Bare Bones Rotisserie to Open on Taraval Street
The new counter-service spot in San Francisco’s Sunset district launches with a menu of rotisserie chicken and porchetta.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Dining Out
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Dan Levin, Danny Tasker, and Edwin Olson are launching Bare Bones, a new counter-service rotisserie restaurant in San Francisco, on Oct. 29, 2026. The establishment will feature a menu centered on rotisserie chicken, porchetta, and various vegetable sides.
Why it matters
The restaurant occupies a notable space on Taraval Street that previously served as home to a seafood restaurant called Bearing West and a Thai restaurant called Mango Tree. The owners have renovated the site with a fresh aesthetic while preserving elements of its original structure.
The ownership team brings a combined 37 years of industry experience to the operation. The restaurant features a renovated interior painted in apricot and kelly green that retains three original wooden poles that were stripped and glossed.
The players
Dan Levin
An industry veteran with 30 years of restaurant experience who is leading the launch of Bare Bones.
Danny Tasker
A hospitality professional bringing seven years of experience as a lead bartender to the new venture.
Edwin Olson
A co-owner of the new Sunset neighborhood rotisserie restaurant.
The details
Chef-prepared porchetta served at the counter highlights the menu, featuring a preparation of herbs, achiote paste, and crispy fried skin. The team has submitted an application for a full liquor license to complement their food service.
Timeline
Oct. 29, 2026: The restaurant holds a soft opening.
Early November 2026: The restaurant hosts its full opening.
Culture Shift
The opening of Bare Bones follows a pattern set by the San Francisco Planning Department's neighborhood commercial district revitalization goals in the Sunset district. The project reflects a broader trend of operators repurposing vacant culinary spaces to maintain neighborhood density.
Residents of the Sunset district can expect a new counter-service dining option on Taraval Street starting in late October. The restaurant will offer a casual setting for lunch and dinner, focusing on rotisserie-style proteins and vegetable-forward sides.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former Bearing West and Mango Tree space highlights how new owners can revitalize existing infrastructure through selective renovations. Visitors should plan to test the soft opening menu in late October to experience the new concept before the full November launch.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The San Francisco Standard.
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