I shot a few Bay Area restaurants for a magazine article about Hawaiian food & poke dishes. Here's a few photos from each restaurant. Keep in mind these are quick shoots, 15 to 30 minutes max. I think food looks best when it's shot as soon as it exits the kitchen!

Food photos at Poki Bowl, San Jose:

Food photos at Slice Poke Bar, San Jose:

Food photos at Da Kine Island Grill, San Jose:

Food photos at Island Grill, San Jose:

FOOD PHOTOS AT HUKILAU, SAN JOSE: