Best Restaurants for Celebrating Derby Day in San Francisco Bay Area

by OpenTable x Woodford Reserve

Updated 19 October 2021

To mark this year's Derby Day, OpenTable and Woodford Reserve have come together to bring you a list of restaurants offering Derby Day drink specials and celebratory dishes near you. Whether you are donning your finest Derby attire and heading to a local watering hole or planning a feast for the festivities at home, we've got the restaurant (and game day tipple) for you.

CRAFTED CAREFULLY. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.8

4.8 (613)

$31 to $50

Global, International

San Leandro

About the restaurant

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

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Donna

Dined 6 days ago

The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is lovely. Each dish has its own flavor profile, the flavors are amazing, the quality and presentation is amazing. A meal I dream about until the next time we go back. Love the Oxtail Stew, the meat platters are fantastic. The tissue bread, the artichokes, the mussels are all fantastic. And desserts are out of this world.

Trabocco

4.7

4.7 (3504)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Alameda

About the restaurant

Chef-owner, Giuseppe Naccarelli presents a seasonally inspired menu of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, influenced by the cuisine of his native region of Abruzzo.
A Trabocco is a unique fishing pier found along the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Architect and Designer Lev Weisbach of Weisbach Architecture|Design was inspired by the beautiful Trabocchi of Abruzzo when he created his spectacular design. With its reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic copper encased fireplace, and modern bar Trabocco is warm and welcoming yet strikingly dramatic and modern.

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JulieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food and great service! Oxtail ravioli and pizzas are my favorite, if you haven’t been you should check it out.

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Popular dish

Tiramisu

Wood Tavern

4.8

4.8 (2818)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

Oakland

About the restaurant

Wood Tavern is nestled into a charming neighborhood shopping district on bustling College Avenue. Serving a hearty American Brasserie style menu. The contemporary loft- like space houses a dining room filled with "butcher block' tables, a comfy, copper topped bar and a chef's counter where you can dine watching the chef in action.

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LaurieVIP

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Great food and excellent service, as always. Our favorite neighborhood restaurant.

Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

4.7 (1916)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Leandro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 10:00pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

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Sharon

Dined 3 days ago

The food here is always amazing! I neglected to consider that it is during the holidays, so they were a lot busier than I expected. Therefore, I think our waitress may have been a little overwhelmed, so she didn't check in on us as timely as I would have liked. The temperature in the restaurant was also a little too warm for me. I would always recommend this restaurant because of the amazing food!

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1515 Restaurant & Lounge

4.1

4.1 (832)

$31 to $50

Californian

Walnut Creek

About the restaurant

1515 Restaurant & Lounge, your go-to spot for fresh and creative California cuisine in a relaxed, stylish setting. Whether you’re here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we are ready for you.

Kick off your meal with appetizers like seared jumbo habanero glazed scallops, calamari, fried ravioli or bruschetta. Dive into our award winning entree selections like fresh sea bass or salmon, a juicy grilled ribeye steak or lamb chops. Or try the seafood fettuccine, zesty chicken piccata, jambalaya penne pasta, hearty fresh salads, hot sandwiches, and delicious pizzas. These selections all go perfectly with our extensive wine list and crafted cocktails,

Enjoy beautiful weather on our sunny patio or catch the game on one of our many TVs throughout the bar and dining areas. Planning a special event? Our private dining and banquet rooms are ideal for any occasion. Reach out to info@1515wc.com to book your spot. And for a taste of what’s happening, follow us on Instagram @1515_restaurant.

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Ron

Dined on 13 Nov 2024

I took 3 work colleagues to dinner. All had a drink or two, and we shared a couple of appetizers: crab cakes and bruschetta. Both were delicious. All four of us were also very impressed with our meals: mixed seafood grill, jambalaya, meatballs, and chicken piccata. Delicious and big portions. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Izzy's Steaks & Chops - San Francisco

4.3

4.3 (1070)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Izzy’s Flagship location in the Marina is temporarily closed for some much needed improvements. We look forward to welcoming our guests back Summer 2024!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 21 Oct 2023

Service and food was great! Easy location we will definitely be back

Sens Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1353)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.

At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Welcome to Sens.

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maryVIP

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Fabulous food and service - famous salad was over the top with salmon!

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Experience

Fried Chicken Fridays

Experience

Valentine's Day at Sens

COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

4.7 (3366)

$50 and over

Spanish

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.

Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

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Amy

Dined 3 days ago

A wonderful dinner, as always. It is very impressive that it has maintained its quality for so long, especially after Michael Chiarello's tragic death.

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4.2

4.2 (1295)

$30 and under

Seafood

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar, a historic wharf restaurant and bar, continues to serves fresh seafood and good drinks to locals and visitors alike.

Family owned for nearly 35 years, Pier 23 Cafe takes an innovative approach to San Francisco’s traditional seafood dishes. It’s a tried and true establishment that captures the essence of the City and its waterfront history in food, service, and picturesque waterside setting.

Soak up the California sun and the beautiful San Francisco Bay views from our Beer Garden & Waterside patio or city views of Telegraph Hill and the Embarcadero from our sidewalk tables.

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BeatHVIP

Dined on 26 Apr 2024

Always nice to pass by Pier 23. Good food and nice people.

The Brixton

4.2

4.2 (522)

$31 to $50

American

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Nestled in the iconic Marina district, The Brixton offers a modern gastropub experience with a vibrant, edgy ambiance. Renowned Chef Joey Altman has curated an exciting new menu that caters to all tastes, featuring everything from savory chops to a delightful sushi stack selection. With its bright and inviting design, The Brixton is the perfect spot to relax and stay awhile.

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NeemaVIP

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Really enjoyed our meal here. New menu has lots of interesting dishes and everything tasted great.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Oeste

4.5

4.5 (62)

$30 and under

American

Oakland

About the restaurant

Oeste is a 100 seat bar and kitchen with a rooftop deck, located in the heart of Old Oakland. At Oeste, we are committed to providing an inviting and inclusive atmosphere, offering food for the soul, and pouring the highest quality spirits, wines and beers. We offer exemplary dishes by focusing on fresh, organic and sustainably farmed ingredients, fusing California cuisine with Latin, Southern and Asian influences. Enjoy one of our signature tap margaritas while lounging on the deck or watching a Warriors game at the bar.

Come solo or with friends and family and enjoy what Oeste has to offer!

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Starlite

Dined 5 days ago

I had a great experience. I invited 15 ladies and they all said they will come back for the next brunch. Dj Vyen did his thing! Can’t wait till the next one.. See yall next year..

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