"A date night at Rich Table can be as lowkey or fancy as you want it to be. There’s a bar where you can walk up and share small snacks like Douglas fir levain or porcini donuts with some wine. Or for special anniversaries or birthday date nights, go all out with the $120 chef’s tasting menu—it’s a great way to sample the majority of what this Hayes Valley spot has to offer in one go, and a thrilling ride from start to finish. From bluefin tuna toro toast to sweet potato pierogies with pink ladies, Rich Table excites us every time we come back. Reservations are released 45 days in advance at midnight on Resy. But you can always try the bar, where they hold spots for walk-ins every day." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong