Special Occasion Takeout Restaurants in San Francisco and the Bay Area

Wife-and-husband run, Michelin-starred Rich Table has been doing stellar takeout and delivery throughout much of the pandemic, meaning that one of the most coveted reservations in town is now possible to bring home. Fill up with a la carte bites in between set menus, as well as their fresh market cocktails.

Dining status: Takeout, delivery, outdoor reservations

California casual-fine Sorrel is bringing their flair to your home. They’ve got options, including a four-course prix fixe to enjoy at home, featuring its signature sourdough focaccia, crudo, pasta, and your choice of dessert.

Dining status: Takeout and delivery. 

There’s still no restaurant in America quite like Zuni. The famous roast chicken is the ultimate San Francisco splurge. Throw in a nice bottle of Burgundy, some vegetables, and you’ve got a great meal.

Dining status: Takeout.

After a winter hibernation, Cassava is reopening for takeout with plenty of options, from a la carte options like their famous Japanese breakfast or fried chicken, or rotating set menus and meal kits.

Dining status: Takeout

At the amazing Fish & Bird, chef Asuka Uchida showcases her creativity and classical training. Takeout might mean sushi, Japanese sandwiches, or cocktails, while outdoor outdoor dining is a focus on yakinuku — grilled meats over bichotan. (Look at it!)

Dining status: Takeout, outdoor dining reservations available

Commis has been doing a weekly-changing at-home meal set for two, with cocktail options from its adjacent bar, CDP. Don’t miss adding on supplements if they’re available.

Dining status: Takeout. 

When was the last time you visited Gary Danko? It’s old-school, with tablecloth San Francisco fine dining with French flair. It’s clearly been at least a year, but allow them to visit you with a four-course prix-fixe menu at home. A recent menu featured Dungeness crab cake with red pepper rouille and a warm apple gratin with crème fraiche ice cream.

Dining status: Takeout.

At this time of year, treating yourself means going to town on roast Dungeness crab and garlic noodles from 50-year-old (!) Outer Sunset’s crustacean institution Thanh Long.

Dining status: Takeout

Sometimes treating yourself means getting a few bottles of Nicolas Torres’s excellent cocktails and Geoff Davis’s incredible food — the patty melt of course, but particularly his fried chicken sandwich has been on fire lately.

Dining status: Takeout, delivery, outdoor dining.

Nothing says I LOVE YOU like pizza from this new cult favorite shop from Namu’s Dennis Lee. But if you really feel the need to splurge, snag one of the black truffle supplements to add some flair to your crispy edged pizza square.

Dining status: Takeout, delivery.