5 Bay Area Restaurants Among America’s 100 Best, New List Says

BAY AREA, CA — Five restaurants in the Bay Area are among the top 100 in America, according to a new ranking based on reviews from diners who attest to their quality.

The online restaurant reservation service OpenTable develops the Top 100 Restaurants list from reviews left by verified users, not by food critics.

Restaurants from the Bay Area that made the list are listed below in alphabetical order:

Evvia, 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto

This sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine at 420 Emerson St. in Palo Alto since 1995. Chef Nikos Maheras serves up fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash of olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. Yes, there is perfection in simplicity.

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Popular dishes: Lamb Chops, Chicken Souvlaki, Lamb Souvlaki

Four Kings, 710 Commercial St., San Francisco

From the OpenTable editors: "Drop a pin in Chinatown for your mapo spaghetti needs—the playful Four Kings pop-up now has a permanent address. Watch chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long prepare crowd favorites like fried squab and chili crisp pig head in an open kitchen in the lively dining room, complete with retro '90s and Y2K Hong Kong memorabilia and a Cantopop soundtrack."

Good to know: A lively hotspot, great for special occasions

House of Prime Rib, 1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco

From the OpenTable editors: "Open since 1949, this legendary destination is the king of San Francisco steakhouses. From luxurious carved-to-order prime rib rolled out on carts to chefs spinning salads to extra-large martinis with sidecars, every meal in the restaurant’s old-school dining room decked with ruby-hued booths is rollicking and unforgettable."

Accolades: 50 San Francisco Restaurants To Connect In For Mother's Day

Good to know: Casual elegant dining with an indoor fireplace and a bar/lounge

Kokkari Estiatorio, 200 Jackson St., San Francisco

"Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food 'fit for the Gods' prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare."

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Popular dishes: Roasted Prawn, Octopus Salad

The Progress, 1525 Fillmore St., San Francisco

From the OpenTable editors: "From the bright, two-story space to the shareable California-inspired plates, this MICHELIN-Starred spot from James Beard Award winners Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza lives up to its motto: the greatest dinner party ever. Start with the whimsical caviar potato 'cloud' before digging into show-stopping dishes like the Liberty Farm duck topped with crispy peanut fried rice—you won’t be disappointed."

Accolades: 1 Michelin Star 2022, 2023, 2024

Fun Fact: Century-old theater turned restaurant; private dining

This year, OpenTable’s elite list also includes restaurants in Arizona, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.