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Easter & Passover Celebrations in the Bay Area
Spring has sprung in the Bay Area! Celebrate Easter and Passover with delicious food, drinks and special offerings from restaurants and hotels throughout the Bay Area.
San Francisco
1100 Market Street Hotel Entrance is at 45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Celebrate Easter with a Festive Brunch feast at San Francisco Proper’s signature restaurant, Villon. Savor a spread of traditional fare with chef-driven twists, a leg of lamb carving station and a selection of sweet pastries–all paired with hand-crafted libations. $125 per person / $65 children 12 and under. Reservations available via Opentable.
555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
The Vault Garden is ringing in Spring and all of its fresh flavors with an Easter Brunch consisting of a three-course tasting menu for $59. The menu features delectable selections like roasted lamb loin and Ahi tuna niçoise, as well as savory supplementary options like the half dozen oysters and caviar service. The Garden’s Chef Jason offers a creative menu that the whole family can enjoy; even a $25 two-course menu for children. Reservations available via Opentable.
701 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Celebrate the Easter Holiday with KAIYŌ Cow Hollow; guests can savor an abundance of exquisite Peruvian Nikkei recipes, as well as classic American brunch dishes with a twist of unique Nikkei flavors. Highlights include Ube Mochi Pancakes, Chicken Karaage & Waffles and Uni Toast, as well as a speciality Easter cocktail, featuring Ube, dreamed up by Bar Manager Carl Brown. Reservations available via Resy.
1 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Celebrate Passover with dinner at One Market Restaurant. The restaurant’s four-course dinner includes Matzo Ball Soup, Pickled King Salmon, 12-hour Smoked Brisket with Onion Jus and Flourless Chocolate Cake. The menu will be available for dine-in, pick-up and delivery during the following timeframe: Tuesday, April 4 – Saturday, April 8. The individual dishes will also be available a la carte as well. Pricing: Adults: $65 / Children: $32.50 (half-portions). To order One Market’s Passover menu for delivery or pick-up, see here. Reservations can be made here
2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
For Passover this year, Canela will be offering their annual four-course menu with optional add-ons. The menu will be available for in-person dining and take out orders from Tuesday, April 4th – Thursday, April 15th. Please note that the take out window will only be open from 3-5pm during this timeframe whereas the dinner menu will be available until close. Vegetarian options are available per request.
East Bay
3770 Piedmont Ave Unit B, Oakland, CA 94611
For the first time, Pomella will host a community seder. Like Mica Talmor’s popular Chef’s Table events, guests will sit at communal tables with food served family style. This multi-course meal is a collaboration with Aliza Grayevsky Somech, chef from Bishulim in San Francisco, who will guide diners through script, story and a tradition of hope and inclusion. Following the blessings will be Matzah ball soup, lamb meatball tagine, potato kugel, spring salad, and vegetarian stuffed artichoke bottoms. For dessert, Pistachio pavlova with rose cream and fruit compote. Guaranteed to be unlike any other seder you’ve attended. Open to the seder-curious, too! April 6 | 5:30 p.m. $85 per person, including wine. Reserve here.
Pomella is also introducing monthly Sunday brunch, beginning Easter Sunday, April 9. On the menu for Easter and subsequent brunches will be Rose Pistachio Granola; Challah French Toast with Blackberry-Rose Compote and Creme Frâiche Whipped Cream; Shakshuka with Eggs & Feta, Merguez Sausage Hash; House-made Berry Pop Tarts; Blood Orange Mimosas and surprise specials. Pre-orders are encouraged. Brunch items will be available to order onsite, as supplies last. The regular menu is also available during brunch.
South Bay
400 W Java Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Adrestia is celebrating Easter with the debut of its new brunch menu on Sunday, April 9. The a la carte menu is shaped by local and seasonal ingredients, Japanese and broader Asian cuisines, and the Valley’s warm Mediterranean climate. Chef Hideki Myo taps into culinary traditions from Japan while focusing on the modern, seasonal cooking he has done for more than two decades in California. More details on the menu will be available soon. Brunch is available from 9am – 2pm. For reservations visit Opentable.
