Got a craving for some authentic deep dish pizza? This hip, fresh joint has food of tantalizing tastes to satisfy even the most jaded pizza enthusiast. Try the Mediterranean chicken pizza, or try the vegetarian pizza, which will have you converted in no time. Little Star also offers thin crusts, which are, honestly, just as good as the incredibly taste-infused deep dishes for which they are famous. With minimalist decor and a blaring jukebox to boot, Little Star will have you hooked.
You've never had grilled cheese like this! With different types of cheese and fancy combinations, the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen in San Francisco puts a fun and gourmet twist on this classic dish. They also serve soups, salads, delightful baked goods, and offer daily specials that will satisfy your stomach! Situated near the ballpark, the kitchen stays open until 7p during nighttime baseball games.
Established in the year 1987, Chloe's Cafe is set in the neighborhood of Noe Valley in San Francisco. This family-run cafe is currently managed by Chef Bobby Siu and Anne Siu. The menu includes a variety of breakfast and lunch favorites like pancakes, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, bagels and salads. Along with cozy indoor seating, they also offer curbside seating arrangements. This quaint little cafe is a great place to visit with family and friends.
Shan Dong Restaurant located in Oakland's Chinatown specializes in Mandarin cuisine. Especially popular are the fresh, homemade dumplings, pancakes and rolls, as well as their tasty hand-made noodle dishes. The decor, however, is minimal and showcases the traditional Chinese culture. Try the special Shan Dong dumplings or the always delicious sesame noodles. Shan Dong also offers an extremely affordable lunch special, all lunch entrees served with rice. If you live nearby, they offer free delivery for dinner within one and a half miles.
Located in the heart of Uptown Oakland, Hopscotch bills itself as an upscale diner. The light-filled dining room with little tables and bright red chairs is an inviting affair. Checkerboard floor and wood-paneling adds a touch of vintage. The menu offers American specialties with Japanese influences adding a surprise element for adventurous eaters. Mains include the famous buttermilk fried chicken, Tonkatsu sandwich and First Base Burger. The drink list offers a choice of inspired cocktails as well as a selection of sake. There's a selection of tea, coffee and juices as well.
A16 Rockridge brings the taste of Campania to Oakland. This industrial decor has a rustic touch to it with exposed bricks, an open kitchen, wooden beams and artworks. Taking pride in their authentically rustic menu, you can enjoy wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas, house cured meats and fine Southern Italian wines at this establishment. Don't miss their happy hours where you can sip on their wine varietal by the glass or half-a-bottle carafe. Reservations are recommended.
Kagawa-Ya Udon is a sleek Japanese bistro dishing out Japanese and Hawaiian specialties. Fans of Japanese cuisines can relish Udon, Onigiri, Tempura, a variety of curries and much more. They are popular for their Udon dish, which is prepared by aging it for 19 hours, it is then pressed, rolled and sliced to perfection. Foodies can come in and enjoy a bowl of delicious Udon. Besides regular drinks they also serve Hawaiian beverages like Hawaiian sodas, coffee and tea.
Helmed by NYC's culinary scene stalwarts Aris Tuazon and Jim Harvey Sy, Manila Bowl introduces authentic Filipino cuisine to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The menu predominantly features Filipino-style rice bowls with flavors and ingredients that represent the diverse food culture of the Southeast Asian island nation. The signature dishes on the menu include chicken adobo bowl, beef pares bowl, bangus sisig bowl and vegetarian laing bowl. You can also customize your own bowl by choosing from a wide selection of rice base, protein and toppings.
Set along Hayes Street in San Francisco, Doppio Zero is a cozy Italian restaurant. They are known for their homestyle Italian pizzas. Their specially-curated menu even includes handmade pastas and other dishes like ribs, croquettes, burrata and a lot more. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are served here as well at this restaurant. They also offer a fantastic selection of beers, wines and cocktails. This friendly restaurant has several other branches that are located in the state of California.
Casual, bright and cheerful, Papito West is a nice little Mexican eatery serving a selection of delicious Mexican fare, open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is not you're usual fast-food spot, rather it takes pride on the freshness and quality of its ingredients and even features a raw bar where you can enjoy fresh cevice, crudo and oysters. With a great selection of mouth-watering gourmet burritos, try out combinations like the duck confit burrito, papa con chorizo prepared with homemade Mexican chorizo and vegetariano with crispy tofu and wild mushrooms. The interesting wall mural adds a unique touch of character to the space. The restaurant is a popular lunch spot, with office goers crowding it for their mid-day dose of Mexican fare.
Situated close to Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Baia is a cozy Italian restaurant. This sophisticated restaurant is owned and managed by Matthew Kenney. The menu offers a wide range of plant-based meals that take you through the traditional flavors of Italy. Some of the items served here includes pastas, salads, pizzas, frittata and more. To complement their meals, they even serve an extensive variety of wines, cocktails and beers. The restaurant also offers space to host private and corporate events here.
Overlooking Grove Street in the city of San Francisco, Om Sabor was established by Dhanistha Rivera and Luis Alfredo Flores. They offer plant-based dishes that are influenced by the Latin and International flavors. The menu includes fusion meals like tacos, crab cakes, tostadas, burgers, pies and a lot more. To support the environment, they use bio-degradable utensils and cutlery to package their meals. The restaurant’s sophisticated interiors and dim lights exude a classy vibe. In addition to indoor seating, they also offer outdoor seating arrangements.