Bay Area Food Stars

Chef Dominique Crenn's poetic culinary artistry showcases a pescatarian tasting menu with ingredients from her Sonoma farm, where each dish corresponds to a line of poetry.

Chef Corey Lee blends sophisticated technique with Korean culture in this precision-focused fine dining destination featuring innovative Asian-American cuisine.

Thomas Keller's legendary Napa Valley destination offers exquisite French cuisine with daily-changing tasting menus that represent the pinnacle of American fine dining.

Michael and Lindsay Tusk's elegant restaurant showcases seasonal Italian cuisine with ingredients from local purveyors and their own Bolinas farm.

A wood-fired hearth takes center stage in this industrial SoMa warehouse, where Chef Richard Lee creates dramatic dishes with fire and smoke.

Kyle and Katina Connaughton's farm-to-table restaurant combines Japanese techniques with Sonoma ingredients in an ever-changing seasonal tasting menu.

Chef Val Cantu elevates Mexican cuisine with a lengthy tasting menu that tells a personal story of nostalgia through refined technique and heartfelt flair.

Chef James Syhabout's Oakland flagship offers technically refined dishes in a sleek dining room, with menus that subtly incorporate Southeast Asian influences.

Chef Douglas Keane creates a roving cocktail party experience with canapés in the lounge, courses in the open kitchen, and desserts in the chocolate waterfall room.

Chef Brian Limoges crafts an opulent tasting menu with locally sourced ingredients from their own farms, blending global flavors with New England influences.

Chef John Wesley brings precision and subtlety to an expansive tasting menu in an industrial-chic space with concrete walls and brutalist design.

An intimate communal dining experience inspired by the wilds of the Bay Area, featuring monthly changing tasting menus in a masculine lodge-style setting.

A sustainable restaurant earning both Michelin stars and a Green Star for its commitment to environmental practices and Nordic-inspired seasonal cuisine.

Chefs David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher deliver elevated California cuisine at an accessible price point with a five-course tasting menu in a cozy, romantic setting.

A classic Italian fine dining destination showcasing refined regional cuisine with an extensive wine program in an elegant upscale setting.

Wood-fire cooking meets fresh seafood with stunning Bay Bridge views in a rustic-chic space adorned with taxidermy and natural elements.

Spectacular Napa Valley vineyard views complement French Mediterranean cuisine featuring favorites like potato gnocchi and sautéed scallops.

Chef Rogelio Garcia combines Napa's seasonal ingredients with his Mexican heritage in creative dishes at this Four Seasons resort restaurant.

An open kitchen showcases elegant cooking techniques in lengthy tasting menus that can extend to three hours of refined dining.

A San Francisco institution offering classic fine dining with impeccable service and a customizable prix fixe menu of refined American cuisine.

A queer-owned brunch and dinner spot offering modern fun luxury with unexpected twists on classic dishes in a charming neighborhood setting.

Chef Pim Techamuanvivit serves fiery yet balanced Thai dishes in downtown San Francisco, with bold flavors that are both challenging and irresistible.

Contemporary Chinese-American cuisine meets banquet-style dining in this welcoming Chinatown spot that accepts walk-ins at the bar.

Chef Pim Techamuanvivit's second star showcases the creativity and diversity of Thai cuisine blended with California ingredients in a modern setting.

California Washoku cuisine emphasizes harmony of food in Chef David Yoshimura's tasting menu that balances color, taste, and Japanese home cooking principles.

A unique dim sum-style service featuring inventive small plates on rolling carts, making fine dining approachable and fun in a lively neighborhood setting.

Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper serve intimate tasting menus at just four tables, drawing on their heritage and experience at top restaurants worldwide.

The sister restaurant to State Bird Provisions serves family-style American cuisine with creative seasonal dishes designed for sharing.