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- 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Francisco 95014
- 408-996-9606
Arya Global Cuisine
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more
- 3317 Steiner St., San Francisco 94123
- 415-441-2223
Chotto
Americans unfortunately tend to associate fusion-y sushi trattorias with traditional Japanese cuisine, when the street-level izakaya is much closer to the soul of urban Japanese cuisine. Owners Tad... read more
- 501 Fell St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-525-3901
Mazzat
Occupying a highly visible corner on the urban highway known as Fell, this unassuming café may help open many a Frisco foodie’s eyes to the joys of Lebanese food. Smart, simple d&eacut... read more
- 355 Powell St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-397-3003
Bourbon Steak
Mina flipped his namesake spot in the Westin St. Francis into another incarnation of Bourbon Steak (the 5th nationally), giving it a strong, masculine redesign defined by leather and dark wood. Exe... read more
- 2224 Mission St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-355-1500
Commonwealth
A striking emblem of gentrification and possible harbinger of the Mission’s future – was home to a 20+ year-old Mexican joint El Herradero, and a 1920s donut shop before that. Given a s... read more
- 210 11th St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-861-3444
Una Pizza Napoletana
Exactly what displaced New Yorkers crave – more space and great pizza. Anthony Mangieri of NYC’s East Village classic brought his reputation and coveted no-yeast dough recipe to the Bay... read more
- 22 Hawthorne St., San Francisco 94105
- 415-685-4860
Benu
Chef Corey Lee is one of our favorites because he’s simultaneously cool and crazy focused. And, ahem, he won the James Beard award and helmed that one restaurant called French Laundry for a f... read more
- 826 Folsom St., San Francisco 94107
- 415-348-8800
Zero Zero
Big fun to be had in Bruce Hill’s humongous SoMa pizzeria, notably housed in a relic of the former dot-com boom. The original late-90s industrial chic design was given a makeover and lots of warm t... read more
- 708 Bush St., San Francisco 94108
- 415-391-8311
Sons & Daughters
Tough act to follow occupying the former home of 31-year vet Café Mozart – the self-proclaimed (yet slightly creepy) “San Francisco’s Most Romantic Restaurant.” Given... read more
- 219 Healdsburg Ave., San Francisco 95448
- 707-433-7222
Spoonbar
A lively spot, open to the street. Mediterranean menu, by Rudy Mihal, of mostly skewers and small plates (there's also a well-received brick chicken) provides a base for main attraction: the cockta... read more
- 610 Main St., San Francisco 94559
- 707-252-1600
Morimoto Napa
When Iron Chef Morimoto hit wine country, he did so in grand fashion, with a restaurant that's an experience to be had. You are not thrust directly into the dining room but buffered from the street... read more
- 558 Sacramento St., San Francisco 94111
- 415-772-9060
Wayfare Tavern
Food Network favorite Tyler Florence took a break from his various shows to open up this mature, heady spot that might signal of signs of new culinary life in the Financial District. Occupying what... read more
- 280 Valencia St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-241-0288
Another Monkey
The restaurateur brave enough to occupy this space after Conduit closed faced a unique challenge - how to incorporate the original Stanley Saitowitz design elements into a new look and feel. Aom Ph... read more
- 1 South Park Ave., San Francisco 94107
- 415-243-0107
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
Hard times trigger a retreat to Americana, and what could be more all-American and comforting than a crispy grilled cheese sandwich, served here with an SF foodie twist? Small, café-like spa... read more
- 401 Valencia St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-400-5453
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
From local father-daughter team Leopoldo Lopez Gil and Adriana Lopez Vermut, who may be threatening Bay Area burrito hegemony with bright, soulful Venezuelan arepera. Small but hearty fried corn pa... read more
- 1326 9th Ave., San Francisco 94122
- 415-681-0330
Social Kitchen & Brewery
Straightforward concept that's right for the times: Delarosa and Starbelly cicerone (beer connoisseur) Rich Higgins has developed an awesome beer and beer-derived menu, housed in a low-key space bu... read more
- 2304 Market St., San Francisco 94114
- 415-558-8123
Super Duper
Another winner from the Beretta/Delarosa/Starbelly team of owner Adriano Paganini and GM Luis Flores, who aren't necessarily trying to blow foodie minds with gourmet accoutrements -- just filling a... read more
- 1805 Haight St., San Francisco 94117
- 415-750-1111
Parada 22
Sandwiched between Cha Cha Cha and Murio's Trophy Room on a well-traveled stretch of Haight, friendly kitchen is one of the few Puerto Rican spots in the entire Bay. Chef/founder Alex Jackson was f... read more
- 2944 16th St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-621-6108
Chile Lindo Empanadas
Tiny, cheery bakery slings freshly baked empanadas on a stretch of 16th that needed light. Some scoff at $5 for an empanada, but they're on the large side, filled with plentiful ingredients and enc... read more
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