38 | EDIBLE SF FALL 2025 HOT RESTAURANTS From steakhouse reinvention to mall-dining gem, San Francisco’s newest restaurants are redefining where (and how) we eat. Whether it’s Vietnamese comfort thriving in a mall-turned-food hub or fast-casual fish done the Ferry Building way, these six openings prove that when SF restaurants take risks, we all eat better. MARITIME BOAT CLUB Hidden behind a curtain upstairs at Bar Maritime (formerly Burritt Room), this new seafaring spot from chef Felix Santos (Atelier Crenn, Sorrel) blends Bay Area ingredients with a touch of Tulum soul. Think fried escabeche mussels, seafood-stuffed peppers, and a bistro burger perfected through years of seaside R&D. Wines are low-intervention and low-markup, cocktails stay clever, and the mood walks the line between intimate hideaway and coastal dinner party. eatmaritime.com Writer—Daisy Barringer Writer—Daisy Barringer NOPA FISH Nopa’s newest project brings its ingredient-first ethos to the waterfront with a seafood menu that delivers a fresh, playful take on the classics. Wild shrimp arancini are packed with flavor, the trout and corn chowder is hearty and satisfying, and the fish and chips—golden, crisp, and generously portioned—are big enough to share. It’s fast-casual with heart, buoyed by warm counter service, communal tables, and a short list of wine and beer. And, if you’re smart (which you are), you won’t leave without your own haul from the fish case, stocked with local seafood, like oysters, halibut, and bluefin tuna. nopasf.com THE FERRY BUILDING’S LATEST CATCH A DOCKSIDE DETOUR (NO BOAT REQUIRED) LE SOLEIL Le Soleil’s second location brings Vietnamese comfort and second-gen Wong family flair to Stonestown Galleria, where lotus root salad, phở risotto, and tableside-flambéed quail meet sleek design and a lively, well-crafted cocktail list. More than 30 years after opening the original location, chef Dennis Wong is still in the kitchen, now joined by daughters Bianca and Kandyce, who bring a thoughtful blend of elegance and ease to the experience. The gloriously crispy whole branzino with bánh hỏi and the decadent coconut-fried ice cream, both exclusive to this location, are reason enough to make the trip. Dinner wraps early (last seating at 7:30pm), making it perfect for a stylish bite before a movie, or just a good excuse to start the night earlier. lesoleilsf.com GENERATIONS OF FLAVOR (NOW WITH COCKTAILS) Photo—Erin Ng Photos—Maren Caruso Photos—Robert Gomez ON DISCOVERY
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