The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

Los Altos Grill

233 Third St., Los Altos; 650.948.3524. Part of the high-end Hillstone group, the grill features wood-fired rotisserie dishes backed by a strong wine list. The sleek open interior is anchored by a large U-shaped bar. -- Metro Bars/Clubs, June... more

Los Cubanos Restaurant

Cuban. Looking for good Cuban food in the Bay Area? Los Cubanos restaurant is the place. Cuban food exudes an earthy, slow-cooked seduction: pork-accented black beans, sweet fried plantains, Spanish garbanzo beans and pigeon rice accompany entre... more

Los Kuyas - Stonestown

Proudly Mexican-Filipino Owned & Operated. Taco Tuesday Every Tuesday! $1 Tacos! "The best tacos ever! Great customer service! Our favorite is the quesabirrias" - Corazon, San Bruno more

Lotus Cuisine of India

Lotus Cuisine of India is a family-owned Indian eatery in downtown San Rafael with a vision to create contemporary Indian cuisine for Marin County and the San Francisco North Bay. Our commitment is to transport you from familiar local tastes to tho... more

Lotus Curry House

Lotus Curry House features a traditional and sustainable North Indian dishes using organic and local ingredients. Our Curry House will be open 7 days a week for Buffet Lunch as well as Dinner. We also have a relaxing patio area for al fresco dining.... more

Lou's Cafe - Downtown

Delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. more

Lou's Cafe - Parkside

Delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. more

Lou's Cafe - Richmond

Gourmet Salads, Soups, and Espresso! But the item that has people coming back, is their delicious sandwiches. Best in SF? more

Lou's Pier 47 Club

Louie's Bar and Grill

A former whalers’ bar with roots dating back to 1930, Louie’s retains its old school charm while having enough class for a client lunch. Louie’s is a slightly more sophisticated version of its sister bar, the Tempest, while still e... more

Louis'

Louis' is a family restaurant, first opened in 1937.   The American / Diner style menu focuses on breakfast, sandwiches and soups.   The prices are good and the setting is amazing, perched above Sutro Baths and Lands End. more

Loving Hut San Francisco

Loving Hut San Francisco offers 100% plant-based cuisine. more

Ls Caffe

Cool local cafe on 24th Street in the Mission. Good coffee, breakfast, big glass mimosas. more

Lucca Bar & Grill

Lucca Bar & Grill has found what Benicia was looking for: An establishment with a friendly atmosphere, great food and drinks, and lasting friendships. We are proud of the fact that our clientele includes locals of all walks of life as well as visito... more

Luce

Luce showcases the legendary wines of Frescobaldi with a sophisticated New American menu, and a wine list of distinction. At the helm is Chef de Cuisine, Dominique Crenn, who Esquire magazine's John Mariani named Chef of the Year 2008. Crenn’s... more

Lucia's Pizzeria

A real Southern Italy style pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. more

Lucinda's Deli

Great sandwiches. Baja Turkey, Roast Beef, Spicy Tuna Melt, Avocado Smash, Thai BBQ, and Pastrami are all can't miss. Order ahead and just pick up. If you order at the deli, it's cash only. On a nice day, order and pick up your amazing sammy.... more

Ludwig's Biergarten

Ludwig's Biergarten offers Mountain View a California take on the German biergarten. The biergarten tradition continues and the beer flows in a relaxing social atmosphere, perfect for community and group gatherings. more

Ludwig's German Table

A fresh German experience featuring a classic bar, delicious traditional food, beer a pletny, and out door seating. more

Lugano Swiss Bistro

Lugano Swiss Bistro is a little bit of Switzerland in Carmel. Hand-carved wood and colorful geraniums adorn their Alpine-style heated outdoor dining patio. Chef Andr's culinary magic recreates the unique flavors of Switzerland. Choose from fondues, s... more

