Piperade’s stunning Lauburu Room suits larger parties seeking out Basque cuisine in a stylish, edgy atmosphere. With striking crimson lighting, exposed brick walls, and a rustic, wood-hewn tabletop, the Lauburu room features a tailor-made set of dining options for each party. Details: Seats 36. Learn more here.

Chef David Yoshimura’s debut restaurant Nisei opened earlier this year in the former home of La Folie, which has been elegantly transformed into a sleek space with inky black walls and snow white banquettes. Sunlight streams into the private dining room through skylights embedded in the tall ceilings, under which guests will enjoy the chef’s Japanese-American tasting menus inspired by Washoku cuisine. Details: Seats up to 25. Learn more here. 

Perhaps the priciest contender on the list, Quince's private dining room is swathed in silk drapery and features a view into the wine vault below. Chef Michael Tusk's Michelin-starred menu of Italian and French inspired cuisine takes center stage at table that seats as many as 16. Details: Seats 16. Menu varies. Reserve here.

Wayfare Tavern's Billiard Room will thrill the sports enthusiast with genteel instincts. Outfitted in warm mahogany, chandeliers, and walls lined with books, the room contains a vintage red felt pool table and a TV screen equipped with a comprehensive selection of sports channels. Choose from a menu of Wayfare's signature fried chicken, beef bourguignon, and burgers on brioche buns. Details: Seats 14. Get more information here.

For a socially distanced private dining experience, the Vault Garden hosts groups inside covered and heated tents with views of the massive outdoor space. Semi-private and private setups are available for up to 60 guests. The menu remains meaty with options including seared scallops, roasted chicken, and steak frites. Details: Learn more here. 

Dine beneath the stars on Del Popolo's whimsical garden patio situated next to a rustic, ivy-covered wall. While there's plenty of heaters to warm you throughout the evening, each chair is draped in a soft red-checked tartan, providing guests with an extra layer of warmth. Details: Seats 36 with varying menu options. More information available here.

Mourad is one of SF’s most stunning restaurants. It’s located on the ground floor of a gorgeous art deco tower in SoMa, with high ceilings and a sleek design. Chef Mourad Lahlou’s modern Moroccan food is also a draw. Details: There are three different options for seating, though the Mezzanine is the largest, seating 40 guests at one table or a cocktail reception, with windows overlooking the open kitchen.

Within the Four Seasons’ swanky depths there are three different options for upscale dining. Each one is catered by MKT’s executive chef, with high-end options for every occasion. Choose from the following three spaces:

The Private Dining Den: Holds up to 75 for a reception, or 42 for a sit down dinner; has its own private bar, and can be decked out with TVs, should the occasion call for it.

Windows Room: Great views for a reception of 75 or a 22-person seated dinner (pictured).

View Room: A semi-private room overlooking Grant Street that seats eight.

Descend Mikkeller's staircase to find yourself inside the clandestine Tivoli Sour Room, which presents a menu of bratwurst and classic reubens in addition to an extensive sampling of sour beers. The room's funky, psychedelic-leaning vibes and mint green floors are modeled after the decor within the two Mikkeller Bars in Copenhagen. Details: Seats 30. Pricing varies. Contact Mikkeller Bar to learn more.

The formerly members-only back room at The Cavalier has recently undergone a boho-heavy renovation courtesy of Ken Fulk. Now accessible through a stand alone entryway, Marianne's regularly hosts private parties with eclectic tastes both in furniture and food, with a small bites tasting menu of lamb schnitzel lollipops, pickled octopus, and crispy squash blossoms. Details: Seats 22. Minimum selections vary. Reserve here.

As many as 35 guests can take over Fiorella's gravel-floored back patio which serves up a pizza-centric menu in a boho-chic setting lit by the glow of string lights. Details: Seats 20. Food and beverage minimum starts at $1,800. Contact Fiorella to learn more.

This gorgeous new space from fine dining veteran chef Chris Bleidorn will impress friends and colleagues alike. Choose from two private dining rooms: Merlin seats 11 to 20 guests for six-course tastings, with a private lounge and bar area; a smaller room called Starling seats 6 to 10 guests. Reserve here.

Take advantage of a sunny Nopa day on the stylish backyard patio at Souvla's Divisadero location, which can accommodate as many as 35 guests. It offers an informal menu of spit-roast lamb sandwiches, Greek fries, and crumbled baklava on the Pinterest-worthy string-lit deck. In the event that the evening grows chilly, there are plenty of heat lamps and an open-bar option of wine and beer to keep you warm. Details: Seats 45. Learn more here.

There’s hardly a more exotic getaway to be had right here in the city than at Liholiho’s Mission Street terrace, a rooftop garden oasis splashed with color. It’s the ideal setting for enjoying chef Ravi Kapur’s ono grinds including tuna poke, crispy rice onigiri, and spam steak teriyaki. Details: Seats 30. Tuesday through Thursday, $7,500. Friday and Saturday, $10,000. Learn more here. 

The Dogpatch brewery has several semi-private spaces fit for events of all sizes — from the 50-seat beer garden to the 220-seat Magnolia Hall. The most memorable setting for events might be the Brewers Deck, situated under the 30-barrel brewery. It’s even decked out with two 55-inch televisions for watching the game or whatever else you may need. Details: Seats up to 45. Learn more here.

Take a seat at Foreign Cinema's "director table" for an evening of sophisticated California-Mediterranean fare and a view onto the romantic, string-lit courtyard below. Adjacent to the table sits a vintage 35 mm projector which plays out classic films beneath the translucent canopy. Details: Seats 12. Pricing varies. Learn more here.