Best Date Night Restaurants in Forest Hill / West Portal

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1. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(500)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 146 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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2. Spiazzo Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1208)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 12 times today

Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.

3. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(882)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 108 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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4. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3249)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 88 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

5. Zuni Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(7860)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 137 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

6. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(167)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 60 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

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7. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(863)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 54 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

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8. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1890)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 89 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

9. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8830)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 151 times today

Foreign Cinema is a fantastic date night spot. With its romantic ambiance and independent film screenings, it provides a unique and memorable dining experience. Reviews rave about the 'beautiful setting' and 'excellent food', making it a perfect spot for a special night out.

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10. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.9

Exceptional(61)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
AMAZING EVERYTHING !!! Food was so good and flavorful! Drinks were great and so cute and the servers and all workers were so nice and lovely❤️❤️
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Chelsea
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was such a lovely meal. Had to wait for a minute even with a reservation, but they seated and the exquisite food keep coming.
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State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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4.8
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Pascha
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place is great - would definitely come back here. My boyfriend and I got the chicken for two, shoestring fries and squash soup. Fries were so delicious and was perfect to snack on with the various dips they sent as we drank our wine. Soup was delightful with really fresh ingredients but of course, the star of the show was the chicken. Loved the chicken and want to make it at home for myself. Service was excellent - friendly, attentive and hospitable. We stayed for a while and are excited to go back. Didn’t get dessert because we were so stuffed!
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.6
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Austin
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Each course was perfectly placed and presented. A very special meal and dining experience overall. The team were attentive to our timeframe and made sure we made it to our show on time. Truly excellent Michelin style service. Top notch.
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NightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.6
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Kalief
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Great—as always! The food is consistently good, the ambiance was lively and warm and the server was incredibly attentive.
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El TechoPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Mission District
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4.6

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239 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

2. Spiazzo Ristorante

3. Dalida

4. State Bird Provisions

5. Zuni Cafe

6. Starlite

7. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

8. Che Fico San Francisco

9. Foreign Cinema

10. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

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