Best of San Francisco
The best new restaurants in San Francisco
Start with Marina Beach in Marina for albacore and potato samosas, Rose Pizzeria and Esme. Here are all 11, with why each one is worth it.
- Marina BeachMarina
Get: Albacore and potato samosas; green beans with herbs; duck with red wine jus; halibut with panchai curry
Tamil-inspired small plates and natural wine in an 18-seat room
- Casa Sofia
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- Dining Yamamoto
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- Oklava
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- Qua O La
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- Ruay Mitr Chicken & Rice
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- Saam
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
- The Mess Hall at Presidio
Seen in The Best New Restaurants in San Francisco, August 2026 | Eater SF
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Where is the best new restaurants in San Francisco?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Marina Beach (Marina), Rose Pizzeria and Esme. All 11 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for San Francisco: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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