese Tasting
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   3. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #8

   
   

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   • 131 North St, Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Saison 90

   • Innovative Californian Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   3. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #21

   
   

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   • 178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Benu 90

   • Technical Pan-Asian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #13

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #17

   
   

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   • 22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Trick Dog 90

   • Uncommon Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #71

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Winner

   
   

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   • 3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Atelier Crenn 90

   • Indulgent French Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #46

   2. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top San Francisco Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • True Laurel 89

   • Cutting-Edge Cocktail Bar/Sorta Restaurant
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      World's 50 Best Bars | #64

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 4 Finalist

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Mister Jiu's 88

   • Modern Chinese Fine Dining
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Brandon Jew | Winner

   2. The New York Times
      The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Burnt Honey Pie

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

   
   

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   • 28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Quince 88

   • Contemporary Californian Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #48

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

   
   

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   • 470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Lazy Bear 87

    • Nostalgic Modern American Tasting
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #25

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Pacific Cocktail Haven 87

    • Extensive Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #16

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar | Nominee

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team | Top 4 Finalist

    
    

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    • 550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Acquerello 86

    • Modern Italian Tasting/Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

    3. Wine Enthusiast
       The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

    
    

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    • 1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Gary Danko 86

    • Decadent Coastal Tasting
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Wine Enthusiast
       The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

    
    

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    • 800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Kiln 85

    • Stark Slightly Scandinavian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2016

    
    

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    • 149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Californios 84

    • Authentic Mexican Tasting
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #14

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2015

    
    

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    • 355 11th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Auro 83

    • Bucolic Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

    3. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Rogelio Garcia | Nominee

    
    

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    • 400 Silverado Trl, Calistoga, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Cyrus 83

    • Charming American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #71

    
    

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    • 275 CA-128, Geyserville, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Commis 83

    • Serene Asian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Burdell 83

    • Retro Californian Soul Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Geoff Davis | Nominee

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #1

    
    

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    • 4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • SAN HO WON 81

    • Nice-Casual Korean BBQ
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2022

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    
    

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    • 2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Abacá 81

    • Imaginative Contemporary Filipino-Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 2700 Jones St San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Four Kings 80

    • Energetic Cantonese-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater San Francisco
       Restaurant of the Year

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Navio 78

    • Gorgeous Contemporary Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA | The Peninsula
    • Website

24. • Sun Moon Studio 78

    • Farmer/Producer-Driven Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    3. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

    
    

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    • 1940 Union St, Unit 21, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Sons & Daughters 78

    • New Nordic Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #24

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Stoa 76

    • Minimalist Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Punch
       Best New Bars 2024

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. Eater San Francisco
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Spruce 76

    • Modern American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Verjus 76

    • Exciting French-Inspired Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2019

    
    

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    • 550 Washington St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Rintaro 75

    • Craft Japanese Izakaya
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Sylvan Mishima Brackett | Semifinalist

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Viridian 75

    • Innovative Northern Californian Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 2216 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Dalida 75

    • Lively Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Laura Ozyilmaz and Sayat Ozyilmaz | Semifinalist

    3. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Laura Ozyilmaz and Sayat Ozyilmaz | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 101 Montgomery St Unit 100 San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Reem’s 75

    • Traditional Arab Street Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Reem Assil | Nominee

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #85

    
    

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    • 2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Nari 75

    • Dramatic Thai Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Pim Techamuanvivit | Nominee

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    
    

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    • 1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • House of Prime Rib 75

    • Traditional English Prime Rib Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #87

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Breadbelly 73

    • Cozy Asian-American Cafe/Bakery
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #8

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1408 Clement St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Shuggie’s Trash Pie 73

    • Sustainable Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #34

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    
    

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    • 3349 23rd St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • HI NRG 73

    • Infectious Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudgie Awards
       Best New Cafe | Finalist

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In SF

    
    

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    • 443 Clement St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Noodle in a Haystack 73

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2023

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    
    

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    • 4601 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • The Progress 71

    • Bold Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 1525 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • 7 Adams 71

    • Highly Curated Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1963 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Fikscue Craft Barbecue 71

    • Electric Texas/Indonesian BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2024

    2. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2024

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #44

    
    

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    • 1708 Park St, Unit 120, Alameda, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Kin Khao 70

    • Modern Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #61

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Valley 70

    • Delicious Californian Neighborhood Cafe/Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #51

    
    

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    • 487 First St W, Sonoma, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Ettan 70

    • Upscale Cal-Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Srijith Gopinathan | Semifinalist

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

    
    

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    • 518 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • The Morris 70

    • Unpretentious Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2501 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Jo's Modern Thai 68

    • Tropical Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Intu-on Kornnawong | Semifinalist

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Mijoté 68

    • Seasonal French Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Kosuke Tada | Nominee

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #18

    
    

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    • 2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Copra 68

    • Nostalgic Southern Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #7

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Popoca 68

    • Vibrant Salvadorian Live-Fire Restaurant
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #5

    3. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 906 Washington St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • The Coffee Movement 68

