100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

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66 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	Birk's, True Food Kitchen - Walnut Creek, Skates on the Bay…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	American, Seafood…
Neighborhoods:	Santa Clara, Walnut Creek, Berkeley…

Birk's

$$$$

American

Santa Clara

4.7

3342 reviews

Birk's has always provided a premium menu and ambiance, particularly for business dinners, where it's critical to have a great meal and be able to converse without distractions.

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True Food Kitchen - Walnut Creek

$$$$

American

Walnut Creek

4.6

2882 reviews

Excellent food and our server was very attentive.

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Skates on the Bay

$$$$

Seafood

Berkeley

4.2

6777 reviews

Great brunch items, in particular the pancakes were fabulous. Service was attentive while not being intrusive. As always a very nice view of the bay.

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Bistro Don Giovanni -- Napa

$$$$

Italian

Napa

4.7

8129 reviews

Outstanding and amazing. Service was incredible!

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True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

$$$$

American

Palo Alto

4.5

2995 reviews

Loved the food and the staff…..so friendly and knowledgeable. Always take friends here and especially love outdoor seating.

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Bridges Restaurant

$$$$

Californian

Danville

4.5

4643 reviews

The food was excellent though I missed the soy based edamame appetizer and the mushroom ravioli which they rotated out.

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Perbacco

$$$$

Italian

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.6

6622 reviews

Perbacco did not disappoint. It was our first time there. Great food, service and an extensive wine list. Duck and Pork chop were cooked to perfection. Super tender and flavorful. Attentive, but not intrusive service. We had a had a great time! Definitely will be back! Thank you, Luca, for an amazing evening!

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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

$$$$

Peruvian

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.7

7446 reviews

This beautiful restaurant on Pier 11/2 has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful dessert. The service we received was so amazing. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.

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Bistro Jeanty

$$$$

French

Yountville

4.8

9670 reviews

Bistro Jeanty is one of our favorites and come to Napa to eat here! Amazing!

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Historic John's Grill

$$$$

American

Downtown / Union Square

4.6

6410 reviews

Unlimited bread Icy drinks Food served hot Super star waiter Delicious and huge servings A perfect late lunch for six A place not to miss

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Il Fornaio - Burlingame

$$$$

Italian

Burlingame

4.5

4063 reviews

The food was delicious. Loved the New Year’s special menu. Heater, our waitress, was super as usual.

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McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

$$$$

Seafood

Fisherman's Wharf

4.4

5217 reviews

Birthday Bbbnnnnm

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Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Danville

$$$$

Steakhouse

Danville

4.7

2904 reviews

Our host on 3.23 at dinner service was great (did not catch his name). He made our first experience there wonderful. Got us seated before our 7:15 reservation and offered us a booth which was great since it was my bf birthday. Amy our sever was excellent and attentive. She took note of the birthday and my food allergies and made it work with the chef to be sure my plate was allergen free. The night was wonderful and we will be back.

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Le Colonial - SF

$$$$

Vietnamese

Downtown / Union Square

4.4

3356 reviews

It's been years since I've eaten at Le Colonial, but the food (and cocktails) are still fantastic. No notes

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John Ash & Co.

$$$$

Californian

Santa Rosa

4.4

4225 reviews

Another fantastic dinner/ experience at John Ash. We always enjoy ourselves at this restaurant.

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Black Angus Steakhouse - Blossom Hill

$$$$

Steakhouse

San Jose

4.5

3259 reviews

Had the classic special, filet, asparagus, loaded baked potato and the red wine flight, everything was cooked and served as requested, delicious!

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Morimoto - Napa

$$$$

Japanese

Napa

4.6

7590 reviews

Always a good go to spot. Food is delicious can’t go wrong.

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Il Fornaio - Walnut Creek

$$$$

Italian

Walnut Creek

4.4

3889 reviews

My husband had the red and golden beet with arugula salad and I had the Petrale sole with spinach and baby potatoes. Both dishes were delicious. We were seated right away and served very quickly as well. Hats off to Tacho our server!

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Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

$$$$

Seafood

Burlingame

4.5

4442 reviews

Very fine experience. The food and bar are top notch. If dining, at least poke your head into the bar to marvel at the back bar’s 2.5 story high shelf. Best single malt selections around. Food: hard to beat how they prepare fish there. Try the lobster bisque. Everything’s pricey but we’ll worth it. Service is fast. Best views are during lunch when it’s light out and you are right there at Bay edge.

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Cascal

$$$$

Tapas / Small Plates

Mountain View

4.5

4065 reviews

Cascal always has great food. I wish they would expand their menu to have more tapa variety.

