From the crispiest latkes, to comforting matzo ball soup and irresistably sweet rugelachs, Hanukkah in San Francisco is deliciously festive treat. Whether you plan to visit one of the city's impeccable restaurants in person or want to enjoy their meals at home, here is a list of the best places to get all of the honored Hanukkah favorites.
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3621 18th St / (415) 552-4055 / Website
Hanukkah in the Bay simply would not be complete without Delfina's amazingly flavorful and award-winning latkes! What makes their crispy potato classics so iconic is their use of rich duck fat to fry them in, as well as their different package options that includes all the perfect toppings. With their latkes flash-frozen, heating a dozen up will be an impressive breeze, especially with either their generous $58 Miracle or $79 Let There Be Light Packages with creme fraiche and Sqirl-partnered Pear Quince conserva.
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1 Market St / (415) 777-5577 / Website
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with some of the most radiant seaside views San Francisco has to offer at One Market, which will magically transport you to a refined New York-style delicatessen. What began as a pop-up has since garnered instant acclaim, particularly for their ingeniously upscale renditions of Jewish favorites, like their matzo ball soup or their incredible new Festival of Latkes from December 1 to 23. Based off the eight days of Hanukkah, this latke extravaganza will showcase the restaurant's creativity with their Philly Cheesesteak Latke, Florentine Latke, and so much more!
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2272 Market St / (415) 552-3000 / Website
Canela is a cozy and familial Castro District that will effortlessly be your new Hanukkah tradition. Celebrate either in their vibrantly chic interior with their $69 prix fixe between Sunday, December 18th and Friday, December 23rd of Mixed Veggie Latkes, Poached Sea Bass Filet, and Almond and Olive Oil Cake with Meyer Lemon Syrup, or take a piece of their sweetness home with their authentic Spanish-inspired meal kit.
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3150 24th St / (415) 590-7955 / Website
Wise Sons is a delectably integral staple to San Francisco, and Hanukkah is definitely no exception. Go all-out with their 12-person pastry box of cookies, chocolate babka, and rugelach, their four-person brisket or chicken dinner, or their a la carte challah, half-dozen latkes, matzo balls, and more. With deliver only $26 from their Mission, Fillmore, Temescal, or Fillmore locations between December 18 and December 24, Wise Sons embodies the season of giving.
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3213 Scott St / (415) 400-8500 / Website
Maybeck's intimately swanky and sophisticated lounge makes for the perfect setting to indulge in their deluxe four-course $85 Hanukkah menu in. This remarkably brimming meal handcrafted by Chefs Jeff Banker and Lori Baker includes Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup, Latkes with smoked salmon and horseradish creme fraiche, Braised Brisket with fresh seasonal vegetables, and a luscious Cinnamon Apple Cake, all available from Tuesday, December 20 to Friday, December 23.
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4288 24th St / (415) 821-7652 / Website
Brad Levy's Firefly is an artistic masterpiece that's playfully inventive, gorgeously casual, and instantly makes you feel right at home. If you want a place that just feels like a warm hug, head to this Noe Valley institution that serves up tender brisket and gluten-free latkes with charmingly careful precision.
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838 Divisadero St / (415) 416-6959 / Website
Che Fico elevates Hanukkah dining, literally. This chic upper-level Divisadero hotspot is as trendy as the cooking is magnificent, even more so for Hanukkah with their $250 brisket dinner with a whopping 16 latkes, delicately roasted carrots, sesame challah, and even a bottle of Lambrusco!
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3770 Piedmont Ave Unit B, Oakland / (510) 250-9215 / Website
On Sunday December 18th from 6 to 8pm, Pomella just across the bridge in Oakland will be graciously hosting a convivial dinner and celebration for the first night of Hanukkah. Expect a menorah lighting fitted with latkes, donuts, and more, all on their comfy toasty heated outdoor patio.
Whether you love the homestyle main dishes or just the rich desserts, these heartwarming eateries will definitely keep you filled with happiness!
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