Restaurant openings San Francisco

Julius’ Castle Reopens November 12 on Telegraph Hill With Chef Christopher Santopinto

November 1, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

Julius' Castle, the castle-shaped restaurant on Telegraph Hill - San Francisco

Julius’ Castle, the landmark restaurant at 1541 Montgomery Street on Telegraph Hill, reopens to the public on November 12, 2026, with chef Christopher Santopinto and reservations through OpenTable.

Mama’s Boy Pizza and a Yemeni Cafe Head to Irving Street as Inner Sunset Fund Names 28 Grant Recipients

October 23, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

Former Reliable Rexall pharmacy at Ninth Avenue and Irving Street in the Inner Sunset, future site of Mama's Boy Pizza - San Francisco

SF New Deal named 28 Inner Sunset Neighborhood Vibrancy Fund grant recipients on October 22, 2026, including leases for Mama’s Boy Pizza at 801 Irving St. and 403 Coffee at 403 Irving St.

Shinka Replaces Prelude at The Jay Hotel With a Japanese-French Tasting Menu

October 19, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

The hotel tower at 333 Battery Street, now The Jay, where Shinka occupies the ground-floor restaurant space - San Francisco

Shinka, a Japanese and French tasting-menu restaurant from Omakase Restaurant Group, now occupies the former Prelude space at 333 Battery Street in the Financial District.