ConvoPlaces

Best first date spots in San Francisco

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs a low-pressure venue for a first meeting. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in San Francisco. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Outdoor Access Booking Indoor Veg
1 Good Good Culture Club Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Chai Bar by David Rio Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes
3 Del Popolo Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
4 Pabu Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
5 Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
6 Hazie's Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
7 Greens Restaurant Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Only
8 707 Sutter Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 Tiya Yes No Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
10 Chili Cha Cha 2 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
11 Menya Kanemaru Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
12 Philz Coffee Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes
13 Cafe Réveille Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded Yes
14 Pinsa Rossa Not recorded Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
15 Pacific Cocktail Haven Yes Yes Yes No Yes Not recorded
16 The Cheesecake Factory Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
17 Perry's Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
18 Capurro's Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Not recorded
19 Scoma's Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
20 K-Elements BBQ Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Good Good Culture Club

    Restaurant · 3560 18th Street, San Francisco, 94110

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Tue–Sat 5:30pm–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  2. Chai Bar by David Rio

    Cafe · 1019 Market Street, San Francisco, 94103

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3:30pm; Sat 9am–2pm; Sun closed

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  3. Del Popolo

    Restaurant · 855 Bush Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–9:30pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  4. Pabu

    Restaurant · 101 California Street, San Francisco, 94111

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sat 4pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

    Restaurant · 398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, 94102

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Wed–Sat 11:30am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. Hazie's

    Restaurant · 501 Hayes Street, San Francisco, 94102

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Wed–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 11:30am–2am; Sat 11am–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Greens Restaurant

    Restaurant · 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, 94123

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm; Sat–Sun 10:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  8. 707 Sutter

    Restaurant · 707 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94109

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am; Sun 5pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  9. Tiya

    Restaurant · 3213 Scott Street, 94123

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–9:30pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–10:30pm; Sun 5pm–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  10. Chili Cha Cha 2

    Restaurant · 3166 24th Street, San Francisco, 94110

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon 11am–3:30pm, 4:30pm–10pm; Tue closed; Wed–Sun 11am–3:30pm, 4:30pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  11. Menya Kanemaru

    Restaurant · 174 Valencia Street, San Francisco, 94103

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  12. Philz Coffee

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30am–5:30pm; Sat–Sun 7am–5:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  13. Cafe Réveille

    Cafe · 610 Long Bridge Street, San Francisco, 94158

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  14. Pinsa Rossa

    Restaurant · 2101 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  15. Pacific Cocktail Haven

    Bar · 550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94102

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Seats: 54

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · No live music - easier to talk · Step-free access · Has a website

  16. The Cheesecake Factory

    Restaurant · 251 Geary Street, 94102

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri 11am–midnight; Sat 10am–midnight…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  17. Perry's

    Restaurant · 155 Steuart Street, San Francisco, 94105

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11:30am–9pm; Thu–Fri 11:30am–10pm; Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4pm–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  18. Capurro's

    Restaurant · 498 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, 94109

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  19. Scoma's

    Restaurant · 1965 Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, 94133

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–9:30pm; Sun 11:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  20. K-Elements BBQ

    Restaurant · 2140 Clement Street, San Francisco, 94121

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed 5pm–10pm; Thu 4:30pm–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  21. Cafe Tiramisu

    Restaurant · 28 Belden Place, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  22. Kaiyō Rooftop

    Bar · 701 3rd Street, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 4pm–1pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  23. Barrio

    Restaurant · 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, 94109

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  24. Fogo de Chão

    Restaurant · 201 3rd Street, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  25. a Mano

    Restaurant · 450 Hayes Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm; Fri 11:30am–10:30pm; Sat 11am–10:30pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  26. Blue Plate

    Restaurant · 3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94110

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  27. Starbelly

    Restaurant · 3583 16th Street, San Francisco, 94114

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–11pm; Fri 11:30am–midnight; Sat 10:30am–midnight…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  28. Côte Ouest Bistro

    Restaurant · 2953 Baker Street, 94123

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm; Sat 9:30am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm; Sun 9:30am–2:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  29. Chubby Noodle

    Restaurant · 570 Green Street, San Francisco, 94133

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 5pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 10am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  30. Original Joe's

    Restaurant · 601 Union Street, San Francisco, 94133

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–10pm; Fri 12pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 10am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  31. Joyride Pizza

    Restaurant · 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–9pm; Sun 12pm–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  32. Sidewalk Café

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–7:30pm; Sun 9am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  33. Torraku Ramen

    Restaurant · 1449 Lombard Street, San Francisco, 94123

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Tue–Thu 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm; Sun 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  34. Lapisara

    Restaurant · 698 Post Street, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–2pm, 5pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  35. Joe & The Juice

    Cafe · 1155 4th Street, San Francisco, 94158

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  36. Casey's Pizza

    Restaurant · 1170 4th Street, San Francisco, 94158

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  37. Nojo Ramen Tavern

    Restaurant · 231 Franklin Street, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5pm–9pm; Fri 5pm–9:30pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  38. Nob Hill Cafe

    Restaurant · 1148 Taylor Street, San Francisco

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  39. Duboce Park Cafe

    Cafe · 2 Sanchez Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat 7:30am–5pm; Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  40. Otra

    Restaurant · 682 Haight Street, San Francisco, 94117

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30am–3pm, 4:30pm–10pm; Sun 10:30am–3pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many San Francisco venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 1598 venues in San Francisco that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 3 have Wi-Fi recorded and 39 publish their opening hours.

Which of these San Francisco venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Chai Bar by David Rio, Tiya and Sidewalk Café all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues stay open late?

Hazie's, 707 Sutter, The Cheesecake Factory, K-Elements BBQ and Kaiyō Rooftop are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

Good Good Culture Club, Chai Bar by David Rio, Del Popolo, Pabu and Absinthe Brasserie & Bar are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - outdoor seating, takes reservations, opening hours published, non-smoking indoors, no live music - easier to talk - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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