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1. Allegro Romano
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 928-4002
so there we were.... wandering down Hyde street. we thought would probably just hit up Luella when..... the stars just suddenly aligned and fate stepped in.
there it was, just sitting there. the most charming place ever. Allegro Romano.
BTW, this is my…More »
2. Harris' Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1888
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
the BEST steaks in SF hands-down. Elegant atmosphere, pefectly made martinis, sophisticated servers, excellent steaks, live jazz... i can go on all day. Harris is for the serious steak connoisseurs. i always get one of those big cozy booths in the…More »
3. Boboquivari's
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 441-8880
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
this is one of my favorite steakhouses!(2nd only to Harris') my filet mignon is always done to perfection, and i mean perfection... its like eating silk (not that i've eaten silk but you get the idea) for steak lovers, this is pure heaven. an…More »
4. La Folie
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5577
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill
i feel like i've won the restaurant lottery lately....i almost made the huge mistake of saying "no, lets just go to Bobo's", but luckily my date convinced me that i would love this place and that we should definitely go here. i'm glad now we did. the…More »
5. Pasta Bene - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 989-2222
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Pasta Bene is one of the financial districts best kept lunchtime secrets.... Well, maybe its not a secret. This place is always busy. Sometimes you will even have to stand in line, so yeah I guess scratch that secretive part.
Due to its back alley…More »
6. Colibri Mexican Bistro
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 440-2737
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
i'm officially a regular here now....i can't stay away. fabulous food in mexican bistro style. this, combined with their amazing margaritas, its simply addicting. no, they don't serve "chips and salsa" or serve their entrees with beans and rice... if…More »
7. The Brazen Head
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7600
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Burgers,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
there's just something about this place! i love coming here late (they serve till 1am) with a date. its cozy and dark and sort of romantic. the food is really good too. its popular so might be crowded, especially on the weeekend... the only negative…More »
8. Mecca - CLOSED
i have had some really amazing memories happen to me while i was at mecca... from seeing a famous person to having one of the most romantic dates ever. the circular bar is in the center of the room and everytime i go i just have to sit at it.…More »
9. Kokkari Estiatorio
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 981-0983
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Financial District
RECENT UPDATE: my colleague and i frequently come in here for after-work drinks. last week we were approached by the manager of the restaurant, Panos Gogonas- what a nice guy! he chatted with us for about 15 minutes and then had them bring us some…More »
10. Luella
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 674-4343
Categories:
American (New),
Spanish
Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill
mmm, i'm still buzzing from coming here... if ever there was a perfect first date restaurant, this is it. someone took me here over the weekend and it was so good i doubt i can even do it justice in this review.... the mood is serene and relaxed. the…More »
11. Izzy's Steaks & Chops
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 563-0487
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
this is an excellent more-casual steakhouse. i consider it just a step below harris' or bobo's (you'll spend less too) but still a good quality filet. my favorite things about this place is that (like i mentioned) its casual so you can come in jeans.…More »
12. Tia Margarita Mexican Restaurant
the mission has nothing on this mexican restaurant. its the best in SF. its soooo authentic-- wait till you see the decor. its hard to describe but you feel like you're really in mexico. the margaritas are made the "real way", not with a mix. all…More »
13. Caffe Delucchi
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 393-4515
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
i went here one night with an out-of-town girlfriend and we had a wonderful dining experience. i had never eaten gnocchi before in my life but decided to try it. they have one with with a creamy gorgonzola sauce... its very rich and soooo good. the…More »
14. Liverpool Lil's
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-6664
Categories:
Burgers,
American (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
small, british pub, very laid back and friendly. i used to come here all the time for brunch but i live in SOMA now so not as much. if its on the menu, i always get the crab benedict, with a bloody mary of course. so good! outdoor patio if you're in…More »
15. Globe
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-4132
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Financial District
i'm not a mac & cheese person but i hear its really good here. this is an excellent late-night spot. so small and cozy with good food. they even have this tiny little bar with only about 3 seats. i've had some really good times here!
16. Rose's Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 775-2200
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
there's just something about sitting out on the patio in the sun sipping an espresso here. so relaxing and a great breakfast menu.
17. Fly Trap Restaurant - CLOSED
i just tried the Fly Trap out last night and was very impressed. i'm a huge fan of piano players so i couldn't have been happier. the atmosphere was intimate and cozy-- perfect for a date. the food, although pricey, was fabulous! i'm so glad i live…More »
18. Mama's
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-6421
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
sooooooo worth the very long line to get in this place on the weekends. my absolute favorite breakfast is the crab-and-white-chedder omlette. its to die for. get a fresh baked muffin to go too. they're really good.
19. Aziza
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-2222
Category:
Moroccan
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
great first date restaurant! i had a very romantic evening here over the weekend with a guy i met recently.... i had no idea if we would hit it off or if i would like moroccan food, but i was happy to discover both were a hit. first, the atmosphere…More »
20. Oola Restaurant & Bar
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 995-2061
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighbourhood: SOMA
i finally went to Oola last night and it was just as good as everyone said it would be. i sipped on a gin at the bar while i waited for my group to arrive and got a chance to really look around... its gorgeous. tall loft-like space with low-lighting,…More »
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