Special Occasions in San Francisco
The San Francisco dinners most worth considering when the reservation itself is part of the plan.
San Francisco special occasion dinner
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Contemporary•Hayes Valley•$$$$
Rich Table
A refined restaurant that keeps its footing by feeling grounded rather than glossy.
DinnerContemporaryHayes Valley
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8.9
Based on 623 reviews
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Californian•Fillmore•$$$
State Bird Provisions
An inventive room whose format still feels fresh because the cooking stays disciplined.
DinnerCalifornianFillmore
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9.0
Based on 630 reviews
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Californian•Hayes Valley•$$$
Zuni Cafe
A durable city classic that still feels like a strong first recommendation when someone wants San Francisco to feel like itself.
DinnerCalifornianHayes Valley
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8.9
Based on 623 reviews
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Best Date Night Restaurants in San Francisco
San Francisco restaurants that feel intimate, composed, and quietly built for a better evening.
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