According to sf.eater.com, here are the hottest new dining spots in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. From innovative eateries to must-try bars, this is where you'll find what's new and exciting.

San Francisco

The Marina: Enjoy rooftop dining at Boto, brought to you by Johnny Metheny, featuring South American wines, tropical cocktails, and Brazilian-style meats.

Downtown: Chef Bruno Chemel, formerly of Palo Alto’s Michelin-starred Baumé, opened Le Parc Bistrobar in downtown San Francisco. Compared to Baumé, Chemel’s new restaurant offers simpler French dishes with modern influences — think red wine-braised oxtail, a spin on coq au vin, and chicken legs in white bean ragu, a nod to cassoulet.

Embarcadero: Indulge in Ocean Malasada at the Ferry Building, where sugar-dusted Portuguese doughnuts come with fillings like ube and passionfruit.

Tenderloin: Estrellita’s Snacks, by Estrella Gonzalez, serves up delicious pupusas, tamales, and plantains at 483 Ellis Street.

The Mission: Bar Agricole has reopened with Brazilian caipirinhas, choripan sandwiches, and more in its new Mission location.

Noe Valley: Fiorella’s fourth location offers wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and spritzes in the former Paxti’s space.

SoMa

Northern China BBQ delights with Mandarin pancakes, seaweed salad, and glazed skewered meats in the former Kama Bistro space.

Ushi Taro Ramen opens its second location on Eighth Street, serving beef broth ramen and small plates.

Hayes Valley

Xebec, from chef George Hawawini, combines Mediterranean and Japanese influences with dishes like fried brie and Catalonia-style salmon.

Menlo Park

Sand Hill Sundeck at the Sand Hill Collection offers pizzas, sandwiches, deli plates, and happy hour specials.

Oakland

Small Change Oyster Bar features fresh oysters, Crab Louie salad, and seafood micheladas in Temescal.

Berkeley

Jaffa Coffee Roasters delivers Palestinian coffee, teas, and inventive coffee mocktails like iced orange lattes and floats.

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Source: sf.eater.com