Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(815)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 93 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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2. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(233)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 49 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

3. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 78 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

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4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8463)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 92 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

5. Octavia

4.8

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 15 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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6. Roka Akor - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(2246)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 28 times today

Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in San Francisco — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

7. Popi's Oysterette

4.7

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 1 time today

It’s our goal to serve the freshest seafood in a sweet and simple neighborhood setting, by our warm, well-trained and courteous staff. We aim for thoughtfully chosen beverages to support our seasonally designed menu.We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the fantastic Marina dining scene and look forward to becoming your friends.~ The Popi’s Team

8. L'Mida

4.3

Awesome(91)

Price: Moderate

• Moroccan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

An authentic Moroccan restaurant featuring flavors from the Mediterranean. This new restaurant offers the Marina and San Francisco an amazing concept with handmade mosaics and detailed murals that create a great ambiance for dinner and brunch combining the amazing foods and aroma of Morocco and the Mediterranean.

9. Palio

4.7

Exceptional(1492)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 2 times today

Voted "2018 Best Overall Restaurant" by SF Bay Guardian readers, Palio is a favorite of downtown denizens looking for the perfect spot to make a deal, travelers who appreciate Michelin rated comfortable dining, and anyone seeking an exceptional group dining or private party venue. A place where historic techniques blend with a contemporary approach, and Michelin rated "comfortable" service personally overseen daily by owner Martino Di Grande. Palio’s menu (including gluten free and heart healthy options) is a veritable culinary tour of Italy; emphasizing the cooking of different regions as the seasons change. Palio's menu utilizes organic produce from small, local farms as well as sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. The Wine Spectator award winning list has always been exceptional, including a wide range of Italian varietals and California offerings. Full bar.

10. Barbara Pinseria

4.5

Awesome(173)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 8 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

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Jinx
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This meal was our Thanksgiving Family Holiday that Dalida made so fun and special. Sitting at the lounge table in comfortable couches is so fun and hip! The food was delicious! The service is amazing with attentive, professional, and educational servers. Thank you so much for making such a memorable Holiday experience!
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brilliant: - Family friendly - Vegan friendly - The omnis love it - Classy but not pretentious - Not prohibitively expensive - Cool location The vegetarian ceviche is the greatest thing I have ever eaten.
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La Mar Cocina Peruana San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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Catherine
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was nice and the interior is comfortable. Food was delicious and the seafood was prepared to perfection. Wagyu was off the hook and potato was amazing. The chef’s menu was really fabulous for our first time here.
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Angler San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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ChuckKvip
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great time - Wayfare is a “commonplace” for us to catch up. Great experience as usual and anticipated.
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Lucy
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Food was absolutely incredible, service impeccable, restaurant soo beautiful!
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OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
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4.8

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Dalida

2. Angler San Francisco

3. Wayfare Tavern

4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

5. Octavia

6. Roka Akor - San Francisco

7. Popi's Oysterette

8. L'Mida

9. Palio

10. Barbara Pinseria

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