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Best Romantic Restaurants SAN JOSE


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the San Jose area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in San Jose to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.

View our lists of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in San Jose and San Jose Valentines Restaurants.


 

Alexander's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Alexander 10330 N. Wolfe Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-446-2222 | Menu | Photo
A blend of Asian sensibilities and luxe, classic steakhouse fare. More...

Dio Deka Greek
No Rating
Dining Room at Dio Deka, Los Gatos, CA Hotel Los Gatos & Spa
210 E. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-7700 | Menu
Upscale and energetic, this downtown Los Gatos staple delivers fine Hellenic cuisine and attentive service. More...

Emile's French
14/20
545 S. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
408-289-1960 | Menu
A classic destination for wine buffs and fans of classic but artfully prepared French-Swiss cuisine. More...

La Fondue Fondue
13/20
14550 Big Basin Wy.
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-3332 | Menu
Sample over 50 kinds of fondue ranging from lobster tail to chocolate. More...

La Foret French
15/20
Dining Room at La Foret, San Jose, CA 21747 Bertram Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
408-997-3458 | Menu
La ForĂȘt, set in an historically significant building overlooking a creek, serves fine country French cuisine. More...

Le Papillon French
16/20
Dining Room at Le Papillon, San Jose, CA 410 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
408-296-3730 | Menu
A cozy dining room and consistently extravagant food are the main draws at this South Bay landmark. More...

Manresa Modern American
17/20
Dining Room at Manresa, Los Gatos, CA 320 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-4330 | Menu | Photo
Wander away from San Francisco for an introspective eating experience that's far from provincial. More...

Paolo's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Paolo 333 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95114
408-294-2558 | Menu
Italian cuisine in downtown San Jose. More...

Parcel 104 Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Parcel 104, Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-970-6104 | Menu
Parcel 104 offers seafood dishes and juicy steaks, complemented by a notable wine list. More...

Plumed Horse California
16/20
Dining Room at Plumed Horse, Saratoga, CA 14555 Big Basin Wy.
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-4711 | Menu
This stalwart for high-end dining in Saratoga offers contemporary Californian cuisine. More...

Restaurant Sent Sovi French
14/20
14583 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-3110 | Menu
Chef David Kinch paved the way for modern French food in the area here before opening Manresa. More...

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