Eat. These are some restaurants I want to try.
I love exploring new restaurants, but I don't enjoy eating alone. Feel free to message me if you'd like to try any of these together!
Last updated: 2/13/2025
Mama Tigre Visited
Street art features at this standby for Indian-inflected Mexican favorites like tacos & burritos.
Mexican
Bawarchi Biryani Visited
Modestly appointed Indian restaurant offering biryani, skewered meats & curries, plus outdoor seats.
Indian
Pappe Visited
Cozy, colorful Indian eatery featuring samosas, curry & veggie dishes plus cocktails & wine.
Indian
Chennai Express Visited
Southern Indian staples like dosas, biryani & spicy curries plated in a basic, sit-down place.
Indian
Ruthie's All Day Visited
Chill, light-filled, mid-century modern eatery offering homestyle cooking & a robust drink list.
Brunch
Rosa Mexicano Visited
Modern Mexican chain eatery known for tableside guacamole, creative margaritas & chic surrounds.
Mexican
Gregorio's Trattoria
Comfy, kid-friendly eatery offering pizza & Italian-American favorites, plus gluten-free choices.
Italian
Iron Age
Korean BBQ
Kogiya Korean BBQ
Chefs grill classic Korean dishes tableside at this slick hangout with an industrial vibe.
Korean BBQ
La Vie
Swanky restaurant overlooking The Wharf offering creative American & Mediterranean fare & cocktails.
Mediterranean
Zaytinya
Chef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.
Mediterranean
Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers
Farm-inspired American fare, plus sushi & cocktails served in sleek, eco-chic digs with river views.
American
Martin's Tavern
Popular tavern serving American eats in both a cozy interior with wooden booths & outdoors.
American
Green Pig Bistro
Scot Harlan's nose-to-tail ethos turns out American-French dishes in a modern, kitschy spot.
American
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
Breezy Mediterranean restaurant offering outdoor riverfront dining, plus tapas & wine.
Mediterannean
Mia's Italian Kitchen
Italian
Upscale Italian dining & drinks in a stylish, two-story setting, with a pizza bar & sidewalk patio.
Landini Brothers
A hearty Italian menu, a dimly lit space with exposed brick & a romantic patio draw local notables.
Italian
Il Porto Italian Ristorante
Since 1973, eatery serves traditional Italian cuisine amid old-world plaster-beam-and-stone decor.
Italian
Dumpling Home
Casual, colorful eatery dishing up fried, steamed or boiled dumplings, plus noodles & small plates.
Chinese
Lers Ros Thai Visited
Refined Thai specialties (including some exotic meats) in a modern setting with stone accents.
Thai
Cotogna Visited
Popular eatery serving spit-roasted and grilled meat & fish, wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta.
Italian
Sotto Mare
Neighborhood spot with nautical decor & a menu of pasta, cioppino & other Italian-style seafood.
Seafood
China Live
Modern marketplace & culinary stop offering multi-course Chinese fare, casual snacks & artisan teas.
Chinese
Waterbar Visited
Stylish seafood spot with oysters, a horseshoe-shaped bar & patio with up-close views of Bay Bridge.
Seafood
Izakaya Yoki Visited
A menu spotlighting Japanese & Korean specialties in a modern, intimate restaurant.
Japanese
Kinara Fusion Kitchen
Cafe for modern Indian fare & pizza with a playfully designed upstairs hookah lounge.
Indian
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Besharam Visited
Gujarati classics & modern Indian dishes in lively quarters with bold murals & communal tables.
Indian
El Lopo Visited
A compact, rustic-chic outpost serving wine, sherry, & Spanish tapas made with local ingredients.
Wine bar
Honey Honey Cafe and Crepery
Diners order at the counter at this casual, cheery spot that cooks up a mix of crêpes & cafe fare.
Breakfast
Burma Love Visited
Spin-off of a famed local Burmese restaurant serves shareable plates in a modern space with a bar.
Burmese
La Bande
Cal-Med aperitif and tapas bar on the ground floor adjacent to Villon restaurant-bar, with both an inspired indoor space and outdoor patio.
Tapas
KAIYŌ Rooftop Visited
Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.
Bar
CAVAÑA
Latin American cocktail bar located on the rooftop level of LUMA Hotel San Francisco.
Cocktail bar
Thriller Social Club
Large, lively eatery & bar with a retro carnival theme, for unique pub grub & 2 floors of games.
Bar
Plow
Farm-to-table American comfort food served in a lively, rustic dining room with oak-barrel tables.
