New American Restaurants near Pacifica, CA

“Food was good. Staff was friendly and was always around when you need them. Will definitely come back and recommend“

“Cute place, friendly service, nice atmosphere, great white hot chocolate.“

“My son took me here for lunch - we’d been meaning to try it. We were very pleased - amazing view with tiered tables so other guests aren’t blocking the view. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious and nicely presented. As a nice addition, there was a pianist playing while we dined which added to the ambience. We will come back because it was such a nice treat. One of those places that makes me love living in California!“

“The food here is absolutely delicious and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. I can't recommend this little gem in the Lakeside neighborhood enough. Reasonable prices as well as many menu choices. Do yourself a favor and go there and sample everything, you will be very glad you did.“

“just lovely! vegan friendly but the fried chicken was tops!“

“Absolutely phenomenal dining experience for my husband and I. Misters Pollo (Graham and Will) were wonderful hosts and took great care of us. The menu is inspired by Mediterranean flavours and the ingredients are all sourced locally (Chef Graham hits up the farmers market multiple times a week). We had a savoury panna cotta to start, followed by a pasta, then braised pork, and finished with a peach sorbet. We were beyond full by the end! We sat the bar which was a treat to watch the food being prepared and learn more about what goes on behind the scene. Highly highly recommend!“

“fantastic food and drinks with attentive staff and a lively atmosphere!!!“

“Absolutely loved dinner at Heirloom Cafe in the Mission. One of those rare San Francisco spots that still feels deeply personal, warm, and genuinely neighborhood-driven. The atmosphere is intimate and understated, but the food and wine program are world class.

The burger is still one of the best in SF. Rich, perfectly cooked, layered with incredible flavor, and somehow even better paired with a bold red from their beautifully curated wine list. The staff clearly knows wine and actually cares about helping you find the right pairing instead of just pushing expensive bottles. We ended up with an amazing Hungarian recommendation that elevated the entire meal. The desert wine and champagne even slap.

Huge credit to Wisconsin born Josh DeClercq and the team in the kitchen for keeping the food simple, seasonal, and dialed. You can feel the consistency and attention to detail in every dish. The whole place has that timeless California French bistro energy that’s getting harder and harder to find in San Francisco.

If you want a real SF dinner experience with exceptional wine, incredible hospitality, and food that feels thoughtful without trying too hard, this place is special. Perfect date night spot. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“Just visited Asiento for the 1st time and really liked it! Fun vibe, bartender was really nice, had some super tasty carnitas tacos, and there was a great dj playing (and the music wasn't so loud we couldn't talk). Would definitely go back!“

“Great entertainment and hosts!!!“

“great service from the staff , good food , good ambience“

“Banana Foster French toast and their freshly squeezed orange juice.“

“The best vegan food Best ever service-our family go to for family events and every day dining ❤️“

“Wonderful “white table cloth” bistro experience.“

“Fast friendly service and excellent food. It’s and enjoyable experience each time.“

“JC Bruno is more than a restaurant, it’s a relationship. It’s now my #1 spot, and I’d recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone looking for great food, genuine people, and unforgettable service! If you’re looking for a go-to restaurant that feels like your favorite local spot and your second home, JC Bruno is it. I truly mean when I say that Marcela, the owner, is the soul of this place, and she has completely redefined what true hospitality means in today’s world. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted not just by a friendly staff, but by people who genuinely care. Marcela herself is always around, and what makes her so special is that she doesn’t act like a distant owner, but rather you feel like you’re planning something with a longtime friend. She’ll chat with you, laugh with you, and most importantly, she stands by you to help plan your perfect experience, whether you’re organizing a small dinner or a full-blown celebration. What blew me away most was how flexible she is. JC Bruno’s menu is already this amazing fusion of European, Mediterranean, and other international flavors, but if there’s something special you want that’s not listed? Just ask. Marcela will go out of her way to make it happen. That kind of flexibility is almost unheard of these days. I’ve worked with many restaurants for events and special dinners, but working with Marcela is different because she treats you like a partner, not a transaction. She’ll talk through your vision, offer smart suggestions, and help you figure out the best possible setup for your group. The way she collaborates with you makes it fun and stress-free. It’s rare to find a place where the owner is this involved and down-to-earth.“

