4 Delicious New SF Restaurants To Check Out This Winter

From a casual cafe at the Transamerica Pyramid to a food hall in South City, here’s where to eat this winter.

The culinary team at The Wild offers an exciting new menu.

CAFÉ SEBASTIAN

Chicken with watercress pesto, broccoli salad with feta and nduja-stuffed dates are items you’ll discover at Café Sebastian, the recently debuted hot spot at the bottom of the Transamerica Pyramid. The cafe, named after his son, is the first of three concepts chef Bradley Kilgore will open at the building. “He is the light of our lives,” says Kilgore. “I wanted it to be my driving force each morning on the way into the kitchen.” As for his culinary style, Kilgore, who is Miamibased, says, “I lean heavily on local sourcing. You have to start with great ingredients to make great food.” 545 Sansome St., @cafe_sebastian_sf

Guests enjoy patio dining at The Hangar.

THE WILD

The eatery formerly known as Gozu has transformed into The Wild. While Gozu focused on wagyu preparations, The Wild features other animals, sea life and plants, including abalone, mussels, venison and duck. Why change now? The chefs were tired of cooking with only beef. “As we mature as chefs, nature and the beauty around us here in California and the Western coast becomes increasingly evident,” says chef Marc Zimmerman. “This is something we wanted to articulate in the new restaurant. The Wild embarks on a journey that delves into a reconnection with the natural world, emphasizing a return to our roots and the simplicity of nature.” 201 Spear St., 415.523.9745, thewildsf.com

The Bap Shop at The Hangar serves Korean and Asian-inspired noodles and rice bowls.

CHE FICO PIZZERIA

Chef David Nayfeld has spent years fine-tuning his pizza dough recipe, and it’s finally come to life at Che Fico Pizzeria. The pizza place is at Thrive City, adjacent to Chase Center, and offers a menu distinct from the flagship Che Fico. New menu items include Italian sausage-stuffed fried olives, chicken wings with Calabrian chili bomba and 20-inch pizzas with vodka sauce and burrata. “I’m excited that we have a restaurant that showcases our pizza, which has been a true labor of love,” says Nayfeld. “As a lifelong fan, I’m also excited that my commute from work to a Golden State Warriors game is less than five minutes.” 1 Warriors Way, Ste. 300, 415.655.9675, cheficopizzeria.com

Chef David Nayfeld spent years perfecting his pizza dough, which is front and center at Che Fico Pizzeria.

THE HANGAR

A new food hall, The Hangar, is now open in South San Francisco. The glass-walled building designed by Flad Architects features four restaurant concepts. Hearty breakfast and lunch fare are available at The Stack—think breakfast burritos, steak and eggs, and tuna melts. At La Ventana, diners can enjoy tacos, tortas, empanadas and other Mexican-inspired cuisine. Bap Shop serves Korean and Asian-inspired noodles and rice bowls. Finally, The Board is a classic deli with made-to-order sandwiches and salads. A coffee shop, Peak Provisions, and a full-service Cali-French restaurant are coming soon. 460 Forbes Blvd., South San Francisco, thehangarssf.com