Nopa serves up ingredient-driven Californian cuisine and inventive cocktails in a buzzing two-story space that's perfect for lively dinners with friends.
"There is perhaps no better late-night burger in San Francisco than the one at Nopa — the restaurant usually serves 29,000 a year, which is certainly proof of its popularity. This one is smokey and wood-grilled, topped with pickled onions, little gem lettuce, and cheddar cheese if you so choose." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"With its classic California-style menu, and busy neighborhood feel, this lofty and almost barn-like restaurant quickly worked its way into the hearts of the city when it opened in 2006. It’s remained a favorite since: the grass-fed burger is a late-night restaurant industry go-to and the narrow bar clutters early every night as locals elbow their way in for concisely made drinks." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman
"If you want to go on a nice date without blowing all of your money for the weekend, you can game the system at Nopa. Eating here alone can be expensive, but the portions are also huge, so if you go there with someone else, you can split an appetizer and an entree and make it out fine. The burger is a little small to cut in half, but if you get stood up, take yourself on a date and get that and a cocktail." - will kamensky
"Yes, you should make reservations for a table at Nopa pretty far in advance, but that’s why we like sitting at the bar, which is first-come, first-served. Grab a few cocktails while you wait for a spot to open up, then split a flatbread and order some duck or pappardelle. When you’re done with your meal and happy that you made it into one of the most classic SF restaurants around, pay, and let the couple behind you take your seats next - it’s the circle of life." - taylor abrams, will kamensky
"Sitting at Nopa’s bar in a beautiful evening gown, with a negroni frizzante in one hand and a perfect, golden brown fry in the other, it’s impossible not to look hot as f*ck. And since the cushy booths and long wooden tables are filled with everyone from families or dates to groups of friends catching up, there’s a buzz in the air that feels exciting, sexy, and a little mysterious. Or maybe that’s the pheromones. Get a side of fries with aioli, and a burger if you’re more hungry, and don’t forget to bring a book so you can pretend to read while periodically making eyes at the hottie a few seats down." - julia chen 1
