Chronicle 2026 Top 100: SF strength with 25% new entries & full top5
Key Questions
What are the top 5 restaurants in the Chronicle 2026 Top 100?
#1 Four Kings in SoMa for Cantonese with mapo tofu spaghetti and XO escargot; #2 Progress in Fillmore; #3 Burdell in Oakland soul food; #4 Copra Fillmore South Indian; #5 Sun Moon.
Which restaurant jumped 60 spots on the Top 100 list?
Hilda & Jesse in North Beach jumped from brunch popup to #32 Michelin tasting menu spot, serving pancakes in a queer oasis.
What special awards were given at the Chronicle Top 100 party?
Awards went to Deirdre Balao for pastry, Quince for hospitality, Joodooboo for rising star, and Cindy Pawlcyn for legacy. The party featured buzz around Four Kings #1 and popup tastings.
Which neighborhoods dominate the Chronicle Top 100?
Fillmore, Presidio, and Japantown dominate, with Minnie Bell’s at #31. East Bay standouts include Burdell and Sun Moon.
What are some 51-100 rankings in the Chronicle Top 100?
Includes Lazy Bear, Shizen, Patio, El Molino, Smish, Spicy Joi, Ippuku, Mrs Khan, Mashaallah, JouJou, and Naides.
Why is JouJou highlighted in the Top 100 context?
JouJou is a classic French seafood bistro with lively hospitality; chef David Barzelay bets on fun fine dining, profiled as making diners feel like celebrities.
What trends are noted in the Chronicle Top 100?
Two top SF restaurants are on Fillmore Street, challenging perceptions of its food scene; the list reinforces Fillmore's strength with Progress and Copra.
Top5: #1 Four Kings SoMa Cantonese (spotlight: mapo tofu spaghetti/XO escargot/'90s Canto-pop vibe)/#2 Progress Fillmore/#3 Burdell Oakland soul/#4 Copra Fillmore South Indian/#5 Sun Moon; risers incl Hilda & Jesse North Beach #32 (60-spot jump from brunch popup to Michelin tasting w/pancakes/queer oasis); 51-100 (Lazy Bear/Shizen/Patio/El Molino/Smish/Spicy Joi/Ippuku/Mrs Khan/Mashaallah/JouJou/Naides); Fillmore/Presidio/Japantown dominate (Minnie Bell’s #31); Sonoma West County #75 thriving amid Psychic Pie/Under-Study buzz; Pinoy/French diversity trends; JouJou Barzelay profile highlights fun fine dining; East Bay standouts Burdell/Sun Moon; Patio/Ippuku ongoing praise. Party recap: Four Kings buzz, special awards to Deirdre Balao (pastry), Quince (hospitality), Joodooboo (rising star), Cindy Pawlcyn (legacy); popup tastings tease Petit Américain/My Friend Fernando openings. Recent update teases Abacá Filipino prix-fixe amid SF RW Apr10-19; Four Kings #1 reinforced; Carlos Mojica Guiso echoes rising stars.