We recognize restaurants taking meaningful action across these core areas:
- Ethical Sourcing: Making thoughtful sourcing choices that support responsible producers, local food systems, and more sustainable ingredients.
- Operational Integrity: Taking practical steps to reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and improve the environmental impact of daily operations.
- Community Focus: Supporting local businesses, engaging with the community, and prioritizing employee wellbeing.
Tinġo Founding Restaurants
The first restaurants recognized by Tinġo for their commitment to responsible and sustainable dining. Each was independently researched and evaluated by Tinġo based on publicly available information about their practices.
Outerlands
Outerlands sits at the western edge of San Francisco, one block from the Pacific, in…
Michael’s Santa Monica
Michael’s Santa Monica is a landmark in American dining. Opened in 1979 by Michael McCarty…
Quince
At Quince, Chef Michael Tusk and his wife Lindsay have created a culinary sanctuary where…
Waterbar
Waterbar sits on the Embarcadero with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and one of…
Kitava
Kitava is a clean-casual restaurant that shows healthy eating can be both exciting and satisfying….
Bettina
Bettina sits in Montecito Country Mart, and is a well-loved neighborhood pizzeria started by Rachel…
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food is a pioneer of the “Clean Fast Food” movement. Often called…
Atelier Crenn
Atelier Crenn, Chef Dominique Crenn’s flagship, is more than a restaurant. It is an immersive…
Mulvaney’s B&L
Mulvaney’s B&L (Building & Loan) is at the center of Sacramento’s “Farm-to-Fork Capital” movement. The…
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