Third Date Ideas in San-francisco

So, you've made it to the third date! Congratulations! Now you need some amazing third-date ideas in san-francisco to keep the spark alive. Lucky for you, the City by the Bay is overflowing with romantic spots, fun activities, and delicious eats perfect for getting to know someone better.

Cafes & Coffee

Need a low-key vibe for date number three? San Francisco's cafes and coffee shops offer the perfect setting for relaxed conversation and connection, allowing you to ditch the pressure of a full meal and just enjoy each other's company.

The Coffee Movement
Coffee shop

The Coffee Movement

4.8

$

Cozy up at The Coffee Movement: great coffee, chill vibes, perfect for third-date chats!

1737 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Ocean Beach Cafe
Cafe

Ocean Beach Cafe

4.7

$

Cozy Ocean Beach Cafe offers relaxed vibes perfect for deeper chats, plus it's budget-friendly!

734 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Restaurants

Ready to ditch the awkward small talk and really connect? These San Francisco restaurants offer a delicious way to elevate your third date, providing ambiance and conversation starters beyond just the food.

Lazy Bear
New American restaurant
🍽️

Lazy Bear

4.8

$

Impress your date at Lazy Bear with its unique, multi-course tasting menu experience!

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Bix
Fine dining restaurant
🍽️

Bix

4.5

$

Bix: This romantic, old-school supper club is perfect for a third date to impress with its live jazz.

56 Gold St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Bars & Drinks

Ready to elevate your date night? San Francisco's bars offer the perfect vibe for a third date, with a mix of ambiance, conversation starters, and delicious drinks to keep the connection flowing.

BlindPig Speakeasy Lounge
Cocktail bar
🍸

BlindPig Speakeasy Lounge

4.8

$

Cozy up at BlindPig, a dimly lit speakeasy perfect for intimate chats over creative cocktails.

1113 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Smuggler's Cove
Cocktail bar
🍸

Smuggler's Cove

4.6

$

Transport yourselves to a tiki paradise at Smuggler's Cove! Its lively atmosphere is perfect for relaxed third-date chats.

650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Activities

Okay, so you've made it to date number three – congrats! These San Francisco activities offer a little more intimacy and shared experience than your first few dates, perfect for building a connection and seeing if there's real potential.

Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
Amusement center
📍

Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf

5

$$

Fun arcade games and competitive vibes make for a playful third date!

145 Jefferson St Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133

Emporium Arcade Bar
Event venue
📍

Emporium Arcade Bar

4.4

$

Level up your third date at Emporium! Play games, grab drinks, and enjoy the lively arcade vibe.

616 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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The app finds actual venues matching these searches, ranked by how well they fit your date's personality.

Whether you're into cozy cafes or adventurous activities, San Francisco has something for every couple. We hope these suggestions give you some fantastic third-date ideas in san-francisco that lead to many more! And for even more personalized recommendations, be sure to check out the Perfect Place app!

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