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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.

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Alexander's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Alexander 10330 N. Wolfe Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-446-2222
East-meets-beef at this plush restaurant that melds classic steakhouse fare with Asian influences. More...

Amber India Restaurant Indian
14/20
2290 El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-968-7511
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
Michael Mina's restaurant offers gourmet American “comfort cuisine” like lobster potpie. More...

Birk's Seafood
13/20
3955 Freedom Cir.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-980-6400
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
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
More than just another hotel restaurant. More...

Consuelo Mexican Bistro Mexican
No Rating
377 Santana Row #1125
San Jose, CA 95128
408-260-7082
Lively Mexican establishment right along San Jose's Santana Row. More...

Crimson American
13/20
Dining Room at Crimson, Los Gatos, CA 15466 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-358-0175
Chef Diane Rose proudly serves seasonal ingredients from local farmers on her menu of eclectic American comfort food. More...

Emile's French
14/20
545 S. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
408-289-1960
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
Sample over 50 kinds of fondue ranging from lobster tail to chocolate. More...

La Forêt French
15/20
Dining Room at La Forêt, San Jose, CA 21747 Bertram Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
408-997-3458
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
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
A cozy dining room and consistently extravagant food are the main draws at this South Bay landmark. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Santana Row
377 Santana Row, Ste. 1100
San Jose, CA 95128
408-984-3500
Renowned chef Roland Passot's lively brasserie is ideal for traditional country French cuisine with a modern, creative twist. More...

Paolo's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Paolo 333 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95114
408-294-2558
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
This restaurant offers seafood dishes, juicy steaks and a staggeringly good wine list. More...

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

Seven Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary
14/20
754 The Alameda, Ste. 10
San Jose, CA 95126
408-280-1644
Feast on New Zealand lamb loin and other contemporary American dishes at one of the most stylish dining rooms in the area. More...

Thea Mediterranean Cuisine Mediterranean
No Rating
3090 Olsen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95128
408-260-1444
The Mediterranean décor is as authentic as the food. 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
Chef Bradley Ogden and chef-partner Michael Dunn bring New England-style seafood cuisine to chic Santana Row. More...

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