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The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
The Best Date Night Restaurants In San Francisco
Going on a first or 100th date? You need this guide.
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Dumpling Story
Dumpling Story’s Mission location has the same fantastic dumplings as the Pacific Heights original, in a vibier space with a full bar.
The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
Starlite
Starlite is a mostly-indoor rooftop bar in Union Square with pretty views and mediocre food.
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar is a Bernal Heights bar serving excellent Northern Iranian dishes in a homey space.
Moongate Lounge
The spot above Mister Jiu’s is straight up sexy, and serves excellent cocktails inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.
Gao Viet Kitchen
Gao Viet Kitchen is a two-story Sunset restaurant serving Vietnamese staples and a $110 bowl of phở.
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.
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.