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Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Half Moon Bay

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1. Evvia
4.9
Exceptional(5002)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Palo Alto
Booked 61 times today
Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.
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2. Che Fico Parco Menlo
4.6
Exceptional(633)
$$$$
• Italian • Menlo Park
Booked 33 times today
From Back Home Hospitality comes Che Fico Parco Menlo, an evolution of Che Fico specifically created for the Peninsula located at Springline in Menlo Park. Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences. Dishes of hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, meat, and fish celebrate the team’s’ passion for Italian cuisine and their dedication to using the best seasonal products from farmers and purveyors in the Bay area.With a vibrant design by Jon De La Cruz, Che Fico Parco Menlo is the premier destination for both business and social events with private dining options for up to 70 guests. In addition to the dining room, there is an all-season outdoor patio covered by a custom-built pergola with fans for Summer nights and heaters for Menlo park 'Winters'.
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3. Meyhouse Palo Alto
4.8
Exceptional(890)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Palo Alto
Booked 35 times today
"Welcome to our home. Meyhouse is a casual place where family and friends get together over a drink, mezes, unique seafood, and grilled delicacies.Our philosophy is unique in many ways. We have an ingredient first approach, which means we handle ingredients as minimally as possible through the cooking process. We source the highest quality ingredients we can find and let them shine. Our recipes are as authentic as possible, no sous vide or modernist cuisine can be found here."
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4. Original Joe's Westlake
4.8
Exceptional(5823)
$$$$
• Italian • Daly City
Booked 94 times today
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.
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5. Che Fico San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(2410)
$$$$
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” We also offer a tasty Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends, family or a date night and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
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6. Taksim
4.7
Exceptional(584)
$$$$
• Turkish • SOMA
Booked 16 times today
Taksim is inspired by a modern approach to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Our team has a profound love for Mediterranean gastronomy, a dedication to refinement, and a commitment to using the best ingredients.Taksim focuses on contemporary and often playful versions of classic ideas. Our seasonal menu reflects a fresh gastronomic outlook rooted in memories, where each dish is conceived with a specific culinary philosophy.
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7. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3747)
$$$$
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 52 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
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8. Ethel's Fancy
4.8
Exceptional(841)
$$$$
• Californian • Palo Alto
Booked 29 times today
A hip and fun restaurant with chef's counter dining, serving thoughtful American cuisine, with an emphasis on local seasonal products.Ethel's Fancy is open at 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday.We have a small dining room with a limited amount of reservable tables. While reservations are always recommended, we save a portion of our tables for walk-in guests. Walk-ins are on a first come basis. Please do not make multiple reservations with the intention of combining reservations to increase party size.All guests must be present before your party will be seated.To help provide a seamless experience for all our guests, we have allocated 2-hours for your group of 2 to 4 people.
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9. Brochette and Dumpling Grill
4.3
Awesome(56)
$$$$
• Asian • Redwood City
Booked 3 times today
Coming Soon!
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10. 54 Mint
4.6
Exceptional(3552)
$$$$
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 20 times today
54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

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  • Catiana
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing!! Everything it’s great! Atmosphere, food and service
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    Meyhouse Palo Alto$$$$• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
    •
    4.8
  • Luciana
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    My husband had seeing the place, but I ended up taking my family who was visiting from Rio, Brazil, to have a last day dinner together away from San Francisco. For our surprise, Leo spoke fluent Portuguese (lots of brazilian in the bay area/Burlingame) and our waiter sandro was very caring, welcoming us and listening to our preference for a table close to the "Tv". - Wonderful pizzas, desserst and wine selection. No doubt we are going back, next week. Obrigada!
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    Rise Pizzeria$$$$• Pizzeria• Burlingame
    •
    4.1
  • LucianoGold
    California Central Coast •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience. Above all the service was exceptional. Never waited for anything. Several different people helped serve throughout the night. We were celebrating our anniversary. We started with the vongole en crusta - very good but a couple of the clams weren't opened...still good. Then we had the lasagne special with lamb ragu and bechemel - so good, and finally the salmon - cooked perfectly. Some cocktails and wine. A wonderful evening.
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    Che Fico Parco Menlo$$$$• Italian• Menlo Park
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    4.6
  • KenGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 4, 2026
    Evvia is and has always been one of the best if not the best restaurant in the Bay Area. Consistently good food and excellent service! Celebrated Mother's Day there and then our Anniversary. We were treated like special guests on both occasions:)
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    Evvia$$$$• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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    4.9
  • Christopher
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 1, 2026
    Scallion pancake with spicy chicken was our favorite. Potstickers were crispy outside and juicy inside.
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    Brochette and Dumpling Grill$$$$• Asian• Redwood City
    •
    4.3

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