“Their chef Ramzy openly admits to tampering with the food of Jewish customers and ownership does nothing. Avoid this place and the Nazis who run it.“

“BG is a gorgeous restaurant, with well prepared food, and live music/jazz, most days of the week. Owners are very personable and hands-on, which is rare, amongst restaurants. Great place for special occasions or just a night out with your favorite person/people. Share a great experience, without a shocking price tag!“

“Always a wonderful time and great service“

“Awesome shakes and heavenly garlic fries 👍“

“Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, great Turkish tea, and really good hookah. Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, and the vibe of the place was very cozy and stylish. Our waiter Ayaz was very friendly, attentive, and really listened to our preferences and requests. Definitely a great spot for a relaxing evening“

“Both eating here and working here were one of the highlights of my time in the Culinary Program.“

“Excellent food Best gelato too“

“The Anecdote, offers a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The restaurant features a spectacular atmosphere with beautiful interior design, an impressive collection of artwork, wood & rope designs and comfortable seating that creates a welcoming and relaxing environment.

Upon arrival, Rocky greeted me with a warm smile and kindly escorted me to one of the available tables downstairs, making me feel welcome right away. The view overlooks South San Francisco modern commercial architecture, adding to the restaurant's contemporary ambiance.

Conveniently located near the waterfront, The Anecdote is also easily accessible via the South San Francisco Ferry, making it a great destination for both locals and visitors looking to enjoy a scenic trip before or after a delicious meal. If you're searching for a restaurant that combines outstanding service, stylish surroundings, and a convenient waterfront location, The Anecdote is well worth a visit.“

“One of the best restaurants in San Francisco and beyond. The food is outstanding, and the personal attention from the staff and chef is top-notch. This was our second visit, and we had the Summer Seven-Course Tasting Menu, which was amazing from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.“

“Eskender and his team bring a full menu of flavors from his native Ethiopia to 3rd St. in Bayview. During COVID, you can get his outstanding dishes on Tuesdays only from 12-3pm. Order online and pick-up by 3. The “family pack” pictured features 5 entrees, soup, salad as well as a bonus dessert and sauce for $50 (no substitutions). The food travels and reheats well so it literally can feed you for a week.“

“Great place for fish and chips or a burger!“

“Excellent food and service and atmosphere“

“This place is very good. The food is tasty, fresh, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. I tried the homemade Fire Burger, made with fresh ground beef, and it was delicious. The only downside is that they did not have fries, and fries are not offered on the menu either. Overall, it was still a very good experience.“

“This place is basically a food court for the tech crowd. I like that they offer a wide variety of food, and ordering through the self-service tablet kiosks is quick and convenient. The portions are also quite generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry.
That said, don't expect it to be a place where you can linger for hours or let your kids run around and play. It's more of a grab-a-meal-and-go kind of spot.
We ordered the burgers and the pasta. The smash burger was the highlight—juicy, flavorful, and you could actually taste the wagyu in the beef. The fries were decent but nothing particularly memorable.
The pasta was a pleasant surprise. The sauce was rich and well-balanced, and the cheese was perfectly incorporated. Everything came together really well, making it one of the standout dishes of the meal.“

“The steak sliders and garlic fries were so good! Service here is excellent! Dave and Tasani made sure to check on how I was enjoying the food and kept refilling my water! Excited for my next trip through SFO! Will definitely eat here again!“

“This place is Killin it. I’ve seen this place many times, and been too much of a rush for my flight to stop in… But tonight I finally had time, and it did not disappoint! Great and friendly staff, good food and drink, and against all odds they were able to build out a fun space in the middle of an airport“

