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18 Amazing Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Bay Area

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for lovebirds, and the Bay Area offers a plethora of romantic dining experiences to make this day unforgettable.

Whether you’re in San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, or North Bay, you’ll find the perfect spot to celebrate your love.

Let’s explore some of the top places to dine this Valentine’s Day.

San Francisco

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

Credit Canela

Location: 2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Experience: A romantic 4-course dining experience for $79 per person. Optional wine pairings are available to enhance the flavors.

Estiatorio Ornos

Location: 252 California Street, San Francisco
Flavors: Mediterranean with dishes like Ahi Tuna Crudo and Seafood Manta. The Heart of Eros dessert is a highlight.
Pricing: $149 per person, $95 wine pairing.

International Smoke

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Location: 301 Mission Street, San Francisco
Offer: A global grilling experience with a three-course menu including dishes like Peking Smoke Pork Belly Bao Buns.
Pricing: $95 for the 3-course menu; additional a la carte options available.

One Market Restaurant

Location: 1 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Special: Four-course menu with a complimentary glass of Champagne.
Pricing: $120 per person.

PABU Izakaya

Location: 101 California Street, San Francisco
Specialty: Decadent omakase experience with optional sake pairing.
Pricing: $155 per person, $85 for sake pairing.

Villon at San Francisco Proper Hotel

Location: 1100 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Experience: Five-course tasting menu crafted by Executive Chef Jason Fox.
Pricing: $195 per person, optional wine pairing for $75 per person.

La Bande at San Francisco Proper Hotel

Credit: Alina Tyulyu, Proper Hotel

Location: 1100 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Special: Enjoy a glass of Cava and an optional $65 Prix Fixe Menu, perfect for a cozy romantic evening.

Trestle

Location: 531 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA
Offering: A four-course prix fixe menu for $95, with half-bottle Champagnes available.

The Vault Garden & The Vault Steakhouse

Location: 555 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Experience: Both offer a romantic setting with special menus priced at $85 and $135 per person, respectively.

East Bay

MAMA Oakland

Location: 388 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
Special: A 4-course prix fixe menu for $79.95 per person.

Left Bank Brasserie

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Locations: Multiple, including Oakland and San Jose
Offer: A 3-course prix-fixe menu for $95/person.

South Bay

Saffron

Location: 209 Park Road, Burlingame, CA
Special: Award-winning Indian cuisine with shareable plates and exquisite cocktails.

Meso & LB Steak

Close-up of Dungeness crab cake at LB Steak restaurant in San Ramon, California, December 22, 2021. Photo courtesy Sftm.

Locations: San Jose
Offerings: Meso presents a 4-course prix-fixe for $170 for two, while LB Steak features special a la carte Valentine’s Day dishes.

North Bay

CIA at Copia

Location: 500 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
Experience: A special Valentine’s Day menu at $75 per person with a $40 wine pairing option.

The Matheson

Location: 106 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Special: A six-course tasting menu for $150 to celebrate in a cozy ambiance.

Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits

Location: 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Offer: A 7-course Valentine’s Day Dinner for $145.00 per person, with optional wine pairings.

The Bungalow Kitchen

Location: Main Street, Tiburon, CA
Pricing: $155 per person for a four-course prix-fixe menu featuring dishes like Michael Mina’s Ahi Tuna Tartare.

Valette

Location: 344 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Special: A five-course tasting menu for $135, with optional paired wines for $95.

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith is a food and travel photographer and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His photographic work routinely appears in publications including Food and Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, and the New York Times and his writing appears in IEEE Spectrum, SFGate, the Bold Italic and more. Smith holds a degree in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience) and Anthropology from the Johns Hopkins University.

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