August brought a flurry of new restaurant openings across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area. From local debuts to national chains, the openings ranged from Fremont’s spicy hot chicken to modern Chinese in Hayes Valley.
Highlights
- New restaurant openings spanned San Francisco and the broader Bay Area in August 2025.
- Concepts ranged from modern Chinese and refined farmhouse dining to Detroit-style pizza, burgers, and hot chicken.
- New dining spots popped up in Hayes Valley, Santa Rosa, Yountville, Campbell, and Fremont.
San Francisco’s August Dining Scene Gets Exciting Additions
In August 2025, several new restaurants, ranging from elevated farmhouse dining to hot chicken, opened across the Bay Area. Here’s a look at the latest additions.
Square Pie Guys
- Location: 501 East Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
- Opening Date: August 5, 2025
Detroit-style pizza chain Square Pie Guys opened its debut outlet in Campbell. Grand opening giveaways drew locals eager to try the new Detroit-style pizzas. Pan-baked pizzas, salads, wings, and more are served in indoor and outdoor patios. The iconic blue theme of the Square Pie Guys can be experienced at the new outlet as well.
The Happy Crane
- Location: 451 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Opening Date: August 8, 2025
The Happy Crane introduced modern Chinese cuisine to Hayes Valley. Patrons visit the restaurant to try traditional flavors and to experience contemporary presentation. Chef James Yeun Leong Parry crafted a menu that blends traditional Chinese flavors with modern American twists. Dragon statues and crane symbols reference Chinese traditions of protection and prosperity.
Habit Burger & Grill
- Location: 2280 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407
- Opening Date: August 13, 2025
Habit Burger & Grill is a national burger chain known for its Charburgers. This August, it expanded with a second Santa Rosa location. Guests can now enjoy Habit Burger’s Charburgers via dine-in, drive-thru, or delivery.
Clementine
- Location: 6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
- Opening Date: August 14, 2025
Led by an award-winning chef, Clementine opened in Yountville with a menu focused on refined farmhouse food and local ingredients. The menu combines Mediterranean flavors with California ingredients. The global experience of Chef Rebecca Weitzman and the citrus-inspired design of the restaurant offer a fresh experience in the San Francisco dining industry.
Angry Chickz
- Location: 39338 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
- Opening Date: August 15, 2025
Angry Chickz is a hot chicken chain that opened its latest outpost in Fremont, as part of the West Coast expansion. Diners can pick their spice level, from mild to the signature ‘Angry,’ on extra-spicy fried chicken plates. The menu features hot chicken tenders and sandwiches served with sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and crinkle-cut fries.
Collectively, these launches highlight how the Bay Area’s culinary landscape continues to diversify. Both established chains and chef-driven concepts are keeping the Bay Area’s reputation for fresh, technique-driven cuisine alive. As these newcomers settle in, the region prepares for a busy fall season.