“Authentic Mexican restaurant. Had the pupusas, Carne Asadas and chips. The Pupusas were delicious and filling. The salsa that came along with the chips was really refreshing, one of the best salsas I’ve had. Carne Asadas was flavourful and portion was huge. Prices are affordable as well 👍🏼“

“It's good that the CCSF Cafeteria has tofu. The only thing is that the tofu should be cheaper than the animals. The mushroom barely soup was too oily also. The small square of tofu was about $4.50. Would like to pay less for plant based options.“

“Beautiful scenery, great little hike to lighthouse..“

“Fine-dining meal for $19!!This is a wonderful little restaurant, on the fourth floor of Burk Hall, that's only open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays currently. You should make a reservation on Yelp, but I think they allow walk-ins. There's a prix fix option, which is just under $20.50 after tax. You get to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert, and drinks. Only cash or checks are accepted.The bread provided was foccacia cut into diamond-shaped pieces. The bread that they first brought out was hard and dry, so I told them it was hard. More bread was brought out promptly and it was softer, but still dry. I didn't tell them it was dry because I didn't want to be difficult. I had some lemonade to drink, and it was pretty good. I also had tea at the end, but it was piping hot and I didn't get a chance to drink much. It was fine.I chose to have the house green salad for my appetizer. It was a good mix of leafy-greens covered in vinaigrette. It wasn't special, but good. I decided to have the pasta of the week for my entree. It was penne pasta salad with feta cheese, capers, and cooked grape tomatoes. It was absolutely delicious and I basically inhaled it. For dessert, I chose the pumpkin bundt cake. It was fantastic. It was moist, soft, a little misshapen, but still delicious. The créme anglaise was like melted ice cream, and I loved it.The waiters were students and had more to learn. Service was very good, despite mistakes. The person who seemed like an instructor was great. You won't be able to find a three-course fine-dining meal anywhere else in San Francisco for the same price. The portions are good sizes and you'll leave feeling fed, but not stuffed. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available.

Kid-friendliness: A child might like the art and views out the windows.

Parking: Parking lot nearby.

Wheelchair accessibility: Use elevator to get up, doors of Vista Room are wide enough.

Dietary restrictions: Ask for more information.“

“Good food. Good service good size portions.“

“I had a wonderful experience celebrating Mother’s Day at the hotel and restaurant, and I especially want to recognize Anna for making the evening so special.

Anna did an outstanding job organizing everything. The dinner was beautifully arranged, the atmosphere was warm and elegant, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality really stood out.

It was a perfect Mother’s Day evening, and Anna deserves a lot of credit for creating such a memorable experience. Thank you, Anna, for making the celebration truly special. Highly recommended!“

“Love the happy hour. Anchor Steam Draft and Chicken wings. And the sexy manager is very �“

“I was staying in this Hilton and wasn't too hungry, but decided to get something from this restaurant. I sat at the bar and was helped by the bartender as soon as he was done with another customer. I ended up having a burger with sweet potato fries and they were both great. Of course the burger wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was much better than most restaurants, the sweet potato fries were perfectly done.

I read some of the reviews of this restaurant, a couple of them were for different places in the hotel, they're not open for breakfast and they don't carry packaged goods.

Some reviewers didn't like the pricing. It's not inexpensive, but I think it was priced right. The burger and fries were $22. McDonald's and Carl's Jr. are around $15-18 these days, $22 is a good deal for a great food in a nice hotel in one of the most expensive cities in the world. I had a cocktail, $16, this is the same that I pay at an average bar these days.

I thought that overall, the place was very clean and werll laid out, and the staff were all very professional. This is an area where people can get offended because you used the wrong hand to open a door, they're crazy, so to be able to find attentive, courteous, and professional employees, is amazing.

I will be staying here again, and I'll probably eat at Fire|Vine again.“

“As amazing as I expect every time. No cioppino on the menu today but paella ohh yumm“

“I have stayed at this hotel for the past month. On nights that I'm too tired to go out of the hotel for dinner. I have dined in.

