Bernal Heights' Eateries & Restaurants

​​In the fervor to start a healthy 2025, it's easy to see San Francisco embracing fitness classes and gyms seemingly on every corner. However, it's an equally good time to savor our local restaurants and some great food. 

Bernal Heights, in particular, presents a delightful array of choices that speak to part our passion for this neighborhood. If you are lucky enough to call Bernal home, and we can certainly help make that happen - check out our fabulous new listing at 121 Peralta Avenue.

Below are just some of the many dining options available. 

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When it comes to dining options, Bernal Heights stands out with its unique and charming eateries. Take a culinary trip to Mexico City by visiting El Buen Comer, where authentic flavors, moles, and slow-cooked guisados make every meal a memorable experience. If you're in the mood for American/Mediterranean cuisine, Blue Plate never disappoints with its consistent service and delectable offerings like meatloaf and fried chicken.

The neighborhood's international flair is further amplified by Piqueo's, a haven for Peruvian food enthusiasts, and Nute's Noodles, which offers a delightful array of Pan Asian dishes. For an Italian escape, La Ciccia serves up incredible Sicilian pastas that perfectly balance sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. And, for those with specific dietary needs, Firefly (in Noe Valley) is a beacon of culinary inclusivity, known for accommodating vegan and gluten-free requirements.

Bernal Heights doesn't shy away from offering unique tastes and vibrant atmospheres. Moki's sushi delights with a Hawaiian twist, while Emmy's Spaghetti Shack continues to charm with its cozy ambiance and classic dishes. For pizza lovers, Pizzahacker crafts sourdough pies that are perfect for casual gatherings, whereas the Front Porch delivers Southern flavors right to your table.

No culinary tour would be complete without a visit to Udupi Palace for mouthwatering South Indian fare or United Dumplings for their famed mission potstickers. For a taste of Cantonese BBQ, the newly arrived Go Duck Yourself is already making waves.

The neighborhood’s food scene is ever-evolving, with newcomers like Shokudou and The Crumb offering novel dining experiences. The Rabbit Hole’s Taiwanese offerings, including its renowned smash burger, are not to be missed.

For those looking to indulge in more upscale dining, Bernal Heights offers Third Cousin or Blue Plate and just a stone’s throw away from exquisite options like Foreign Cinema and the Heirloom Cafe, each offering a unique experience in the realm of fine dining.

Baked goods abound for Bernal residents. The Good Life offers fresh bakery options, while local spots like Black Jet and Bernal Bakery cater to sweet cravings with their fun and inventive baked treats.

Living in Bernal Heights means enjoying the best of both worlds—the charm of a close-knit neighborhood with a global palate. We hope this whets your appetite and widens your culinary landscape.

Feel free to let us know what's missing from this list and your personal favorites!

Bernal Eateries & Restaurants (& Those Nearby)

• Bernal Backery
  Address: 521 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: http://www.bernalbakery.com/
• Black Jet
  Address: 833 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: blackjetbakingco.com

• Blue Plate 
  Address: 3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: blueplatesf.com

• El Buen Comer 
  Address: 3435 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: elbuencomersf.com

• Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
  Address: 3230 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: sfspaghettishack.com

• Firefly
  Address: 4288 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
  URL: fireflysf.com

• Foreign Cinema (Mission)
  Address: 2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: http://www.foreigncinema.com/

• Front Porch (Southern Cuisine)
  Address: 65 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: thefrontporchsf.com

• Go Duck Yourself
  Address: 439 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

• The Good Like 
  Address: 448 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: http://www.goodlifegrocery.com/

• Heirloom Cafe (Mission)
  Address: 2500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: https://heirloom-sf.com/

• La Ciccia (Noe Valley)
  Address: 291 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131 
  URL: laciccia.com

• Moki (Sushi with a Hawaiian flair)
  Address: 615 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: mokisf.com

• Nute's Noodles (Pan Asian)
  Address: 903 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: nutes-101067.square.site

• Piqueo's (Peruvian)
  Address: 830 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: piqueos.com

• Pizzahacker
  Address: 3299 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: pizzahacker-mission-3299-mission-st

• Rabbit Hole
  Address: 3472 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
  URL: therabbithole-sf.com

• Shokudou
  Address: 1000 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: sf.eater.com

• The Crumb
  Address: 410 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: thecrumbsf.com

• Third Cousin
  Address: 919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: ​​http://www.3rdcousinsf.com/

• Udupi Palace (Indian)
  Address: 1007 1/2 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: udupisanfran.com

• United Dumplings
  Address: 525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: uniteddumplings.com

• Vega
  Address: 419 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  URL: vegapizzasf.com