South Bay Restaurants

A stylish bar in Half Moon Bay features a well-lit, extensive collection of bottles on shelves behind a polished wooden counter. Seven padded brown stools line the counter, and modern pendant lights hang from the ceiling. Flower arrangements are at both ends of the counter.

Michelin-Rated Restaurants in the South Bay

Gastronomy doesn’t end at the San Francisco city limits. Just south of the city by the bay, there are many cities and towns with creative […]

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A group of people raising various cocktails and drinks in a toast during Happy Hour in South Bay. The drinks are in different types of glasses, including champagne flutes, wine glasses, and cocktail glasses. The background is slightly blurred, focusing on the celebration.

Best Happy Hour in the South Bay

When happy hour arrives in the South Bay, Silicon Valley professionals, sports fans, moms’ night out groups and couples all vie for a spot at

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An overhead view of a table set with various appetizers—including olives, crackers with salmon, cheese-topped bread slices, vegetable skewers, and dishes of nuts—accompanied by glasses of red and white wine. Two hands reach for the food, evoking the ambiance found in Best Bay Area Wine Bars.

Best Bay Area Wine Bars

Wine bars are like snowflakes: each one is distinct in look and feel, wine selection and vibe. Customers play a role, too, influencing what gets

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A rocky coastline with several large rocks protruding from the water at Half Moon Bay. Waves crash against the rocks, creating white foam. Birds are perched on the rocks, and a few are flying in the cloudy sky above. The misty atmosphere adds a tranquil, moody touch to this perfect coastal getaway.

Half Moon Bay: The Perfect Coastal Getaway

One of the questions I get asked the most as a Bay Area-based travel writer is “Where’s a great place get away for the weekend?”

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Crispy spiral potatoes garnished with colorful herbs and flowers, served on a bed of creamy sauce and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. This delightful potato dish is presented in a visually appealing manner, highlighting their golden-brown texture.

Potatoes Are More than a Side Dish: All About Potatoes, and Where to Get the Best

The humble potato should be knighted. Densely caloric, it has sustained human populations across the globe for millennia. Peru, where the tuber first flourished some

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A modern rooftop bar at sunset with a city skyline view, perfect for the coolest rooftop dining experience in the Bay Area. The bar features a sleek counter with drinks and elegant, spherical pendant lights hanging from a wooden ceiling. The sun sets over distant buildings, casting a warm glow across the scene.

Coolest Rooftop Dining in the Bay Area

California’s famed climate is ideal for a bounty of outdoor activities, and we’re not just talking about sports, unless you consider competitive brunching one. If

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A table setting featuring a white rectangular plate with cooked shrimp garnished with lemon slices and greens. Surrounding it, there are other dishes, including roasted vegetables in a black bowl and golden-brown potatoes in a white bowl - perfect for when Bay Area chefs eat out.

Eat Like a Chef: Bay Area Chefs on Their Top Picks for Eating Out

We’ve asked local chefs to share with us where they choose to eat when it’s time for a special meal out — and not at

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A beautifully set dinner table with elegant place settings, candlelit centerpieces, and white flower arrangements overlooks a nighttime cityscape through large floor-to-ceiling windows. The room offers a warm and intimate ambiance, perfect for private dining in San Francisco.

Best Restaurant & Hotel Private Dining Rooms in the South Bay

Silicon Valley has more than its fair share of five-star hotels with fine dining restaurants offering private spaces for events from board meetings to weddings.

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A white bowl filled with seafood cioppino, featuring crab legs, clams, shrimp, and mussels, is garnished with grilled bread slices. The dish is served in a rich tomato-based broth and sprinkled with fresh herbs—truly the best lunch South Bay has to offer.

Best Lunch in the South Bay

From tech workers to families and day-trippers, the South Bay’s ever-evolving restaurant scene offers something for everyone come lunchtime. The region offers up a wealth

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