Now on Resy: Aracely Cafe, Ettan, Luna, and More Local Favorites

Whether you sit inside or out on the sprawling garden patio, this Treasure Island all-day spot is like a port in a storm. Go during the day for brunch favorites like soy-glazed pork belly and farro pancakes and croissant French toast; and beefy burgers, Bolognese, and pork shoulder rice bowls at night. Or just hang out around the fire pit.

Chef Srijith Gopinathan has redefined Indian food in America, and Ettan is a stunning showcase for his innovation. Along with partner Ayesha Thapar, he has created one of the Peninsula’s most exciting restaurants, blending Indian influences with California ingredients in a gorgeous setting unlike any other.

Rising from the ashes of longstanding Mission favorite Luna Park, Luna takes that neighborhood restaurant vibe and runs with it. It’s the kind of spot you’ll find yourself stopping often, for approachable California-centric fare and straightforward drinks. Think: Poutine, Korean fried chicken, and a pitcher of margaritas for the table.

This lively Mission spot serves Turkish fare that wows a crowd. There’s warm flatbread to pass around, meze platters full of dips, plus easy-to-share kebabs and kofte. Point is: Go with friends, order some wine, and make any day a party.

One bite of chef Isai Cuevas’ silky mole negro, a recipe handed down by an auntie, and you’re immediately transported to Oaxaca. The colorful, casual spot features everything masa, from tamales and tacos to sopes and enchiladas, with soul and a few California twists. The Latin American-focused wine list is fun to explore.

Polished without being stuffy and set in the lobby of the Kissel hotel, Otto’s helps breathe new life into uptown Oakland. Classics are done right here, albeit with a slightly modern twist. The Hemingway daiquiri hits, as does the burger. Mini donuts are only served in the mornings, but there’s a brownie sundae calling your name.

The trick is to go explore every new menu at Trick Dog, now a decade old. We’re not just talking about a new spate of cocktails (right now, it’s a special 10th anniversary museum theme), although that is part of it, and expertly made by some of the city’s best bartenders to boot. The food — the burger! the kale salad! — is just as fun. Grab a Resy and sit upstairs for a more intimate experience. 

One of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants in America is now on Resy. Here’s what else you need to know: The “fermentation-driven party restaurant and bottle shop” is currently booking 21 days out, and reservations go live daily at 9 a.m. Enjoy and read a Q&A with the owners on how they’re just getting started.

This is for when you want to dine with about a dozen of what will eventually be your new best friends, in front of two chefs, in a Mission tasting menu mecca. The menu changes almost weekly, with a nod to South American cuisines, but loosely translated — i.e. you’ll always get an arepa for the second course of four. Everything else just flows, including the fun, because this laid-back experience won’t break your budget, but will deliver big on its own unique style.

There’s a reason every table has dips and warm flatbread straight from the massive wood-burning oven — it’s the only way to start a meal at this airy and industrial-chic SOMA spot. From the team behind Lomka, Daniel Gribble’s menu starts in Turkey but lands firmly in California, so things like butter-poached shrimp wrapped in shredded kadaif and smoked lamb chops feel right. No one would be surprised if you went solely for the Turkish donuts and coffee.

Don’t miss this easygoing triple-threat establishment in the Outer Sunset, luring locals with pastries and coffee in the morning, serious cocktails at night, and wood-oven pizzas with both traditional and non-traditional toppings for lunch and dinner.