
11 quintessential date-night restaurants in San Francisco

by Valerie Demicheva and Becky Duffett
Updated July 12, 2024
With its stunning bridges and green escapes, San Francisco is a romance magnet—which means its restaurants are poised for unforgettable dates. An old-school steakhouse with rolling carts and extra-large martinis wows couples celebrating just about anything. A seafood icon is a proposal favorite for sweeping Bay Bridge views. And a laidback Nepalese place makes an ideal first date spot thanks to colorful cocktails and a moody blue dining room.
This guide pairs San Francisco restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are San Francisco’s 11 best date-night restaurants.

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