The Resy Guide to 2024 San Francisco Bay Area Michelin Winners

This Japantown newcomer delivers knockout dish after dish of unfussy California cuisine, winning it plenty of acclaim and a Michelin nod less than a year after opening. A five-course prix-fixe comes in at just under $90, making it one of the best fine-dining deals in town.

We love this charming North Beach from co-owners Kristina Compton and Rachel Sillcocks not only because it’s one of the best modern brunch spots in town, but also because the unexpected twists on classic dishes and all-around vibe just make it so fun to be here.

With the elevation of Nari from a Bib Gourmand, Pim Techamuanvivit not only can show two Michelin stars to her credit, but has fully displayed the creativity and diversity that can be found in the Thai culinary canon. This women-led operation that expertly (and deliciously) blends Thai traditions, California ingredients, and best-in-class hospitality, affirms just how much remarkable talent there is in these kitchens.

Chef Dominica Rice-Cisneros (Cosecha) has made this  bright, buzzy hot spot in a former fire station in the city’s Dimond District (“bombera” is Spanish for female firefighter), into a consideration of how the past and present of California and Mexico intersect and weave together. Pro tip: Don’t miss the roast chicken marinated with garlic and lime.

Jon Darsky and his crew are slinging some of the Bay Area’s best Neapolitan pies from this stylish Nob Hill pizzeria and restaurant. Order some frozen pizza after your dinner, and don’t sleep on the low-ABV cocktails and thoughtful natural-tilting wine list.

Every dish tells a story at Good Good Culture Club, the Mission spot from the Liholiho crew. Here, dishes inspired by heritage are served up in a stunning space, including one of the best rooftops in town.

There’s no restaurant in America quite like Rintaro, where chef-owner Sylvan Mishima Brackett blends Japanese sensibilities with the absolute top tier of local products, all in a one-of-a-kind Mission District setting.

This lively restaurant in downtown Healdsburg hits a sweet spot between casual and refined, with a group of SingleThread alum behind the seasonal cooking and impeccably curated wine list. Don’t miss their perfectly blistered pizzas and craft cocktails, either.

One of the most beautiful restaurants in town, Outerlands remains a cozy haven on the outer reaches of the city, with a destination brunch service and an equally impressive dinner lineup. And that bread!

Snail Bar quickly rose to the top of Oakland’s natural-wine scene after opening in 2021. The menu is tight and changing weekly (always get the signature snails if they’re there, otherwise, be open to where the day takes you), the wine selection is thoughtful, and the vibe is pure Temescal. That it’s one of Oakland’s hottest tables is no surprise.