Diners' Choice: American restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Golden Bear Station

4.9

4.9 (441)

$31 to $50

American

Kenwood

About the restaurant

Golden Bear Station is a New American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor global and seasonal delicacies.

Top review

jacqueline

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely 10 out of 10! Highly recommend. Every item we ordered was delicious! The presentation was beautiful. The service was excellent & everyone was so very attentive & made you feel at home. A must stop if you are in the Napa area. It is a culinary experience!

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Popular dish

Porterhouse (for two)

Popular dish

Ribeye

Juanita & Maude

4.9

4.9 (1811)

$50 and over

American

Albany

About the restaurant

An intimate neighborhood restaurant, Juanita & Maude features Chef Scott Eastman's personal take on American Cuisine. The daily changing menu highlights classic dishes including Michelin Guide's top 5 hamburger in California. His refined comfort food is matched with seasonal craft cocktails and an international wine list.

Juanita & Maude's lively dining room or serene outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a night out, celebration or special occasion. Conveniently located near the corner of Solano and San Pablo Avenues.

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kassVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food and cocktails so delicious and inventive! The onion in the Gimlet was incredible. Tuna appetizer perfect. Everything is perfectly seasoned and prepared. Loved it.

Street Social

4.8

4.8 (75)

$31 to $50

American

Petaluma

About the restaurant

Welcome to Street Social!
Eclectic comfort food.

Chef: Jevon Martin
Top 25 Restaurants in the Bay area SF Chronicle

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Shiftracer

Dined 5 days ago

We weren’t sure what to expect. Very small space with a limited menu. We were really happy with both our meals and the experience. We had both the blistered snap peas and the asparagus. Both were delicious and nicely presented. My wife’s duck was perfectly cooked with an interesting and tasty fish sauce…an unexpected and delicious combination. My pork t-bone was just right, sliced but with the bone next to the meat. The server invited me to pick it up and gnaw on it. It was good enough that I was tempted. A butterscotch Pot de Crème topped off a lovely meal.

Saison

4.9

4.9 (55)

$50 and over

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.

Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

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melissaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful experience trying the Bar Menu! Everything was beautiful, delicious, and the service and attention to detail was impeccable. Can't wait to come back someday for the full dinner experience!

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Experience

Saison Bar Experience

Auro

4.9

4.9 (226)

$50 and over

American

Calistoga

About the restaurant

At Calistoga’s only MICHELIN-starred restaurant, Chef Rogelio Garcia presents a seven-course tasting menu rooted in Napa Valley’s seasonal bounty, shaped by French technique with Japanese and Mexican influences. Set within Four Seasons Napa Valley, the intimate dining room offers vineyard views, warm service, and a front-row seat to the kitchen. For an even closer look, reserve the Chef’s Table located inside the kitchen itself. Sommelier Derek Stevenson curates a 450+ label wine list — recognized with Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence — spotlighting Napa’s top producers alongside rare global finds. Join us and let your senses linger.

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KenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This was a meal I will never forget (in a good way😊) The incredible experience was not just the food and service, but like a carefully choreographed award winning Broadway play! We were met by the Som and greeted with bubbles, our waiter was the bomb -Adam, he was awesome from start to finish, bussers were Andreas and Patience - EXCELLENT -Lilly was one of the pastry Chefs and there were so so many more excellence excellent members of Chef Rogelio’s team! he was amazingly down to earth, and clearly the orchestra leader of this production. I know I haven’t talked about food because there was too many items to recall, and they were each complex and delicious in their own way. Can’t wait to go back.!!

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Experience

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Experience

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Lovina

4.8

4.8 (2142)

$31 to $50

American

Calistoga

About the restaurant

A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

Top review

Felicitas

Dined today

Superb! Service & food was excellent! One of the best restaurants I’ve been to

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Asa Restaurants | Los Gatos

4.8

4.8 (614)

$50 and over

American

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

We are an American Restaurant House with influences derived from generations of Spanish and Italian heritage.

Our dedication to sourcing the highest quality, farm-to-table ingredients is the guiding force that our restaurants are built upon. We believe that local, sustainable, organic, heirloom and free-range products nourish the body and soul. Our devotion to providing an impeccable experience is made possible by our collective decades of experience in cuisine, wine, spirits and best-in-class hospitality. Our hand-curated wine selections reflect a life-long love affair with travel and unforgettable culinary experiences.

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JoseeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This place never disappoints. The food is always consistently delicious as you can tell they buy quality ingredients. The service is on point as you have a main server but they are a team, happy to pitch in to make your dining experience pleasurable .

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4.8

4.8 (11121)

$31 to $50

American

Yountville

About the restaurant

Aged for almost 37 years in the Napa Valley…
Since its beginnings as a local gathering spot over 35 years ago, Mustards Grill has blossomed into a destination for all who appreciate memorable food, superb wines and a warm welcome. Mustards food is Chef/Owner Cindy Pawlcyn’s mix of American regional dishes with global influences. The list of “Way Too Many Wines” represents the best from appellations throughout California and the New World.

Mustards is an American Grill, featuring flavors from around the globe. The wood-burning grill produces such favorites as Cindy’s famous Mongolian Pork Chop, Sonoma Rabbit, and the ½ pound Niman Ranch hamburger. The oakwood smoker fills the restaurant with aromas of BBQ baby back ribs, Wood Oven Duck, and our Oooeee Smoked Pork. Specialties include Seared Ahi Tuna on sesame crackers and Crispy Calamari tossed with curried slaw. The eclectic wine list features Way Too Many Wines from The Napa Valley, Sonoma, The Oregon, and Europe!

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MINDYVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We loved Mustards Grill! So much fun and very delicious! We shared the specials and were pleasantly surprise with everything! Great!

The Mill at Glen Ellen

4.8

4.8 (476)

$31 to $50

American

Glen Ellen

About the restaurant

We opened our restaurant two years ago during pandemic on 8-25-2020!
We offer Traditional Californian, Healthy, and Modern Cuisine!
Our restaurant is situated in Jack London Village in Glen Ellen.
We make our own House Brewed Draft Beers!!!
We want you to feel like you are home away from home!
Best New Restaurant of 2021 in Sonoma!

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JulieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely outdoor seating, wide selection of food for our group of 6 adults and good children’s menu for 2 littles. Servers very polite and attentive. Food was delicious.

Fume Bistro & Bar

4.8

4.8 (3021)

$30 and under

American

Napa

About the restaurant

Fume Bistro is a locals neighborhood restaurant, nestled north of downtown Napa, off of HWY 29. We are an American bistro with French, Italian and Mediterranean influences. We like to call our food simple, honest and seasonally correct. To accompany the food, we offer an eclectic wine list which is primarily, but not limited to California wines. Comfortable, friendly service. Attention to detail. Terrific food in a great atmosphere. Come on in, let's eat!

Please note that our covered, heated terrace is open all year and super 'dog friendly' during lunch and brunch hours - during dinner in the colder months we enclose the terrace and it's considered part of the dining room. Please let us know if you have your furry family with you and we will do our best to accommodate. Thank you for your understanding.

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TerriVIP

Dined 4 days ago

A hidden gem that locals treasure! The food is consistently terrific along with the service.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

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