San Francisco’s eastern waterfront continues to establish itself as not just a hub for biotech and sports but a true dining destination. In the past year, powerhouse fine-dining restaurants Via Aurelia and Wolfsbane debuted in, respectively, Mission Bay and Dogpatch, along with casual newcomers Quik Dog, Flour + Water Pizza Shop, and Breadbelly.
In May, the trend continues with the debut of Casa Sofia from Peruvian dining tycoon Carlos Altamirano. Located just a short walk from Oracle Park, the spacious restaurant looks to be a pre- and post-game destination for fans in search of pisco sours and ceviche. Just over a mile away, in Mission Bay, San Francisco Brewing Co. is preparing an enormous production facility and taproom in the former home of Seven Stills.
Other notable May debuts include a French bistro in NoPa and a coffee shop a short walk from Aquatic Cove. Here are the most exciting restaurants, bars, and cafes opening next month in San Francisco.
The king of Peruvian food in San Francisco is expanding his empire. Carlos Altamirano — the chef behind nine Bay Area restaurants, including Sanguchon on Valencia and Altamirano in NoPa — and his wife, Shu, are opening Casa Sofia in the former Brixton space a block from Oracle Park. Named for their daughter, the restaurant will “reimagine California cuisine through a Latin American lens,” taking cues from Peru, Mexico, and Argentina. Expect an oven-roasted pork chop with yuca mousse, chimichurri butter, and caramelized stone fruit, as well as signature offerings like ceviches, tiraditos, and empanadas. Designed by Jon de la Cruz (Wayfare Tavern, Che Fico, JouJou), the 120-seat restaurant marries Miami and California vibes through custom woodwork, soft pastel tones, greenery, and a mural anchoring the dining room. Casa Sofia will launch with dinner service; lunch will follow. Your pre-baseball game meal is about to get a big upgrade.
The former Ragazza space on Divisadero will get new life when restaurant pro Susan Dunn launches her first solo project, Esme. Dunn has worked at Cal-Italian spots Pizzetta 211 and Pearl 6101 (where she is a co-owner), but Esme is inspired by classic French neighborhood bistros. The menu will spotlight classic dishes such as steak frites and paté. Located inside the Hotel Metro, Esme — the name means “beloved” — will feature burgundy leather from SH Frank & Company in the Mission, custom furniture from Black Crate Designs in SoMa, and graphics from local design studio Lobster Phone.
Amid the churn in the city’s ever-more-fun craft beer scene, May brings a particularly ambitious debut: San Francisco Brewing Co.’s Mission Bay taproom. This will be the company’s second location, after the Ghirardelli Square flagship that opened six years ago, occupying the nearly 20,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor space that Seven Stills vacated in 2022. In the style of the first craft beer boom, it will double as a hangout and a production facility, anchored by a 750-gallon copper still shipped from Scotland. Fans of Fog City IPA — also known as “Karl” — and Alcatraz Amber Ale will have a gigantic place to enjoy them, along with half a dozen seasonal rotations, guest taps, and a to-be-determined food menu. Yes, yes, everyone’s still waiting for nearby Anchor to make a peep, but this is a real shot in the arm for local beer.
Alameda-based roaster Signal Coffee will begin pouring Americanos and brown-sugar cinnamon lattes at its fifth location, near Fisherman’s Wharf, by the end of the week. The shop, which takes over the former Cafe de Casa space just off Columbus Avenue, will offer standard espresso-based drinks and harder-to-find selections such as the single-origin anaerobic-processed coffees that have been a hit at the roaster’s Ferry Building farmers market stall. A small food menu will span breakfast sandwiches and pastries, including cinnamon rolls, matcha cookies, and mochi bites. The company’s first standalone location in the city is part of a boom in independent coffee shops, joining popular new destinations like Kissaten Hi-Fi in the Richmond and Painted Leopard inside the Real Real at Union Square.
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