New and Notable Restaurants
By Patrick Heig, San Francisco Editor
We've updated our feature on new restaurants in San Francisco so that it's bigger and better. Click here to get the latest on restaurant openings, special offers and more news.
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Opaque-Dining in The Dark
Crimson Lounge at 689 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA
Eating with the lights out--popular since caveman days--gets a refined touch at this pitch-black Western Addition restaurant. -
Amber India
25 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA
The Yerba Buena outpost of this upscale contemporary Indian restaurant is both business-lunch friendly and hungry-man ready. -
Kasa Indian
4001 18th St, San Francisco, CA
Taco-like "kati rolls"--chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, etc., rolled up in roti bread--star at this Indian street-food spot in the Castro. -
Uva Enoteca
568 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Meat and cheese plates, anti-pasti, pizza and panini are just a few items to pair with the all-Italian wine list at this Lower Haight wine and small plates bar. -
Beretta
1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Pizzette, antipasti and inventive cocktails are upscale Italian comfort food made for sharing and indulging through the night. -
L'ardoise
151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA
A cozy French bistro in Noe Valley serving up daily specials of traditional French cuisine. -
Anchor & Hope
83 Minna St, San Francisco, CA
New England-style fish house finds a West Coast home in a renovated warehouse. -
Chez Papa Resto
414 Jessie St, San Francisco, CA
Swanky brother to the popular Chez Papa Bistrot offers a French family dinner with a little more ritz. -
Orson
508 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA
From the owner of Citizen Cake, an experience in food, drink, art, design and music to inspire the senses. -
Poesia-Osteria Italiana
4072 18th St, San Francisco, CA
Quaint and romantic Castro eatery serves Southern Italian specialties at moderate prices. -
Ike's Place
3506 16th St, San Francisco, CA
The sandwiches at this hidden Castro spot have earned Ike cult status among those who wish they could keep him a secret.
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Magnolia Pub & Brewery
1398 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
The Haight-Ashbury institution has gone from hippie to hip, and from a laid-back burger and brew joint to an ambitious gastropub. -
Silks Restaurant
222 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Superstar chef Joel Huff left Silks unexpectedly in early July. -
Ducca's Casual Italian BBQ
New BBQ happy hour at Ducca: Every Wednesday, $14 gets you a beer, unlimited Italian BBQ (house-made sausage, steak, veggies, and seafood) from a three starred chef, and a seat on Ducca's sun-drenched patio. -
The Sentinel
37 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA
Denis Leary, the acclaimed chef behind Cantina, now serves up quick, fresh breakfast and lunch fare from this tiny downtown takeout spot.
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South food and wine bar
330 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
South of Market meets Southern Hemisphere at this wine bar and restaurant showcasing the fresh flavors from Down Under. -
SPQR
1911 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
The food-and-wine talent behind A16 bring a no-reservations Roman-osteria concept and seasonal menu to Fillmore's dining strip. -
Spruce
3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
A stylish, winning combination of high-end dining, bar scene, gourmet take-out and intimate sitting room livens up sleepy Presidio Heights. -
Laiola
2031 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
Delicious nibbles and an extensive selection of Spanish wines make this Marina restaurant a sophisticated dining destination. -
Bossa Nova
139 Eighth St, San Francisco, CA
A festive Brazilian spirit fuels this hip restaurant and bar that's perfect for a date, after-work drinks or dinner with friends. -
Perbacco
230 California St, San Francisco, CA
Urban sophistication meets rustic tradition at this Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of the Financial District. -
NOPA
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Locally sourced, Cal-Med cuisine and late-night hours make this lively "North of Panhandle" eatery the it-spot for restaurant industry insiders.
