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The Best San Jose Valentines Restaurants


Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not make your reservations for a romantic restaurant in San Jose today? Here you'll find all of the best San Jose Valentines restaurants for the perfect date.

View our list of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in San Jose.


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

Amber India Restaurant Indian
14/20
2290 El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-968-7511 | Menu
One of the best Indian restaurants on the Peninsula, Amber draws a healthy lunchtime crowd for its popular buffet. More...

Arcadia Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Arcadia, San Jose, CA San Jose Marriott
100 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-278-4555 | Menu
Michael Mina's restaurant offers gourmet American “comfort cuisine” like lobster potpie. More...

Bella Mia Italian Italian
13/20
58 S. First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-280-1993 | Menu
First-rate pasta dishes with an emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients, including salmon ravioli, served in a historic setting. More...

Birk's Seafood
13/20
3955 Freedom Cir.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-980-6400 | Menu
This longtime magnet for Silicon Valley singles and couples is known for its Scotch selection and prime rib. More...

Chez TJ French
15/20
938 Villa St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-964-7466 | Menu
This gorgeous restaurant, housed in an 1894 Victorian, has been serving delightful French-California cuisine for over 25 years. More...

Citrus Steakhouse
No Rating
Hotel Valencia Santana Row
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
408-423-5400 | Menu
More than just another hotel restaurant. More...

Dio Deka Greek
14/20
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 Forêt, set in a gorgeous historically significant building overlooking a creek, serves fine country French cuisine. More...

LB Steak Steakhouse
13/20
Santana Row
334 Santana Row, Ste. 1000
San Jose, CA 95128
408-244-1180 | Menu
Stylish steakhouse at elegant shopping center Santana Row serves up sleek comfort food. 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...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, San Jose, CA Santana Row
377 Santana Row, Ste. 1100
San Jose, CA 95128
408-984-3500 | Menu
Renowned chef Roland Passot's lively brasserie is ideal for traditional country French cuisine with a modern, creative twist. 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
San Jose's celeb hangout has attracted the likes of former president Ronald Reagan and baseball-great Joe DiMaggio. 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
This restaurant offers seafood dishes, juicy steaks and a staggeringly good 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 updated Saratoga destination restaurant provides a refined experience and 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...

Sakoon Indian
14/20
357 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-965-2000 | Menu
Refined Indian food served in a bright, eccentric space. More...

Wine Cellar Italian
12/20
Old Town Shopping Center
50 University Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-4808
Reliable cuisine, romantic ambience. More...

Yankee Pier Seafood
14/20
Santana Row
378 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
408-244-1244 | Menu
Chef Bradley Ogden and chef-partner Michael Dunn bring New England-style seafood cuisine to chic Santana Row. More...

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