Lazy Bear is a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the Mission that started as an underground supper club in chef David Barzelay's apartment. The concept -- a tasting menu served communal-style, with courses presented by the chefs themselves -- survives in spirit, though the experience has grown more polished since the brick-and-mortar opening in 2014.
You buy tickets through the Tock platform rather than making a traditional reservation. Each course comes with a printed field guide instead of a menu. The food draws on California ingredients with creative, sometimes nostalgic touches. It is expensive and worth it if you want a special-occasion meal that feels nothing like a conventional restaurant.