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Read MoreAtelier Crenn
Dominique Crenn is the first woman in the U.S. to earn two Michelin stars. Dining at Atelier Crenn, a serenely simple dining room accessed through a discreet door on an otherwise busy stretch of Fillmore Street, you can see why....
Read MoreBenu
As one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2012, Corey Lee can be relied upon to push the boundaries of cuisine in a city teeming with innovative restaurants. Lee’s creativity can be sampled in the 18-course tasting menu...
Read MoreCalifornios
Californios takes Mexican cuisine to a new level entirely. Chef Val Cantu, named one of America’s best new chefs by Food and Wine, has earned Californios two Michelin stars for its extensive tasting menu featuring such creations as butter poached...
Read MoreCotogna
Michael Tusk, the James Beard recognized master behind Quince, brings his magic to a more accessible, casual setting. Cotogna is Italian for quince, and Cotogna specializes in rustic Italian fare. The cozy dining room, with wood beams and low lighting,...
Read MoreFrances
Chef Melissa Perello honed her skills at Aqua and Charles Knob Hill before taking over Fifth Floor, which earned three stars (out of four) from the San Francisco Chronicle. Since her departure in 2006—a self-imposed break during which she was...
Read MoreJu-Ni
With just twelve chairs, all of them at the sushi bar, Ju-Ni just might be the hardest restaurant seat to get in town. It’s worth the effort. Taking inspiration from restaurants in Japan, Ju-Ni serves only sushi, omakaze style, meaning...
Read MoreLazy Bear
Chef-owner David Barzelay started it underground a few years ago and now it’s official – with a Michelin star to prove it. Lazy Bear is a dinner party. On the night of your arrival, you’ll greet your host and enjoy cocktails and...
Read MoreMission Chinese Food
You don’t come here for the ambience. Nor the service. Just the food. The bold, intensely flavored, chili-peppered plates – like grandma’s spicy lamb dumplings or kung pao pastrami – that keep the lines out the door and foodies coming...
Read MoreMr. Jiu’s
Walking into Mr. Jiu’s is a marvel. You approach from the most attractive street in bustling Chinatown—the colorful Waverly Place—and upon walking inside, you’re seized by the massive glass windows at the restaurant’s far side, offering broad views of the...
Read MorePetit Crenn
The low-key sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, Petit Crenn focuses on the cuisine of Chef Dominique Crenn’s native Brittany, France. The small space, elegant design and wood-burning grill give this delicious all-day eatery a homey...
Read MoreRich Table
After working at some of the best restaurants in New York and San Francisco (Bouley, Mas, Michael Mina and Quince among them), husband and wife team Rich and Sarah Evans opened their own place in trendy Hayes Valley – and...
Read MoreState Bird Provisions
Winner of the 2013 James Beard best new restaurant award, this brainchild of Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski (who both worked at the much lauded, but now closed, Rubicon) takes its name from California’s state bird, the quail. Indeed, deep-fried...
Read MoreTartine
Without a doubt, Tartine is one of the best bakeries in San Francisco. For locals who don’t live in the Mission, buying a loaf of Tartine’s bread is practically a pilgrimage; give an East Coast resident a chocolate croissant and soon...
Courtesy Ed AndersonRead MoreThe Progress
Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, whose State Bird Provisions had epicures from around the globe clamoring to get a reservation, have opened a new foodie magnet next door. While the feel is just slightly more refined, the emphasis is still on sharing...
