The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Dining Value A Westgate shopper's dream. The perfect break from an afternoon at the mall or after a movie.  We cook in a real wood-fired oven with almond wood. We make a... more

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza - Los Gatos

Pizza places are usually geared toward kids, but Willow Street has elevated the concept immeasurably, and become a smashing success doing so. It’s certainly family-friendly, especially the patio, but the sports-bar accessories pack in the fans,... more

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza - Willow Glen

We cook in a real wood-fired oven with almond wood. We make authentic Italian pizza dough with imported "00" flour. We use 100 percent Black Angus ground chuck from Creekstone®. Our homemade honey wheat bread is baked throughout the day. Our sala... more

Willowbrook Ale House

Willowbrook Ale House is a local favorite for pool, drinks, karaoke, live music, and the BEST burgers in town! more

Wine Cellar

We offer the freshest Seafood including Abalone, all natural Painted Hills Beef, all natural Chicken or Pork, free range Lamb, Pastas, and our famous Cheese and Chocolate Fondues. Come down to the Los Gatos' Old Town Center for a romantic date, a pow... more

Wine Kitchen

Wine Kitchen is the vision of Greg Faucette and Jason Limburg. They share over a decade of culinary experience, having worked together at Commonwealth, Contigo, and Bar Tartine, as well as at Per Se and Spruce. With their fine dining background comes... more

Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant

Local seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for Polly Lapetitto's Wine Country cuisine. Hand-crafted tables surround the kitchen offering views of the professional chefs. Enjoy the unparalleled panoramas of the Napa Valley Vineyards from the Terra... more

Wipeout Bar & Grill

Wipeout Bar & Grill is a surf themed restaurant / bar featuring a roaring fire pit, patio dining, burgers, pizzas, salads, and killer drinks.   Dude. more

Wise Sons - Contemporary Jewish Museum

This Wise Sons location is inside the Contemporary Jewish Museum. With a large patio spilling onto Jessie Square Plaza, this outpost serves up a menu of sandwiches, bagels, salads, & matzo ball soup. more

Wise Sons 24th Street Deli

The Deli on 24th Street in the Mission District is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, a plate of latkes or a pastrami burger and beer. Wise Sons is also at farmer’s markets in SF or Marin.  They serve quick bites, bagels, and all na... more

Wise Sons Bagel and Bakery - Fillmore

Our Bagel shop occupies the storefront of our Bakery & Commissary kitchen in the historic Fillmore District, once the hub of San Francisco’s Jewish Community. more

Wooden Charcoal Barbecue House

What this restaurant lacks in ambiance - bright yellow and green walls pop under the bright lights - it makes up for in intense bursts of flavor and super friendly service. Try the spicy sautéed prawns ($12.95) with vegetables, cooked to perfection:... more

Woodhouse Fish Company - Fillmore

Woodhouse Fish Company on Fillmore serves up casual American / Seafood cuisine. A lot of the menu is based on seasonality, so there's always something special on the menu. more

Woods Lowside

Located in the heart of Lower Haight, airy and spacious, flush with greenery and an extensive collection of natural wines, Woods beer & Joyride Pizza. more

Woodstock's Pizza

Loaded toppings, a freshly baked crust and tasty secret sauce pair wonderfully with a cold craft brew at this lively downtown location. Whether you're looking for a family friendly location, a place to watch sports or a fun atmoshpere, you can find... more

Wooly Pig

A cafe that serves delicious, Asian influenced banh mi and other types of sandwiches. more

Wu Ji's Mala House

Wu Ji's specializes in Taiwainese-style hot pot, big bowls of bubbling soups into which you drop different bits of meat and vegetables. more

Xanadu: RestorAsian Cuisine

Every great restaurant has a signature dish. At owner George Chen's pan-Asian Xanadu in Berkeley's 4th Street restaurant gulch, most folks will say that the Pao-Wok crispy chicken buried in sun-dried chilis ($11.75) is the stunner. Personally, I'd li... more

Xanh Restaurant

110 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.964.1888. A nicely separated bar inside the Vietnamese restaurant mixes distinctive cocktails that are sophisticated without being fussy. -- Metro Bars/Clubs, June 16-22, 2010  more

Xolo

Xolo is our take on a Mission-style taqueria in downtown Oakland. Named after the hairless dogs that Frida Kahlo used to keep, Xolo is a fun and casual taqueria where you can eat on our patio, mezzanine, or in our large dining room, in an atmosphere... more