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Credo

$$$$

Californian

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.7

1861 reviews

They seated our large group at the corner table with privacy enabling a successful business discussion! The food and service was fantastic! We will definitely choose this wonderful restaurant again!

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the girl & the fig - Sonoma

$$$$

French

Sonoma

4.7

7560 reviews

Great food, great vibes. Overall loved it and great place to visit in sonoma

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The Spinnaker - Sausalito

$$$$

Seafood

Sausalito

4.5

4775 reviews

One of my favorite restaurant ,been going there for long years. I am glad they have replaced the old chairs and looks very nice now.

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Franciscan Crab Restaurant

$$$$

Seafood

Fisherman's Wharf

4.3

3400 reviews

Server Javier? Was awesome’

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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

$$$$

Contemporary American

Soquel

4.7

1641 reviews

Cannot go wrong with a night out at Cafe Cruz. Good food -- Good Service -- Great setting. Took family for a New Year's Day meal and it was deligtful. Well done!!

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Fior D'Italia

$$$$

Italian

North Beach

4.6

1422 reviews

Friendly helpful staff made children so welcome food fabulous

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Left Bank Larkspur

$$$$

French

Larkspur

4.5

4019 reviews

Foods were excellent and reasonably priced. Waiting staff were attentive. Very good for group geysering too.

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Wayfare Tavern

$$$$

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.6

7148 reviews

Delicious meal, as always. The wine pairings recommended by our server were spot on and complemented the range of entrees our table ordered.

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Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Los Gatos

$$$$

Steakhouse

Los Gatos

4.6

3149 reviews

Everything was perfect, but the music did not match the atmosphere.

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Black Angus Steakhouse - Brentwood

$$$$

Steakhouse

Brentwood

4.3

2021 reviews

Hunter did a great job. Made our visit wonderful!

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Ozumo - San Francisco

$$$$

Japanese

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.6

3141 reviews

Excellent though pricey bento box. Sushito peppers excellent. Very high quality fish in Charashi sushi. Beautiful large restaurant.

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Ristorante Allegria

$$$$

Italian

Napa

4.5

5252 reviews

Food was excellent. Very pretty interior. Service great. Everyone was nice and accommodating

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la Posta

$$$$

Italian

Santa Cruz

4.8

2021 reviews

Dinner with a small group of friends. None of us had ever been to La Posta. The food was great, the waitress was very attentive and polite. Will return again.

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Marzano

$$$$

Italian

Oakland

4.8

872 reviews

our party of 5 had a great time! Very good service and food.

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Bellota

$$$$

Spanish

SOMA

4.6

1578 reviews

Delicious food and great service. Live music, too.

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Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

$$$$

Steakhouse

SOMA

4.5

2381 reviews

Great food, excellent presentation, ok service. I like the South Bay version better

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The Brass Door

$$$$

Steakhouse

San Ramon

3.9

811 reviews

Always, always great cocktails, and my favorite calamari dish!

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A16 Rockridge

$$$$

Italian

Oakland

4.4

2146 reviews

Incredible food, service & vibe! Definitely will be going back!

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Sundance The Steakhouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

Palo Alto

4.8

4645 reviews

Excellent meal with attentive and friendly service. We had a friend visiting from Canada and he was impressed that the staff were dressed professionally - he thought it added to the ambience of fine dining and noted he didn't see that much anymore. Steaks were tender and tasty, cooked just as ordered. Desserts were delicious. We've gone there for many years and will continue to enjoy special meals there.

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Kyoto Palace Restaurant

$$$$

Japanese

Campbell

4.5

1839 reviews

Our chef was amazing! Food was great! One of my favorite places to eat.

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Mustards Grill

$$$$

American

Yountville

4.7

9732 reviews

There were four in our dining party, and we all had an excellent experience in all ways. We commented on our wait-staff, named Eric. He was most accommodating, from our orders to any changes we needed to make. Our food was delicious and abundant. We definitely will return again, as we have for many years, to Mustard's as one of our choice dining experiences in the Yountville area.

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Baci Cafe & Wine Bar - Healdsburg

$$$$

Italian

Healdsburg

4.8

3192 reviews

The owners Lisbeth & Shari (the chef) are extremely friendly and go around the room to see that their guests are pleased with the food, service, etc.

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Zuni Cafe

$$$$

Modern European

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

4.7

6999 reviews

We had a fabulous lunch. The citrus salad and porcini tagliatelle were wonderful. The service was superb. Everything is done to insure you have a good experience.

