Two long-awaited eateries opened their doors and welcomed many eager diners. After a two-year closure, the lights are on at Maybeck's restaurant on Scott Street in the Marina District. "So far, it's been great. People in the neighborhood are really glad that we're back and we've had a warm welcome over the last couple days, even though it's a holiday weekend and not a lot of people are around," said owner and pastry chef Lori Baker.
The husband-and-wife duo used the time to revamp and expand the interior space, and craft a new menu, featuring Californian cuisine with Asian influences. Maybeck's added a private dining room and plans to add a wine shop and oyster bar. The Williams family visited Maybeck's twice in the last three days. They used to be regulars pre-pandemic. "We kept messaging them on Instagram and emailing them and calling their phone number and being like 'when are you going to be ready, when are you going to be ready,'" said Jenna Williams."So they finally announced they were opening on the 30th and we were here the first day and then wanted to come back.
The brand, which started as a pop-up in Oakland, opened its the largest space yet with the new spot. The Fisherman's Wharf location includes expansive waterfront outdoor dining.