Nopa

Nopa at 560 Divisadero Street, in the neighborhood north of the Panhandle that gives it its name, is a popular Californian restaurant in San Francisco, California, known for wood-fired cooking and a late-night kitchen. The restaurant has become a neighborhood anchor for locals and is regularly busy. The cuisine is seasonal Californian, built on organic and locally sourced ingredients cooked in a wood-burning oven and grill. Signature dishes include wood-oven pizza, roast chicken, a burger and seasonal vegetable plates, and the kitchen keeps a late-night menu available after the dinner rush. Menus change with the seasons, and small plates and larger shared dishes suit groups. The dining room is a large, high-ceilinged former bank space, with exposed beams, a long bar, a communal table area and open views of the wood-fired kitchen. The atmosphere is energetic and loud, especially at weekend dinner, and dress is casual. The beverage programme is a strength, with a cocktail menu, craft beers, and a Californian and European wine list. The bar is also a popular place for a drink before dinner. Nopa serves dinner only, from 5:00 PM, with later closing on Friday and Saturday, and weekend brunch or lunch hours should be confirmed. Reservations are accepted online and are recommended for weekends, while the bar and a portion of the room are open to walk-ins. Prices are moderate to high, around $40 to $65 per person, with the pizza and burger as lower-cost choices. The location on Divisadero Street is near the Lower Haight and Alamo Square, so visitors can combine dinner with a walk to the Painted Ladies and nearby bars.