San Francisco restaurants that have temporarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic

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In response to severe customer downturn during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants around San Francisco and beyond have been faced with the decision to temporarily close.

On Monday, Mayor London Breed said that San Francisco would require residents to "stay home except for essential needs" in order to slow down the spread of COVID-19.

"Restaurants will be open for take-out only," Mayor London Breed said on Monday. "We are not closing grocery stores."

Since Friday, several San Francisco restaurants have already closed their businesses and will remain that way until further notice. That included In Situ at SFMOMA and La Taqueria, among others. As of Monday, that list has continued to grow. In some cases, some businesses have adjusted their store hours.

For many restaurant owners, the lack of business has put a financial strain on them. Small businesses will be able to get assistance after Mayor London Breed said that the city would assist deferring business taxes and licensing fees, in addition to launching a relief fund.

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“Unfortunately, ... many of our small businesses are feeling the economic impact of people staying home and not shopping or going out to eat,” Breed said in a statement. “That's why we are working to provide relief and support for our small businesses and the workers who rely on them for their livelihood. These are just the first steps of what we are doing for our small business community.”

Below are San Francisco restaurants that have stated temporary closures due to coronavirus concerns:

Zuni Cafe (closed March 16)

The longstanding business, known for their oven-roasted chicken, announced Monday that they would cease operations until further notice. "We are confident in this decision and confident in our ability to recover as a business once we are able to safely return to the fulfilling and challenging work of running Zuni Cafe." (Zuni Cafe is located at 1658 Market St.)

State Bird Provisions and The Progress (closed March 16)

State Bird Provisions and The Progress will temporarily shutter for at least two weeks. "We will get back to it just as soon as it’s safe & possible," the business wrote in an Instagram post. (State Bird Provisions is located at 1529 Fillmore St. and The Progress is located 1525 Fillmore St.)

PRAIRIE (closed March 16)

The American steakhouse announced that they would temporarily close their restaurant and convert to a general store model where guests can find pantry items to dinner kits to prepare at home. "We realized that grocery stores were being pillaged for shelf stable foods and there’s huge demand for basic ingredients for home cooks as people are practicing social distancing and going out less," said PRAIRIE chef-owner Anthony Strong. The business will switch operations from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (PRAIRIE is located at 3431 19th St.)

Nick's on Mission (closed March 16)

The vegan Filipino restaurant said they would temporarily close starting Monday until further notice. It's been just a few months since the business opened last November. On Instagram, they added that they didn't "have the resources to support our expenses during this difficult time" and that their hearts go to individuals who have been infected and "the small businesses that are struggling during this time." (Nick's on Mission is located at 996 Mission St.)

Causwells (reduced store hours as of March 16)

Causwells announced Sunday that they would adjust their store hours from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and work with third-party delivery services. (Causewells is located at 2346 Chestnut St.)

El Buen Comer (closed March 15)

The Mexican restaurant said they would close their business until further notice and added that they valued the health of their customers and employees.

Nari and Kin Khao restaurants (closed March 16)

Chef-owner Pim Techamuanvivit announced that she would temporarily discontinue in dining service at her two Thai food restaurants, Nari and Kin Khao, starting Monday. Both restaurants will operate for pick-up orders only and may move towards delivery service in the future, according to an Instagram post. (Nari is located inside Hotel Kabuki hotel at 1625 Post St. and Kin Khao is located inside Parc 55 hotel at 55 Cyril Magnin St.)

Piperade (closed March 16)

A cozy spot known for its classic Basque cuisine, Piperade is closing for the foreseeable future. "This decision is not made lightly," they wrote. "Health is paramount. This situation affects us all."

Woodhouse Fish (closed March 15)

Woodhouse Fish, which has two SF locations, stated they would close their doors for the unforeseeable future. (Woodhouse Fish has locations at 2073 Market St. and 1914 Filmore St.)

Wooden Spoon (closed March 15)

The breakfast and brunch spot announced their plan to close until further notice. (Wooden Spoon is located at 2172 Market St.)

Liholiho Yacht Club (closed March 15)

The fusion restaurant serving Hawaiian, Italian and Chinese food is temporarily closing, but in the meantime, they're offering 25 percent off discounts on gift cards. "While social distancing is keeping us apart, this will help keep us open and will unite us again when this is all over."

Prubechu (closed March 15)

This family-style restaurant serving Chamorro fare announced they would shutter for at least two weeks. "Up until now, we tried everything we could to keep our doors open," wrote management. "We’ll see you on the other side."

Los Cilantros (closed March 15)

The Mexican restaurant on Berkeley's Shattuck Ave. is now closed, following the recommendation from the City of Berkeley. "The safety of our employees and customers is of primary concern and hence we made this difficult decision," management wrote in a statement. "Be safe and hope to see you soon!"

Zella's Soulful Kitchen (closed March 15-22)

This Southern-inspired marketplace café in Oakland will close for a week, then reassess. "Although there are no reported COVID cases at Zella's, we're doing this out of an abundance of caution and care for our staff and community," the restaurant shared in a statement.

