11 Excellent SF Spots For Valentine’s Day Dinner - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"“This wine bar in Jackson Square has a lot of great things going for it - an incredible natural wine selection and a ton of pantry provisions from their sister restaurants Quince and Cotogna. The focus here should be getting lots of wine, of course, but also everything you need to complement all those bottles - like fresh produce, breads, and other treats that they sell during their Friday farmers’ market.” For a prime dinnertime table, aim to make a reservation at least a week in advance. If you’re okay with an early dinner, try showing up at 4pm right when the kitchen opens to secure a walk-in. Verjus also serves lunch Thursday through Saturday with plenty of same-day tables. While you’ll only have access to a short tasting menu during those times, you’ll get to choose from among their best dishes, including the pain perdue, boursin omelette, and pâté en croute." - julia chen 1, lani conway