Why Nopa and what’s so fabulous that you must visit: For starters, if you’ve read any of my San Francisco Top 10 lists you’ll know that Nopa is on almost every list including, Top 10 San Francisco Restaurants, Top 10 San Francisco Burgers, Top 10 San Francisco Cocktails & Top 10 San Francisco Happy Hours. Why is this? Because they are incredible at everything they do. Seriously. Their food is delicious with locally sourced thoughtful ingredients in a lively fun energetic setting. Their team is also amazing. Over the years I’ve gotten to know their Chef/Owner Laurence Jossel now a J.S.F. Board of Advisor, his wife Allyson and their partner/Co Owner Jeff who are all awesome. As evident, I’m crazy about Nopa, their lively scene, incredible food and team. Read more below.

Learn more about Chef Laurence Jossell: If you want to learn more about the Chef/Owner behind Nopa, watch my interview with Laurence Jossel and read more here.

Prior to dinner I love to start at the bar enjoying a Gin Gimlet. It’s my favorite cocktail and the mixologists at Nopa make one of the best in the city.

One of the seasonal salads (varies daily based on produce). This was incredible with the Citrus, Avocado and Fennel.

Delicious Happy Hour bites.

Read more about their Happy Hour here.

Another delicious seasonal salad

Their incredible Burger. See my entire list of Top 10 San Francisco Burgers here.

Enjoying dinner at the Chef’s Counter with pals visiting Jarred and Melanie

Another dinner at the Chef’s Counter with Chef Alejandro and friend Jenney

The Pork Chop which is hands down the best pork chop in San Francisco.

The Roasted Chicken. Super juicy and flavorful.

The chocolate dessert a must try for any chocolate lovers

Chef/Co-Owner Laurence and Co-Owner partner Jeff