Namaste comes with good bones to carry it – it’s a family run business with four other locations in the Bay Area, operating since 2011.

Review: Namaste Indian Cuisine brings excellent Indian eats

Brenda’s Meat and Three has a warm, diner-like ambience, with a giant horseshoe counter dominating the space.

Brenda’s Meat & Three – Old Favorite in Western Addition

The ambience at Side A is cool and lively another real neighborhood spot with some outstanding dishes.

Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!

The space is spacious and airy and boasts shelves of wine available for purchase.

Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond

Sushi Easy was opened by former employees of the beloved Mission restaurant We Be Sushi. With whimsical wall décor, the spirit lives on.

Sushi Easy – affordable sushi in the Mission

Hi Hat opened in about mid-2025 in the space of former pizza parlor, Pi Bar. They employed a magical being our server called “the Wizard.”

Restaurant review: Hi Hat, your neighborhood pizza joint