San Francisco’s Top 10 : Restaurants – Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room

More
perfect food than this, in a more quietly refined setting, or with more
elegantly considerate service is hard to imagine. When you want to give
yourself a treat, make a reservation here and prepare to be pampered
with the very best food and wines .

Kokkari Estiatorio

This
upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you
imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don’t bypass the
appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various
artfully delicious spreads.

• 200 Jackson St at Front

• 415 981 0983

• Dis. access

Rubicon

Great
California-French fusion cooking that is always delicious and never
fails to wow the devoted clientele of this Financial District high-power
dining experience. Excellent wine list, beautiful presentation, and
superior service .

A16

Known
for its authentic pizzas, house-cured salumi, and regional wines, this
casual yet chic marina restaurant will transport you straight to
Southern Italy .

• 2355 Chestnut St

• 415 771 2216

• Dis. access

Greens

Originally
inspired by the huge success of the Zen bakery and coffee shop, this
spacious, pleasant Marina restaurant soon came to define vegetarian
eating – substantial, delicious, and inventive – for the entire Bay Area .

Delfina

Nouvelle
Italian might best describe the cuisine here, and it is turned out to
near perfection. The decor is fairly stark but not overbearing, and the
inventive dishes rarely fail to surprise and delight. Maybe you’ll
choose a night when they’re serving gnocchi with peas and morel
mushrooms.

• 3621 18th St between Dolores and Guerrero

• 415 552 4055

• Closed L

• Dis. access

Tres Agaves

Fresh,
inspired regional cuisine, combined with a dizzying choice of tequila
cocktails and margaritas make for a great evening at this brightly
painted Mexican restaurant in a converted warehouse.

• 130 Townsend St

• 415 227 0500

• Dis. access

Aqua

Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation.

• 252 California St

• 415 956 9662

• Closed Sat & Sun L

• Dis. access

Foreign Cinema

In
the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building
while you dine. You’d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but
the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the
patio are popular.

• 2534 Mission St

• 415 648 7600

• Dis. access

Thep Phanom

The city’s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred dishes on the menu and at least 20 specials.

• 400 Waller Street, near Duboce Park

• 415 431 2526

• Dis. access