High-brow or low(er)-brow, San Francisco has plenty of atmospheric destinations for dinner. L’Ardoise (Courtesy of @lardoisebistro) If romantic Parisian is the vibe you’re going for, L’Ardoise Bistro’s got it. // 1 Mission St (Embarcadero), boulevardrestaurant.comRobin (Courtesy of @robinsanfrancisco) Robin is a tiny restaurant with a mood all its own. 2 (Chinatown), moongatelounge.comPizzetta 211 (Courtesy of @thefoodburner) What is it about small restaurants that makes them so romantic? The pizzas and wine are excellent and low key enough that they can hang on an early-stage date or a cozy night out with your lobster.