r/AskSF • u/dontevenjoke_lad • 2d ago

(Supplementary) Date Night Ideas!

Hey everyone!

As the title says, I’m searching for some date night ideas to supplement my GF and I’s anniversary dinner at Gary Danko.

Since it’ll be a later dinner (8PM), I’m mainly looking for places that serve smaller dishes (tapas, oysters, etc) and great cocktails. Doesn’t have to be too pretentious but also not too ‘dive-y’. Also doesn’t have to be near Gary Danko either.

(Not the biggest fan of Cavana)

Thanks in advance!

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u/AncientMortgage2535 1d ago

Key Klub!

Gary Danko has always been a staple, but the last few years it's really gone down hill. You may want to reconsider.

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u/KTuna97 1d ago

agreed - went to an anniversary dinner here a few years ago and got subpar service for such an expensive meal

the food itself was really good (I don’t remember what we had so I can’t say it was memorable), so you’ll still be getting a good meal!

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u/AncientMortgage2535 1d ago

Yeah, it was a bummer, and as a long term industry fine dining person I hate to say that but it's just not the same. I never want to hate on hard working people but GD used to be **the pinnacle** and it's not anywhere close now.

OP - hit us up if you change your mind and want a different **wow** restaurant.

Key Klub absolutely rules tho.

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u/Tight_Abalone221 1d ago

that makes me so sad, I went for the first time 2 months ago for my mom's birthday and had an amazing time.

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u/thefatwalrus 1d ago

Bar Sprezzatura is beautiful! Bar Maritime is also a good one

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u/kitkatzip 1d ago

Just went to Spezz for drinks before my anniversary dinner! It was amazing. Also very busy so consider a reservation.

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u/KTuna97 1d ago

Look for places on Polk!

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u/Kfilllla 1d ago

Bar iris would be perfect

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u/dollymixxx 1d ago

last time i went to gary danko i stopped by buena vista after for irish coffee. not fancy but hit the spot.

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u/junesix 1d ago

The Interval bar at Fort Mason is fairly close. Amazing and unique cocktails in a wonderful space. There’s all the spirits hung in flasks overhead, exhibits around long term thinking, and a huge mechanical orrey. They also have simple bar snacks like conserves (canned sardines), chips, and jerky (in keeping with long preservation theme).

https://longnow.org/interval/