https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/26/12-best-new-sf-bay-area-restaurants-for-date-night-2019/ > CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device > Need a distraction from stormy gray skies and failed New Year’s resolutions? Let’s talk Valentine’s Day. Or better yet, date night, because you don’t need a Hallmark reason to enjoy a lovely night out with your person. Here are 12 fabulous new restaurants — romantic bistros, modern eateries and trendy hot spots guaranteed to sweep both of you off your feet any night of the year. Don’t forget the chocolate.