Wild Onion Bistro & Bar at Hotel Citrine
750 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Hotel Citrine is excited to celebrate Easter with Executive Chef Julie Cablay’s debut menu on Sunday, April 9. The California-inspired menu is shaped by local and seasonal ingredients. Chef Julie Cablay, the mastermind behind the menu, has infused her expertise in creating fresh dishes that showcase the flavors of the Golden State. More details on the menu will be available soon. Brunch is available from 11am – 4pm. For reservations visit Opentable.
North Bay
2777 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Stop in at Lazeaway Club on April 9th for an Easter Brunch in Flamingo Resort’s Ballroom. Tickets will be prepaid coming in at $75 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under. Fill up on all of your favorites without the pressure to host.
Make a reservation HERE and check out the menu HERE which includes Easter classics such as a prime rib carving station and French Toast Casserole mixed in with some innovative takes on staples like Matcha Pancakes and Veggie Curry Tofu.
Valentine’s Day in the Bay Area
Love is in the air and delicious food is on the table. We’ve rounded up some of our go-to Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day destinations in the Bay Area. Make a reservation before it’s too late!
San Francisco
301 Mission Street, San Francisco
Let the sparks fly this Valentine’s Day at Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke. In addition to its regular menu featuring indulgent wood fired steaks, seafood, ribs and vegetable preparations, International Smoke presents the following specials: Surf & Turf for Two with 36 oz dry-aged tomahawk ribeye and two grilled lobster tails ($195); Sweet Heart dessert with white chocolate, passionfruit and gold leaf ($12); Kissing Tree Cocktail for two with Gin, Lime, Sugarcane and Raspberry ($25). International Smoke is open from 5pm – 9pm for dine in on Valentine’s Day. Create a custom Valentine’s Day experience at home and build your own menu with International Smoke for delivery or pickup via SevenRooms. Reservations.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco
Enjoy an evening of gourmet bites, wines, cocktails, music and art activities celebrating the love of San Francisco at the Ferry Building’s “Love Bites” event on February 9th. Eat and drink your way around the Marketplace with small bites paired with wine tastings from over twenty Napa Valley Vintners. The event proceeds benefit Foodwise, the non-profit responsible for the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market. Purchase tasting tickets here.
101 California Street
Experience the finest at MINA Group’s PABU Izakaya this Valentine’s Day with its special 7-course Omakase menu by Michael Mina and Keita Tominaga. Featuring locally and globally sourced seafood available – including fish flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji Market – the Omakase menu is also offered with an optional sake pairing from Sake Master Stuart Morris. Enjoy the signature Happy Spoon with oyster, caviar and ponzu creme fraiche, a selection of sashimi, Crispy Skin Salmon with miso vinaigrette, a 28-day dry-aged Rib Eye, nigiri and more. PABU Izakaya will also offer a special à la carte menu for Valentine’s Day, inviting guests to create their own experience. Reservations.
252 California St, San Francisco
Transport your date from San Francisco to Greece on February 14th from 5pm-9pm and enjoy a four-course tasting menu at $145 per person. The menu that evening will feature shareable plates and a selection of entrees, including seafood options ranging from Pink Snapper and Kauai Shrimp to meat options like Spiced Quail and a Surf & Turf for two with Harissa-Rubbed Ribeye alongside Ruby Red Shrimp, creating the ultimate Mediterranean-style dining experience. Led by award-winning Chef Michael Mina in partnership with Girair “Jerry” Goumroian and Chef Nikolaos Georgousis, the restaurant offers an enhanced dining style and social scene – representing Chef Mina’s adaptation, innovation, core culinary philosophies, while paying homage to Greek cuisine and sensibilities. Reservations.
1 Market St, San Francisco
One Market Restaurant will host their annual Valentine’s Day dinner on Tuesday, February 14th. The menu will consist of an amuse bouche followed by an appetizer, entree, and dessert to complete the three-courses. Diners will be able to choose from a variety of options (if dining with a partner or group, we always recommend trying different dishes and sharing amongst your party). Guests can expect to find Hama Hama Oysters on the Half Shell – ponzu, green apple, wasabi tobiko and Lightly Smoked Tasmanian Sea Trout “Mi Cuit” – rössti, 62 degree egg, pancetta vinaigrette on the appetizer list with Grilled Lamb Loin Chops and Bacon Wrapped Day Boat Scallops available for the entree course. To finish up, lovebirds can choose between OMR’s Chocolate Bread Pudding or Meyer Lemon Cheesecake. Reservations.
