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The Best Date Night Restaurants In San Francisco
Going on a first or 100th date? You need this guide.
The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
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The Best First Date Spots In SF
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Where To Have A Nice Date Night Without Spending Over $100
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The Best Restaurants For A Last-Minute Valentine’s Day
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Kuma Sushi + Sake
Kuma Sushi + Sake is a casual Japanese spot in Lower Nob Hill serving excellent sushi and under-$20 rolls.
The Morris
The Morris is a Mission spot serving house-cured charcuterie and other American small plates, but you’re here for the duck.
Lily
Lily is an upscale Vietnamese restaurant in the Richmond that nails every aspect essential to a fantastic meal.
Wako
Wako is a neighborhood sushi spot in the Richmond with omakase and a sushi tasting menu at the bar.
Cotogna
This Italian restaurant in the Financial District is one of the most reliable places for a fantastic meal in San Francisco.
Dalida
Dalida is a stunning Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the Presidio with stellar highs and some disappointing lows. We still like it for a date or family dinner.
The Best Date Night Restaurants In San Francisco
Going on a first or 100th date? You need this guide.
7 Adams
7 Adams does a fantastic five-course tasting menu that changes seasonally. It’s the best value prix fixe menu in the city.
Popoca
Popoca is an upscale-ish Salvadoran restaurant in Old Oakland with incredible wood-fired pupusas, great cocktails, and a moody atmosphere.
Collina
Collina is a cozy Italian spot in Nob Hill that works equally well for a date night or a solo treat.
Che Fico Alimentari
Che Fico Alimentari is the casual sister of Che Fico. The pastas and pizzas are good, but won’t change your life.
Camino Alto
Camino Alto is a Cow Hollow restaurant with great seasonally changing plates and a sizable patio.
Yakitori Edomasa
Yakitori Edomasa is a chicken-centric restaurant in Japantown with a great $30 set menu.
Left Door
Left Door is a fancy cocktail lounge in Cow Hollow with velvet couches, mood lighting, and floral wallpaper.
Barberio Osteria
Barberio Osteria is another Italian restaurant in the Mission, but this one has some excellent oak roasted fish.
Burdell
The Burdell is a soul food restaurant in Temescal serving nostalgic family recipes with style.
Dalva
Dalva is a Mission cocktail bar serving excellent drinks, and is the ideal pre- or post-date night spot.
Prik Hom
Prik Hom is a casually upscale Thai restaurant in Laurel Heights with creative, beautifully presented dishes—and a memorable coconut ice cream.
Pasta Supply Co
Pasta Supply Co is a pasta shop and restaurant in the Richmond serving simple, delicious pastas for under $18.