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


The RundownSan Francisco

Azalina’s Serves Malaysian Food Like No Other

In our latest edition of the Resy Rundown, we head to chef Azalina Eusope’s eponymous Malaysian restaurant in the Tenderloin.…

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The RundownSan Francisco

Five Things to Know About Palm City Sequel Bar Jabroni

From the friendly folks that brought you hoagie heaven and beloved bottle shop that is Palm City Wines in the…

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Dish By DishSan FranciscoOakland

Friends and Family Is Creating Some of the Best Bar Food in the Bay Area

We’re just going to say it: Friends and Family is the cocktail bar serving some of the best and most…

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Letter of RecommendationSan Francisco

At Ernest, You’ll Find Some of the Most Creative Cooking in San Francisco Right Now

As a roving food writer, I eat at hundreds of restaurants every year, across the country and around the world.…

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Rich Table dessert

GuidesSan Francisco

Seven San Francisco Restaurants Where You Should Never Skip Dessert

Got a sweet tooth much? So do we, and luckily there’s so much talent coming from our Resy restaurant family,…

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GuidesSan Francisco

A Perfect Night Out In the Mission, For Every Mood

If you’re an avid diner, you might be familiar with the concept of the “bang bang,” wherein you have a…

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Letter of RecommendationSan Francisco

A Love Letter to Rich Table, a Perfect San Francisco Restaurant

Whenever I think of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and whenever visitors ask me where they need to eat…

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The RundownSan Francisco

The Insider’s Guide to 7 Adams in San Francisco

If you haven’t done so yet, give a big hello to 7 Adams, the stunning restaurant from husband-and-wife duo David…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The Resy Hit List: Where In San Francisco You’ll Want to Eat in Dec. 2024

There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat? And while we at Resy know it’s an honor…

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