Ssal, Moongate Lounge, Rich Table, Now on the Resy Hit List

Because husband-and-wife team Hyunyoung and Junsoo Bae add casual Korean flair to Russian Hill. Nosh on small bites, like scallion pancakes and Miyagi oysters with aged persimmon vinegar. Alongside the classics (read: Galbi beef short rib), chef Junsoo adds a new take on duck liver mousse with yuzu glaze.

Because the lounge above Mister Jiu’s is the city’s favorite watering hole, where seasonal cocktails rotate based on the Chinese lunar calendar. The Awakening of Insects mixes pisco, coffee, grand poppy, mint, and hazelnut milk. And, best of all, to balance the libations, chef Brandon Jiu offers sensational small bites and a whole fried chicken.

Because chef Samir Mogannam brings his family’s establishment home with mezze. An ode to his Palestinian-Jordanian heritage in the heart of Duboce Triangle, Beit Rima has captivated the city with hand-kneaded pita, asparagus with pistachio dukkah, and Gazan lamb shank. Seasonality plays, so dishes are in rotation, affording plenty of opportunity to try something different with each visit.

Walk-ins only.

Because a rainbow of xiao long bao is how the Ng family does dim sum. In the heart of Ghirardelli Square, dig into blueberry sesame balls, Sichuan seafood dumplings, and black bean sauce chicken feet. Palette Tea House puts the yum, in yum cha.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (415) 347-8888.

Because this easygoing Michelin-starred eatery will keep you coming back for more. Located in the heart of Hayes Valley, Rich Table boasts a delectable suite of offerings, from sardine chips and porcini donuts to beer battered soft-shell crab with nori and cucumber dusted in togarashi.

Because with a meal this stellar, you’ll be tempted to take home the ingredients—and now you can. Chefs David Nayfeld and Angela Pinkerton flex their skills in the dine-in restaurant, serving an authentic Roman Amatriciana and, for dessert, hazelnut gelato profiteroles with chocolate sauce served table-side. After the meal, pick up a sampling of delights, including house-made salumi, imported cheese and pasta, and cannolis to-go.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (415) 416-6980.

Because at this SoMa spot, steak (in all its iterations) reigns supreme. From the A5 Wagyu ribeye cap to the Wagyu-fat brownie with miso dippin dots, this is the ultimate destination for carnivorous devotees.

Because Japanese sushi chef Tomonori Nagai has arrived, and his 15-piece omakase delivers a Michelin-starred dining experience. Here, you’ll find only the best fish—with most of it coming from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market—such as tiger prawns, lightly seared kinmedai sushi, and, of course, otoro.

Because North Beach’s favorite Mexican restaurant serves more than just killer tacos. Tamales hit the spot, but the Puerto Nuevo lobster is the unsung hero. Crack the claw, squeeze some lime, and dip the meat in garlic cilantro butter—house-made tortillas make it a meal.

Because chef Coskun Abik offers up a classic lineup of steakhouse fare. A nod to one of the first butcher shops in New York, Blind Butcher boasts a sensational  Wagyu beef burger, in addition to rosemary-and-oregano marinated cowboy ribeye with chimichurri, and buttermilk crispy chicken.

Walk-ins only.