Blue House Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ restaurant temporarily closed for renovations after an incident in October 2025. Owners promise upgraded space and improved comfort while maintaining same all-you-can-eat KBBQ menu.
Fieldwork Brewing Co.
Berkeley-born craft brewery opening a 3,750-square-foot full-service restaurant and taproom at Mission Rock waterfront development. Will include beer on tap and to go, plus operate a food-and-beverage kiosk and beer garden in adjoining China Basin Park.
Kava Indian Cuisine
Fusion restaurant specializing in Indian and Nepalese cuisine owned by Kamal Kandel, who also operates Yarsa Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. Menu will feature traditional dishes like curries, tandoori items, momos, and fusion creations. Space will accommodate indoor dining with full-service liquor license.
Original Sal’s Kabob & Gyro Grill
Third location of 100% halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant opening in The Raley’s Center. Will feature gyros, kabobs, shawarmas, falafel, and introduce new dessert menu including Mediterranean-style baklava ice cream. Roughly 1,500-square-foot location.
Baker’s Brew Cafe
New café taking over former Capitol Café & Bistro space, expected to serve coffee, beer, and light bites. Full announcement including opening timeline expected in roughly one month.
Allende Cocina Mexicana
New Mexican restaurant planned by Cesar Lopez, whose family owns Cielito Lindo. Located in former Stack’d Burger Bar space in Walker’s Point.
CASSIS
French bistro from Birch owners, experienced construction delays but announced new opening date
Ruby Lou’s
Part bar, part restaurant with kids play zone and adult play zone. Features candy-themed decor, craft cocktails, upscale comfort food, ice cream bar, and arcade games. Currently open for private parties, opening to public soon with hours 4-10pm Wed-Fri, noon-10pm weekends.
Eloura
New restaurant by the owners of Indian/Italian fusion restaurant Zafferano Ristorante, opening at prime Capitol Square location that previously housed SASS, Merci and Field Table