1100 Market Street Hotel Entrance is, 45 McAllister St at, San Francisco, CA 94102
Celebrate love at the SF Proper’s Villon Restaurant by indulging in an elevated tasting menu composed of luxurious ingredients, by Executive Chef Jason Fox. Special guests, LA-based band LA LOM, will also be performing a lineup of live Latin Jazz tunes in the Villon Lounge on Valentine’s Day, as well as the Friday and Saturday evening before. $195 per person; optional wine pairing for $75 per person. Reservations are available through OpenTable Experiences.
La Bande at San Francisco Proper Hotel
Join SF Proper for a romantic evening on Valentine’s Day in La Bande! Sip on a glass of Cava while enjoying the optional Prix Fixe Menu perfect for two. Get cozy on the heated and covered patio while listening to Live Music from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy our Porrón wine special with your loved one at Proper’s uniquely designed Barcelona-inspired tapas restaurant located in the mid-Market corridor. Available Friday, February 10th, Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th. $65 per person; optional porron addition $35 per person 500ml. Reservations are available through OpenTable Experiences.
680 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
This Valentine’s Day enjoy a romantic night out at AFICI, with a decadent 5-course tasting menu including dishes like Dungeness Crab, Spaghetti Carbonara with Wagyu bacon, Duck with brandy, blood orange, and turnip and more for $185 per person. With an additional option to indulge in AFICI’s signature white sturgeon caviar. Wine pairing available as well. AFICI will offer its Valentine’s Day menu – in addition to its regular menu – on Saturday, February 11th. On Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th, AFICI will only offer its Valentine’s Day menu. Reservations.
2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Canela will offer its Valentine’s Day Chef’s Menu Friday, 2/10 – Tuesday 2/14 (Closed Monday). 4 Courses $79 per person (+tax/grat) (Wine Pairings $45). Reservations.
555 California St., San Francisco
For one night only guests can enjoy a $85 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu at the festive Vault Garden with an entree option of Alaskan Halibut, Grilled Ribeye or Maine Lobster Agnolotti. For a little something extra patrons can add the Garden’s infamous Potato Pave “Tots” with Royal White Sturgeon Caviar for $27. Reservations.
555 California St., San Francisco
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special $135 Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu available only on Tuesday, February 14th. With an assortment of options, guests can enjoy a Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio with marinated beets or Green Garlic & Leek Soup with Confit Salmon and Smoked Trout Roe to start followed by a Grilled Ribeye or A5 Wagyu before ending the night with a decadent dark chocolate mousse cake with passion fruit & coconut cream. Reservations.
531 Jackson St, San Francisco
Guests can celebrate love with a $90 four-course prix fixe menu and indulge in a little surf n’ turf. For one night only Trestle will be highlighting seasonal ingredients in dishes like the Dungeness Crab Risotto, Blood Orange Kampachi Crudo and Braised Beef Short Rib. Only available on Tuesday, 02/14. Reservations.
2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
For one night only, The Dorian will be offering a special tasting menu with drink pairings for you and yours. Choose from dishes that delight, including Arancini, Striped Bass Lemon & Herb Risotto, Klingeman Family Farm Porchetta and a Balsamic & Strawberry Crème brûlée. The Dorian’s tasting menu is offered at $65pp. Elevate your experience by adding a Double 8 Dairy Ricotta & Perigord Truffle Raviolo for $25. Reservations.
701 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Celebrate love with a $65, 2-course prix fixe dinner, cocktail specials surrounded by stunning views of the SF skyline and a live performance by Matt Jaffee on Tuesday, February 14th from 4PM-10PM. Guests have the option of additional a la carte Caviar Service, Nikkei Oysters, Sushi and/or a Seafood Platter. Their new Miso Caramel Bread Pudding made from Japanese Milk Bread, Cajeta and Shiro Miso topped with whipped cream will be the highlight of the night! Reservations.
