Omar Mamoun

Omar Mamoon

San Francisco Contributor

Omar is an independent writer based in San Francisco, California and has been covering all things food, drink, and travel for the last 10+ years. You can find his work in publications like Condé Nast Traveler, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Esquire Magazine, where he’s helped put together lists like The Best New Restaurants, Best Bars, and Best New Hotels in the World. When Omar isn’t consuming copious quantities of food or writing about it, he’s running a small cookie dough business called DOUGH XX.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    San Francisco, CA
  • Drink of choice
    Burgundy, white or red.
  • Most memorable bite
    My mom’s brown butter fried eggs.
  • Best high-low pairing
    It’s cliché but true: McDonald’s McNuggets + caviar is epic.
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    Eating raw onions on my In-N-Out burger — it made me feel like an adult.
  • A spot you’d almost gatekeep
    Cochinita pibil panuchos at Loltun Restaurant — it’s always my first stop after being on the road for a while.
  • Pro tip for diners
    Always ask for half-orders so you can try more things.
  • Last meal on earth
    An all-you-can-eat buffet.

Omar’s Featured Stories

The Classics

What’s Next for House of Prime Rib, the City’s Ultimate Celebratory Restaurant?

Guides

A Perfect Night Out In the Mission, For Every Mood

Recent Posts


GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Vegetable-Forward Takeout in the Bay Area

Pizza and pasta and patty melts are all perfect foods, but also grains and vegetables are great too. We believe…

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11 Warming Winter Takeout Dishes to Order in the Bay Area

It’s already a long, cold winter in California, but luckily we have the hospitality of the restaurant industry to keep…

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Rich Table porcini doughnuts

The Hit ListSan Francisco

The January Hit List: Rich Table, Shawarmaji, Del Popolo, Prubechu, and More

You’ve made it to 2021. It’s a new year, and with the vaccine slowly rolling out, there’s a light at…

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GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Takeout Cocktails and Drinks in the Bay Area

Congratulations — you’ve made it to December. Less than a month left in 2020, an utterly unforgettable year. But perhaps…

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GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Takeout Desserts in San Francisco and the Bay Area

Sweeten up your holiday season with these tasy treats. Dessert isn’t just an afterthought for these chefs and restaurants. They’re…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The December Hit List, Takeout Edition: Liholiho Yacht Club, Marlena, La Calenda, Ungrafted, and More

We’ve got some good news, and not-so-good news. The latter first: We’re still in a (quickly worsening) pandemic, and outdoor…

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New on ResySan Francisco

New on Resy: Angler, Nido, Ox & Tiger, Brenda’s, Central Kitchen, and More

As we move into the holiday season, there’s no shortage of restaurants to support in San Francisco, Oakland, and the…

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GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Heated Patios and Cozy Outdoor Tables in San Francisco

As we dip into winter, when the air becomes a bit more brittle and the sun starts to set earlier,…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The November Hit List: Protege, Angler, Iyasare, Pizza Place, and More

It’s November. It’s fall. Does time even exist anymore? It’s hard to tell. But two truths do exist: We’re still…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The October Hit List: AL’s Place, Rintaro, Rich Table, Cassava, and More

October is here, and it feels like a lot of our favorite restaurants are starting to come back. The new…

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