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Senior Staff Writer
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March 9, 2026
In the time that it took Sam Smith to complete most of their 20-show residency at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, nearly 40,000 fans caught on to the artist’s not-so-secret foodie Instagram account, @samserved, where they’ve posted about nearly a dozen Bay Area restaurants including Molinari and Hook Fish Co.
As Smith comes to the end of the residency this week with the final show scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, we’re taking a closer look at all the Bay Area eateries they’ve frequented… and we’ll be watching to see where they go next!
Bay Area restaurants featured on @samserved
1. San Tung, San Francisco
People wait in line for ages to try San Tung’s famous spicy chicken wings and more Northern Chinese cuisine.
2. Molinari Delicatessen, San Francisco
This old-school Italian deli has been around for over 120 years. It specializes in gourmet sandwiches, homemade pastas and sauces, and wines and cheeses imported from Italy.
3. Pier 23 Cafe, San Francisco
Pier 23 Cafe is a historic waterfront restaurant on SF’s Embarcadero serving delicious fresh seafood—although Sam opted for a plate of chicken wings.
4. Mission Chinese, San Francisco
This popular Chinese restaurant near Dolores Park serves family-style dishes beneath a giant yellow dragon suspended from the ceiling.
5. Eiji, San Francisco
Sushi fans come to this intimate hidden gem in the Mission for homemade tofu and exquisite sushi sets.
6. Firefly, San Francisco
Noe Valley’s Firefly Restaurant offers a hearty menu of American cuisine including their popular fried chicken.
7. Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon
Sam’s Anchor Cafe is a no-brainer after taking the ferry to Tiburon, famous for its bayside views and classic seafood dishes.
8. Sol Food, Mill Valley
Bad Bunny famously brought his 80-person entourage to dine on authentic Puerto Rican cuisine at Sol Food’s San Rafael location. Sam Smith made it to the Mill Valley outpost of the same chain.
9. Hook Fish Co, Mill Valley
Sam Smith raved about their fresh seafood lunch from Hook Fish Co., whose Mill Valley location has a popular beer garden. You can also find them in the Outer Sunset.
10. Shoreline Coffee Shop, Mill Valley
While in Mill Valley, Smith hit up the Shoreline Coffee Shop for a Mexican-American brunch.
11. The French Laundry, Yountville
Celebrities are known to frequent Thomas Keller’s 3-Michelin-starred French restaurant The French Laundry, which is famously a favorite of Anthony Bourdain.
Sam Smith’s residency at the Castro Theatre
Sam Smith is coming to the end of their twenty-show residency at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, which marked the historic venue’s grand opening after an extensive $41 million renovation.
Even after adding four new nights due to popular demand, Smith’s shows have already sold out again. However, you can still find tickets on resale sites like StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek.