San Francisco Bay Area New Restaurant Openings, Closings News 2026
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New Restaurant, Bar Openings, Closings & More Bay Area 2026
In my free weekly email newsletter, my focus on the news round-ups deals with more local and state issues, but I felt there was a need to easily relay info on closings and openings so here we are.
I have been sending tips to publications for years regarding openings, closings and more, but now, I am testing out a news feed so you can keep up on latest news developments during the week regarding restaurant closings, bar openings, and local business expansions.
It’s not meant to be a directory of all or even most new openings, but rather a curated list of unique places, places I am excited about, and some that have not gotten much coverage (and are piquing my attention).
I do post some of these openings, closings announcements in my free weekly newsletter (archived only for paid supporters, free via email weekly email).
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San Francisco Restaurant, Bar Openings 2026
January 2026 Restaurant/Bar OpeningsSan Francisco Bay Area
Former Slims Space on 11th St To Re-Open As The Buddha January 2026
February 2026 Restaurant/Bar Openings San Francisco Bay Area
Maria Isabel (from folks behind Dalida) Opening February 2026
March 2026 Restaurant/Bar Openings San Francisco Bay Area
Rose’s Pizzeria Opening On Clement Street March 2026
Club Deluxe Opening Spring 2026
Jou Jou (Lazy Bear) Opening In 2026
San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant, Bar Closings 2026
January 2026 Restaurant/Bar Closures San Francisco Bay Area
November 24: Casa Borinquena Leaving Saluhall January 1, 2026
Phoenix Hotel To Close January 1, 2026
Cookin’ To Close On January 1, 2026
Lodge Bar, Oakland Announces Closing January 7, 2026
RT Bistro Opening January 9th (folks behind Rich Table), Hayes Valley
Tokyo Central Market Opens January 31st In Emeryville
Cafe Jacqueline, North Beach Has Closed, Up For Sale
1/7: Amy’s Drive Thru (Rohnert Park) Closing March 8, 2026 (last one)
Temporary Closings San Francisco Bay Area 2026
December 15, 2024 - Jewish Contemporary Museum To Close For At Least 1 Year
Bay Area Restaurant, Bar & Business Openings 2026
Berkeley’s Rose Pizzeria Opening In Inner Richmond, SF, Takes On Funding
Cliff House To Open Street Level Portion Of Space By Summer 2026
Presidio Mess Hall (food hall, market & bar) to open in 2026
T&T Supermarket, San Jose
Osaka Market to open Foster City location in December; Pleasant Hill in 2026
Arsicault To Open 4th Location In Palo Alto -Palo Alto Online
Asia Live Santa Clara To Open In
Fall 20252026 -EaterSFTartine opening up in Marin (Strawberry Village, Mill Valley) end of
20252026Reem’s To Open In JLS Oakland; fundraising info; initial timeline
Fall 20252026.Hidden Splendor Beer Opening in San Rafael Fall
20252026 (from the man who brought you Magnolia Brewing on Haight & Alembic)Two Pitchers Brewing (Oakland) Opening Outer Sunset Location w/ Maillards Smash Burgers -Posted Oct 17
Gather SF: Folks from the Center (yoga, tea house, 3rd space) are fundraising for a new space in San Francisco
Dave & Busters Opening In Jack London Square, Oakland -KRON4
Bay Area Restaurant, Bar & Business Announcements 2026
Thee Parkside in Potrero Hill may close as the building/land was sold in August 2025 to a developer who plans on leveling the building. It’s currently still alive and doing well with events through January 7, 2025 (as of November 24, 2025).
Arthur Mac’s Oakland struggling to survive. Posts for help on November 23, 2025
Neon Workspace To Open 2nd Location On Clement, Inner Richmond Walgreens?
Waiting Patiently On Former Trader Vic’s, Le Colonial Space In Union Square; Purchased by folks behind Vinyl Bar & Barrelhouse (Burlingame) and Persona (SF) in 2025, expect multiple businesses announced later this year (crossing fingers).
Outta Sight Folks To Take Over Pomerory (frmly Shovels)
Butter & Crumble Opening 2nd Location On Union Street (Summer 2026)
Owners of Sam’s Anchor Cafe (Tiburon) To Acquire Silver Peso In Larkspur
Hotaling & Co (formerly Anchor Distilling) to close 2/27/2026
For those interested in getting the word out about your future opening, I offer opportunities for exclusive announcements like the ones below.
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