The Bay Area’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in San Francisco? You’re in the right spot.
From chef Thomas Keller’s Yountville destination to a very fun “restaurant disguised as a bar,” we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved Bay Area spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
RO Restaurant & Lounge Yountville
Newly added!
Thomas Keller’s newest addition to his Yountville collection is RO Restaurant & Lounge. Chef de cuisine Jeffery Hayashi is offering Asian-inspired cuisine with California twists, translating to dishes like uni toast, black truffle egg salad sandwich, and even shaved ice and mochi. Pro tip: Know that caviar is always an option.
Xebec-sf San Francisco, Hayes Valley
Newly added!
The name refers to a Mediterranean sailing ship, a nod to the flair and fare you’ll find at this handsome Hayes Valley spot. The menu features everything from oysters to mussels cooked in a miso-sake broth with za’atar focaccia on the side, fattoush salads, and skirt steak with fingerlings. Martinis and other cocktails are just right.
Bar Jabroni Lower Haight
Newly added!
The shiny new sister spot to the acclaimed (and beloved) Palm City Wines in the Sunset is Bar Jabroni, billed as “a restaurant disguised as a bar.” As you should expect from owners Monica Wong and Dennis Cantwell, the vibes are fun and casual, but the beverage offerings are top-tier and the food (pillowy soft gnudi with taleggio fonduta, beef tartare with pickled onion) will surprise and delight you. Go with someone you like enough to share bites with; or meet someone new at the fun bar.
Sister, Mother, Crone Islais Creek
This lusty pop-up at the Midway pulls out all the stops for decadent and gratifying dinners — duck liver clams with fries, a rich raviolo topped with Bolognese, chicken smothered in gravy and served on Israeli couscous — and super creative drinks. Art flickers on the walls, cocktail shakers shimmy and shake, and people are having too good of a time.
Fisch & Flore The Castro
It’s a new day for this iconic location in the Castro. Airy, streamlined, and more accessible than ever, you’ll find a seafood-focused menu with things like baked clams, smoked tuna tartare, and fried smelt. Plus, a fun wine list to pursue and some serious cocktail action.
Sushi Salon Oakland
Eight seats, 18 courses, and selections brought in by a preeminent fish broker who only sells directly to this one restaurant in the U.S.: No details are spared for this omakase experience, from the soy sauce to the vinegar used to season the rice. It’s no wonder the pop-up was so successful and destined to be a permanent fixture.
Cured Fish Bar Downtown Livermore
No need to run into the city for a plate of briny oysters, crusty bread, and a great glass of wine. This Livermore spot, overseen by a couple of alums of San Francisco and L.A. heavy-hitters, has that and more, with a compelling list of sake to boot.
Gen-Gen Room Lower Nob Hill
Hidden below Liholiho Yacht Club is the Gen-Gen Room, which is newly reopened after a long hiatus. It’s now a private event space and the beautiful jewel box of a room can fit 10 to 20 diners. The price includes a seated, family-style menu, Tuesday through Saturday.
Foliage SF Bernal Heights
Where French simplicity meets San Francisco’s seasonality, the ever-changing tasting menus here are meant for everyday dining. Maybe that’s dry-aged amberjack with black turnips and compressed persimmons, ricotta gnocchi with foraged mushrooms, or ribeye with charred eggplant. Choose your own adventure.
Movida South Beach / East Cut
The blend of Persian and Mexican influences permeates the entire space, from the boldly rich colors in the dining room to the menu. Think pomegranate paired with adobo, and saffron-infused Tequila on the cocktail side. Even the brunch menu’s in on it — yes to huevos rancheros with refried garbanzos, Aleppo salsa macha and eggs.
Above Fifth Downtown San Rafael
Fire pits, low-slung sofas, al fresco cocktails on the rooftop, and sweeping views of Mt. Tam are worth a Marin County outing. The food, from oysters and crudo to chicken souvlaki, is snackable and shareable. Even locals feel like they’re on vacation here.
Leopold’s Russian Hill
You know life is back in order when you can get a beer boot and bratwurst at Leopold’s. The friendly neighborhood gasthaus has a few nips and tucks, and a fresh coat of paint, but the lively atmosphere remains. As does the schnitzel, and really, isn’t that all that matters?
Robin Menlo Park Menlo Park
Chef Adam Tortosa’s contemporary omakase is a perfect fit for the Peninsula crowd. Like the original Hayes Valley outpost, it’s less about the bounty of Japan for the menu, and more about top-tier ingredients available here. The customized menu fits any price and preference; just make sure to sit back and enjoy the show.
Malibu Farm – Tiburon Tiburon
Doesn’t matter what coast or waterfront view, chef Helene Henderson’s farm-fresh dishes are quintessentially Californian. The Marin outpost has all the favorites: watermelon cocktails, lobster sliders, roasted chicken with cauliflower mash, and more.
Troubadour Bread & Bistro Healdsburg
A boulangerie and cafe by day and a full-scale restaurant by night, Troubador already has Healdsburg abuzz. You’ll want to grab a Resy for the evening affair, wherein the team produces a French-inspired, six-course prix fixe menu that blends classic and modern.
