Hotel Biron is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

1. Hotel Biron

9.0
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

Carrie N.Carrie Nyden: I found my spot for wine in SF! Their wine list is the best I've seen (great variety & they have wines from one of my favorite importers - Louis Dressner). Amazing date spot too!

SFGateSFGate: Is your idea of the perfect bar one that's comfortable, romantic and vaguely European? There's something about this tucked-away space and stone walls that make you never want to leave. Read more.

nils j.nils janson: My favorite intimate wine bar in San Francisco.  Great wines and knowledgeable staff.

Foreign Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

2. Foreign Cinema

9.3
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Bobby C.Bobby Cupp: Wow, curry fried chicken. So nice. Wife loved the king salmon. Super romantic spot.

Mel A.Mel Ayer: Very romantic dinner spot. Excellent oysters and wine. Loved brunch too. Such a beautiful space.

EaterEater: With North African and Mediterranean menu leanings and a deepened wine program, it's one of the city's most romantic restaurants, with staggering decor and engaging food. Read more.

The Independent is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

3. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 106 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.

Patrick N.Patrick N.: One of the most intimate venues to catch your favorite band play. I've been backstage here once too!

Angelica W.Angelica W: Great intimate venue with attentive employees who keep the audience acting right.

20 Spot is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

4. 20 Spot

9.0
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

Jen G.Jen G: Awesome bread plate and wines! The staff are really knowledgeable and helpful. Awesome date spot as well.

Claire P.Claire Pedersen: Awesome vinyl records & romantic lighting. This place is great for a nice evening with a special person :)

Maria K.Maria Kolakowska: It's candlelit and has a good wine selection, but too loud to hear others speak when it's busy.

L'Ardoise is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

5. L'Ardoise

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

Ahmad Q.Ahmad Qousi: The staff is amazing, the place is so French, the atmosphere is so romantic and the food is absolutely the best. Try the dock leg Confit, it is cooked slowly for 7 hours with special sauces; so royal.

Eric S.Eric Santiago: Excellent food and service. Romantic, though can be a but loud.

Nancy T.Nancy Tran: Steak frites is delicious here. Some good wine with great company makes this spot one of my favorite restaurants for date night.

Mr. Pollo is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

6. Mr. Pollo

8.8
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

Ting S.Ting S: 4 courses tasting menu is $30 now, but still totally worth it. Go enjoy a very intimate and interesting experience.

Sahana K.Sahana Kumar: awesome intimate experience! well worth the money, and I'll be back

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Our best intimate dining experience in town. The 4-course tasting menu changes every week or 2. Phenomenal wine list. 12 seats/service so be patient for reservation but it worth it

Swedish American Hall is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

7. Swedish American Hall

8.8
2174 Market St (btwn Sanchez St and Church St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Duboce Triangle · 16 tips and reviews

Jim P.Jim Prosser: Wonderful intimate space for concerts

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful and intimate venue. Best for acoustic shows. Not a lot of beer selection, but decent cocktails.

Christian B.Christian Baker: An intimate setting for concerts. Building interior has good character not seen in more modern venues.

Octavia is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

8. Octavia

9.0
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews

Sahitya K.Sahitya Kakarla: Good place for a date night.

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Romantic spot, great food and nice staff. A neighborhood gem!

James G.James Gooch: Simply fantastic. We had the tasting menu and loved it. Staff were friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommended.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.4
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Ashok L.Ashok Lalwani: Amazing atmosphere, great for romantic dinners and also for small groups. This is Greek/Mediterranean restaurant but very different food from what we come to expect from a Greek place but awesome food

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Excellent great food, try the meatballs! Romantic but, quite big place... Could be cozier

Mark M.Mark Munro: Romantic vibe...and that lamb...amazing.

The Masonic is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

10. The Masonic

8.7
1111 California St (btwn Jones & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Nob Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Ashley L.Ashley L: Very nice,intimate venue. Parking available in their lot for a large fee! I parked @ the sutter stockton garage which is a walk but totally reasonable for only $8!

X-tina 🦄X-tina 🦄: Feels like an intimate setting. Great view of the band.

JD M.JD Malone: Very intimate place with great views. Staff is rather blah though. They close the bar half way through the last act so get there during intermission.

Piccino Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

11. Piccino Cafe

9.1
1001 Minnesota St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Dogpatch · 174 tips and reviews

Jonathan C.Jonathan Chinchilla: My wife and I love coming here on dates night for dessert and coffee. We may have dinner elsewhere but try to make here afterwards. Delicious desserts and coffee is, well, on point to say the least.

Matt M.Matt Mollison: Pasta was very tasty, good for dates

Cassandra C.Cassandra Clark: Perfect place for a date night. Great wine selection. Get the Bianca pizza with an egg.

Saru Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

12. Saru Sushi Bar

8.6
3856 24th St (at Vicksburg St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Noe Valley · 126 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Cozy, romantic, and the best sushi place I've found in SF. There's always a wait, and it's worth it. Put your name down and go have a drink at the Dubliner while you wait.

nora w.nora walker: nice local sushi spot in Noe. The hamachi truffle was to die for. good for dates

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Omakase is wonderful! Very informative sushi chefs and intimate seating

Great American Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

13. Great American Music Hall

8.9
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

EmmisaurEmmisaur: decently priced drinks, small intimate venue. loved it! will have to remember they don't take Amex.

Amy B.Amy B: Super friendly, helpful employees. Great intimate place to see great bands cheaply.

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful, intimate venue. Easily one of the best venues in SF.

flour + water is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

14. flour + water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 264 tips and reviews

Rebecca G.Rebecca Goberstein: Authentic southern Italian style restaurant. Uber trendy, pretty romantic, and requires a reservation or a long wait for their walk-in tables.

Live in L.Live in LuxurySF: Food was great! Noisy. Expensive, not as intimate as I thought it would be. Had reservation-still waited 45 min. Lost my eyeglasses and they did not help to find them. Service?? Hmmmm.

Josh W.Josh Wentz: Date spot by Brendan Lucid

Bix is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in San Francisco.

15. Bix

8.8
56 Gold St (btw Montgomery & Sansome), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 111 tips and reviews

Nespresso USANespresso USA: Located on a romantic alley in San Francisco's charming Jackson Sq., this spot is perfect for any occasion. Be sure to take in the live, nightly jazz!

Nespresso USANespresso USA: Located on a romantic alley in San Francisco's charming Jackson Sq., this spot is perfect for any occasion. Be sure to take in the live, nightly jazz!

CourtneyCourtney: Date night 💕