American
The Story of Ramen
Ramen cooking classes for individuals, small groups & corporate team building events
Japanese
El Techo
Latin American street eats & cocktails are the draw at this vibrant restaurant with a rooftop patio.
Latin American
Breakfast Little Visited
Stick-to-your-ribs food, with zesty flavors, served hot of an early morning.
Breakfast
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Visited
Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
Movie theater
Bottega Visited
Classic Italian fare including pizza, pasta & meat dishes are offered at this modest restaurant.
Italian
Yellow Moto Pizzeria Visited
Neapolitan pies & to-go slices, plus salads, snacks, beer & wine, plated in warm, airy surrounds.
Pizza
Delfina Visited
Longtime destination for seasonal Italian cuisine & classic desserts with wines by the glass & beer.
Italian
Tsunami Panhandle Visited
Sake flights pair with sushi & izakaya-style eats at this stylish Japanese restaurant.
Japanese
B Patisserie
Parisian & Viennese-style pastries, sandwiches & coffee served in modern space with an open kitchen.
Bakery
El Mansour
Traditional Moroccan restaurant where authentic fare is accompanied by nightly belly dancing.
Moroccan
Zachary's Chicago Pizza Visited
Employee-owned since 1983, stuffed or thin-crust pies are made to order with a special tomato sauce.
Pizza
Homeroom Visited
A variety of imaginative mac & cheese options, salads & sides in a relaxed locale.
American
Yimm Thai Visited
Homespun Thai food, rice plates & salads in cozy, minimalist surrounds with an outdoor patio.
Thai
Farmhouse Thai Visited
Thai eatery for classic curries & noodles, plus rarer street foods in an airy, rustic-chic space.
Thai
Daughter Thai Kitchen
Place for upscale Southern Thai street food with spicy options in chic, modern quarters.
Thai
Pyeong Chang Tofu House Visited
Busy go-to Korean eatery serving kimchi, stone pots, crispy rice & a menu of vegetarian fare.
Korean
The Star Pizza Visited
Chicago-style pizza, subs & salads in airy digs with exposed-brick walls, chandeliers & a full bar.
Pizza
Drake's Dealership Visited
Taproom of San Leandro brewery for house beer plus wood-fired pizza & more in former auto-shop digs.
Beer garden
Viridian Visited
Innovative cocktails & a menu of contemporary Asian-inspired food & desserts in a stylish locale.
Cocktail bar
The Punchdown
Stylish, upscale wine bar pairing natural & biodynamic blends with New American small plates.
Wine bar
First Edition
A comic book-themed cocktail den with moody lighting, high ceilings, large murals & outdoor tables.
Cocktail bar
Hopscotch
Upscale, retro diner serving craft cocktails & inventive American fare with a Japanese touch.
American/Japanese diner
Itani Ramen
Buzzy counter-serve bistro for regional Japanese ramen bowls & sweets served from a vending machine.
Japanese
Shinmai Visited
Modern, minimalist spot that puts a California spin on ramen & izakaya served with whisky & sake.
Japanese
Huangcheng Noodle House Visited
Straightforward restaurant specializing in homemade noodle dishes, plus comfort food soups.
Chinese
Pho King Visited
Small, no-frills restaurant serving Vietnamese classics such as noodle soups & egg rolls.
Vietnamese
Pho Da Nang Quan
This simple restaurant serves a menu of Vietnamese dishes, with online ordering & delivery.
Vietnamese
Pho Ao Sen
Vietnamese eatery for a range of classic meals & bowls of pho in an unpretentious space.
Vietnamese
Banh Mi Ba Le
Counter-serve location offering traditional Vietamese sandwiches stuffed with meat & tofu.
Vietnamese
Ohgane Visited
Place for Korean BBQ cooked on tabletop mesquite grills, plus stews & other dishes.
Korean BBQ
Thai Basil Visited
A menu of traditional Thai dishes with ample booth seating, Asian interior details, & a fish tank.
Thai
Artichoke's Visited
No-seating chain spot featuring big slices of pizza in basic digs with a stand-up counter.
Pizza
Italian Homemade Visited
Italian deli & market offering housemade pasta, imported cheese, charcuterie & more in homey digs.
Italian
In the Wood Visited
New American pub eats, pizzas & gluten-free items, plus happy hour deals, in a convivial setting.
American
La Mediterranee Visited
Longtime Middle Eastern-Mediterranean spot known for its meze sampler platters & outdoor seating.
Mediterranean
Cheeseboard Pizza Visited
A pizzeria, bakery & cheese shop, this spot serves 1 style of veggie pizza per day & limited seats.
