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The Best First Date Spots In SF
The perfect first date spots can be hard to find, so we put them all in one place for you.
The Best Bars For A First Date In SF
First dates are tough, but you can make them a bit easier with an excellent bar that’ll keep you entertained even if your date is a bore.
Where To Go On A Date In The Mission
The best places in the Mission to eat and drink with someone you like.
Where To Impress Someone Without Looking Like You’re Trying Too Hard
12 places where you can get great food and try to play it cool.
Where To Go When You’re Not Sure If It’s A Date
When it’s not a date, but it’s not not a date, check out one of these 14 places.
Where To Go On A Date When You Haven’t Met This Person Yet
13 spots to get you through your next blind date.
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The Best Bars For A First Date In SF
First dates are tough, but you can make them a bit easier with an excellent bar that’ll keep you entertained even if your date is a bore.
Hook Fish Co.
Hook Fish Co. is a seafood spot in the Outer Sunset serving poke, fish burritos, and tacos.
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-based chain that’s busy every night thanks to their rich tonkotsu broth.
Bar Gemini
Bar Gemini is a natural wine bar in the Mission that serves excellent food from the Ernest team.
Secret Garden
Secret Garden, a pop-up at Mission’s Stable Cafe, is serving farm-fresh small plates in a garden setting.
Sfizio
Sfizio is a new low-key Italian spot in Oakland serving affordable pastas in a quaint setting.
The Laundromat
The Laundromat is an all-day spot in the Richmond serving bagels, pizza, and natural wine in a sceney space.
Angie's Pizza
Angie’s Pizza is an ideal casual date night spot in the Mission. Excellent thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and ice cream sundaes await.
The Best First Date Spots In SF
The perfect first date spots can be hard to find, so we put them all in one place for you.
Cantina Los Mayas
Cantina Los Mayas is a Richmond wine bar serving exclusively Mexican wines alongside Yucatecan dishes that stand on their own.
Trestle
Trestle is an American spot in Chinatown that's ideal for date night, thanks to its $42 prix fixe menu and cozy atmosphere.
Casey’s Pizza
If you’re in Mission Bay, Casey’s Pizza is a great neighborhood spot for pizza and a beer.
Bar Part Time
For a dance floor, DJs, and lots of natural wine, head to Bar Part Time in the Mission.
Cellarmaker House Of Pizza
Cellarmaker House Of Pizza in Bernal Heights is a great place to grab a beer and kick back with a slice of thick Detroit-style pizza.
Thriller Social Club
Come to this vintage arcade-themed bar in SoMa to play Skee-ball and air hockey in a massive two-story space.