The pear salad is my favorite. The combination of pecans,goat cheese & pomegranate is excellent. I love the honey mustard dressing. I Added some grilled chicken on top and it's even more perfect. I also love their steak wedge salad!

More recently I have stopped in for breakfast as well. Today I had the Challa French toast with pork sausages. Oh my God that is delicious! The pork sausages were huge, flavorful and still moist. The French toast was amazing. I could not finish it all.

The other morning, I had the Create your own omelette with potatoes, that was also made to perfection as well. Not overcooked and dry but moist and even the cheese was melted perfectly. The portion size was huge big plus

The service is excellent. This morning at breakfast Drew treated me with professionalism, respect, timeliness and Care. We even got to talk and share a few good moments. The Hostess has always been super nice to me. The staff always recommending me great dishes and pointing me in the right direction. The staff is Top notch and deserve a raise.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows though. Corporate- If you are reading this, please make the Hostess and Market dedicated positions. During the one month that I have been here, I have observed and experienced long wait times to be seated or ordering to go at the Market.
Peet's coffee grab and go this morning was especially challenging for the Wait staff. The line for to be seated for breakfast was humongous and people were visibly upset. I could feel their pain as in the morning we are trying to get in and get out because people have flights to catch. The Wait time is excessive because there is only one person seating people and also performing market cash register duties. The market person also has to warm up the food for the Pete's grab-and-go's which also increases the wait time for her hosting duties.

So Corporate if you are reading this, I implore you to make a change. Please hire dedicated market and hostess positions. Do not combine their Duties.

If you can eliminate the excessive wait times to be seated I think peoples experiences will be greatly enhanced. Instead people are having a bad experience right out the gate. It is very hard to overwrite a bad first impression.“

“I've been staying and working in South San Francisco this week without a car. Have dined there for lunch 2 days in a row now, and both days I also brought back dinner to my hotel for the evening. Everything has been delicious with fresh ingredients. Really creative and elevated offerings for a quick service restaurant. The salmon was especially amazing! I had 2 really dismal experiences earlier in the week with Doordash and only wish I had tried Foundry & Lux sooner. I'll be back tomorrow before heading back home on Saturday 😀“

“Jesus was amazing tonight.
We made a reservation for 8, but didn't need to, even though it was a Friday night.
I used to come often, but took a break, but wanted to give it another try and it did not disappoint.
We had 2 burgers, a blt, the shrimp scampi, 1 rib eye, and 2 fish n chips. Everything tastes as it should. Appetizer platter with brussel sprouts wings and potato skins.
Jesus read our minds on several occasions.
I'll have to put this back in my rotation. As far as hotel restaurants go, this is one is a hidden gem.
Reluctant to share my opinion bc I want to keep it to myself, but doing it for Jesus, since he was such a delight tonight.

I will say, it was a little pricey. $480 for a party of 8, with 1 kids meal. But a really nice experience overall.“

“Great staff. The patio restaurant is very spacious & bright.“

“The food I can say was honestly amazing. I totally recommend anything from their lunch special. The quality and price of the food was SO worth it and the restaurant is very calm and friendly. Their spring rolls and soups are also very fresh and tasty !!“

“We had one of the best experiences last night. Tim our waiter was one of the best we have had. He was able to find Sprite Zero for my wife's drink. He also delivered a warm chocolate chip cookie with a small scoop of ice cream for my wife even though it wasn't in the menu. His ability to go above the call of duty and not just say no I can't get that for you was so amazing it had to make sure it is recognized. Exceptional service needs to be acknowledge and rewarded. Thanks again Tim for making our night! Oh yeah by the way the food was very good too!��“

“I’ve been an employee at SFO and have never experienced better customer service than at Napa Farms Market! Particularly the location serving Terminal 2. Everyday I visit the farms market, I’m greeted with the most exceptional care and professionalism. Special thanks to Employees: LIFISI, CARINA & MARIANNE. Thank you for all you do!“