The Best California Cuisine in Bay Area

25 Lusk

Twenty Five Lusk, in SOMA, combines a dynamic restaurant, lounge and bar offering creative cuisine, beautiful wines, and inspired cocktails. more

Acacia House Restaurant

Acacia House is nestled in the heart of Napa Valley.  Delight your senses with a unique and highly seasonal menu - a modern twist on classic fares. more

Enjoy the contemporary chic atmosphere at the Hilton San Jose Affinity restaurant. Affinity matches the stylings of the hotel and offers a myriad European-inspired cuisine, yet made with rich, local ingredients. Dine either in a casual table servic... more

AFICI

Conceptualized by Chef Eric Upper, AFICI features contemporary American cuisine in a fine dining, yet approachable space. The multiple course menu showcases Italian and French flavors and techniques while highlighting local, seasonal ingredients alon... more

ALBA Restaurant at River Terrace Inn

ALBA's talented culinary team pays homage to Napa foodways, devoted to the combination of superior cooking, great mixology, and good times. Our menus highlight shareable, seasonal small plates to pair with wine and craft mixology, featuring Napa Vall... more

Angelica's Bistro

There's only one place on the Peninsula where you can enjoy fine dining, fine dining with entertainment, a full bar, original live music, dance, and shows, and that's the new Angelicas in downtown Redwood City. Enjoy lunch Tuesday through Friday a... more

Anton & Michel

Classic table-side service specialties (including flambé desserts) and elegance still prevail. Known for attentive and customized planning, Anton & Michel is a favorite for special events such as private parties and wedding rehearsals. more

Anzu

Offering EuroJapanese cuisine, ANZU’s distinctive menu is sure to impress, whether you are in the mood for a one-of-a-kind dining experience or a lavish Sunday brunch.The comfortable cocktail bar serves your favorite libations and is known for... more

Artisan Bistro

At Artisan Bistro we take pride in offering you contemporary California French Cuisine that is wholesome and innovative...  The seasonal menu is prepared fresh daily with locally grown, sustainable ingredients.  From earth to table, we stri... more

Atelier Crenn

An expression of taste, scent and vision. A gastronomic discovery inspired by sustainable and seasonal cuisine. Where solid tradition and new inspiration are at the forefront. Beautiful.  True dedication to food.  A Michellin Star Restau... more

Aubergine

The restaurant offers sophisticated modern California cuisine by Chef de Cuisine Justin Cogley. Chef de Cuisine Justin Cogley’s and Executive Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza’s cooking philosophy is built first and foremost on spontaneity. With ac... more

Avotoasty

Founded in 2017 by Sofia Pinzon. A native Colombian who always loved avocados, and believes we eat with our eyes first. At Avotoasty(TM) we believe in making "calories" count (without counting them), going the extra mile for our customers, and con... more

Ayala Restaurant

Ayala is a modern, convivial restaurant inspired by the seafood of Coastal California, showcasing a raw bar, a selection of lightly dressed seafood, as well as creative small plates and takes on classics. The cocktail and martini program, curated... more

B Restaurant and Bar

We are a modern bar and restaurant above the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens that offers seasonal artisan cocktails, fine farm-to-table cuisine, and panoramic views of of the San Francisco skyline. Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm more

Barndiva

Barndiva is a celebration of all things artisanal and sustainably farmed. Barndiva is open continuously from 12 noon -- for Cocktails, Lunch, Dinner, & Late Night Wine Country Dining. On Sunday, from 11, we serve brunch in the gardens when the sun... more

Barrel House Tavern

A Northern California vibe, attentive hospitality, and a locally sourced seasonal menu. In downtown Sausalito, overlooking the Bay with views of San Francisco's city scape, Treasure Island and The Bay Bridge. Barrel House Tavern is a waterfront desti... more

Basalt

A lively bar, a beautiful private dining room for events, alfresco patios and gorgeous design by Rapt Studio round out the experience of dining with us. Delicious food and crafted cocktails don't make themselves. Meet some of the folks responsible fo... more

Bird and Bottle

A relatively recent addition to Santa Rosa’s dining scene, Bird and Bottle is a bit experimental, fun and innovative restaurant. The food is a hodgepodge of Asian, Jewish and Californian influences, resulting in dishes like Smoked Black Cod on... more

Bittersweet Bistro

Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in Aptos and Santa Cruz County, Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list are serve... more

