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

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Restaurant Gish

4.9

4.9 (210)

$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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Constance

Dined 3 days ago

Rotating menus each month are inventive, interesting, and always excellently executed. Lovely ambiance perfect for a date with an open kitchen so you can see the chefs hard at work. A true bay area gem!

La Foret

4.8

4.8 (1735)

$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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Jessie

Dined today

We had our anniversary dinner here. Our server was Christian and he was amazing. Ambience and food were 10/10. Will definitely be back.

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Sea Scallops

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Soufflé Grand Marnier

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Ahi Tuna

Tasting House

4.8

4.8 (591)

$50 and over

Californian

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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UmarVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent menu, excellent service, top notch service, beautiful restaraunt.

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Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

4.8

4.8 (233)

$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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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience! Food was tasty, well prepared, and beautifully. The perfect dining destination for those needing a celiac safe place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8

4.8 (83)

$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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AlanW

Dined today

Awesome food! And great cocktails! Such a fun experience - will be coming back!

The Plumed Horse

4.7

4.7 (2630)

$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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AlanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful dining experience at Plumed Horse. Our party had the four-course prix-fixe dinner and the waitstaff was very attentive throughout. Every dish was delicious. All of us had the souffle for Course 2 which was absolutely spectacular. The entrees we had were the Pork Chop, Halibut and Rib Eye. Again, all were outstanding. Two of our party were celebrating a wedding anniversary, for which we received a complimentary round of champagne with Course 4 (dessert). This was greatly appreciated. I can’t think of any way the experience could have been better. Yes, I only gave it a Very Good for value (it IS expensive, but the quality justifies that) and noted that the noise level was moderate (it was quiet by the end of our dinner). We hope to dine here again to celebrate the next life "milestone" we encounter.

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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

Epernay Bistro

4.7

4.7 (44)

$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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Thais

Dined 6 days ago

Best French food in area other than Le Papillon. Family owned with special TLC, fantastic food and wonderful ambience.

Grand View

4.6

4.6 (2105)

$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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Jamie

Dined 2 days ago

My new favorite restaurant. The ambiance and location are divine (although a bit if a drive), but the food was perfect. Everything was fresh and well prepared. Service was a bit slow, but we didn’t mind too much. The waiter was really funny and knowledgeable.

La Fondue - Saratoga

4.5

4.5 (4759)

$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 (3076)

$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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Augkana

Dined 1 day ago

The host was polite. Renato was my server. He was professional and friendly. The rest of the staff were friendly. The onion bread test was great. I ordered Jumbo crab cakes Entree. They were a bit smaller than before. The Grand Ocean Platter tested fresh. The last time I had seared tuna was very salty. Crème brûlée was perfect, not too sweet.

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