San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants, September 2026

Burgers and sandwiches from the Mess Hall at the Presidio. | Erin Ng At the top of a new month, it’s time to revisit that long list of restaurants you’ve been meaning to try across the city. For longtime staples to check off, you’ll want this map of classic San Francisco restaurants or perhaps the E

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At the top of a new month, it’s time to revisit that long list of restaurants you’ve been meaning to try across the city. For longtime staples to check off, you’ll want this map of classic San Francisco restaurants or perhaps the Eater San Francisco 38,

a guide to some of the city’s best destinations for pizza, oysters, and top-notch dim sum. This list, however — the Eater SF Heatmap — highlights recently opened spots or ones we’re particularly excited about for one reason or another.

In short, it’s the answer to that ever-burning question: Where should I be eating right now?

After six months on the list, we’re removing the Big Four, Clementina, Grand Lake Kitchen, JouJou, Lobalita, Loveski Deli, and Maria Isabel. In their place, welcome Cinderella Bakery, Mess Hall at the Presidio, Ruay Mitr Chicken & Rice, and Soon and Soon Souvenir Shop.

Dianne de Guzman is the regional editor for Eater’s Northern California/Pacific Northwest sites, writing about restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups for the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, and Seattle. This month, she’s looking for the best steak frites out there.