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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

A photo of Sun Moon Studio restaurant
5.0
5 (9)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
Sun Moon Studio is a farm and producer-driven restaurant in West Oakland by Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper.

We offer a multi-course tasting menu for $150 per person in our intimate 4 table dining room. An optional beverage pairing is available for $75 per person.The focus of our menu is to highlight the bounty of local producers and farmers through the lens of our life experiences.

We are happy to adjust our menu to dietary restrictions, but require advanced notice. Please let us of your parties dietary restrictions when making a reservation so we may plan for your arrival.

We are looking forward to cooking for you!

Alan and Sarah

Top review
DavidVIP
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The meal and service were spectacular! All the courses on menu #48 were amazingly delicious! The bill came to a ~$250/ per person of which ~$50 is wine, total of 2 glasses each. Also they base tax on total bill and not just food & service, which seems different from all other restaurants in the area. However the food, service and ambience are amazing! Hopefully, we can attend again with my younger brother,Peter & my daughter Duskie, who’s a fab chef in Sonoma county’s Russian River Valley.
A photo of Golden Bear Station restaurant
5.0
5 (374)
$50 and over
American
Kenwood
About the restaurant
Golden Bear Station is an Italian American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor pizzas, pastas and seasonal delicacies.

Top review
CurtVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was fabulous. The food, the service, the atmosphere were all top notch. The bob salad was incredible- and HUGE!
A photo of Omakase restaurant
4.9
4.9 (385)
$50 and over
Japanese
SOMA
About the restaurant
Omakase offers a curated, fixed-price tasting menu designed to engage all your senses. This culinary journey introduces the diverse flavors of Japanese cuisine, featuring fish flown directly from Japan. Specializing in Edomae-style sushi—a traditional preparation with modern touches—Omakase creates a fun, relaxed dining atmosphere. Thank you for entrusting your experience to our chefs and choosing Omakase. We look forward to serving you.
Top review
Natalie
Dined 3 days ago
An absolute delight! Everyone was incredibly thoughtful, the food was delicious, and chatting with the chefs was very enjoyable! The only downside is how pricey it is to dine in San Francisco, but that is to be expected.
A photo of PintxoPote restaurant
5.0
5 (482)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Los Gatos
About the restaurant
Bienvenidos a PintxoPote! (pronounced 'pincho potay') a pintxos (tapas) bar offering a dining experience showcasing the range of traditional flavors typical of the Basque country in Northern Spain. Here, you will be transported to the world's most acclaimed culinary region: the seaside resort of San Sebastián, a region whose cuisine is distinguished by the excellence of the ingredients and the simplicity in cooking techniques.

Pintxo Pote is the only place in the SF Bay area that offers a current expression of authentic pintxos.

Top review
Jorey
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Excellent Tapas! Every item was delicious! I'll definitely be returning!
A photo of 808 Zone restaurant
5.0
5 (16)
$50 and over
Japanese
Foster City
About the restaurant
Getting tired of the same omakase experience? Too intimidated to even go to our first one? 808 Zone may be the perfect place for you!
With a contemporary kaiseki meets omakase fused with western inspiration and unexpected flavor combinations experience, your taste buds are surely to thank you for delighting them with something unique and different. Every dish aims to bring something innovative to the table while highlighting the freshness and beauty of the ingredients themselves.

Top review
MiguelVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This is one of the best tasting menu's I've experience, highly recommended. It was flawless, highest quality (premium uni, A5 wagyu, all from Japan), the owners are the nicest folks, the presentation of everything is incredible. This place and its tasting menu is a hidden gem.
A photo of SUNGHO restaurant
4.9
4.9 (36)
$31 to $50
Korean
Tenderloin
About the restaurant
Chef Sungho brings a taste of home to San Francisco.Inspired by his grandmother’s comforting Gukbap, he’s on a mission to share authentic Korean flavors with the city.

With a rich, 24-hour-simmered broth and quality ingredients, each bowl of gukbap is a warm embrace for chilly days.Join us at Sungho and experience the depth and heart of true Korean soul food.

Top review
KyungVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Good, healthy food. Limited menu. Did not know it specialized in pork. The two pancakes were the best.
A photo of Marina Bar and Grill restaurant
5.0
5 (44)
$30 and under
American
Discovery Bay
About the restaurant
Marina Bar and Grill is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar situated in Discovery Bay.
We take pride in serving community favorites with exceptional service and a friendly smile.
Our prime location at Discovery Bay Marina offers stunning waterfront views for you to enjoy along with your delicious meal and refreshing drink.
In addition to our extensive take-out menu, we also host parties, events, and all special occasions.
We invite you to come and enjoy an unforgettable time with us!

Top review
Monica
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Always a great place to hang out with friends! Love Rich and Vanitha!
A photo of Mayo Reserve Room - Mayo Family Winery restaurant
5.0
5 (927)
$50 and over
Winery
Kenwood
About the restaurant
Indulge in a Casual & Intimate Wine & Food Pairing Experience unlike any other in Wine Country! At the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room, receive Personal Service and taste Exceptional Reserve Wines thoughtfully paired with 7 Seasonal Courses (each of about 3-4 bites each) that will challenge your expectations of what Wine Tasting should be...

Located in the heart of Kenwood in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room is situated in an unassuming building that overlooks Local Vineyards and Mountains. Relax and soak in the views while seated either Indoors or on our Front Lawn and taste through some of our Best Wines & Food Pairings, curated by Executive Chef John Locher and his team. We are personally committed to your Wine & Food Experience!

Book your reservation today at the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room, or call 707-833-5504! Price is $80 per person for groups up to 6 guests, plus tax. 20% Auto Gratuity will be added to groups of 5 or more.

Top review
Jeffrey
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Excellent experience. Chef John was great, dry but funny. Knowledgeable but not pretentious. I cannot recommend this enough.
A photo of Sushi Hashiri restaurant
5.0
5 (218)
$50 and over
Sushi
SOMA
About the restaurant
A progressive approach executed from a deep history of Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi. Two of Japan’s historical culinary concepts brought together combining hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections direct from our private purveyor inside the world renown Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Hashiri’s focus is to exemplify its re-evolving cuisine to showcase Japan’s richest seasonal ingredients.

HASHIRI "KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI" - $300
Hyper seasonal multi course Kappo & Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

HASHIRI " OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI" - $200
Hyper seasonal Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

Due to our limited seating and the effort involved in curating our menu with internationally sourced ingredients, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation policy. Cancellations or no-shows within 72 hours of your reservation will incur the full cost of the dining experience.

Top review
Ludi
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
We had a lovely night at Sushi Hashiri for Christmas Eve. We've dined here before pandemic and had a memorable experience, and it was great knowing its reopening. Absolutely enjoying everything, from the food, environment, service, and chatting with Chef Ono-san. Thanks for having us and we'll visit again and get the taste of different seasons of food!
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