For readers in San Francisco, this page covers restaurant openings and closings, chef moves, chain expansions and dining trends. Reporting follows the restaurant scene across the city's neighborhoods and the communities around it.
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October 30, 2026
Historic Julius' Castle to Reopen in San FranciscoThe landmark Telegraph Hill restaurant will welcome diners back on November 12, 2026, following extensive renovations.
October 25, 2026
Bare Bones Rotisserie to Open on Taraval StreetThe new counter-service spot in San Francisco’s Sunset district launches with a menu of rotisserie chicken and porchetta.
October 22, 2026
Chef Gizela Ho to Open Good Morning 96 in 2027The restaurant will anchor the Upper Fillmore Revitalization Project at 2235 Fillmore Street.
October 21, 2026
Il Porto Café to Open at Pier 31 by Spring 2027A new dining venue will occupy the historic bulkhead building at Alcatraz Landing in San Francisco.
October 15, 2026
Marina Beach Considers Ending Reservation SystemThe San Francisco restaurant may prioritize walk-in diners after a viral video sparked a summer booking surge.
October 4, 2026
Oracle Park Patrons Criticized Chicken Tender PortionsFans expressed concerns during the 2026 season that portions had decreased while prices remained steady.
October 2, 2026
Mai's Restaurant Closed in San FranciscoThe long-running Richmond District establishment shuttered after 47 years of service.
October 1, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle Restored Star Restaurant RatingsThe newspaper has revived its signature four-star rating system for dining reviews after an eight-year hiatus.
September 23, 2026
Chef Brad Kilgore Will Open The Bonacker in San FranciscoThe new seafood restaurant is scheduled to debut at 568 Sacramento St. in early 2027.
September 22, 2026
Mitsotakis and Chappelle Met in San FranciscoThe Greek Prime Minister and comedian shared a moment at a popular local restaurant.
Coverage takes in new restaurants generating buzz, long-running kitchens that shut their doors, menu and pricing shifts, and the restaurant industry's staffing and foot traffic. It reaches the city's dense dining districts and the outlying areas where local eateries draw regional crowds. Lease costs and permitting delays shape which concepts open and which never make it past the planning stage. Tourism, tech-sector lunch crowds and the rhythm of the city's food festivals set the pace for much of what gets reported.