El Buen Comer (closed March 15)

The popular Mexican restaurant is closing until further notice. "This saddens us but is very much needed , hope everyone understands and hope to see you soon!" management wrote in a statement. "We will also make sure our employees don’t get affected for this and will offer them our full support."

La Ciccia (closed March 15)

The Mission District Italian restaurant declared their temporary closure on Sunday, writing that they hope to resume business within 3-4 weeks if not sooner.

Che Fico (dining room closed March 15-22)

This Italian spot will temporarily close their dining room for one week, then will re-evaluate their plans, according to a statement from David Mayfield. The restaurant will soon be offering delivery options as well as takeout orders over the phone at Che Fico Alimentari.

Piccino (closed March 16-29)

Alongside their coffee bar and sister kitchen, Noon All Day, the Italian-Mediterranean inspired restaurant announced their temporary closure on Instagram. "During this time we hope our staff and guests will be with family and close friends for support. Be safe and take care of yourselves."

Flour + Water Pizzeria (closed March 15)

This rustic, wood-fired pizza spot announced they would close as a precaution of safety for their employees and customers. "While this state of emergency is certainly disruptive to our daily lives, we must continue to spread positivity, practice patience, and approach the situation with empathy," they wrote in a statement.

ICHI Sushi (closed March 15-29)

Owners Tim and Erin Archuleta announced the temporary closure of their Bernal Heights restaurant on Instagram, citing the current climate as well as the health and safety of their customers and staff. "Our hopes are that this proactive closure will mean that as the community takes steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we’ll see our neighbors back out and about sooner rather than later," they wrote.

Namu Stonepot (dining rooms closed March 15)

Both locations at 553 Divisadero and 499 Dolores Street will no longer serve dine-in customers, providing solely takeout. The restaurant will also be taking pick-up orders over the phone or by walk-in.

Blue Bottle Coffee (closed March 16)

The coffee chain announced that all cafes nationwide would temporarily close. "While we wish we could remain open to offer you a safe haven in these uncertain times, we simply do not have the benefit of enough information to ensure our public spaces are safe," wrote CEO Bryan Meehan. "So we are doing what we know is right in the moment."

Comal (closed March 15)

The Berkeley restaurant serving handmade Mexican cuisine relayed news of its closure on Instagram: "We are in an unprecedented health emergency and it is incumbent on all of us to take any steps we can take now to mitigate further spread."

Ramen Shop (closed March 16)

This bustling Japanese restaurant in the Oakland hills announced they will be closing for the foreseeable future on March 16. "This is the hardest thing that we have done in the life of this restaurant," the restaurant wrote in a statement. "It is time to come together as a community and help those who will be most severely impacted."

Rich Table (closed March 16)

"Ultimately, we have realized that right now what is most important is the well-being of those around us," owner Sarah Rich announced in a statement on the restaurant's Instagram. "We want to encourage our guests and staff to care for themselves and their loved ones by social distancing and staying home as much as possible." Their sister restaurant, RT Rotisserie, will remain open for delivery and take-out only at both Hayes Valley and Nopa locations.

Ju Ni (closed March 16-21)

The upscale Japanese restaurant and sushi bar announced plans to temporarily shutter between March 16-21. (Ju Ni is located at 1335 Fulton St., Suite 101)

La Taqueria (closed March 15)

The popular Mission taqueria announced Friday that they would temporarily close all day Sunday and did not indicate when they will reopen. In an Instagram post, the business added that staff would be paid during the closure. (La Taqueria is located at 2889 Mission St.)

Fermentation Lab (March 13-23)

Fermentation Lab announced that they would close through March 23, citing the “national emergency mandate.” (Fermentation Lab is located at 1230 Market St.)

Bar Agricole (permanently closed)

Bar Agricole, which had already planned to close in April, suddenly closed March 13, after citing "uncertain times." "We are very sorry to report that Bar Agricole is closed effective immediately due to the increasing daily risk of COVID-19 infection to our employees and guests," read a message on the bar's website. The business was a fixture of San Francisco for the past 10 years, but they expect to reopen at a different location later this year.

In Situ at SFMOMA (closed March 13-28)

Michelin star chef Corey Lee’s restaurant In Situ inside the SFMOMA will temporarily close, as the museum plans a minimum two-week closure. “For guests with existing reservations, we will be in touch soon and are happy to assist in rescheduling when the time is right,” In Situ at SFMOMA wrote on Instagram. (In Situ is located inside SFMOMA at 151 Third St.)

Lord Stanley (closed March 16-29)

The Californian-European restaurant owned by husband-and-wife chefs Rupert and Carrie Blease will close for two weeks. "As business owners in a wonderful city we find it our responsibility to make decisions that are not only best for our employees and our guests but also for the community at large." (Lord Stanley is located at 2065 Polk St.)

Raven Bar (closed March 12)

The lounge announced on that they would temporarily shutter in response to coronavirus concerns. (Raven Bar is located at 1151 Folsom St., San Francisco)

South Park Café (closed March 9)

South Park Café, a restaurant owned by tech startup Brex, temporarily closed Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Brex said that the employee was home resting and that no other employee had shown symptoms at this time. (South Park Café is located at 108 S. Park St., San Francisco)

SFGATE will update this list as SF businesses announce closures.

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