The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

West of Pecos

There's nothing West of the Pecos but rattlesnakes and bad men. Seriously though, from fish tacos, to carnitas, great burgers and amazing mezcal cocktails, West of Pecos is the spot to get your Tex-Mex fix. more

Western Pacific

We are a wood-fired pizza and pasta joint with amazing salads and oysters. All organic, all local with a menu that changes all the time!  Two blocks from the Downtown Berkeley Bart station. more

Westlake Coffee Shop

Next to the Century 20 movie theater in Daly City, the Westlake Coffee Shop is known for it's Breakfasts and sandwiches and its reasonable prices. more

Westwood

Living and breathing BBQ, burgers, and whiskey, Westwood is tied together with decor featuring deer antlers on the walls, leather tufted booths, and a performance stage draped with an American flag - not to mention its signature mechanical bull. Wes... more

Whaling Station Steakhouse

Old World Steak House Traditions live on at the internationally acclaimed Whaling Station, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Named Monterey County’s #1 Steak House for over 40 years, The Whaling Station takes the term “Ste... more

What's Up Dog - Potrero Hill

Delicious hot dogs, corn dogs, nachos, french and garlic fries.   ----- In our search to ensure that we offer only the best frankfurters and sausages, we visited hundreds of hot dog stores from San Francisco, Los Angles, Chicago to New York. A... more

Whiskey Tip

Whiskey Tip is an age 21 & over family-owned neighborhood bar that offers a wide selection of creative cocktails, beers and delicious eats. We have live music, a huge outdoor patio, billiards, pro sports on over 10 TVs, and an amazing staff.&nbsp... more

Whitechapel

Since its opening, Whitechapel has become a successful collaboration of San Francisco visionaries: the owners are Martin Cate (Smuggler's Cove) and John Park (Novela), the beverage director is Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane) and chef David Murphy (Austin... more

Whiz Burgers Drive-In

Whiz Burgers is an old-style, A&W-like burger joint that really comes through with great burgers and malts. The burgers aren't gourmet, but they're certainly better than the typical fast-food choices, for sure. more

Wicked Chicken

This top chicken joint has been feeding Santa Clara students for generations. They’ve got about 15 beers on tap, from the big names to local craft beers, and wings that range from tame and tasty to physically taxing. The “Traditional&rdqu... more

Wild Onion Bistro at Hotel Citrine

A casual California eatery inspired by the farm-to-table movement, Wild Onion features a menu focused on fresh, organic, and local ingredients. Enjoy local coffee and tea, freshly pressed juices, homemade sweets, and baked goods. Featuring a full bar... more

Wilder

Wilder debuted at the end of April 2021 on the popular Fillmore Street in the Marina District of San Francisco from the team behind Westwood on Lombard Street. Wilder, the second concept from the growing restaurant group offers chef-driven share plat... more

Wildseed San Francisco

Good for you. Good for the planet. Good for the soul. 100% original plant-based creations. more

William Tell House

Established in 1877, the William Tell House is the oldest saloon in Marin County. Despite a devastating fire in 1920, the Tell House has remained a cherished community gathering place for generations and home to countless dinners, weddings, and celeb... more

Willkomen

Willkomen features Black Hammer Brewing's German-style lagers and pilsners, as well as guest beers from the brewery. The interior features a beer garden with real redwood trees. more

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,... 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

Woodhouse Fish Company - Market Street

Fresh and yummy. Walk-ins only. Casual American, Seafood restaurant. 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

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