Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in San Jose / Silicon Valley

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in San Jose / Silicon Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Restaurant Gish

4.9

4.9 (214)

$50 and over

Korean

Santa Clara

About the restaurant

Good People
Good Food
Good Time

Welcome to Restaurant Gish!
For the reservation, please visit our website!

Top review

LucyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This was our second time here for the plant-based menu and amazingly, we thought it was even better than the first time (we suspect that we were able to better focus on the flavors this time) - incredible amount of intention and care put in each dish, and wonderful balance and blend of flavors. Loved the playlist too (different from last time, and still great)! This restaurant is a gem.

The Plumed Horse

4.8

4.8 (2637)

$50 and over

Californian

Saratoga

About the restaurant

The Plumed Horse Restaurant has been a beacon of South Bay fine dining since 1952. Led by Executive Chef Peter Armellino, it is a destination for those travelling to visit, yet retains its landmark status as a place to relax, unwind, enjoy, and indulge for locals. Michelin has agreed, awarding Chef Peter a star for 15 consecutive years.

Chef's tasting menu, composed of multiple courses featuring items from local farms and fishermen, is the highlight. A la carte is offered in select seatings on certain evenings.

Wear whatever makes you comfortable, but you are here for a special night out, dressing up is fun! While not required, suits, sportcoats and classy attire will generally get you the best seats in the house.

We are an "adult restaurant." If you are bringing in younger patrons, we want to make it a great experience for every guest. We ask for no tablet or cell-phone entertainment that might disturb others. This is your night to make memories with each other as a family.

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Richard

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service. The sommelier was very knowledgeable.

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$128 Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu

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Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

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THE Chef's Table at The Plumed Horse Restaurant

La Foret

4.8

4.8 (1745)

$50 and over

French

San Jose

About the restaurant

La Foret offers fine French dining in an old country setting. We are proudly now offering outdoor dining!!!The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Picture windows surrounding the entire dining area allow you to fully enjoy the quietly beautiful surroundings during your meal. Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Foret has earned its place among the area's finest restaurants and in fact has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

La Foret ha an extensive wine list, which includes French and Napa Valley selections. It offers a tasting menu and brunch on Sundays.

This restaurant has private rooms for catering banquet-style private events. It also hosts weddings with capacity for up to 130 guests.

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Kerri

Dined 4 days ago

We celebrated our friend, Kathy Volmer’s birthday with Eva as our server and Sammi, the maître D welcoming us into the restaurant. We were seated at Kathy’‘s favorite table. Thanks to Sammi. We all ordered the number two tasting menu which was so delicious. We savored every bite. It was truly a wonderful evening in a beautiful restaurant with fabulous friends, food and wine. Thank you to the entire staff for making it such a special evening. Can’t wait to go back and do it again. By far the best meal we’ve had all year! Bon appétit.

Tasting House

4.8

4.8 (598)

$50 and over

Californian

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

A dining experience that combines seasonal California culinary fare and an award winning wine list, with a bit of adventure. Our acclaimed Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a California influenced menu that balances sophistication and classic dishes with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy his dishes À la carte or indulge in the 15-course tasting menu. Choose from more than 65 wines by the glass, 100+ Champagnes, and an international wine list of ~1,000 bottles curated by our team of 10 sommeliers. The space evokes the charm of a European bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only. Awards: Wine Spectator Best of Excellence Award, Best Restaurant & Best Wine List from Metro Best of Los Gatos, Modern Luxury Magazine Best of Silicon Valley: Best Wine Bar and Champagne Bar.

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Leonardo

Dined on Jul 20, 2025

My wife and I took our 21 year old daughter to celebrate her birthday and it was a memorable and amazing experience for all of us! Great staff, great chef, great food, and great service!! Thank you very much!

