San Francisco's Best First Date Spot 2008

The California-style Vietnamese cuisine and opulent French-Colonial setting make this a popular downtown destination.

Reviews:

• “TO DIE FOR MELT IN YOUR MOUTH YUMMY!”
• “Unbelievable food, impeccible service. "
• “Good Food, Very Bad Service”
• “Expected surprise!”
• “Definate recommendation”

Tips: During warmer weather, sit on the outdoor veranda, away from the rush inside.

Le Colonial or email Le Colonial

This spectacular museum graces Golden Gate Park with a $202-million modern facility and recently beefed-up collections.

Reviews:

• “ParentalWarning”
• “De Young Museum – great Saturday afternoon hangout”
• “great new museum”
• “Yikes!”

Tips: The adjoining cafe—quite a stunner on its own—offers a menu of salads and sandwiches made with organic, local ingredients.

de Young Museum

Rent pedal and row boats by the hour at Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake. Bikes include cruiser, mountain, carriage, more.

Reviews:

• “Friendly, mellow staff.”

Tips: A maximum of four passengers can fit in a boat, and one person must be at least 16 years old. Dogs are only allowed on row boats.

Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals or email Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals

Salsa dance academy offers individual and group classes throughout the Bay Area; beginners welcome.

Reviews:

• “Live Dance Lessons”
• “Pretty Cool Dance School Site”
• “Great Dance Classes”
• “Convenient, affordable Salsa lessons”
• “Best there is in ’Cisco”

Tips: Ask about private group lessons for bachelorette parties, birthdays and other occasions. Following the class, the instructor can take the group out to one of the academy’s partner dance clubs where the students can show off their new moves.

Dance San Francisco – A Salsa Dance Academy

The well-respected oyster purveyor brings its pristine Tomales Bay gems to the Ferry Building.

Reviews:

• “Great oysters and beautiful view”
• “Go for the ambiance, Go somewhere else for oysters”
• “Great oysters and view.”
• “Great oysters”
• “FRESH”

Tips: Take advantage of Monday and Thursday night happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, which offers $1 oysters and $3.50 pints.

Hog Island Oyster Company

SoMa locals suds their duds, sip beer and eat burgers at this multi-tasker mecca.

Reviews:

• “Terrible customer service”
• “washed up”
• “Hip little spot”

Tips: Daily, 4pm-7pm, laundry washers receive a $1 coupon good for anything in the cafe.

Brain Wash Cafe and Laundromat

Concrete chic meets “La Dolce Vita” at this Mission District phenomenon.

Reviews:

• “Perfect Date”
• “It’s such a lame place for movie!”
• “Reminds us of why we love living in San Francisco "
• “Great Food, Ambience and Service!”
• “First time, will try again!”

Tips: For the same food in a more casual setting, head to the adjacent Laszlo Lounge. Patrons can order from the Foreign Cinema menu.

Foreign Cinema

Head to this glitzy SOMA spot for a theatrical experience, stay for dinner in bed.

Reviews:

• “Avoid, Avoid, Avoid!!!”
• “Birthday bash”
• “Overrated.”
• “Worst dining experience I’ve ever had”
• “UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE”

Tips: The main dining room may not open for 30 to 60 minutes after the seating time.

SupperClub

North Beach’s joke haven hosts some of the nation’s top yucksters.

Reviews:

• “Horrible Night at Cobbs”
• “Unprofessional establishment”
• “SOOO Funny!”
• “Loved it!”
• “A Great Time”

Tips: The club provides reduced validated parking at the Anchorage Garage located at 500 Beach Street at Jones. $10.00 for the first 3 hours.

Cobb’s Comedy Club

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