Original Joes: Our absolute favorite restaurant & most frequented date night spot! A classic, cozy neighborhood spot that serves traditional, old-school Italian entrees, steaks, and seafood. Tony's Pizza Napoletana: A must-visit for pizza lovers in North Beach, Tony's is a long time favorite of ours. The 'New Yorker' is a must! Bix: A supper club with live jazz and modern American cuisine, complemented by a legendary bar with some of the city's best cocktails, Bix is one of our favorites for an upscale, romantic date night or birthday celebration. Hillstone: Classic American dishes and cocktails with an outdoor patio overlooking the Embarcadero. Home of Julia's favorite 'Ding’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich' - the best chicken sandwich you'll ever have! Amarena: A neighborhood gem in Russian Hill. This quaint Italian restaurant serves up delicious, home-style pasta dishes and is a date night staple for us. Mamanoko: Our favorite date night sushi spot in SF!
Left Door: Cocktails and elevated bites with one of our favorite martinis in the city! Left Door is a swanky cocktail lounge within the heart of the Marina. Geelou: Casual bar with live jazz, a pool table, and dancing, plus beer, cocktails, and other drinks - one of our absolute favorites for pre-dinner cocktails! Pro tip - visit Geelou for pre-dinner drinks & then hit Little Original Joes right next door for dinner! Tony Nik's: Located in the heart of North Beach, Tony Nik's is a 90 year old iconic cocktail lounge with an old-school vibe. One of our favorite places to end the night with friends! Novela: A stylish, literary-themed bar in downtown SF with drinks named after characters, punch on tap & book-lined walls. This was a post-Yelp staple for us. 620 Jones: An urban oasis with an outdoor terrace helps make this cocktail bar a great spot for drinks & food. This is one of our all-time favorites with the best happy hour deals in the city.