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Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

4.8

4.8 (237)

$31 to $50

Italian

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

Nestled in downtown Los Gatos, Polenteria serves up Italian cuisine, that is Celiac safe.
We are a small 22 seat restaurant, that is very intimate. With a European feel, many of our guests proclaim that they have been whisked away to Italy or France. We love that!

Many accolades from the SF Chronicle, and the Mercury News as well as Eater SF hail Chef Yvonne and her team at Polenteria for being on the cutting edge of the Gluten Free Movement, and more importantly providing a safe space for those with Celiac to dine without hesitation.

We are a small restaurant and therefore we do have a strict no show- cancellation policy. we need 24 hours or more. Please be considerate of this.

We thank you and look forward to being of service.

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LynneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We always love coming to Polenteria. Only one of us is gluten free but we always love the food. Delicious food from the focaccia bread, the pork chop special and the chicken Parmesan to the beignets at dessert. We love going back for old favorites and to try new specials.

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8

4.8 (87)

$50 and over

Lounge

San Jose

About the restaurant

A dimly lit mysterious cocktail lounge tucked behind the curtain of the vinyl bar, Still O.G., boasting a diverse array of delicious and methodically prepared small plates in addition to wildly imaginative and carefully crafted cocktails.

Small plate offerings change with seasonal produce availability. Executive Chef Roberto Mendoza uses locally sourced ingredients and advanced cooking techniques to present dishes that pair with cocktails.

The diverse cocktail menu features over 20 signature and seasonal offerings. Our cocktails are expertly crafted with taste, texture and visual components in mind.

A seated experience with tableside service in an intimate space, reservations and walk-ins both accepted, although reservations are highly recommended. Fridays and Saturdays we only allow walk-ins after 9:30pm.

ID required (21+ & up only)

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Susanna

Dined 2 days ago

We thought we went to the wrong resturant at first, but it was actually hidden in behind. Overall atmosphere was great, but I filled out mentioning it was to celebrate my best friend's birthday, and nothing was provided when we get there, so I am not sure what was the purpose of that question when I make the reservation

Epernay Bistro

4.7

4.7 (46)

$50 and over

French

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Los Gatos we are a cozy French restaurant offering beautiful but approachable cuisine, wine, and champagne. Our restaurant offers everything from brunch on the weekends to Oysters, Caviar, Boeuf Bourguignon, and the Best Burger in LG. Featuring over 100 wines in our conservative space we have assembled a modest but excellent collection of offerings. Please come and enjoy our Bistro for an experience you will not soon forget.

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yvonneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The owner is also the host and completely knowledgeable and delightful

Grand View

4.5

4.5 (2129)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

San Jose

About the restaurant

The Mt. Hamilton Grand View is a classic restaurant in a breathtaking location, with plenty of outdoor dining, overlooking the exquisite Santa Clara Valley. The memory of a great meal and our sunset views will stay with you long after your table’s been cleared.

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Gulmaro

Dined 7 days ago

The host, Maxim, was wonderful and helped us pick a great dish. Everything was perfect, and I will definitely return.

La Fondue - Saratoga

4.4

4.4 (4757)

$31 to $50

French

Saratoga

About the restaurant

La Fondue is located in the center of Saratoga Village on Big Basin Way at the corner of 4th Street. The restaurant’s interior reflects a new interpretation of European design that avoids cliché interpretations. La Fondue offers a unique experience serving over 50 types of fondues served tableside. We offer a “chill out” dining experience, a little bit glamorous, a little bit classic. Try our Wild Game, Kobe Flat-Iron, or Private Reserve Filet Mignon cooked in one of our four cooking methods. Then top off your evening with a decadent chocolate fondue dessert.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a romantic dinner, La Fondue promises an unforgettable blend of mood and food.
Visit www.lafondue.com for promotions and private event details.

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Julian

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great food and service over all I enjoyed everything

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Morton's The Steakhouse - San Jose

4.2

4.2 (3087)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

San Jose

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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Arpit

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic bar bites! Waygu smash burger and fries for under $20.

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