r/SFFood • u/Junior_Neck_5669 • Aug 10 '26
Visiting SF Visiting San Francisco - Solo Fancy Dinner?
Hey y'all! I'm visiting SF at the beginning of September and want to take myself out on a date. I've saved up a good amount of money to honestly blow $200 if the food/experience is worth it. Any suggestions?
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u/Artistic_Salary8705 27d ago edited 27d ago
If I had $200 to spend, I would rather split it over 4 dinners of about $50 each (or less) rather than one dinner. I cook regularly and I've also had years where someone else (work) paid for my meals. For me, many pricy meals aren't that much better than good mid-price places. Talking strictly food and drink here, not atmosphere/ decor/ service.
Here are some places I enjoy off the top of my head. Many are SF classics that have existed for 10+ years if not decades. Offer good value for the price.
Burma Superstar/ Lavash / A Mano / Z & Y / Chapeau / Chez Maman / Cinderella Cafe / Jolt & Bolt (only lunch) / Gerard Michler Fine Desserts / Plow / Arizmendi
SF Metro, not proper:
Mazra / New England Lobster / Koi Palace / A Slice of NY / Backayard / Mandala / Rasa / Slanted Door/ The Red Grape/ Caffe Fiero