Luma Eatery

Welcome to Luma, nestled along the river in the heart of Petaluma, we offer a fresh take on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, blending bold sun-kissed flavors with California's vibrant, seasonal ingredients. more

Luna

By now, nearly everyone knows that Valencia Street is the chic spot for quality dining. Luna, formerly Luna Park, having been newly remodeled, is still the cozy, hip bistro,place to be that it has always been. Weekday brunch or lunch at Luna is the r... more

Lunchpad

Three brothers on a mission to bring you a good sandwich.   Inside Noir Lounge. more

Lungomare

At Lungomare, our mission is to show our guests a delicious expression of the Northern California food shed as interpreted by Chef Craig DiFonzo and our staff. Through our support of small local producers, we offer our guests a culinary tour of our o... more

Lupa Trattoria

Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano... more

Ly's

Ly's is a modern Vietnamese restaurant located in the Marina District.  Our unique cuisine emphasizes the balance of flavors and fragrance as well as texture and color. We provide a large variety of Vietnamese dishes in a casual environment. &nb... more

Lydia's Kitchen

Organic -Vegetarian-Gluten Free Cooked & Raw Foods A friendly place to eat. more

Lyon & Swan

Located in the historic Jackson Square below Columbus Avenue, Lyon and Swan's underground dinner experience offers a memorable evening of wonderful food, cocktails, and wine while enjoying eclectic live entertainment. more

Lüx

Upon entering, you'll find an animated conglomeration of neighborhood pals gabbing, couples on first dates, and double-daters out for the night. Mirrors line the walls behind the bar and in the back to create the illusion that the space is bigger tha... more

L’Ardoise

L'Ardoise - pronounced [ LARD-WAZZ ] - is a French bistro in San Francisco, serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere. In French, the word ardoise refers to a chalkboard, on which the menu is traditionally written. more

M RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

M: Eat- For All Day DiningPlay- For the Asian Fusion cuisine & Craft CocktailsLounge- For relaxed afternoons and late night cocktails more

M&Y Malaysian Food

Born and raised in Malaysia, we decided to collaborate what we do best, cooking, creating new menus and talk about food. more

M's

With large crowds pounding down the doors on any given weekend morning, M's popularly feeds early risers with tasty American-style breakfasts. more

Mac ‘n Cue

Mac 'n Cue brings classic comfort food with a creative flair from the team behind International Smoke, the nationally-recognized dining collaboration between award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina and NY Times best-selling cookbook author a... more

MAC'D

MAC’D is a fast-casual concept dreamed up by the boyishly charming duo of Chen-Chen and Jason, Bay Area natives with their hearts deeply rooted in SF. They firmly believe that mac and cheese is a magical cure-all to bad days and hangovers alike... more

MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park (607 Front St. @ Jackson) had some promise with an all-you-can-eat buffet available till 7:00 PM. It was typical bar fare, wings that had a nice kick to them, veggies and Parmesan dip, potato skins, and chips and salsa. None of it outs... more

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Macellato

Home of the Chickenwch, Fishwich, and slow roasted garlic rosemary baby back ribs. Come visit San Francisco's speciality sandwich shop for an experience your tastebuds will never forget! Check out pictures, deals, and leave feedback fo us on Face... more

Macha Cafe

Fair trade organic coffee and Japanese green tea from Ito En. We also serve espresso drinks and green tea drinks. Our special drinks if Macha (green tea) Latte. We also have a few kinds of green teas and Japanese desserts such as macha muf... more

Madcap

Chef Ron Seigel had cooked in many San Francisco establishments, but he lives in Marin, and this is where his new restaurant attracts gourmet lovers these days. Mixing Californian and Japanese influences, Seigel brings to life beautiful and thoughtfu... more

Madera

Madera is the signature restaurant at Menlo Park's luxurious Rosewood Sandhill Hotel. Madera literally means "wood" in the Spanish language – the concept of the restaurant is built around the wood-burning kitchen reminiscent of the California... more

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