October brought a wave of new restaurant openings across the San Francisco Bay Area, from cozy all-day cafes to upscale dining destinations. The city’s vibrant dining scene continues to thrive, driven by new concepts and creative restaurant ventures expanding into fresh neighborhoods.
San Francisco Bay Area Welcomed New Restaurants in October 2025
October saw the Bay Area’s restaurant scene grow once again, with several new spots opening across San Francisco and the South Bay. Here’s a look at the latest openings, featuring everything from modern California cuisine to Mediterranean-inspired menus.
Wolfsbane
- Where: 2495 3rd Street, San Francisco, California 94107
- Opening Date: October 15, 2025
Wolfsbane introduces a modern California dining concept built around locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant has quickly earned buzz for its sleek design and inventive menu.
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The nine-course seasonal tasting menu highlights dishes like baked chicken encased in sourdough, paired with natural wines and an à la carte bar menu.
Poppy & Claro
- Where: 50 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
- Opening Date: October 16, 2025
Poppy & Claro is an all-day restaurant and bar celebrating Northern California ingredients and a bright, sunlit design.
Menu features granola parfait, chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, pastries, hearth-cooked pizzas, seasonal varieties such as the Truffle Shuffle and Hot Rosa, and a full beverage program, which includes craft cocktails and California wines.
Arquet
- Where: 1 Ferry Building, 1st St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
- Opening Date: October 17, 2025
Arquet recently opened inside the historic Ferry Building Marketplace, offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes that celebrate coastal California flavors. It will be an addition to the culinary landmark of San Francisco with its waterfront views and its colorful design.
The menu follows a ‘land, sea, and fire’ theme, featuring Dungeness crab brioche, wood-grilled rockfish, hot honey-glazed chicken, and an indulgent dessert lineup.
Q Specialty Coffee
- Where: 3490 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Opening Date: October 18, 2025
Q Specialty Coffee is a craft coffee bar known for its pour-overs, nitro cold brew, and specialty matcha, all served in a minimalist, low-fuss space.
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Its minimalist interior and focus on craft beverages make it a haven for coffee lovers in Presidio Heights.
Long Weekend
- Where: 270 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California 94133
- Opening Date: October 24, 2025
The latest addition to North Beach, Long Weekend serves elevated comfort food in a relaxed yet elegant setting. It is a neighborhood bar and is designed as a place where people can hang out and have brunch-inspired meals and craft cocktails.
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The theming, cocktail, and design emphasis make it more of a bar and entertainment space. The bar plans to rotate its theme and location periodically, keeping the experience fresh for returning guests. This time, it’s all about Havana and a vibrant atmosphere.
Starter Bakery
- Where: 1183 Solano Ave, Albany, California 94706
- Opening Date: October 25, 2025
Starter Bakery opened a new brick-and-mortar location in Albany, bringing its famed pastries, laminated doughs, and breads to a wider audience.
The bakery is a well-known producer of croissants and limited seasonal foods, and it persistently develops its cult following in the Bay Area, which has enjoyed popularity among East Bay residents with another outlet.
Yuja Kitchen
- Where: 396 Harrison St, San Francisco, California 94105
- Opening Date: October 28, 2025
Yuja Kitchen specializes in modern Korean cuisine. The menu has incorporated a combination of traditional tastes and modern presentation, which balances the innovation and comfort in a small setting.
Yuja Kitchen is a fast-casual Chinese-themed, health-conscious restaurant format. The restaurant focuses on fresh, produce-driven bowls and salads. The menu includes such signature bowls as Yuja Teriyaki (chicken, tofu, or salmon), Thai Basil Pork, Shaking Beef, and Miso Pomegranate Harvest Bowl.
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Each new opening adds fresh flavor and personality to the Bay Area’s ever-evolving dining scene, giving locals and visitors even more to explore. Together, these openings reflect San Francisco’s ongoing passion for creativity and culinary excellence.
