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

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Updated June 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 (203)

$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!

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Nic

Dined on May 30, 2025

Quite possibly my favorite restaurant. Service top notch, food is inventive, well prepared…super super tasty.

Teske's Germania Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1309)

$30 and under

German

San Jose

About the restaurant

First we would like to give you our "hearty welcome." Our ambiance and personal attention should give you an evening of pleasure in German dining. We will do out best to fulfill your wishes, so that you will have fond memories of our establishment. If we have succeeded in meeting your expectations, please recommend us to your friends and fellow workers. However, if we have failed to meet your expectations do not hesitate to tell us.

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DanielVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The Best German - and I mean authentic, not the "Wurst and Schnitzel" type - in a fantastic atmosphere, right out of Germany. Great Cuisine, Service, Fun. This is both a neighborhood place and a destitution restaurant. Cozy Bar and fun Biergarten. Don't miss it!

La Foret

4.8

4.8 (1718)

$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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BobVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food , service, and ambiance. Great for special evenings.

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Tasting House

4.8

4.8 (583)

$50 and over

International

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

A Unique Culinary Experience Focused on Quality, Classics & Creativity
Tasting House offers a unique experience that reflects global culinary & wine excellence with a bit of adventure.
Award-winning Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a globally influenced menu that balances sophistication with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients for the A la carte menu & his 15-course tasting menu. Thoughtful wine parings are recommended for each menu item, enhancing flavors of both the food and wine (think 1+1=3). With 65+ wines offered by the glass 1,000 by the bottle, guests have the option to try wines they may not have experienced previously. The chef's tasting menu combined with the extensive by the glass wine list creates a sense of adventure atmosphere. The space evokes the charm of a European wine bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only.

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MaxVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It was god as always . Great experience for social evening .

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Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

4.7

4.7 (42)

$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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Anni

Dined 1 day ago

Overall, the dining experience was quite nice. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared—we especially enjoyed the baked oysters and the boeuf bourguignon. The dessert was changed to a chocolate mousse, which was rich and delicious. We added the $45 wine pairing, which was advertised as four 3oz pours to go with each course. However, we only received three pours during the meal. We weren’t sure if one was skipped or if one of the courses just didn’t come with wine, so it left us a bit confused. The staff also seemed quite busy that evening, and the wait between courses was a little longer than expected. Despite these small hiccups, the atmosphere and food were lovely. Worth trying, but we’d keep a closer eye on the details next time.

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.7

4.7 (81)

$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 include dishes such as steak tartare with puffed rice served in a perilla leaf, Spanish octopus al pastor that is confit then fried and served alongside caramelized pineapple puree and pineapple salsa, and the namesake Alter Ego egg.

The diverse cocktail menu features 16 signature cocktails such as the Kyushu Coffee, a blend of Shochu, black coffee and kuromitsu topped with a black sesame foam or the Buster and Babs; a Rum and Brandy based milk punch inspired by the flavors of carrot cake served in a decanter with glassware for 2.

A seated experience with tableside service in an intimate space, reservations and walk-ins both accepted, although reservations are highly recommended.

ID required (21+ & up only)

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Kate

Dined 2 days ago

Had the best time ever per usual, Ray is amazing!

Grand View

4.6

4.6 (2088)

$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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Jaime Jr

Dined 1 day ago

I love e the food and the great service from all the staff

La Fondue - Saratoga

4.5

4.5 (4758)

$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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Frank

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great experience, great atmosphere , excellent food and awesome service. We'll be back.

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Morton's The Steakhouse - San Jose

4.3

4.3 (3072)

$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 1 day ago

Fantastic experience for a Sunday evening! We ordered the 14oz dry-aged steak with garlic butter, the au gratin potatoes, and some oysters. Also ordered a bottle of Sequentis Merlot which was fabulous!

First Born

4.3

4.3 (36)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

First Born is an ode to our family, a tribute to our heritage, and a high-five to where we grew up, all cheekily brought together (don’t make us say ‘fused’) to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Fuelled by relentless energy, an obsession with food, and an unflinching desire to prove the naysayers wrong, First Born is home to a group of rag-tag renegades dedicated to doing things our way.

Headed up by our executive chef, Brandon Le, and supported by our dedicated in-house staff, we're not blowing smoke up anyone's ass when we say we really, really, really love to show people a good time.

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sasha

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service. Drinks well crafted and fun experience

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