The Resy Guide to the 2025 Bay Area Michelin Winners

This Japantown standout 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 tasting menu option comes in at just under $90, making it one of the best fine-dining deals in town, or you can splurge for the incredible chef’s counter experience ($157).

We love this charming North Beach destination 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. Pro tip: Brunch gets the headlines, but don’t miss dinner either.

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 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.

The Napa Valley favorite is better than ever, thanks to Christopher and Martina Kostow, who you may know from the Charter Oak. Here, you’ll find pizza, pasta, salads, and so much more, all with a little Kostow twist.

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.

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.