East Bay
388 Grand Ave, Oakland
Fall in love with MAMA’s Famous Pan-Fried Beef & Pork Meatballs this Valentine’s Day. Available as an add on to their 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner, $37 per person. Enjoy the warm and welcoming ambiance that Italian-American grandmother, Maria Germano Stacionis, created for visiting guests, ensuring love in the air.
3770 Piedmont Ave Unit B, Oakland
On Sunday, February 12, Pomella will offer a special Lover’s Brunch to celebrate the restaurant’s loving community. Chef Mica Talmor will be whipping up customer favorites for the occasion: Rose Pistachio Granola, Blood Orange Mimosas, French Toast, Shakshuka and Merguez Hash. There’ll also be a special donut from the folks at Donut Savant. For the entire month of February, Pomella will offer a weekly selection of chocolate cake (Oreo Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Triple Chocolate and Malted Chocolate). FInally, on February 14, Pomella will offer its regular a la carte menu, with the special addition of Triple Chocolate Cake. Check Pomella’s instagram page for all of the details and pre-orders.
Shipping nationwide
Chocolate is the go-to Valentine’s gift for good reason. But TCHO’s chocolate is more than just delicious and beautifully packaged; it’s ethically sourced and 100% plant based. Go to tcho.com for a variety of colorful gift boxes, from single-origin chocolate to a sweet Valentine’s Day box for everyone that you love (coming January 17). Link to gift boxes here ($35.99).
South Bay
Adrestia at TETRA Hotel
400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale
Chef Hideki Myo and Food & Beverage Director Ana Artadi showcase their respective Japanese and Peruvian backgrounds in a four-course Nikkei-inspired Valentine’s Day menu at Adrestia at TETRA Hotel. Nikkei cuisine highlights Japanese flavors combined with traditional Peruvian ingredients. The term Nikkei also refers to the style of cooking that combines techniques from both cultures. The cuisine often emphasizes fish, quinoa and Peruvian ingredients like aji panca presented with a Japanese twist. Dish highlights include Aburi Tuna Tiradito with sweet onion-shoyu leche de tigre, micro chives; Black Cod Nikkei with shio-koji, aji amarillo and kale; Alfajo Helado with matchadoodle ice cream, homemade caramel sauce. RESERVATIONS.
Sonoma County
Roof 106 at The Matheson
106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
On February 13 and 14, Roof 106 invites you to enjoy an exclusive Galentine’s Day experience at the Roof 106 Fire Pits. For $100 a person, you and the gals (or guys!) will be able to enjoy its VIP ‘Best of Chef Best’ Menu (caviar course included) with a bottle of bubbles and a pitcher of margaritas. This experience is available for groups of 6-10, and bookable with Opentable Experiences. Reservations.
106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Chef Dustin Valette’s newest concept, The Matheson, will be offering a special five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu in the main dining room in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Highlights from the menu include Kampachi Crudo, Local Dungeness Crab Melt and Beef Tenderloin. Optional supplements and wine pairings available. Offered only on February 14. Reservations.
344 Center St, Healdsburg
Chef Dustin Valette’s eponymous restaurant, Valette, will be offering a special five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for Valentine’s Day. Valette’s Valentine’s Day tasting menu spotlights seasonal flavors in elevated dishes, including American Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Risotto alla Milanese and more. The menu is available for $125 per person with optional supplements and wine pairings from the best of Sonoma County and beyond. Reservations.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Across the Bay
Ring in 2023 with delicious food, drinks and celebrations from renowned restaurants and hotels throughout the Bay Area!
San Francisco
301 Mission Street, San Francisco
Countdown to 2023 with a family-style inspired menu by Chefs Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry at International Smoke! Begin with Smoked Pork Belly Bao Buns with BBQ-hoisin, Jalapeno and cilantro, Duck Wings with mango habanero, green season and Truffle Caesar to share and choose your own entrée including Miso-Marinated Sea Bass, Jamaican-Braised Oxtail, Roasted Salmon and Filet Mignon. Shareable sides include Potato Puree, Truffle Mac & Cheese and Brussels Sprouts while additional family-style add-ons include St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs ($32 Half Rack, $62 Whole Rack) and Whole Dungeness Crab (market price). Indulge in desserts for the table like Winter Citrus Cream Cake, Chocolate Basque Cheesecake and Champagne Macarons. RESERVATIONS.
