Best Romantic Restaurants in Japantown

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1. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3213)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 70 times today

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

2. Octavia

4.8

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 16 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

3. Bansang

4.6

Exceptional(311)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Korean • Western Addition

Booked 26 times today

Korean Tapas Restaurant. Inspired by traditional Korean cuisine...not traditional Korean cuisine.The Korean word ‘Bansang’ refers to the style of table setting for the kings and nobles of the Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom that prospered for more than five centuries. At Bansang, we wish to serve all of our guests with the same care and sincerity as the chefs did for their royalty in those times past.Korean fare is built around enjoying various distinctive types of dishes simultaneously rather than in separate courses, as this allows every person to experience continuously changing flavor combinations unique to Korean culture. Our guests can expect a modern, creative perspective on this traditional style of Korean cuisine.

4. Florio

4.7

Exceptional(1743)

Price: Moderate

• French • Pacific Heights

Booked 22 times today

Florio offers a variety of trattoria & bistro classics; a "greatest hits" of rustic cafe food- including Steak Frites and pan-roasted heirloom Chicken.We feature a market-to-table local fish offering daily (as available). Simple dishes such as Seafood Stew and house-made seasonal Pasta round out the comforting menu. Veal, Pork & Ricotta meatballs are an everyday favorite with our regulars! The menu changes daily to make the most of local, seasonal, organic meat, fish, and produce. A small but savvy wine list of exceptional Napa producers, Italian specialties, and French vintners competes at the amiable bar with an admirable selection of pastis, select eau de vie and traditional spirits from around the world.

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5. House of Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(15774)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 265 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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6. The Matterhorn Restaurant and Bakery

4.9

Exceptional(542)

Price: Moderate

• Swiss • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 31 times today

Mountain experiences - outdoor adventures, food, family, friends and community – always find us at our happiest. At Matterhorn Restaurant & Bakery we showcase the magical experience of Swiss on-mountain dining, whether it’s après-ski, après-work, or après-all day. Our restaurant focuses on authentic alpine cuisine, thoughtfully sourced and lovingly served in a setting inspired by the mountain "Stüblis" of the Alps. The menu is anchored by the Swiss classics of Fondue and Raclette - but features other typical fare highlighting various alpine regions.Beer, wine and beverage offerings are designed to feature classic and fun pairings from Old and New World alike.The Matterhorn has been a San Francisco institution, and we're proud to bring a fresh new chapter to its iconic story. As our guest it's an honor to have you at the story's center!

7. Ristorante Milano

4.9

Exceptional(2058)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 4 times today

The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

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8. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1856)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 66 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. Dirty Habit

4.3

Awesome(837)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 10 times today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

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10. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9093)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 108 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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Cindy
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
May you be lucky enough to have Kristopher as your server. Thank you to all the servers and staff for working on this Thanksgiving holiday to make it special for so many of us. House of Prime Rib is our favorite place to celebrate holiday and special occasions, and their staff definitely makes us always feel right at home.
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.9
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Spencer
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
10 out of 10, this place was AMAZING! The blended service of ordering items of the menu and Dim sum style with the carts was fantastic. Our server gave up great advise in only ordering a few things from the menu then waiting for the carts to come around. We went here for my wife's birthday and she was so happy we did. We will for sure be back for another special occasion.
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State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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4.8
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Mario
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Incredible meal! Everything we had was so flavorful and special. Very easy plates to share for two people, and we came out full and satisfied. Our server was also great, service was quick and attentive. Our absolute favorite orders were the rice cakes and steak tartare, but everything off the menu was delicious. We will be sure to come again another time.
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BansangPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Korean• Western Addition
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4.6
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Lucy
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Food was absolutely incredible, service impeccable, restaurant soo beautiful!
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OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
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4.8
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Barryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •101 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
We were amazed at how busy Florio was on a Wednesday night at 630. The staff handled it well, however.
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FlorioPrice: Moderate• French• Pacific Heights
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4.7

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127 restaurants available nearby

1. State Bird Provisions

2. Octavia

3. Bansang

4. Florio

5. House of Prime Rib

6. The Matterhorn Restaurant and Bakery

7. Ristorante Milano

8. Che Fico San Francisco

9. Dirty Habit

10. Kokkari Estiatorio

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