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

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The ClassicsSan Francisco

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

House of Prime Rib is a unique restaurant that holds a special place in the hearts of San Franciscans. But…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The September Hit List: Fish & Bird, Flour + Water, Aziza, and More

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The August Hit List: Ungrafted, Hog Island, ABV, and More

We can’t believe it’s August already. We’re six months into this. It’s a tough time for everyone, and restaurants have…

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GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Recreating the Outside Lands Food Lineup at Home

Outside Lands, San Francisco’s annual music festival in Golden Gate Park, may be cancelled this year — but don’t let…

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GuidesSan Francisco

The Resy Guide to Dining Like a Pro in San Francisco Parks

COVID-19 has changed dining for both the restaurant and the guest. Instead of eating at a table inside a dining…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

New on the Resy Hit List: Dear Inga, Mister Jiu’s, Brenda’s, The Progress, and More

At this point into the pandemic, you’ve got options — and they’re delicious. Whether you choose to dine at home…

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At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

Prubechu, Oeste, Piperade, Liholiho Yacht Club, and More: Now on the Resy Hit List

As we enter phase two of openings for restaurants, we’re going to see a lot more options and opportunities to…

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At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

Cassava, Miss Ollie’s, Z Zoul, Aziza, and More: Now on the Resy At Home Hit List

As restaurants start to open back up across the Bay Area, it’s important to support the restaurants you love now,…

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At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

This Week’s At Home Hit List: Ju-Ni, Chez Panisse, Sister, and More

Still in a pandemic, still gotta eat. Did you know you can also support the restaurants you love by cooking…

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