101 California Street
Chef Michael Mina and Keita Tominaga invite you to ring in the new year with a special Omakase Menu, the chefs’ tasting menu. The menu features the finest locally and globally sourced seafood available- including fish flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji Market. A Schmitz Ranch 28-day Dry Aged Rib Eye complements the selection of fish and is available with an option Miyazaki Wagyu Supplement ($75) or Perigord Black Truffles ($35) Enjoy an optional sake pairing from PABU’s Sake Sommelier, Stuart Morris. RESERVATIONS.
50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Colibri will be open until 1:00am on NYE to host all of your New Year wishes and celebrations. Guests to choose from either a limited a-la-carte menu or a set prix-fixe menu (soup/ salad course, entree (steak and meat alternative option) and dessert). On January 1st, when your morning may be a bit slower, Colibri will also be open for brunch from 10:30am – 3pm with a selection of beverage and menu specials to get you off on the right foot for day one of 2023! RESERVATIONS.
1 Market St, San Francisco
Ring in the new year at One Market Restaurant! Two seatings will be available (5:30-7pm and 8:30-10:00 pm) each featuring a four-course prix-fixe dinner. The first seating will be $125 per person and the second seating will be $175 per person. The second seating includes a midnight champagne toast, party favors and a view of the fireworks right outside the restaurant (weather permitting). The first seating will come with a complimentary glass of champagne to start the evening. RESERVATIONS – first seating HERE, second seating HERE.
1100 Market Street Hotel Entrance is, 45 McAllister St at, San Francisco, CA 94102
Join SF Proper for an Proper News Year’s Eve celebration –guests will be dazzled by an evening of live music from Los Angeles based band LA LOM, performing a lineup of Latin Jazz tunes in the Villon Lounge from 8:45 pm – 12:15 am. Proper’s signature dining experience, Villon, will also be offering a pre-fixe dinner service with two seatings.
Charmaine’s at San Francisco Proper Hotel
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at San Francisco’s best rooftop! Charmaine’s, located at the San Francisco Proper, will be hosting the ultimate celebration, themed ‘Make Way For Glamour‘ with sounds by DJ Cole Odin.
Admission is $150 per person and includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and late night bites. Purchase your ticket before 12/26 as prices will increase and space is limited (outdoor tables will be available on a first-come first-serve basis).
Or reserve an indoor table for up to six guests, which includes admission for six, a bottle of Champagne, a bottle of Clase Azul Reposado, and a charcuterie & cheese platter upon arrival. Also, a bottle of Champagne for a midnight toast!
680 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Chef Eric Upper invites guests to indulge in a five-course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a menu of contemporary American cuisine featuring decadent pastas, house made charcuterie and more. The five-course menu is $185 per person. Reservations required; available on Tock.
2272 MARKET ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-1506
Saturday, December 31st, Dine in Only. Closed NY Day (Sunday) and Closed Monday.NYE Dinner Menu: $89 (+tax/grat), nine festive plates, vegetarian options available. RESERVATIONS.
East Bay
1332 Park St Unit D, Alameda, CA 94501
Throw on your favorite pair of platform boots, flared pants, or retro jumpsuit and hit the reservation books for alley & vine’s Disco Wonderland NYE party. Decorated to harness 1970’s glam, the restaurant’s food and drink will revive the nostalgic time period as well. Dishes such as Dungeness Crab Louie, Swedish Meatballs, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake will all make an appearance made with alley & vine’s signature twist. A disco DJ will transport guests back to the 70’s with a combination of the classic hits from 7:30pm just past midnight. Two seatings will be available and disco chic or cocktail attire is highly encouraged!
3770 Piedmont Ave Unit B, Oakland, CA
Start off the New Year with a special brunch at Pomella with a Merguez sandwich with fried egg, feta aioli, and harissa on a sesame bagel from Boichik and a Michelada.
