{"id":4859,"date":"2024-09-20T00:46:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T16:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/?page_id=4859"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:30:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:30:46","slug":"bay-area-restaurant-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/restaurant-reviews\/bay-area-restaurant-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area Restaurant Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These are my recent (post 2020) reviews of San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants.  Obviously, my opinions are mine alone and reflect my personal tastes.  You can find my review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/restaurant-reviews\/san-leandro-area-restaurant-reviews\/\">San Leandro &amp; San Lorenzo<\/a> restaurants separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#east\">East Bay<\/a> | <a href=\"#pen\">Peninsula<\/a> | <a href=\"#san\">San Francisco<\/a> | <a href=\"#south\">South Bay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"east\"><\/a>EAST BAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alameda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/05\/trabocco-is-the-perfect-place-for-a-girls-night-out\/\">Trabocco<\/a><\/strong><br>Italian<br>Visited in May 2022. Very Good. $$$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Berkeley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#time\">Dumpling Time<\/a><br>Chinese Dumplings<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2025\/04\/munching-around-the-bay-julias\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julia&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong><br>French<br>Visited in April 2025. Very Good. $$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#time\">Vik&#8217;s Chaat<\/a><br>Indian<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $$<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dublin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/05\/pacific-catch-in-dublin-is-a-fun-place-for-drinks-seafood\/\"><strong>Pacific Catch<\/strong><\/a><br>Seafood<br>Visited Dublin location in May 2022. Very good. $$$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hayward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/08\/buon-appetito-is-a-solid-choice-for-italian\/\">Buon Apetito<\/a><\/strong><br>Italian<br>Visited in August 2022. Very Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2025\/03\/munching-around-the-bay-the-gurkha-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Gurkha Kitchen<\/strong><\/a><br>Himalayan <br>Visited in March, 2025. Very Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/08\/munching-around-the-bay-khao-hom-in-hayward\/\">Khao Hom<\/a><\/strong><br>Thai<br>Visited in August 2024. Very Good. $$-$$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/10\/chain-restaurant-reviews-the-olive-garden\/\"><strong>The Olive Garden<\/strong><\/a><br>Italian chain<br>Visited in October 2024, OK. $$-$$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/panera-has-gotten-worse\/\">Panera<\/a><\/strong><br>Sandwich chain<br>Last visited in May 2024. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2025\/05\/munching-around-the-bay-shahi-darbar-in-hawyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shahi Darbar<\/a><\/strong><br>Indian<br>Visited in May 2025. Excellent. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/09\/munching-around-the-bay-susie-qs-pizza-review\/\">Susie Q\u2019s Pizza<\/a><\/strong> <br>Pizzeria<br>Last visited in August 2024. Good. $$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oakland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/a-foodie-in-oakland-jos-modern-thai\/\">9 Julio Empanada Kitchen<\/a><\/strong><br>Empanadas<br>Visited in June 2024. Good $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#comal\">Comal<\/a><br>Mexican. <br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#homeroom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeroom510.com\/\">Homeroom<\/a><\/a><br>Mexican. <br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/a-foodie-in-oakland-jos-modern-thai\/\">Jo&#8217;s Modern Thai<\/a><\/strong> <\/s>(revamped)<br>Thai<br>Visited in April 2024. Excellent $$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#mela\">Mela Bistro<\/a><br>Ethiopian<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Very Good $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/foodie-oakland-mago\/\">M\u00e4go<\/a><\/strong><br>Colombian<br>Visited in May 2024. Very good. $$$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/05\/plank-is-a-fun-relaxing-place-for-a-weekend-lunch\/\">Plank<\/a><\/strong><br>American<br>Visited in May 2022. Very good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/05\/tacos-los-amigos-oakland\/\">Tacos Los Amigos<\/a><\/strong><br>Tacos, Food Truck<br>Visited in May 2022. Very good. $$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pleasanton<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/05\/pacific-catch-in-dublin-is-a-fun-place-for-drinks-seafood\/\"><strong>Zachary&#8217;s Pizza<\/strong><\/a><br>Pizza<br>Frequently visit Pleasanton location. Excellent. $$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/restaurant-reviews\/san-leandro-area-restaurant-reviews\/\">San Leandro, San Lorenzo &amp; Ashland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listed separately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"pen\"><\/a><strong>PENINSULA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#asian\">Asian Box<\/a><br>Pan-Asian. Various locations.<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/munching-around-the-bay-cafe-bliss-in-belmont\/\"><strong>Cafe Bliss<\/strong><\/a><br>Breakfast\/Sandwiches. Belmont<br>Visited in April 2024. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#koi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koipalace.com\/\">Koi Palace<\/a><\/a><br>Hong Kong Daily City.<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Very Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#koi\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#zareen\">Zareen&#8217;s<\/a><br>Indian<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"san\"><\/a><strong>SAN FRANCISCO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#classic\">Burma Classic<\/a><br>Burmese<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#burma\">Burma Superstar<\/a><br>Burmese<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#farol\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#farol\">El Farolito<\/a><\/a><br>Mexican<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#hard\">HardKnox Cafe<\/a><br>Soul<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#hawaiian\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaiiandriveinn.com\/\">Hawaiian Drive Inn<\/a><\/a><br>Hawaiian<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/sf-food-juniper\/\"><strong>House of Prime Rib<\/strong><\/a><br>Steakhouse<br>Visited in June 2024. Very Good. $$$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/sf-food-juniper\/\"><strong>Juniper<\/strong><\/a><br>Bakery<br>Visited in June 2024. Very Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/08\/a-foodie-in-san-francisco-la-cumbre\/\"><strong>La Cumbre Taqueria<\/strong><\/a><br>Taqueria<br>Visited in August 2024. Very Good. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#lale\">LaLe<\/a><br>Turkish\/Mediterranean<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#nom\">NomNom Burger<\/a><br>Smashburgers<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#peach\">Peach Patties<\/a><br>Jamaican<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. OK. $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#perilla\">Perilla<\/a><br>Vietnamese<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Good. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/10\/a-foodie-in-san-francisco-sears-fine-food-review\/\"><strong>Sears Fine Food<\/strong><\/a><br>American<br>Visited in October 2024. Good. $$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#sumac\">Sumac<\/a><br>Mediterranean<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Very Good $$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/08\/a-foodie-in-san-francisco-taste-of-thrones-feast-of-the-dragon-review\/\">Taste of Thrones\u2019 Feast of the Dragon @ 25 Lusk<\/a><\/strong><br>Medieval\/Mythical<br>Visited in August 2024. Very Good. $$$$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#trisara\">Trisara<\/a><br>Indo-Nepalese&nbsp;<br>Got meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> in 2024\/25. Very Good. $<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"south\"><\/a><strong>SOUTH BAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/#asian\">Asian Box<\/a><br>Local Vietnamese chain<br>Regularly get meals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/06\/ready-meal-services-reviews-locale\/\">Locale<\/a> delivery service. Good. $<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/09\/munching-around-the-bay-naschmarkt\/\"><strong>Naschmarkt<\/strong><\/a><br> Austrian<br>Visited Campbell location in September 2024. Very Good. $$$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are my recent (post 2020) reviews of San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants. Obviously, my opinions are mine alone and reflect my personal tastes. You can find my review of San Leandro &amp; San Lorenzo restaurants separately. 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