These date night spots are the winners of the 2026 Best of Bay Area Parent reader poll. Read a full list of winners here.
Peninsula
Gold: Johnston’s Saltbox. This favorite date night spot serves dishes made from scratch with local produce and artisan products and patio seating. San Carlos. johnstonsaltbox.com.
Silver: Kincaid’s. Burlingame. kincaids.com.
San Francisco/Marin
Gold: Exploratorium. After Dark Thursday Nights allow adults to unplug without kids and check out the museum’s exhibits while enjoying a drink and entertainment. San Francisco. exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/after-dark.
Silver: Amelie San Francisco. San Francisco. sfamelie.com.
Silicon Valley
Gold: West Wind Capitol Drive-In. Retro features and new releases play on drive-in movie screens. San Jose. westwinddi.com/locations/capitol.