YakiniQ

All you can eat, Korean tabletop BBQ, plus beer & soju cocktails. more

Yank Sing - Financial District

Once the best dim sum joint in the city, Yank Sing has fallen off a tiny bit since its move from the Financial District. The food is still wonderful, but you'll pay dearly for it, with the bill topping $75 for a lunch for two. If you can afford to ea... more

Yank Sing - Rincon Center

Once the best dim sum joint in the city, Yank Sing has fallen off a tiny bit since its move from the Financial District. The food is still wonderful, but you'll pay dearly for it, with the bill topping $75 for a lunch for two. If you can afford to ea... more

Yard House

Yard House is the creation of founder and entrepreneur Steele Platt, who came up with the concept shortly after relocating from Denver to Southern California in the early 1990s. Platt, along with partners Harald Herrmann and Carlito Jocson, wante... more

Yemen Kitchen

Specialty authentic Yemeni food is characterized by its Ottoman and Indian influences. Yemen Kitchen presets a unique take on Middle Eastern food. more

Yeti Restaurant

Our creative menu is a Nepalese-Indian fusion of both cultures. Our kitchen draws the best from Sonoma County by bringing you fresh seasonal produce meats & seafood. We offer traditional appetizers, curries, tandoori and a number of vegetarian dishes... more

YH Beijing

Casual, contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar offering a diverse menu with meatless selections. more

Yiassoo

Technically, Yiassoo is a fast-food place, as you order at the counter, but the staff does indeed bring the food to your table. From the gyros and souvlaki sandwiches to specials like marinated pork and calamari plates, every single item on the menu,... more

Yoshi's

From the front row to the back, there is not a bad seat in the jazz house of Yoshi's. Adorned with a top-of-the-line, custom designed Meyer sound system, a 1998 Steinway 9' Concert D grand piano, state-of-the-art lighting, an unparalleled breadth and... more

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You See Sushi

Good sushi at decent prices.  You See Sushi since 1991. more

Yuki Sushi

Carry-Out, Dinner, Family Owned And Operated, Japanese Cuisine, Lunch, Sushi Bar, Teriyaki, Udon, Vegetarian, Voted Silicon Valleys Best Sushi, Japanese. more

Yuki Sushi

This popular hole-in-the-wall consistently serves up an inventive menu of uncooked sealife that breaks the sushi sameness syndrome without reverting to gimmickry. The atmosphere is warm, intimate and welcoming. more

Yumma's

The Jerusalem wrap is fabulous at this clean, well-lighted nook. It's a mellow, juicy combination of lamb and chicken shawerma with all the favorite fixings: eggplant, potatoes, hummus, tahini with cucumber and tomato, and a pickle. Tight! It feels p... more

Yuzuki Japanese Eatery

Yuzuki Japanese Eatery offers authentic Japanese cuisine in San Francisco, served with gracious hospitality. Here in Northern California, we are fortunate to be able to access an incredible variety of fresh, local, organic, sustainable and seasona... more

Z Café & Bar

At Z Café & Bar, we offer contemporary American fare. Our menu changes seasonally to provide flavors at their peak. The bar features over 100 vodka selection and a variety of hand shaken specialty martinis. more

ZA Pizza

Best Pizza in Russian Hill! Their thin cornmeal crust is soft on the inside, crisp on the outside. Stop In For Our Daily Slice Specials. No Custom Slices. more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Berkeley

Not to be confused with "Sicilian" style, "Stuffed Crust" or other "deep dish" pizzas, Zachary's Stuffed Chicago Style pizza is something else altogether. A thin layer of our house made pizza dough is tucked into a deep dish pizza pan. We fill the pi... more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Grand

Not to be confused with "Sicilian" style, "Stuffed Crust" or other "deep dish" pizzas, Zachary's Stuffed Chicago Style pizza is something else altogether. A thin layer of our house made pizza dough is tucked into a deep dish pizza pan. We fill the pi... more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Rockridge

Not to be confused with "Sicilian" style, "Stuffed Crust" or other "deep dish" pizzas, Zachary's Stuffed Chicago Style pizza is something else altogether. A thin layer of our house made pizza dough is tucked into a deep dish pizza pan. We fill the pi... more

Zachary's Restaurant

Zachary's Restaurant has been open for breakfast and lunch on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz since 1985. Simple and delicious, a storied downtown eatery stands the test of time. more

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