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Prospect

$$$$

Contemporary American

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.5

2570 reviews

First and foremost the service was absolutely amazing, first class most definitely. Food was exquisite, every bite was heaven and beautiful presentation — true artistry, *chefs kiss*. Drinks were amazing too, cocktails, wines and champagne — the best! Can’t wait to go back. My ultimate favorite was the risotto and beef tartare.

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Portola Kitchen

$$$$

Italian

Portola Valley

4.5

840 reviews

Great food and service...never disappoints and has a menu offering for every discerning appetite.

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Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

$$$$

Greek

Financial District / Embarcadero

4.4

157 reviews

Beautiful atmosphere in this restraurant, great food , and service.

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Gardenias

$$$$

American

Pacific Heights

4.6

747 reviews

Food was amazing and we appreciated the attentiveness of our server.

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Piazza D'Angelo

$$$$

Italian

Mill Valley

4.6

1836 reviews

Fantastic food with impeccable service! The wine list is broad and well-priced and every appetizer and entré was delicious. We will return often!

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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

$$$$

Contemporary American

Downtown / Union Square

4.7

5153 reviews

Our waiter at the bar two top was amazing! We love the Rotunda and make reservations for the 1st of Jan every year!

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TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - WALNUT CREEK

$$$$

Spanish

Walnut Creek

4.6

3124 reviews

Amazing service and attention to detail in every bite. Paired wine well. Might be my new fave restaurant!

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Horatio's

$$$$

Seafood

San Leandro

4.4

3631 reviews

My family enjoys Horatio’s food, location and wait staff. The food is a little over valued and the menu doesn’t offer enough choices. However we are always satisfied with our selection because we know the menu limitations and tend to order our favorite every visit. The ambience is great night or day…. Get a window.

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The Trident

$$$$

Seafood

Sausalito

4.4

1947 reviews

New Year’s Day early dinner. Overall good experience just super slow service and a bit on the pricey side. They were a bit understaffed probably due to the holiday. The calamari and Caesar salad were very good. The mixed grilled seafood dish was a bit lackluster and with more rice than fish. We did get a nice table with fantastic water view which I had requested in the reservation:) I do like bringing out of town guests here because of the location & view and the groovy interiors and history.

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Benihana - Concord, CA

$$$$

Japanese

Concord

3.8

4840 reviews

Father’s Birthday

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L'Ardoise

$$$$

French

The Castro

4.9

3025 reviews

One of our go to favorites in the neighborhood. Consistently delicious. Service is warm and personable. Only downside is people who talk with no consideration that others are sitting not far from them and they use their outside voices to talk to their dining partner.

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Reve

$$$$

French

Lafayette

4.9

2063 reviews

Attentive wait staff and delicious food.An excellent restaurant for a special occasion.

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Bella Saratoga

$$$$

Italian

Saratoga

4.7

1839 reviews

The food are good and delicious! However, service is. Little bit slow

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Massimo's - Fremont

$$$$

Italian

Fremont

4.5

1581 reviews

Massimo’s always offers outstanding food and service. It’s our go to restaurant for special occasions. We had our 25th Wedding Anniversary renewal of vows there in December of 2021. It was an amazing experience.

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Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse - Oakland

$$$$

Brazilian Steakhouse

Oakland

4.4

853 reviews

First, my name is NOT Cheryl, I'm Eleanor Taylor.

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El Dorado Kitchen

$$$$

Californian

Sonoma

4.7

4623 reviews

Food was really great! Thank you! Girard took good care of us.

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Speisekammer

$$$$

German

Alameda

4.6

1501 reviews

Amazing Authentic German Food! Our favorite place to splurge on payday.

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Paul Martin's American Grill - San Mateo

$$$$

American

San Mateo

4.0

2801 reviews

Had a great lunch with a friend. We ordered off the special lunch menu. Food was delicious. Staff was very accommodating to our outdoor seating requests and lunch was served promptly. Thank you!

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Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

$$$$

Italian

Palo Alto

4.4

2579 reviews

Waiter was excellent food was exceptional. Ambiance very nice. A wonderful dining experience

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Cafe Pro Bono

$$$$

Italian

Palo Alto

4.7

1251 reviews

we celebrated with some dear friends the other night. Wonderful experience and great food!

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Market

$$$$

American

St. Helena

4.8

3745 reviews

What a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect!

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Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

$$$$

Pan-Asian

Livermore

4.6

1727 reviews

Uncle Yu's has some of the best Chinese food around. The wine list is excellent and includes a great selection of new and old world wines. It is a must stop when in Livermore!

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Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

$$$$

Californian

Redwood City

4.6

1173 reviews

My friend and I had a lovely family style dinner. Our server provided excellent service and great recommendation for dessert!

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