San Francisco a city full of history and fine dining is just the place to celebrate a romantic occasion. Trying to determine the best romantic restaurant is difficult, so here is a list to narrow your options. Treat the one that you love to a special romantic evening and create a lasting memory.
JEANTY AT JACK’S 615 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 693-0941 Hours: (Mon-Fri) 11:30 am-10:30 pm; (Sat-Sun) 5:00 pm-10:30 pm Phillipe Jeanty, one of America’s finest chefs, has created a restaurant with an intimate atmosphere featuring classic French bistro cuisine that is expertly prepared and magnificently presented. Located in a three-story building that was constructed in 1864, Jeanty at Jack’s has 14-foot high ceilings, lace curtains and a brass-railed spiraling staircase. Signature dishes include an appetizer called Petit Sale, consisting of cured pork belly with a foie gras ragout; Jeanty’s famous Coqauvin, with chicken, mushrooms, bacon and red wine; Kobe beef ribs and an exquisitely tender Cote de Porc pork chop. Service is executed to perfection with a wait staff that is experienced and attentive. Jeanty at Jack’s provides an ideal setting for first dates, anniversaries and other affairs of the heart.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $50 - $60
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
THE SLANTED DOOR 1 Ferry Building, #3 San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 861-8032 Hours: (Mon-Sun) 11:00 am-2:30 pm Lunch; (Sun-Thurs) 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm Dinner; (Fri-Sat) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Dinner Located in the northeast corner of the famous restored Ferry Building, The Slanted Door has a stellar reputation for serving incredibly inventive food in an awe-inspiring setting. It’s a modern Vietnamese restaurant that features local produce and ecologically farmed meat, game and poultry raised at farms throughout the Bay Area. The food is the star of this gig, but the Riesling-driven wine list, the full bar with its unique selection of specialty drinks and fresh squeezed juices, and the hard-to-find Chinese teas, makes this gem a destination for food lovers from all over the world. The specialties of the house include Spring Rolls with peanut sauce; a Green Papaya Salad with rau ram; Shaking Beef stir-fired with garlic and organic onions and a wood-oven roasted whole fish with spicy ginger fish sauce. Every food experience should be just like this – unforgettable and wondrous.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $55 - $65 (Prix Fixe Menu: $38 per person for lunch and $45 per person for dinner)
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
ACQUERELLO 1722 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 567-5432 Hours: (Tues-Sat) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Acquerello means watercolor in Italian, and entering the restaurant's dining room is like stepping into a painting. Fresh flowers, crystal and Italian watercolor paintings complete the illusion. The menu includes familiar classics with a modern twist, such as pasta with fois gras accented with black truffles. The service is excellent.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $55 - $65
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
CAFÉ JACQUELINE 1454 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 981-5565 Hours: (Wed-Sun) 5:30 pm-11 pm This tiny restaurant's delicate lighting and relaxed atmosphere contribute to its longtime reputation as a romantic place to dine, along with the fact that it specializes in delectable, creamy soufflés. Couples are encouraged to share entrées such as a Gruyere and leek soufflé, followed by an ethereal chocolate or strawberry soufflé.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
CLEMENTINE 126 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 387-0408 Hours: (Tues-Thur & Sun) 5:30 pm-10 pm; (Fri & Sat) till 10:30 pm Entering Clementine is reminiscent of walking into a bistro in France. Pale green and gold fabrics add a touch of elegance and mirrors serve to expand the intimate dining room. Guests may eat dinner both in the dining room and at Clementine's full bar. The menu is full of French classics accented with garlic, parsley and mustard.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $40 - $50
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
FLEUR DE LYS 777 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 673-7779 Hours: (Mon-Thur) 6 pm-9:30 pm; (Fri & Sat) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Many a San Franciscan has got down on bended knee and asked for his true love's hand in marriage at Fleur de Lys, consistently voted the city's most romantic restaurant in poll after poll. Its opulent tented dining room only serves to highlight the outstanding French-inspired food and impeccable service.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $70 - $80
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
GARY DANKO 800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 749-2060 Hours: (Sun-Wed) 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; (Thur-Sat) 5:30-10 pm Those desiring an elegant evening of fine dining will appreciate the sleek, polished dining room at Gary Danko where elegant, dressy attire is requested. A prix fixe menu is available, but guests can also mix and match from the expansive menu that includes entrées such as roast Maine lobster with chanterelles, soybeans and tarragon.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $70 - $80
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
JARDINIERE 300 Grove Street, San Francisco 94102 (415) 861-555 Hours: (Mon-Sun) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Jardiniere is one of San Francisco's most popular upscale restaurants, especially among the opera and ballet crowd. The romantic spot to dine here is upstairs, above the oval-shaped bar and the downstairs dining room with is domed gold ceiling. French-inspired, ingredient-based appetizers and entrées shine.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $60 - $70
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
L'OLIVIER 465 Davis Court, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 981-7824 Hours: (Mon-Fri) 11:30 am-2:30 pm; (Mon-Sat) 5:30 pm-10 pm L'Olivier's very French, graceful dining room is a quiet and relaxing place to dine, opening onto a large greenhouse filled with plants and fresh flowers. The menu offers classic French country-style dishes featuring seafood, steak, chicken, veal and pasta. Not to be missed are the delicious soufflé and signature crème broulee.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Open, New Years Eve-Open
RITZ-CARLTON DINING ROOM 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 773-6198 Hours: (Mon-Sat) 6 pm-9:30 pm With a staff of tuxedoed waiters and a lavish, regal setting complete with high-backed chairs, rich brocade, crystal chandeliers and harp music, The Dining Room is the perfect place for a more formal romantic dinner. The restaurant features three different prix fixe menus of three, four and five courses priced at $68, $73 and $79 respectively. A special tasting menu paired with wine is available for $85.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $75 - $85
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Open, New Years Eve-Open
Estimated cost per person for dinner is based upon one entrée, one beverage, and 20% gratuity.
The Top List of Romantic Restaurants - San Francisco, CA