South Bay
Adrestia at TETRA Hotel
400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale
Kick off the first day of 2023 with a Yōshoku Brunch at Adrestia restaurant. The three-course menu features an entree, side salad and dessert. Dishes include Hambāgu with Wine Sauce, Spaghetti Napolitan, Katsu Kare (curry), Chicken Omurice (omelet) and Seafood Doria (Japanese rice gratin). Vegetarian options available.
Enjoy the restaurant’s list of cocktails including three specials – Jasmine Gin Fizz with Jasmine gin, lemon juice, honey, egg white and club soda; Sour Cherry Yuzu Bellinis with Champagne, fresh yuzu juice and lime juice. ($18)
The three-course Yōshoku Brunch is $33 per person; a la carte dishes are $26. Adrestia’s full breakfast and lunch menus are available as well.
Napa & Sonoma
Family-owned Napa Valley winery, Mathew Bruno Wines, is excited to release its 2020 Los Carneros Blanc de Blancs Sparkling. It will be available for purchase in early December – just in time for New Year’s Eve! Toast to 2023 with this sparkling wine and your family and friends!
This sparkling wine is produced by the age-old tradition of Méthode Champenoise, during which secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle – a style from which only the finest sparkling wines are produced. It is then laid down to cellar “en tirage” for over 12 months. The prolonged aging allows the wine to interact with the yeast in the bottle further complexing the aromas and flavors. Effervescent aromas of green apple and tropical notes evolve into a crisp citrus taste, balanced acidity and fine bubbles. It finishes with a refreshingly pleasant splash of green pear and tropical flavors for all to enjoy.
1600 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559
The River Terrace Inn will be hosting a New Year’s Day Brunch at on-site signature dining experience, ALBA. ALBA is the quintessential destination for those looking to kick-start their 2023 along the riverfront. With a delectable brunch menu, relaxing environment and outdoor fire pits, ALBA serves as a hidden dining oasis in the heart of Downtown Napa. RESERVATIONS.
106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA
Chef Dustin Valette’s newest concept, The Matheson, will be offering a special six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu in the main dining room in celebration of New Year’s Eve. The Chef’s Tasting Menu is an elevated version of The Matheson’s regular tasting menu. Priced at $175 for 6 courses, not including optional wine pairings, additional beverages or gratuity.
Roof 106 will be open late with food and drink specials all night, and a DJ from 10pm to midnight to ring in the new year! Roof 106 will run a waitlist for the evening. RESERVATIONS.
344 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Chef Dustin Valette’s eponymous restaurant, Valette, will be offering a special six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for New Year’s Eve. Valette’s Christmas Eve tasting menu spotlights seasonal flavors in elevated dishes, including Porcini and Ham, Apple Glazed Pheasant Dou, American Wagyu Filet and more. The menu is available for $150 per person with optional supplements and wine pairings from the best of Sonoma County and beyond. A la carte options from the tasting menu will be served at the bar on a first come first serve basis. RESERVATIONS.
Christmas Offers & Holiday Cheer in the Bay Area
Let your Bay Area favorites take the lead on this year’s holiday feasts! These Christmas offerings are surely worth celebrating.
San Francisco
50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
In celebration of Christmas, Colibri will be offering the following specials from December 14-24th during lunch and dinner. Gorditas filled with different guisados (stews/fillings) – tinga, chilorio, cochinita, chorizo con papas, and carnitas. Vegetarian/ vegan options, estofado and soy chorizo will also be available by request. Ponche con Piquete: a traditional Mexican Christmas take on fruit punch.
1 Market St, San Francisco
Guests can enjoy a special Christmas Eve a la carte menu which features One Market Restaurant classic dishes alongside in-the-holiday-spirit dishes. Christmas Eve hours are from 5pm-8pm. RESERVATIONS.
1100 Market Street Hotel Entrance is, 45 McAllister St at, San Francisco, CA 94102
Join San Francisco Proper for a memorable holiday meal around the table at Villon, the hotel’s signature dining experience. Celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with a multi-course pre-fixe menu from Executive Chef Jason Fox showcasing traditional dishes with chef-driven touches. Pair it with festive cocktails or a reserve wine pairing for the ultimate holiday experience. RESERVATIONS.
