Take your special someone to these great San Francisco restaurants for a memorable meal.
Abrazo
2000 Hyde St.Nothing says romance quite like tapas. When you want to relax, AbrazoOpens in new window is an intimate Spanish hideaway on Russian Hill serving California/Spanish cuisine from carefully sourced ingredients. Known for superb presentation of modern Spanish cuisine, such as charred octopus or seafood paella, their wine selection covers both Spain and California. The cable car passes by outside the window if you want to take a relaxed ride to Abrazo on the Powell-Hyde cable car line.
Bar Sprezzatura
One Maritime PlazaBar SprezzaturaOpens in new window is a popular lunch spot by day and a casual aperitivo and cicchetti bar by night. You'll find traditional Italian cocktails and some new twists on the classics. These are paired with a menu of pizzas, Crudo, pasta, and a diverse selection of meats and cheeses. The perfect romantic night out on the town!
Bouche
603 Bush St.When you're looking for a quaint restaurant for date night, BoucheOpens in new window is an ideal spot for polished service and California-French fare in a romantic setting. Located above the Stockton Tunnel near Union Square, the chef creates the menu depending on the freshest ingredients available from local farmers. For a truly affordable evening, choose the three-course prix fixe menu priced at $55 per person (when available).
Chapeau!
126 Clement St.Whether for a birthday or a special occasion, Chapeau!Opens in new window has been the place for romantic dinners in San Francisco since 1996. A quaint French restaurant in the Richmond district, you can choose à la carte or from a three-course prix fixe menu priced at $68 per person. Chapeau! has an impressive selection of wines and champagnes from across France. Now that's something to say Chapeau!, or "wow," about.
Che Fico
838 Divisadero St.Throughout Italy “Che Fico!Opens in new window” serves as an expression of enthusiasm and admiration. Handmade pasta, pizzas and seasonal Cal-Italian fare, plus wine & cocktails await you and your date in chic top-floor digs.
Dandelion Chocolate
2600 16th St.Take yourself (and your sweetheart), on a sweet and sugary journey at Dandelion ChocolateOpens in new window. You'll find everything chocolate, from European Drinking Chocolate and Bruleed Brioche to Chocolate Porridge, and a full menu of mochas and cold chocolate drinks. While chocolate is their forte, they have savory items on the menu that are just as delicious, as well as an extensive afternoon tea menu. While they have various locations, their 16th Street location has an extremely Instagrammable Bloom Salon for a perfectly romantic setting. They also have their factory if you're in the mood to see how their decadent chocolates are made.
EPIC Steak
369 EmbarcaderoWhen a view elevates your meal to a different level, then your experience has been truly epic. At EPIC SteakOpens in new window, you'll feel as if you can reach out and touch the Bay Bridge. In the kitchen, a wood-burning oven and grill lend a smoky kiss to grilled Wagyu beef, while the chilled seafood selection gives you a taste of the Bay Area's finest shellfish.
Frascati
1901 Union St.FrascatiOpens in new window is an intimate neighborhood bistro that offers dishes known for their "perfection." Along with your significant other, take in the dim lighting and warm colors. Their stand-out Italian cuisine such as pork chops and house made desserts feature a European influence. A charming Russian Hill restaurant, you might even want to take a romantic cable car ride to Frascati as the Powell-Hyde cable car passes right in front.
Kokkari Estiatorioz
200 Jackson St.Once you step inside Kokkari EstiatorioOpens in new window you will know that a special evening awaits. The fireplace creates a warm, cozy vibe and they have mastered modern Greek fine dining with dishes such as lamb chops perfected on their mesquite grill, traditional Greek baked moussaka, and baklava ice cream. The stellar bar at Kokkari is not to be missed.
Mathilde French Bistro
315 Fifth St.Taking your special someone to the theater? Enjoy a romantic pre-show dinner at Mathilde French BistroOpens in new window in SoMa just blocks from San Francisco's theater district. From the bar, start off with two glasses of French 75 or champagne. Choose to sit inside or in their cozy, covered back patio (it's heated!) as you share classic French dishes such as braised lamb shank or duck confit, followed by decadent profiteroles for dessert. Just like in France, take the prix fixe menu for a great dining deal.
Okane
669 Townsend St.Date nights don't always require weeks of planning and your best duds. Sometimes you just need to get out and re-connect with your partner over good food and drinks. Enter OkaneOpens in new window, a Japanese-style izakaya and sushi restaurant, where the seafood is so fresh it's flown in daily from Tokyo's famed Tsukiji Fish Market. Pour a glass of beer or sake, choose a selection of grilled skewers and nigiri, and spend time bonding with your best friend.
Waterbar
399 EmbarcaderoWith fresh seafood and a stellar view of the Bay Bridge that are both Instagram-worthy, you'll want to snap a photo with your partner before you dive into your dish. Waterbar'sOpens in new window menu features, among many other things, a massive oyster selection and extensive caviar choices perfect for a decadent date night.
Source: Sftravel.com
