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Date ideas in San Francisco

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. San Francisco Symphony4.8· 3.0kTheatre · Civic Center

    1. San Francisco Symphony

    Elegant historic concert hall with world-class orchestral performances and exceptional acoustics.
  2. SFJAZZ4.8· 1.5kLive music · Hayes Valley

    2. SFJAZZ

    Intimate, polished jazz concerts with great sound, crafted drinks, and cultured crowds
  3. Kokkari Estiatorio4.7· 3.4kGreek · Financial District

    3. Kokkari Estiatorio

    Cozy upscale Greek spot with wood-fired seafood, meze platters, and great wine.
  4. The Fillmore4.7· 2.8kLive music · Fillmore District

    4. The Fillmore

    Historic concert hall delivering intimate, expertly produced live music and vibrant crowds.
  5. Stern Grove Festival4.8· 637Live music · Saint Francis Wood

    5. Stern Grove Festival

    Outdoor free concerts in a scenic grove — picnics, trails, community vibe.
  6. Great American Music Hall4.7· 1.6kTheatre · Little Saigon

    6. Great American Music Hall

    Ornate historic venue with intimate live performances, craft cocktails, and great acoustics.
  7. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall4.8· 617Theatre · Hayes Valley

    7. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

    World-class acoustics and orchestral performances in an elegant, historic venue.
  8. Rich Table4.7· 1.5kNew American · Hayes Valley

    8. Rich Table

    Trendy, cozy spot for seasonal New American small plates and inventive cocktails.
  9. The Independent4.7· 1.4kLive music · Alamo Square

    9. The Independent

    Intimate, high-energy live music venue with great beer and close-up performances.
  10. Bottom of the Hill4.7· 1.0kLive music · Potrero Hill

    10. Bottom of the Hill

    Intimate indie shows, craft beers and hearty plates in a lively venue.
  11. Brava Theater Center4.8· 446Theatre · Potrero Terrace

    11. Brava Theater Center

    Intimate multicultural theater with community-driven performances, workshops, and family-friendly events.
  12. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center4.7· 868Theatre · Civic Center

    12. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

    Historic Beaux-Arts theater hosting world-class performances, elegant architecture, and formal atmosphere.
  13. The DeLuxe4.7· 865Live music · Haight-Ashbury

    13. The DeLuxe

    Intimate Haight-Ashbury blues and jazz bar with inventive cocktails and live performances.
  14. Zazie4.6· 3.5kFrench · Cole Valley

    14. Zazie

    Cozy Parisian bistro with seasonal French dishes, crafted cocktails, intimate patio.
  15. Smuggler's Cove4.6· 3.2kBar · Hayes Valley

    15. Smuggler's Cove

    Immersive tiki bar with expert rum cocktails and theatrical, nautical décor.
  16. The Morris4.7· 632New American · Potrero Hill

    16. The Morris

    Cozy wood-fired New American bistro with seasonal dishes and standout cocktails.
  17. The Chapel4.7· 604Live music · Mission

    17. The Chapel

    Historic Mission music venue with inventive cocktails, hearty plates, and lively performances.
  18. Herbst Theatre4.7· 574Theatre · Civic Center

    18. Herbst Theatre

    Historic intimate venue for civic talks, concerts, and cultural performances.

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