Whether it's the family restaurant around the corner or the morning coffee run, Bay Area diners have long lost their sticker shock when it comes to paying the bill.
The Bay Area is home to some of the most prestigious restaurants in the world, and the region's food prices alone can be as much as 72 percent higher than the national average. And when it comes to actually eating at Michelin-rated names like Saison or The French Laundry, diners are lining up to pay — a lot.
