The restaurant scene is always changing—especially in a city like San Francisco, that’s world-renowned for its top-notch cuisine and fresh, diverse, and most of all, hip restaurants. So how is any self-respecting foodie supposed to keep up?

The answer lies in this delicious guide to the newest San Francisco restaurants that have landed on the map this fall. Much like the city’s current and past dining oeuvre, these latest offerings are as eclectic as they are trendy—but don’t let that fool you. These new kids on the block all have both style and substance and are sure to become some of the Bay City’s most popular spots because of their delish and inventive offerings that would make any discerning foodie want to hop the next flight to S.F.

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Japanese Fine Dining At Restaurant Nisei

While there’s no shortage of Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area, this debut restaurant from former Californios chef David Yoshimura aims to marry Japanese soul food and fine dining—an ambitious (and delicious!) prospect. With a nightly tasting menu designed to elevate California Washoku (harmony of food) cuisine, the elegant offerings at Restaurant Nisei are the perfect marriage of Japanese home cooking and California tastes.

  • Location: 2316 Polk Street
  • Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 5 PM-9 PM
  • Reservations: Yes
  • What To Try: The tasting menu changes nightly, so guests are in for a delightful surprise. However, before dining, be sure to check out the restaurant’s sister bar Iris where diners can try a specialty cocktail like the Pop Quiz, made with Japanese vodka.
  • Price: 12-course tasting menu $174/person

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The Fantastic Le Fantastique

A seafood/wine bar in San Francisco’s trendy Hayes Valley, Le Fantastique has it all—the vibes (vinyl is the music du jour), the freshest fish, and plenty of superb French wine. Come for small plates (including sides of amazing bread), and stay for the mid-century/modern urban atmosphere where guests can sip bubbly and enjoy the awesome tunes.

  • Location: 22 Franklin St.
  • Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 5:30 PM-10 PM
  • Reservations: Yes
  • What To Try: Miniature eclair topped with smoked onion creme fraiche, banana maple glaze, and caviar; Japanese crab with sushi rice and Hollandaise; Crispy padrons with bonito vinegar
  • Price Per Person: $$$

Steak Is On The Menu At Miller & Lux Restaurant

The newest offering from celebrity chef Tyler Lawrence, this classy, spacious steakhouse is luxe, yet relaxed; elegant, yet approachable. Located in the city’s Chase Center (home of the Golden State Warriors), Miller & Luxe offers a sophisticated dining experience in a casual, refined atmosphere.

  • Location: 700 Terry A. Francois Blvd.
  • Hours: Monday through Saturday 5 PM-11 PM; Sunday 5 PM-10 PM
  • Reservations: Yes
  • What To Try: 32 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye (45-day dry-aged Black Angus); Lobster Thermidor; Caviar Doughnuts (appetizer)
  • Price Per Person: $$$$

Mediterranean Magic At Estiatorio Ornos

This downtown Greek seafood spot is the latest from award-winning restauranteur Michael Mina—aims to continue delivering its commitment to providing innovative cuisine that “delights the senses and exceeds expectations.” And if early reviews of Estiatorio Ornos are any indication, Mina and his team are certainly succeeding with their plethora of Mediterranean-inspired Greek dishes where fresh fish is the standout star. There’s also a four-course tasting menu for those who want to try some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Tasting menu $115/person

  • Location: 252 California St.
  • Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 5 PM-10 PM; Sunday 5 PM-9 PM; Happy Hour 4 PM-6 PM daily
  • Reservations: Yes
  • What To Try: Pink Snapper; Filet Mignon Souvlaki; Ornos’ Signature caviar service: Mussels ‘Axnista’ (appetizer)
  • Price Per Person: $$$-$$$$

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Abacá: Fabulous Filipino Cuisine At Fisherman’s Wharf

This debut brick-and-mortar restaurant from chef Francis Ang is open, welcoming, and bright—setting the table for inventive cuisine that pushes the envelope with its diverse and delish offerings, including fresh-baked desserts. The cocktail menu has also been carefully curated and is just as colorful as the food itself—be sure to try the Ube-Colada, the restaurant’s inventive take on a piña colada

  • Location: 2700 Jones Street
  • Hours: Dinner is Monday through Saturday 5 PM-9 PM; Cafe Panaderia and Breakfast available Wednesday through Sunday 7 AM-10 AM
  • Reservations: Yes
  • What To Try: Banana Heart Salad; Bay Scallop Pancit; Lola’s Pork Lumpia; Abacá’s Seafood Chowder
  • Price Per Person $$-$$$$

Other New Restaurants Of Note

Believe it or not, there are even more new fall offerings that have recently been added to San Francisco’s hip and dynamic food scene. Below are some additional offerings that are definitely worth a look.

  • Breakfast (and, by extension, brunch), is still the most important meal of the day—so stop in at Washington Square Park newbie Hilda and Jesse to try their inventive three-course tasting menu packed with goodies like Steak and Eggs and their famous pancakes
  • Modern Cantonese fare is the basis for the new Chinatown offering Empress by Boon. Diners can choose from a prix fixe menu ($78/person) or small bites served in the bar area—be sure to try the steamed dumplings or the smoked baby pork ribs
  • Any list of new S.F. restaurants would be incomplete without a new sushi spot and Sushi Sato certainly fits the bill with its uber-fresh offerings that include an a la carte menu packed with goodies like the Fatty Tuna Uni Truffle Bowl and Tuna Carpaccio. Sushi Sato also has an inventive cocktail menu and about *80* different types of whiskey—so visitors will definitely find something to suit their fancy while noshing on their favorite fish.

There is no shortage of amazing restaurants in San Francisco—but these bright and shiny new offerings are the latest in the city’s trendy and tasty restaurant scene. With distinctive menu offerings that incorporate a unique California sensibility and flair, these newest entries into the annals of Bay Area cuisine are sure to become the faves of both locals and visitors for years to come.

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