The Independent is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

1. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 106 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.

Patrick N.Patrick N.: One of the most intimate venues to catch your favorite band play. I've been backstage here once too!

Angelica W.Angelica W: Great intimate venue with attentive employees who keep the audience acting right.

Hotel Biron is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

2. Hotel Biron

9.0
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Is your idea of the perfect bar one that's comfortable, romantic and vaguely European? There's something about this tucked-away space and stone walls that make you never want to leave. Read more.

nils j.nils janson: My favorite intimate wine bar in San Francisco.  Great wines and knowledgeable staff.

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Small, intimate place serving beer and wine. Perfect for a warm and cozy date.

Foreign Cinema is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

3. Foreign Cinema

9.3
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Bobby C.Bobby Cupp: Wow, curry fried chicken. So nice. Wife loved the king salmon. Super romantic spot.

Mel A.Mel Ayer: Very romantic dinner spot. Excellent oysters and wine. Loved brunch too. Such a beautiful space.

EaterEater: With North African and Mediterranean menu leanings and a deepened wine program, it's one of the city's most romantic restaurants, with staggering decor and engaging food. Read more.

20 Spot is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

4. 20 Spot

9.0
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

Claire P.Claire Pedersen: Awesome vinyl records & romantic lighting. This place is great for a nice evening with a special person :)

Maria K.Maria Kolakowska: It's candlelit and has a good wine selection, but too loud to hear others speak when it's busy.

BommyBommy: Ambiance is cozy, moody, and romantic yet casual. It feels like you’re in someone’s living room. Sit on the couch and try a glass of chilled red.

The Lost Church is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

5. The Lost Church

8.5
65 Capp St, San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 9 tips and reviews

Colin P.Colin Peden: Come to this awesome venue and enjoy theater and music in a cozy, intimate setting!

Victor V.Victor Valle: Super intimate venue. I'm a huge fan.

Yusun C.Yusun Chung: Odd and intimate space. It's very SF

Swedish American Hall is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

6. Swedish American Hall

8.8
2174 Market St (btwn Sanchez St and Church St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Duboce Triangle · 16 tips and reviews

Jim P.Jim Prosser: Wonderful intimate space for concerts

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful and intimate venue. Best for acoustic shows. Not a lot of beer selection, but decent cocktails.

Christian B.Christian Baker: An intimate setting for concerts. Building interior has good character not seen in more modern venues.

Sociale is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

7. Sociale

8.1
3665 Sacramento St (at Spruce), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 26 tips and reviews

Elaine W.Elaine W,: Best intimate date restaurant in SF. Totally underrated.

David Allen I.David Allen Ibsen: A hidden treasure on Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights. The outdoor patio is a wonderfully romantic spot for dinner.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A hidden spot like this would be the perfect romantic getaway for the Pope and his wife. (Get it… ROMANtic!)

The Masonic is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

8. The Masonic

8.7
1111 California St (btwn Jones & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Nob Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Ashley L.Ashley L: Very nice,intimate venue. Parking available in their lot for a large fee! I parked @ the sutter stockton garage which is a walk but totally reasonable for only $8!

X-tina 🦄X-tina 🦄: Feels like an intimate setting. Great view of the band.

JD M.JD Malone: Very intimate place with great views. Staff is rather blah though. They close the bar half way through the last act so get there during intermission.

L'Ardoise is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

9. L'Ardoise

9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews

Ahmad Q.Ahmad Qousi: The staff is amazing, the place is so French, the atmosphere is so romantic and the food is absolutely the best. Try the dock leg Confit, it is cooked slowly for 7 hours with special sauces; so royal.

Eric S.Eric Santiago: Excellent food and service. Romantic, though can be a but loud.

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: The service was again impeccable, with wonderfully romantic decor and very kind servers. Read more.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

10. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Ashok L.Ashok Lalwani: Amazing atmosphere, great for romantic dinners and also for small groups. This is Greek/Mediterranean restaurant but very different food from what we come to expect from a Greek place but awesome food

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Excellent great food, try the meatballs! Romantic but, quite big place... Could be cozier

Mark M.Mark Munro: Romantic vibe...and that lamb...amazing.

Mr. Pollo is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

11. Mr. Pollo

8.7
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

Ting S.Ting S: 4 courses tasting menu is $30 now, but still totally worth it. Go enjoy a very intimate and interesting experience.

Sahana K.Sahana Kumar: awesome intimate experience! well worth the money, and I'll be back

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Our best intimate dining experience in town. The 4-course tasting menu changes every week or 2. Phenomenal wine list. 12 seats/service so be patient for reservation but it worth it

Rickshaw Stop is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

12. Rickshaw Stop

8.4
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews

Jared Z.Jared Zimmerman: This place is small intimate, and has pretty good acoustics, easy to get to and pretty inexpensive drinks, arrive an hour early if you want to sit down for the show, but why would you want to do that?

Patrick N.Patrick N.: The front left speaker by the stage is LOUD. Make sure to wear ear plugs. Another intimate venue to catch my favorite bands play.

XiulungXiulung: Great intimate venue. Make sure you ask for the set times- headliners don't always play last, and they check for valid IDs all the time

Firefly Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

13. Firefly Restaurant

8.6
4288 24th St (btwn Diamond & Douglass), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 46 tips and reviews

Ronny B.Ronny Budiutama: romantic date restaurant.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: An elegant little restaurant that is ideal for romantic dates,intimate birthday parties and groups. The food is delicious and the wine list is top notch.

Cassandra C.Cassandra Clark: Great spot for a casual but romantic date night. Top quality food with great vegetarian options.

Lands End Lookout is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

14. Lands End Lookout

9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 44 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A romantic and scenic spot to capture the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the bay and ocean come together.

Stephanie R.Stephanie Robinson: Romantic place for a picnic, walk, and sunset.

Sherry L.Sherry Li: One of the must see spots in SF. Super romantic. Nice easy hike.

Great American Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in San Francisco.

15. Great American Music Hall

8.9
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

EmmisaurEmmisaur: decently priced drinks, small intimate venue. loved it! will have to remember they don't take Amex.

Amy B.Amy B: Super friendly, helpful employees. Great intimate place to see great bands cheaply.

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful, intimate venue. Easily one of the best venues in SF.