Richmond Buzz: New Bi-Rite Grocery and Smokin' D's BBQ Coming to Neighborhood

Several restaurants in the area are also reopening after temporary closures.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco is seeing some exciting new business developments, including the planned opening of a new Bi-Rite Market location and the arrival of a second outpost of the Smokin' D's BBQ restaurant. Meanwhile, several local restaurants that had temporarily closed for renovations or other reasons are now preparing to reopen their doors.

Why it matters

The addition of a new Bi-Rite location and the expansion of the popular Smokin' D's BBQ brand into the Richmond area signals continued investment and growth in this San Francisco neighborhood. The reopening of several restaurants also indicates a resilience and recovery in the local dining scene after pandemic-related disruptions. These changes reflect the evolving character and vitality of the Richmond community.

The details

A former grocery store space at 6001 California Street is rumored to be the site of a future Bi-Rite Market location, the fourth for the local grocery chain. Meanwhile, the restaurant space at 2140 Clement Street, previously occupied by K-Elements BBQ, will soon house a second brick-and-mortar location of the Smokin' D's BBQ restaurant. Smokin' D's is known for its East Asian and Mexican-influenced Texas-style barbecue. Several other Richmond restaurants, including Chapeau, Y&Y Vietnamese, and Bettola (which is being replaced by a new concept called Clementina), have also temporarily closed for renovations or other reasons but are planning to reopen in the coming weeks.

  • Chapeau at 126 Clement St. closed on March 9, 2026 for kitchen remodeling and will reopen on March 11.
  • Y&Y Vietnamese restaurant at 914 Clement St. closed for nearly two months and will reopen on March 12 with new business hours.
  • Bettola at 343 Clement St. shuttered last month, and the new concept Clementina will open in the same location.
  • Pho Kim Son at 3614 Balboa St. reopened on Friday, March 7 after a six-month closure.
  • Moonmade Boutique at 455 Clement St. has closed temporarily due to staffing shortages, with no timeline for reopening.

The players

Bi-Rite Market

A local grocery chain that started on 18th Street and is planning to open its fourth San Francisco location in the former grocery store space at 6001 California Street in the Richmond neighborhood.

Smokin' D's BBQ

An East Asian and Mexican-influenced Texas barbecue restaurant that is opening a second brick-and-mortar location at 2140 Clement Street in the Richmond, with its first location about two miles south on Irving Street in the Sunset district.

Chapeau

A Parisian bistro at 126 Clement Street that is temporarily closed for kitchen remodeling.

Y&Y Vietnamese

A Vietnamese restaurant at 914 Clement Street that is reopening after a nearly two-month closure.

Clementina

A new Italian restaurant concept that will be opening in the former Bettola space at 343 Clement Street, with a 100% gluten-free kitchen.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Richmond neighborhood is seeing an influx of new businesses, including the expansion of local chains like Bi-Rite Market and Smokin' D's BBQ, as well as the reopening of several restaurants after temporary closures. This signals continued investment, growth, and resilience in the community, even as the city of San Francisco evolves.