Pizza
Sliver Pizzeria Visited
Socially conscious pie parlor showcases specialty pizzas, a full bar & live bands in a funky space.
Pizza
La Note Visited
Lively setting for French eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a garden open in good weather.
French
Musashi Visited
Casual Japanese restaurant offering sushi, noodles & steamed fish & rice dinners from Niigata.
Japanese
Angeline's Louisana Kitchen Visited
Serving gumbo, beignets & jambalaya, this casual eatery brings New Orleans flavors to Berkeley.
American
Jupiter Visited
A 2-story venue & beer garden that serves up wood-fired pizzas plus handcrafted beers & ales.
Pizza
Ippudo Visited
Japanese small plates, ramen & upmarket sake are dispatched in this simple yet stylish outpost.
Japanese
Imm Thai Visited
Thai street eats, plus beer & wine, in a buzzing, casual spot with understated decor.
Thai
The Noodle Visited
Thai standby provides a standard lineup of favorites in a functional setting. Open late.
Thai
U :Dessert Visited
Counter-ordering with an array of desserts inspired by Asian cafés like crepe cake & milk toast.
Dessert
Jot Mahal Visited
Indian cooking with ample vegan options & a lunch buffet, offered with beer & wine in basic digs.
Indian
Vik's Chaat Visited
Ample Indian grocery store with lots of traditional food items & spices, plus a quick-serve cafe.
Indian
Kamado Sushi Visited
Sushi, seasonal sashimi & teriyaki in a relaxed yet modern dining room with tables & bar seating.
Japanese
Udupi Palace Visited
Specializing in dosas & uttapams, this Indian eatery serves vegetarian fare in a basic setting.
Indian
Saffron Visited
Indian fare from sustainable ingredients served in a polished bi-level space with chandeliers.
Indian
Stella
Sophisticated neighborhood osteria serves rustic Northern Italian cuisine in a romantic atmosphere.
Italian
Curry Hyuga Visited
Compact, unpretentious restaurant specializing in traditional Japanese curry dishes & sides.
Japanese
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Wursthall Visited
Food writer J. Kenji López-Alt is behind this dynamic beer hall with German & New American fare.
German & New American
Sushi Sam's Edomata
Minimalist spot specializing in an omakase (chef's choice) sushi option served at the bustling bar.
Sushi
Kajiken Visited
Ramen noodles coated in housemade soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar with toppings like chashu, egg yolk, and bamboo shoots.
Ramen
Espetus San Mateo
Waiters in Brazilian gaucho attire serve all-you-can-eat skewers of meat in an eye-catching setting.
Brazilian
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Isarn Garden Thai Cuisine
Easygoing Thai restaurant serving stir-fries & curries, plus noodle & rice dishes.
Thai
Zareens Visited
Zareen's Restaurant & Catering is a Pakistani restaurant in Redwood City, California
Pakistani
Vesta Visited
Buzzy indoor-outdoor venue draws crowds with creative, wood-fired pizza, small plates, wine & beer.
Pizza
Vino Santo Visited
Relaxed mainstay with a refined ambiance that specializes in traditional Italian dishes & drinks.
Italian
Donato Enoteca Visited
Contemporary Italian plates & wood-fired pizzas in a multiroom space with an open kitchen & a patio.
Italian
Angelicas Visited
American eats served in a lively space with a full bar, a patio & multiple stages for entertainment.
Latin American
Chandni Chowk, Fremont
Unpretentious food truck with ample parking serving authentic Indian snacks.
Indian
Layang Layang
Trendy spot serving a menu of traditional Malaysian eats with lamb, chicken & vegetarian options.
Malaysian
Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup
Diners line up for big portions of Korean barbecue at this contemporary lunch & dinner venue.
Korean
Milpitas SGD Tofu House
Hopping, no-frills Korean restaurant serving a variety of classic eats & soups with varied sides.
Korean
Lee's Sandwiches, Milpitas
Counter-service chain for Vietnamese staples such as banh mi, plus some classic deli sandwiches.
Banh mi
Urfa Bistro Visited
Compact, comfy option whipping up classic Mediterranean entrees, salads & wraps.
Turkish
Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
Old-timey gourmet butcher shop offering a wide array of meats & sausages, plus deli sandwiches.
Butcher shop
Chef Chu's
Local favorite for Chinese food staples as well as chef Chu's specialty signature dishes.
Chinese
ViVe Sol
Mexican destination for traditional cooking & margaritas in a colorful cantina setting with a patio.
Mexican
Everest Cuisine
Humble restaurant offering traditional Nepalese & Indian meals, along with a lunch buffet.
