No matter the season, San Francisco is always leading the culinary zeitgeist with our innovative restauranteurs and thoughtfully inventive dining experiences, and summer is definitely no exception. Summertime in our sunny city is a radiantly luxurious time for relaxation and city exploration, and with these recently opened new restaurants, you can do both all while being exquisitely nourished!
If you're looking for somewhere fresh and cutting-edge to take friends or a date, or even just indulge in yourself, here are recently opened restaurants all around the city that are excited to welcome you into their brand new locations!
See also: 6 Tucked Away Restaurants That Are Cool And Cozy For The Summer
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Ferry Building, 1, #41 / (855) 747-4455 / Website
Breaking their long-awaited ground in the Ferry Building on August 24th, you can now feast upon the highly beloved Señor Sisig in the Embarcadero with a scenic outdoor seaside view! What began as a dedicated food truck over a decade ago has now powerfully flourished into their third location here, complete with new and exclusive items along with all of their popular classic favorites. Don't miss out on their pork torta, their ube-macapuno dessert churros, and even some of their cocktails that perfectly balance traditional Filipino flavors with modern approaches.
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370 4th St/ (510) 688-3333 / Website
Your new favorite summer cafe hangout will be the gorgeously Instagrammable Della Coffee in SoMa, opened in July. This is San Franciso's first Yemeni coffee shop, and is the wonderfully delightful cove to receive culturally authentic pastries and drinks, like their Yemeni latte with delicately fragrant cinnamon and cardamom. Your followers will surely be impressed by your coffee pics here, as well as with the notion of visiting a cute cultural cafe not found anywhere else in the city.
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598 Guerrero St / Website
Opened in the Mission with a line several blocks long, it is safe to assume you will need to plan ahead to visit this trendy landmark, with the wait being so worth it. Developed by visionary Michelin-star Chef Geoffrey Lee of Ju-Ni, Handroll Project is a sleek and sophisticated 12-seat sushi experience with the most contemporary of features. You can order between five, seven, and ten-piece sets which include a mindfully curated selection of smoked uni, A5 wagyu, shaved monkfish liver pâté, and more, creating a personalized and refined meal with the most awe-inspiring flavor and texture profiles.
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145 2nd St / (415) 535-2898 / Website
Pie Punks in SoMa is a fun and playful pizza joint that excels in large pizzas either East Coast round, light and thin Grandma-style, or deep Detroit-thick, and all with the most irresistably divine toppings. Spearheaded by Owner Lane Ford and partner Pedro Gonzalaz of Delarosa pizza-fame, each pie here receives a generous piling of gloriously rich garlic confit, creamy ricotta, crisp pepperoni, and more. We recommend washing down this instant-favorite with any of their extensive plethora of cocktails and wine.
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138 Mason St / (415) 212-8929 / Website
For something different and decadent when shopping around Union Square, head over to Bodega SF by Matt Ho for the most comforting Northern Vietnamese fare. Served family-style within a cozy and chic atmosphere, the highlights here are their luxurious Bahn Khot Caviar, spicy Viet Cajun Gambas fusion, luscious Oysters with Yuzu Coconut Foam, or modernized Bodega Beef Pho. You will truly feel both delightfully at home while still feeling swanky and upscale, all beautifully from the ingeniously refined approach to such traditional and beloved ingredients and childhood favorites.
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2505 3rd St / (415) 400-5458 / Website
Souvla is an enduring San Francisco staple, generously serving fast-casual Greek within their notable five airy and bright San Francisco locations. Now there's a sixth site to flock to, recently unveiled in the Dogpatch to provide all of those on our serene western coast the same delicious pork, chicken, or lamb sandwiches, juicy potatoes, and creamy frozen Greek yogurt. This is an excellent place to grab something fast to take and enjoy out on the picturesque Crane Cove Park.
See also: Crane Cove Park Is A Tranquil Coastal Getaway That Preserves Colossal History
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559 Valencia St / (415) 757-0825 / Website
Ancora opened in June just off of Dolores Park and boasts the freshest and sustainable seafood. This instant Mission seafood institution skillfully delivers Spanish-inspired oysters, halibut, anchovies, escargot, and more, in either a Prix Fixe or A la Carte dinner menu. You will truly feel thoughtfully taken care of and impressed here, all thanks to the sleek venue's master partnership between Water2Table and former Atelier Crenn chef de cuisine Chef Nick Anichini.
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501 Hayes St / (415) 678-5156 / Website
Opened on August 11, local celebrity chef Joey Altman's Hazie's brings beautiful vintage artistry and modern international flavors to Hayes Valley with Hazie's, a playfully groovy hangout complete with craft cocktails and shareable plates. This is the perfect casual stop to feel some riveting rock ‘n’ roll vibes while still indulging in exquisite platings of halibut crudo with avocado and grapefruit, fluffy house-made pretzel knots with rich truffle cheese sauce, and more. Hazie's also keeps the show going with their large cocktail menu with the honeydew-infused Uh Huh Honey with Veev Açaí, or the Love Your Neighbor with Thai Basil, ensuring you'll want to make an encore visit here soon again.
Summer is the perfect time to get out and try these increasingly coveted new hotspots, and you'll certainly want to be among the first!
See also: New Restaurants To Visit In San Francisco This Spring
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