    • Distinguished Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Barista Championship, Circle Chan | #5

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In SF

    
    

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    • 1737 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Hilda and Jesse 68

    • Modern All-Day Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Kristina Liedags Compton | Semifinalist

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #92

    
    

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    • 701 Union St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

52. • Snail Bar 66

    • Seasonal Natural Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #15

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4935 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Tacos Oscar 66

    • Quirky-Cute Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 420 40th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Loló 66

    • Non-Traditional Mexican (Jaliscan)/Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Mandarini

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Prelude 66

    • Sexy Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 9 Best New Bars of 2025

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Mama’s Boy Pizza 66

    • Lovely NY-Style Slice Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza Slice USA 2025 | #7

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 15 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Zuni Café 66

    • Contemporary French/Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • Soba Ichi 66

    • Artisan Japanese Noodle Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #16

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2311 Magnolia St, Unit A, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Azalina's 66

    • Handmade Malaysian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Azalina Eusope | Semifinalist

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 499 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Bombera 66

    • Contemporary Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #25

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3459 Champion St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Rich Table 65

    • Delicious Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #3

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • Aziza 65

    • Re-Imagined Moroccan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #14

    
    

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    • 5800 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Flour + Water 63

    • Thoughtful Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • Paper Son Coffee 61

    • Top-Tier Asian-American Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In SF

    
    

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    • 303 2nd St, Unit N102, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Liholiho Yacht Club 61

    • Buzzy Californian/Hawaiian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2015

    
    

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    • 871 Sutter St San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • La Taqueria 61

    • Hearty Mexican (Mission-Style) Taqueria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

67. • HK Lounge Bistro 61

    • Authentic Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #47

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1136 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • Excelsior Coffee 61

    • Brash Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In SF

    
    

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    • 4495 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • Cotogna 61

    • Convivial Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #57

    
    

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    • 490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

70. • Poppy Bagels 61

    • Authentic California-Style Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #100

    3. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    
    

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    • 5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Besharam 61

    • Fearless Indian (Vegetarian) Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Heena Patel | Semifinalist

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #83

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Sandy's 60

    • Hearty New Orleans-Style Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #22

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 1457 Haight St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

73. • Cafe Colucci 58

    • Spacious Ethiopian Cafe
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #86

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5849 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • Vientian Cafe 58

    • Soulful Lao/Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #95

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Oakland

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top Oakland Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3801 Allendale Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

75. • Outta Sight Pizza 56

    • Solid Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #68

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 422 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

76. • Prubechu 56

    • Classic Guamanian (Chamorro) Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #65

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 2224 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

77. • Niku Steakhouse 56

    • Ultra-Luxe American/Japanese Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. World's Best Steak Restaurants
       The List 2025 | #49

    
    

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    • 61 Division St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Nisei 55

    • Refined Japanese/Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, David Yoshimura | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Horn Barbecue 55

    • Bold Central Texas/West Coast BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Nominee

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #5

    
    

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    • 464 8th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Press 55

    • Celebrated Californian/Global Tasting
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    
    

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    • 587 Saint Helena Hwy S, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Plumed Horse 55

    • Elegant Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

82. • Auberge du Soleil 55

    • Indulgent French-Inspired Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

    
    

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    • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
    • Website

83. • Farmhouse Inn 55

    • Destination Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • Little Saint 55

    • Striking Plant-Based Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2022

    2. VinePair
       The 2024 Next Wave Awards, Alexandria Sarovich | Sommelier of the Year

    
    

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    • 25 North St, Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • The Village Pub 55

    • Contemporary Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA | The Peninsula
    • Website
    • Instagram

86. • The Restaurant 55

    • Stunning French-Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

87. • Starlite 51

    • Splashy Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 450 Powell St FL 21 San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Solbar 51

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

    
    

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    • 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA | Napa County

89. • Enclos 51

    • Distinctive Californian/New England Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 139 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

90. • Tony's Pizza Napoletana 51

    • Innovative Neapolitan Pizzeria
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #3

    2. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | Inspired Italian

    
    

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    • 1570 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

91. • Miller & Lux 50

    • Elegant Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 700 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • Cavaña 50

    • Innovative Cental/South American Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 100 Channel St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

93. • The Crown 50

    • Stunning Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Tim Tran | #4

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

94. • La Toque 50

    • Seasonal French-Inspired Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1314 McKinstry St, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Michael Warring 50

    • Contemporary Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8300 Bennington Ct, Vallejo, CA | Solano County
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • Dry Creek Kitchen 50

    • Vibrant American Tasting/Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County
    • Website
    • Instagram

97. • Daytrip 50

    • Maximalist Californian Fast-Fine Restaurant
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 10 Best New Restaurants 2022

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Finn Stern | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 4316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Kusakabe 50

    • Traditional Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 584 Washington St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

99. • Good Good Culture Club 48

    • Creative Asian Small-Plate Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

    
    

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    • 3560 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

100. • Prik Hom 48

     • Creative Thai Restaurant
     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     2. The New York Times
        The Restaurant List, 2023

     
     

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     • 3226 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
     • Website
     • Instagram