Nepali
Himalayan Kitchen
Indian restaurant specializing in Nepalese/Himalayan cuisine offered in a warm environment.
Nepali
UlavacharU Visited
Breezy, colorful locale serving traditional Indian fare, plus offering catering and event options.
Indian
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
Relaxed dining space offering Afghan meat & vegetarian entrees such as kebabs & sautéed pumpkin.
Afghan
Madras Cafe Visited
Bustling South Indian restaurant known for its dosas serving vegetarian fare in a no-frills space.
Indian
Delhiwala Chaat Restaurant Visited
Simple venue dishing out traditional Indian meat & veggie plates alongside combo meals.
Indian
Chaat Bhavan
Local Indian chain serving a variety of vegetarian snacks & entrees in a casual setting.
Indian
Pav Bhaji Hut
This popular Indian food trailer doles out a small selection of vegetarian street fare.
Indian
Sri Ananda Bhavan
A broad range of Indian vegetarian dishes & daily specials are the draw at this modest restaurant.
Indian
Sankranti Lunch Buffet
Low-key outfit in a strip mall preparing traditional South Indian dishes along with weekly specials.
Indian
10 Butchers Korean BBQ
Homestyle farm-to-table grilled meat, small plates & drinks in a casual spot that has a patio.
Korean BBQ
TANTO Japanese Restaurant
Casual Japanese spot for drinking beer or sake & dining on popular dishes like fried rice balls.
Japanese
Pho Ha Noi
Bustling, dynamic venue with outdoor seating prepping pho, spring rolls & other Vietnamese dishes.
Vietnamese
Chicha San Chen
Patented technology precisely brews with high temperature and pressure - the tea's fragrance and essence are extracted within seconds to retain the freshest taste
Bubble tea
Paradise Biryani Pointe Visited
Relaxed Indian restaurant offering biryani, kebabs & curries, with vegetarian options.
Indian
AappaKadai
Simple venue known for spicy Chettinad Indian fare, including aappam & idly, plus Indo-Chinese grub.
Indian
Anjappar Chettinad
Part of a global chain that originated in Chennai serving classic Indian dishes.
Indian
Smoked Out BBQ
Venue specializeing in smoking all of their meats low and slow with Oak and Hickory wood
BBQ
Paik's Noodle
Traditional Korean-Chinese noodle soups, stir-fries & dumplings are the draw at this casual outpost.
Korean
Jaks Authentic Indian
An exquisite blend of tradition & authenticity, deeply rooted in the austerity of the unique taste, aroma & flavors of Indian spices
Indian
Matcha Cafe Maiko
Made-to-order matcha chain with soft-serve cones, cups, floats & more offered in compact quarters.
Ice cream
Pizza Antica Visited
Thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.
Pizza
Meso Modern Mediterranean Visited
Seasonal menus featuring locally sourced products are served in this stylish venue.
Mediterranean
Pho Kim Long
A no-frills Vietnamese spot for standard pho noodle soup, with parking available out front.
Vietnamese
Zeni
Adventurous diners sit on the floor & eat with their hands at this colorful Ethiopian spot.
Ethiopian
Dan Izakaya
Casual Japanese place serving classic sushi, stir-fries, rice dishes, small plates & mini hot pots.
Izakaya
Oleana
Inventive Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a warm, welcoming interior or a peaceful garden patio
Mediterranean
Sarma
A modern Mediterranean menu, featuring meze & Middle Eastern favorites, offered in colorful digs.
Small plates
Sofra Bakery
Compact, modest bakery for Middle Eastern sweets & savory bites, plus a small patio.
Bakery
La Saison Bakery
Simple bake shop turning out sourdough-crust pizza, artisan bread & gourmet pastries.
Bakery
Cicada
Down-home Vietnamese cafe serving banh mi, noodle salads & pastries, plus coffee & specialty drinks.
Vietnamese coffee shop
Nubian Markets
Roxbury's only MARKET, CAFE, and gathering space that celebrates the african diaspora through food
African
Comfort Kitchen
Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas.
African
Yvonne's
Refined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble & mahogany wood.
New American
The Corner Visited
Homey spot serves breakfast fare such as stuffed French toast in a buzzing room with quirky decor.
Brunch
Brick + Wood Closed
Brick + Wood's “perfect pizza” is a labor of love to preserve the authentic Neapolitan pizza values.
Pizza
Plan B Burger Visited
Stylish chain serving creative burgers & elevated pub grub, plus craft beers & bourbons.
American
Salem Market & Grill Visited
Basic combo location featuring a cafeteria-style restaurant, as well as a halal grocery store.
Mediterranean