Special Occasions
Special Occasions
Page 29 Restaurants To Go To When You’re Not Paying
For nights when you have absolutely no intention of reaching for your wallet.
State Bird Provisions
We could eat at State Bird Provisions five nights in a row and never get bored—that’s because the Fillmore spot makes the most creative small plates in the city.
Bellota
Bellota is a solid Spanish spot underneath the Airbnb building that’s perfect for big groups, date night, and paella cravings.
Parche
Parche is an upscale Colombian restaurant in Uptown Oakland that’s great for birthdays or date nights.
Nari
Nari is a Japantown special occasion restaurant serving phenomenal Thai dishes in a beautiful space.
Liholiho Yacht Club
Liholiho Yacht Club in Lower Nob Hill is a celebration restaurant filled with punchy, creative dishes that are in their own class.
Akikos
The new Akikos location in the East Cut is an excellent option for blowout omakase. Prepare to eat a sashimi course off a ceramic fedora.
The Progress
The Progress is the younger sibling of State Bird Provisions that stands on its own with confidence.
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Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters is a fine dining restaurant in Nob Hill serving a perfectly nice California cuisine tasting menu.
Ox + Tiger
Ox + Tiger is a tasting-menu spot near Union Square that makes Japanese and Filipino flavors feel new.
Che Fico
Che Fico is a trendy Italian restaurant in NoPa where you can have an excellent meal—if you order strategically.
An Japanese Restaurant
An Japanese Restaurant is a tiny high-end sushi spot in the Japan Center with standout omakase.
Great China
Great China in Berkeley serves incredible Peking duck, plus other Northern Chinese dishes worth going out of your way for.
Niku Steakhouse
Niku Steakhouse in the Design District is one of the best - and most expensive - steakhouses in SF.
Via del Corso
Via Del Corso is a cozy fine dining restaurant in North Berkeley that's ideal for a special occasion.
Sato Omakase
Come to this Nob Hill spot for an 18-course omakase that feels like a dramatic production.
Mijoté
Mijoté is a French restaurant in the Mission with a seasonally changing prix fixe menu that excites us every time we come back.
Thanh Long
You come to Thanh Long, a Sunset institution, for whole roast crab and the most iconic garlic noodles in the city.
Rooh
Rooh is a high-end SoMa restaurant that reimagines traditional Indian cuisine by mixing in ingredients and cooking styles from around the world.
San Ho Won
San Ho Won is an upscale Korean restaurant in the Mission with galbi that’s flat-out memorable—just like a dinner here.