Boulevard

Upscale fantasy French bistro serving California-American cuisine. Boulevard is a collaborative effort between talented Chef Nancy Oaks and famed restaurant designer Pat Kuleto. Set inside the turn-of-the-century Audiffred building with views of the... more

Bridges Restaurant

In it's history, Bridges has won many awards for it's delicious food and service. Whether you are dining on our vine-covered patio enjoying the sounds from our natural granite fountain, or indoors where the ambiance is sophisticated, yet relaxing, yo... more

Cafe Leila

Cafe Leila is a converted warehouse space owned by the Ferreira family.  A beautiful garden restaurant, Cafe Leila is a Berkeley institution, serving up more than fresh California cuisine.  Cafe Leila also serves artisanal tea drinks and fe... more

Camino Alto

Great neighborhood restaurant in the Marina. Quality, fresh, ingredients for both brunch and dinner. and real food. They also have a garden patio in the back. more

Campton Place

The jewel in our fine-dining crown is our eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant that serves a unique Cal-Indian cuisine. Chef Srijith Gopinathan is changing the architecture of California cuisine as he blends California fresh ingredients and the use... more

Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

Canneti prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients available to create a unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine. more

Carmel Belle

Recently established as one of Carmel's 'Most popular' breakfast spots now and quick becoming the lunch crowd's hang out as well.  This eatery has become the spot for new visitors and locals alike to eat their wonderfully fresh farm product eggs... more

Carmel Bistro

The essence of a true bistro - elegant and sophisticated, yet causal and friendly. An exquisite menu as appealing to the wallet as it is to the palate. The savory items on their menu lend themselves to everyday dining as well as special occasions. more

Carmel Bistro Giovanni

A fantastic restaurant with a selection of international cuisine featuring California fresh fish, Mediterranean, Italian, Exquisite French Bistro-style, salads, pastas and antipastos with daily specials.  Fine wine and great service make this a... more

Carmel Food Company

We wanted to let you know that our new restaurant, the Carmel Food Company, is very dog friendly: Enjoy a fabulous lunch or dinner on our heated garden patio with your four-legged friend. We don't just tolerate dogs, we encourage you to bring y... more

Carneros Bistro

Carneros features Wine Country cuisine, showcasing the artisan food and wines unique to Sonoma County. more

Chambers

Truly cool rock stars travel without much fanfare, preferring a low-key style to the predictable flash. CHAMBERS eat + drink, the new restaurant and lounge at San Francisco's iconic rock 'n' roll hotel, the Phoenix, favors a similar approach, with... more

Chefs First

Chefsfirst is the best on-line store for all restaurant equipment. We have wide selection of restaurant & cooking equipment like Refrigerators, Supplies, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Small Appliances, Cutlery, Gadgets, Baking Pans, Bar Su... more

Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse opened its doors in 1971, started by Alice Waters and an assortment of idealistic friends. A neighborhood bistro named after a character in Marcel Pagnol's 1930's trilogy of movies ('Marius' 'Fanny' and 'Cesar'), the Restaurant and Caf&e... more

Chez Panisse Cafe

The Café at Chez Panisse, located upstairs, opened in 1980 to offer an alternative to the set menu served in the Restaurant downstairs. The Café offers a moderately priced à la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. The Caf&eacute... more

Chicken Pharm

Chicken Pharm is your neighborhood remedy for hunger, thirst, and good company in the heart of historic downtown Petaluma. Long known by locals as the site of Tuttle Drug Store, our stylishly reimagined Pharm invites you to come as you are and enjoy... more

Copas

Copas is inspired by California's seasonal ingredients paired with flavors that celebrate the history of Mexican and Spanish cultures. We believe that creativity is at the heart of what we do and we invite you to experience our passion for food and b... more

Copper Spoon

Launched by Simone and Anderson, former owners of food truck Sassafras Seagrass. This eatery offers a creative spin on "family heirloom recipes", using Northern Californian ingredients. The menu at Copper Spoon features inventive take on traditional... more

Daffodil

Daffodil Restaurant pairs the Bay Area’s best seasonal cuisine with great wines from around the world – with a bit of a twist. We’re offering small plates matched with an ample pour of a friendly wine that brings out the best flavor... more

Daytrip

Fermentation-driven party food, delicious wine and good vibes. more

Dirty Habit

A sultry little hideaway featuring shared plates and snacks alongside creative seasonal and savory cocktails. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an i... more

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