Can’t hardly wait: 11 restaurants we’re eager to try in 2026

You have to hand it to the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry. Despite increases in every budget category, they’re still offering amazing food and exceptional service — and expanding to new communities.

This year, we are looking forward to Mediterranean cuisine from both Turkish and  Greek chefs, more Italian, more ramen, an intriguing all-you-can-eat concept and large Asian marketplaces, including a dazzling emporium the likes of which California has never seen. Read on for the details.