Thrillist Eat Seeker highlights the absolute best restaurants in San Francisco right now. New or old. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We've got it all right here.
Less- PHOTO BY MARC FIORITO, COURTESY OF RED WINDOWRed WindowCocktail BarClosed Now4 – 9 PM
Holding court on Columbus, just off Washington Square Park, Red Window, the latest project from mixologist Elmer Mejicanos, lately of Tony’s, and chef Adam Rosenblum, of Causwells, is a bustling ode to Spanish tapas and Basque pintxos culture, complete with a menu of low-ABV cocktails.
- PHOTO BY TAYLOR HUMBY, COURTESY OF NEW BELGIUM BREWINGNew Belgium BrewingBreweryPermanently Closed
Just in time for baseball season, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing has opened a massive new brewpub in Mission Bay, complete with ample outdoor seating and a view of Oracle Park. In addition to their well-known beers, try a rotating selection of locally-inspired small batch releases.
- Boug Cali | PHOTO BY LORENA MASSO, COURTESY OF LA COCINALa Cocina Municipal MarketplaceFood CourtPermanently Closed
San Francisco-based nonprofit incubator La Cocina has long focused on supporting immigrant and women-of-color-led food businesses. Now, their long-awaited food hall has opened, with six standout food offerings (eventually seven, with Bini’s Kitchen slinging top-notch Nepalese momos when indoor dining resumes) and a bar called La Paloma.
- PHOTO BY MOLLY DECOUDREAUX, COURTESY OF THE TAILOR’S SONThe Tailor's SonItalian CuisineClosed Now11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
The latest opening from Back of the House Inc. restaurant group, The Tailor’s Son showcases comforting, Northern Italian fare alongside classic cocktails in the former Elite Cafe space.
- PHOTO BY JOSEPH WEAVER, COURTESY OF LAZY SUSANLazy SusanChinese CuisineClosed Now11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4 – 9 PM
This takeout and delivery-only restaurant has put together a menu of Chinese American classics, thoughtfully and flavorfully executed by Chef Eric Ehler.
- ROUTIERRoutierFrench CuisineClosed Now5:30 – 9 PM
This long-awaited full-service restaurant from star pastry chef Belinda Leong has opened just down the block from her beloved B. Patisserie for in-person dining and takeout.
- PHOTO COURTESY OF BERETTABerettaItalian CuisineClosed Now5 – 10 PM
Valencia Street stalwart Beretta has opened a second location in the space formerly occupied by Spanish outpost Barvale on Divisadero.
- PHOTO BY FRANK LEE, COURTESY OF BAIABAIAVegan RestaurantPermanently Closed
Housed in the former Jardiniere space, Baia, a collaboration between Chef Matthew Kenney and Kyle and Tracy Vogt, is now open for dinner and brunch in Hayes Valley, boasting a seasonal menu of cravable, entirely plant-based Italian fare.
- PHOTO COURTESY OF ARBORArborHalal RestaurantClosed Now11:30 AM – 9 PM
The latest offering from the Absinthe group, Arbor has remade Arlequin Cafe, and its wonderful back garden, into a fast-casual restaurant with a low-key emphasis on plant-based offerings.
- NOPALITOSFNopalitoMexican CuisineClosed Now11:30 AM – 9 PM
The much-loved Mexican restaurant from the Nopa family has opened a small takeout window on 18th Street in the Mission serving a limited menu of Nopalito classics and a few new offerings.
