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SF's Most Romantic Places
Foreign Cinema is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

1. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Kevin N.Kevin Ng: Make reservations or expect a wait. Cocktails, duck, and the pork chops are always good bets.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

2. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Zi W.Zi Wang: Honestly where do you start... Food? 10. Ambience? 10. Service? 10. The smelts and the octopus, the lamb chops and the baklava... Come here and never see food the same way again.

Nopa is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

3. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

RosalineRosaline: Tasty dishes, great service and a fantastic atmosphere. Loved the high ceilings.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

4. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

8.5
398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: Delightful, comfortable, mature brasserie. Perfect for after theater. Great cocktails.

Frances is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

5. Frances

9.2
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews

diana🐇diana🐇: The snapper and the duck confit were amazing, as were the appetizers and sides (Brussels sprouts) we had. Wine by the ounce is really fun. You can get in the same day if you take a 10 pm reservation.

L'Ardoise is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

6. L'Ardoise

9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cline: Impeccable food. Ask for a wine recommendation. Order steak frites and think of Paris.

Beretta is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

7. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Get a Lonsdale cocktail. Eat everything, it's delicious. Get another Lonsdale cocktail. You deserve it.

Cliff House is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

8. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel Plemmons: The view is really just excellent. Great place to grab lunch before hiking around lands end or heading over to the Palace of Fine Arts.

9. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

Kerwell L.Kerwell Liao: The tasting menu isn't cheap, but it's well worth it and is actually good value for what you get. The food was creative, and everything was delicious.

Gary Danko is one of SF's Most Romantic Places.

10. Gary Danko

8.6
800 N Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

jansen c.jansen c: Awesome experience from start to finish. The 3, 4, 5 course menu gives you flexibility to mix and match (you could do five course dessert). Try their lobster and fillet, you won't be disappointed!