SF's Hottest Tables: Jerk Pasta, Caviar Lounges, and Why Your Steak Just Got Smaller

SF's Hottest Tables: Jerk Pasta, Caviar Lounges, and Why Your Steak Just Got Smaller

Published: January 20, 2026

Duration: 2:38

Food Scene San Francisco

**San Francisco's Sizzling 2026: Where Bold Flavors Meet Bay Area Soul**

Listeners, San Francisco's culinary pulse is racing into 2026 with a wave of openings that fuse global heritage with local bounty, all wrapped in nostalgia and smart value. Picture the briny kiss of Pacific oysters mingling with Guerrero-inspired seafood at Maria Isabel, the new Mexican gem from chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz of Dalida fame, opening February in Presidio Heights' former Ella’s space. Binnings Team reports it pairs Laura's roots with seasonal California produce for dishes that burst with citrus tang and fr...