The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bay Area

1. • Taishan Cuisine 21

   • Authentic Chinese (Cantonese) Restaurant
   
   

   1. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #21

   
   

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   • 781 Broadway, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website

2. • Farmhouse Inn Restaurant 21

   • 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

3. • Terrapin Creek 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   • 1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA | Sonoma County

4. • Merchant Roots 21

   • Immersive Global Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1148 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Pearl 21

   • Inviting Californian-Mediterranean Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   • 6101 California St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Yuji 21

   • Progressive Japanese Kappo
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1700 Post St, Unit K, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • NIGHTBIRD 21

   • Imaginative Californian Boutique Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   • 330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • North Block Yountville 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   • 6757 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County

9. • wonderful 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
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   • 270 Broadway, Millbrae, CA | The Peninsula

10. • Kokkari Estiatorio 21

    • Mouthwatering Modern Greek Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Chuan Yu 21

    • Simple Chinese (Sichuan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 388 9th St, Unit 268, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Guesthouse 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 850 College Ave, Kentfield, CA | Marin County

13. • Be.Stéak.Ă 21

    • Elegant Mediterranean Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1887 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Linea Coffee Roasting 21

    • Purist-Favorite Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1125 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Routier 21

    • Welcoming French/Californian Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2801 California St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Bardo Lounge & Supper Club 21

    • Elegant Neighborhood Lounge
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3343 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Hamano Sushi 21

    • High-End Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1332 Castro St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • ASA Los Gatos South 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 57 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay

19. • Parche 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 2295 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay

20. • Palette Tea House 21

    • Upscale Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 900 N Point St, Unit B201A, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Anomaly SF 21

    • Modernist Southern-Inspired Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2600 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Sorella 21

    • Vibrant Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1760 Polk St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Movida 21

    • Unique Mexican/Persian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 555 2nd St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • ADEGA Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1614 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay

25. • Hidden Café 21

    • Picturesque Cafe
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1250 Addison St, Unit 111, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Omakase 21

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 665 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Lacàphê 21

    • Vietnamese Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 740 Story Rd, Ste 5, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Komakase Coffee 21

    • Luxurious Coffee Omakase
    
    

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

    
    

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

29. • All Spice 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1602 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA | The Peninsula

30. • Delage 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 536 9th St, Oakland, CA | East Bay

31. • Yuanbao Jiaozi 21

    • Bright Chinese Dumpling Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2110 Irving St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Belotti 21

    • Modern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5403 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Picco 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA | Marin County

34. • Masa's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 813 Grant Ave, Novato, CA | Marin County

35. • Nopalito 21

    • Vibrant Mexican Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Prospect 21

    • Modern Contemporary Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 300 Spear St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Valette 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 344 Center St, Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County

38. • Barndiva 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 231 & 237 Center St Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County

39. • Longway 21

    • Delicious Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 641 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA | Marin County
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Bouchon Bistro 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County

41. • Goodthing Coffee 21

    • Minimalist Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 341 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA | The Peninsula
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Outset Coffee 21

    • Fruit-Forward Asian Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 790 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Instagram

43. • Ken 21

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 252 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • The Wild 21

    • Ingredient-Forward Californian/Japanese Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 201 Spear St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Caché 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #7

    
    

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    • 1235 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

46. • Haus Coffee 21

    • Quaint Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3086 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website

47. • Moonwake Coffee Roasters 21

    • Pretty Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1412 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Outta Sight Pizza 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #4

    
    

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    • 643 Clay St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

49. • Tacos Mama Cuca 21

    • Traditional Mexican (Sonoran) Taco Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #23

    
    

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    • 230 Jackson St, Hayward, CA | East Bay
    • Instagram

50. • Tony's Seafood 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 18863 Shoreline Highway Marshall, CA | Marin County

51. • CoRo Coffee Room 21

    • Collaborative Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2324 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

52. • Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya 21

    • Stylish Japanese Izakaya
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #38

    
    

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    • 2451 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Lovely’s 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #6

    
    

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    • 848 Cole St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

54. • Range Life 21

    • Warm Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2160 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • The Caffè 21

    • Stunning Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1120 Broadway, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • The Matheson 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 106 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA | Sonoma County

57. • Fikscue 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #8

    
    

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    • 7 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

58. • Hog Island Oyster Co. 21

    • Easygoing Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • The Ferry Building 1 Ferry Building Unit 11A San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Lunette 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1 Ferry Plz Unit 33 San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

60. • Zola 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 565+585 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay

61. • SPQR 21

    • Creative Cal-Italian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1911 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Instagram

62. • Mother Tongue Café 21

    • Playful Coffee Shop/Cocktail Bar
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 308 41st St, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Pasta Moon 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 845 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA | The Peninsula

64. • Saru Sushi Bar 21

    • Delicious Japanese Sushi Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 3856 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Harborview Restaurant & Bar 21

    • Sophisticated Chinese (Cantonese) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • Burmatown 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA | Marin County

67. • La Marcha Tapas Bar 21

    • Vibrant Spanish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 2026 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • Naysayers Coffee Roasters 21

    • Minimalist Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1813 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • Jules 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #3

    
    

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    • 237 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

70. • Chez TJ 21

    • Quaint Contemporary French Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Side A 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #9

    
    

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    • 2814 19th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

72. • Ocean Subs 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #2

    
    

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    • 18 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

73. • Ain't Normal Café 21

    • Scrumptious Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5701 College Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • La Costanera 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 260 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA | The Peninsula

75. • Sabio on Main 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 501 Main St, Pleasanton, CA | East Bay

76. • Gintei Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 235 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA | The Peninsula

77. • Camper 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 898 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA | The Peninsula

78. • jū-ni 21

    • Transcendent Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1335 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Traditional Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 6430 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Daeho Kalbijjim and Beef Soup 21

    • Premium Korean Soup Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1620 Post St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Dio Deka 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 210 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA | South Bay

82. • 1 oz Coffee 21

    • Beautiful Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Cafe Reyes 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 11101 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, CA | Marin County

84. • Lookout Coffee 21

    • Excellent Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2135 S Winchester Blvd, Unit 100, Campbell, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • Saffron 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA | The Peninsula

86. • La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1772 Broadway, Redwood City, CA | The Peninsula

87. • Backhaus 21

    • Exquisite Bakery/Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 32 E Third Ave, San Mateo, CA | The Peninsula
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Oma San Francisco Station 21

    • Understated Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1737 Post St, Unit 337, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Vina Enoteca 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 700 Welch Rd, Unit 110, Palo Alto, CA | South Bay

90. • Chez Panisse 21

    • Thrilling Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

91. • Iyasare 21

    • Soulful Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1830 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • Aurum 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 132 State St, Los Altos, CA | South Bay

93. • Sato Omakase 21

    • Elevated Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1122 Post St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

94. • Bird & Buffalo 21

    • Colorful Northeastern Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4659 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA | East Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Donaji 21

    • Welcoming Mexican (Oaxacan) Neighborhood Spot
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • Academic Coffee 21

    • Eclectic Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 499 S Second St, San Jose, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

97. • Ernest 21

    • Irreverent Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1890 Bryant St, Unit 100, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Sushi Shin 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 312 Arguello St, Redwood City, CA | The Peninsula

99. • Flea Street 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA | The Peninsula

100. • Hey Neighbor Cafe 20

     • Cat-Owned Coffee Shop
     
     

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

     
     

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     • 2 Burrows St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
     • Website
     • Instagram