Planning the Perfect Date Night for Your Sweetheart
Just because Valentine’s Day has passed and Sweetest Day isn’t until October, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something nice for that special someone in your life. San Francisco is full of romantic spots, like the Palace of Fine Arts or Golden Gate Park’s Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers. The Bay Area is also home to several amazing restaurants that can satisfy the palate and warm the heart for your next date night.
Whether you’re considering a picnic in the park or an intimate dinner in a nice upscale restaurant known only to the locals, there is something that will impress even the most discerning of tastes. We’ve put together a few suggestions that should help you put together the most romantic night out on the town. So even if your usual date planning skills are lacking, this guide is all you need to ensure your sweetheart is blown away before the night is over.
Reserve the Perfect Chariot
Once you’ve made the plans to get together for a special night out on the town, after you’ve called the babysitter to lock her in for the evening, and before you start setting your date night plan in motion, you should make a call to a San Francisco car service to reserve the perfect chariot. Picking up the love of your life or someone you hope to start a new relationship with in a chauffeured vehicle is the best way to start the night off right. This way you can both enjoy a glass of bubbly at the start of the date or a nightcap at the end and put your focus on the person you’re with rather than the road and traffic around you.
Chapeau!
The French are known for romance, so it should come as no surprise the first restaurant we suggest for your date night is a French bistro. Chapeau! is just as well known for their world class service as they are their upscale fine dining. The moment you walk in the door, you’re greeted by a friendly hostess as well as the chef! Throughout your meal, you will be served by their attentive wait staff before indulging in some of the most delectable dishes you could ever imagine. We recommend the foie gras for an appetizer, or if you’re feeling adventurous, maybe you’ll want to try the Traditional Escargots de Bourgogne in butter, parsley, and garlic. For an entrée, take a chance on the Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with parsnip puree, kale, and apple-calvados sauce before ending the meal with a Tahitienne vanilla bean crème brûlée.
Picnic in the Park
You don’t have to make reservations at the nicest or most expensive restaurant in the Bay Area to have a romantic date night. In fact, some of the most romantic stories ever told include tales of sweet picnics on soft green grass under blue skies and a warm sun. Your companion for the day will appreciate the extra time and effort you put into packing a picnic basket and blanket for a day of getting to know someone or reenergizing your marriage. The weather in San Francisco is perfect this time of year for a leisurely picnic in the Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers. Considering how popular this location is for weddings, you can imagine how beautiful it must be. Include some savory meats and a cheese plate paired with a bottle of wine in your picnic basket and you’ve got yourself an effortless, yet achingly romantic date that could be used in romance novels.
These are just a few ideas to get you started towards planning a romantic date night around San Francisco that anyone would enjoy. Beauty, culture, and creativity abound in this beautiful City by the Bay, so use your imagination and make it a night, or day, to remember!
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