Top 25 Fusion Restaurants in the SF Peninsula for December

December is a month of gatherings, and fusion cooking, with its playful crossing of traditions, is a fun way to feed an adventurous table. This list gathers the boundary-crossing kitchens we return to, seeded by the Michelin-noted rooms and the spots our review team has featured, then rounded out with the favorites readers bookmark.

At Outside Eats we curate from firsthand visits, starting with the standouts and filling out the map with dependable favorites. Fusion is where the Peninsula's blended food culture really shows, in Korean tacos, sushi burritos, Cal-Asian menus, and chef-driven mashups you will not find anywhere else, so each pick here is its own small adventure.

If you like being surprised, this is the list to explore. Browse the city sections below to find our favorites near you, and open any restaurant for photos, hours, and directions. In a festive month full of dinners, a meal that reflects the Bay Area's mixed, inventive food scene feels just right.