Discover the Best New Restaurants in San Francisco

As one of the world's most iconic destinations, San Francisco draws visitors from all over the globe to wind down Lombard Street, wander Fisherman's Wharf and take a boat trip to Alcatraz. For foodies, a different set of icons come into play – Dungeness crabs and oysters just plucked from the ocean, sourdough bread baked in the early morning hours and Mission burritos hearty enough to fuel the day's hill climbs. With such a beloved food scene, the best new restaurants in San Francisco really need to do something special. So where do the smartest, savviest diners go in San Francisco when they want to try a new hot spot? This is the Tastemaker 20. We studied data covering thousands of restaurants to find the best of them all according to OpenTable's most experienced users. The results prove that chefs can still pull off something original in San Francisco and entice locals away from their old favorites. A meal at one of these amazing new restaurants might mean endless dim sum with bay views or contemporary Italian fare in a cozy Castro neighborhood joint. We suggest booking a table at the most tempting of these 20 restaurants. Good luck picking just the one!