Gilda’s at San Francisco Proper Hotel
San Francisco Proper’s newest dining concept from Executive Chef Jason Fox, Gilda’s Salon Dinners, is an intimate and upscale dining experience that is perfect for hosting family or small company get-togethers to celebrate the season! Guests can skip the dishes and enjoy an evening of conversation and connection, while being taken on a culinary journey with Chef Fox’s exceptional 11 course tasting menu highlighting locally sourced and exclusive ingredients. The Kelly Wearstler designed space features a curation of vintage, hand-picked decor, including a pair of 1960’s Italian chandeliers, that sets the mood for a proper holiday dining experience.
Afternoon Nutcracker Tea
Starting December 1st, relish in SF Proper’s time-honored tradition of Nutcracker Afternoon Tea in the art-filled lounge and dining room. Presented by Proper’s pastry Chef, Samara Wales, guests can savor herbal tea, festive sweets, and seasonal bites–plus guests with a Nutcracker Tea reservation will receive raffle tickets for either SF Ballet, SF Broadway or Proper Hotel stays!
Friday & Saturdays | 2-5pm in the Lounge. Sundays | 12-5pm in the Dining Room & Lounge. RESERVATIONS
The SF Proper Hotel will also begin collecting toys to contribute to the SF Firefighters Toy Program for the 2022 holiday season. When dining at Villon or attending Afternoon Tea in the Lounge, guests are encouraged to drop off a new and packaged gift in the lobby toy chest anytime between Friday December 2nd and December 25th. As a thank you for contributing to Proper’s mission to provide a toy to every firefighter’s child, Proper will provide guests with a complimentary glass of champagne to accompany their meal.
AFICI (OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE, CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY)
680 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Chef Eric Upper and the team at AFICI present a special six-course tasting menu ($189 per person) for Christmas Eve, accompanied by a selection of winter cocktails and wine. Largely inspired by dishes from Chef Upper’s childhood, AFICI’s Christmas Eve menu spotlights seasonal flavors in elevated and comforting dishes, from Lasagne with chestnut, huckleberry and wagyu to Roasted Quail with quince, jus and sage stuffing. Complement your Christmas Eve celebration with one of Bar Director Nicholas Bonney’s seasonal cocktails, or let Wine Director Nicholas Keegan guide you through a wine pairing highlighting both local and European wines. RESERVATIONS.
The Vault Garden / The Vault Steakhouse (OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE, CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY)
555 California St.
It’s that time of year again and The Vault is back to make your holiday joyous and spectacular. Join us in The Vault Garden’s very own Winter Wonderland, dining beside San Francisco’s tallest living Christmas tree. Both The Vault Garden and Vault Steakhouse will be serving up a four-course feast for all to enjoy, so cozy up beside one of the fires and let the magic of Christmas be upon you.
International Smoke (OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE, CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY)
301 Mission Street, San Francisco
Chefs Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry present a globally inspired buffet this Christmas Eve! Enjoy chilled shellfish, snow shell crab claws, oysters and more, butternut squash soup, roasted cauliflower with tehina, pomegranate and pistachio and Ayesha’s signature fresh-baked cornbread to start. Favorite holiday main dishes follow from International Smoke’s carving stations including Cedar Smoked Salmon, Honey Glazed Ham and Wagyu Prime Rib with sides like Truffle Mac & Cheese and Potato Puree. End on a sweet note with Gingerbread Sans Rival Cake – a Filipino-inspired layer cake with meringue and cashew caramel buttercream and Dark Chocolate Eggnog Cream Parfait. RESERVATIONS.
PABU Izakaya – OFFERING ITS NIGHTLY DINNER MENU CHRISTMAS EVE, closed Christmas Day
101 California Street
PABU Izakaya is open for service on Christmas Eve, offering its nightly dinner menu and omakase menu (Chef’s Tasting menu). A classic Japanese izakaya experience by Michael Mina and Keita Tominaga, PABU is a destination for world-class sashimi, sushi, grilled meats, a modern, seasonal cocktail menu and features an extensive list of wine, speciality cocktails, Japanese whisky and sake – expertly paired with your meal by Sake Master Stuart Morris. Enjoy PABU’s signature “Happy Spoon”, a variety of dishes to share like Japanese Wagyu Strip Loin and Prime New York Strip, nigiri and sashimi, grilled dishes from the robata, and more.
