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The Best Date Night Restaurants In San Francisco
Going on a first or 100th date? You need this guide.
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Nopa
Nopa is a San Francisco staple that works for just about any occasion. The seasonally changing dishes are excellent as ever.
The Salty Pearl
The Salty Pearl in Jack London is a laid-back seafood restaurant that works best for early evening catchups over oysters, crudo, and wine.
Dumpling Story
The Mission location of Dumpling Story serves the same excellent dumplings as the Fillmore original, in a vibier space with a full bar.
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar in Bernal Heights serves excellent Northern Iranian dishes in a relaxed space.
Rich Table
Rich Table is a Hayes Valley spot serving hyper-seasonal dishes that can’t quite be put into a box. It’s still one of the best restaurants in the city.
Tartine Manufactory
Tartine Manufactory is a gorgeous spot in the Mission serving brunch in the morning and pizza at night.
Evvia Estiatorio
Evvia Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto that’s perfect for power lunches, dates, or anytime you want something slightly fancy.
Ethel’s Fancy
Ethel’s Fancy is Palo Alto’s requisite seasonal small plates spot. Come here with a date and sit at the bar.
Bistro Ember
Bistro Ember is an upscale Turkish restaurant in Noe Valley—the dark, sultry space makes it a reasonable choice for a weeknight date night.
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.
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.