KAIYO Cow Hollow (Open Christmas Eve / Closed Christmas Day)
1838 Union Street, San Francisco, California 94123
Guests can enjoy a 4-Course Prix Fixe menu and expect favorites like tiradito, anticucho, house sushi & rolls, plus additional specials including a seafood tower, nikkei oysters and Kaiyo’s famous leche de tigre shots.
From the bar enjoy two festive drink specials, the Señor Clause and Run Run Rudolph, in addition to our full cocktail, wine, beer and sake offerings. RESERVATIONS.
Canela (CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY (SUNDAY) AND CLOSED MONDAY)
2272 MARKET ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-1506
Christmas Eve 2022: Timing: Saturday, December 24th, Dine in Only. Price: $89 per person; Available for Dine-in and to-go. The to-go meal will come chilled with easy reheating instructions. RESERVATIONS.
East Bay
200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, California, 94710
The Berkeley Boathouse will be offering a memorable holiday experience overlooking the Berkeley Marina. Between December 23 and 25, celebrate the holiday week with a multi-course pre-fixe menu from Executive Chef Evan Crandall showcasing traditional holiday dishes with influences by the sea, from Marin Miyagi Oysters and Chef’s Special Clam Chowder to Rock Salt Encrusted Prime Rib and Sonoma Duck Leg Stuffed with Pumpkin Hazelnut Risotto. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Bay Area luminaries Patrice De Arman and Vic Artiga will serenade dining guests from 4:30-8pm. Make your reservation on OpenTable.
Pomella (Open until 3pm on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day)
3770 Piedmont Ave Unit B, Oakland, CA
Go to Pomella’s online store to pre-order chef Mica Talmor’s popular holiday treat Butternut Bastilla (vegetarian), house-made Italian rainbow cookies and other special seasonal items. Pomella also offers a catering menu for the holidays that includes delivery and set-up. Or take the hassle out of entertaining by booking a memorable holiday event on Pomella’s heated patio or indoors at a communal table.
South Bay
Adrestia at TETRA Hotel (Christmas Week; open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale
A Nikkei-inspired Christmas Dinner at Adrestia (available December 20 through Christmas Day)
Executive Chef Hideki Myo and Food & Beverage Director Ana Artadi take inspiration from their Japanese and Peruvian backgrounds to present a four-course Nikkei-inspired Christmas dinner, available at Adrestia through the holiday week (December 20 through Christmas Day, December 25). Menu highlights include Jagaimo Rellenas – plant based “beef”, toma-katsu sauce, Corvina Nikkei, ahi panca with konbu dashi and Wagyu Lomo Saltado with whisky barrel aged soy sauce, fries and black rice. End the meal with a traditional Peruvian dessert – Panetón Bread Pudding with tahitian vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate
Nikkei-cuisine is a combination of both Japanese and Peruvian ingredients and is a cooking style that prominently features Peruvian ingredients molded by Japanese techniques. The style of cuisine dates back to the late 1800s when Japanese immigrants arrived in Peru. Chef Myo and Ana have collaborated on a menu that showcases food at the center of their cultures – offering guests a new way to celebrate the holidays this year.
The Nikkei Christmas menu is $125 per person and includes a complimentary Pisco Sour to start. Additional beverage pairing is $85. Adrestia is open for dinner nightly from 5pm – 10pm. On Christmas Day, the restaurant is open from 4pm – 8pm. RESERVATIONS
Healdsburg
344 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Let Valette take the lead on this year’s Christmas feast. Dustin Valette’s eponymous restaurant will be offering a special Christmas Eve package, featuring a ready-to-heat Filet Mignon with Veal Demi-Glace, Valette’s signature Osetra Caviar with homemade brioche, egg, onion, and creme fraiche and a special three-pack of Valette Wines. Available for pick up at Valette on December 23.
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