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I will come here in a heartbeat! Good for dates or for small groups.

 1. Gary Danko

800 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-2060

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

I have been anticipating to eat at Dankos for a long time. So, when the time came around of where to eat for my birthday, it was a no brainer. Reservations were made 1 1/2 months in advance. First the ambiance; the restaurant is a bit loud, it has…More »

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 2. Chez TJ

938 Villa St
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7466

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2011

We came here on week night and we were greeted with a warm smile and they asked if they can take the wine bottle off of our hands to start the decantation process. Chez TJ staff sat us near the fire. Décor was simple and the warm home ambiance exudes…More »

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 3. Dio Deka

210 E Main St
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-7700
5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/22/2010

When I asked where my sister wanted to eat for dinner for her birthday? She automatically said "Dio Deka." I asked if she was sure since she has eaten there before. But, nope, she made up her mind. So, we came here to celebrate her birthday. The food…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/1/2010

    This restaurant is nestled in Los Gatos and the restaurant is perfectly situated inside the hotel. I… Read more »

 4. Alexander's Steakhouse

10330 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-2222

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/22/2011

I dined at Alexanders again. Once again, a great experience and ate to my heart's content. I'm lucky that someone has taken me here again. I've always came here for special occassions, but this time was just a nice dinner out. For just two people, we…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/12/2010

    When a friend is in town visiting from the Big Island and they want steak. The only place we could… Read more »

 5. La Folie

2316 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5577

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday. First, after driving from SJ to SF on a Friday, there was lots of traffic...got there late, but they were understanding. Drop off the car in front with the valet, and walked in. The bar is on the left…More »

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 6. Roy's Restaurant

2700 17 Mile Dr
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 647-7500
5.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

Great food and service. First class all the way, baby! :) We had the:

Sea bass with wasabi and butter sauce, veggies, and rice
Special: tomato soup with fennel and shrimp-spicy
Short ribs-meat was so tender and tasty, and potatoes. the potatoes were…More »

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 7. La Mar Cebichería Peruana

Pier 1.5 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 397-8880

Categories: Seafood, Peruvian

Neighbourhood: Embarcadero

5.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

We had reservations at 6:30 p.m. We sat outside facing the pier, but the outside was enclosed and the heat lamps were going. The music was festive and it gave the restaurant a lively vibe, but romantic. Since my two fellow friends and I love Peruvian…More »

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 8. Limón Rotisserie

1001 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-2134

Category: Peruvian

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

After a whole day of taking me shopping in the city, honey tells me "J.., no matter what, we're leaving at 5:45 pm. So, if you didn't buy it yet, leave it." "Ok!" I stopped shopping at 5:45 pm, and he drove us to dinner. Another surprise for me…More »

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 9. La Mer

2199 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 923-2311

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

5.0 star rating
  12/24/2009

We had reservations here last night for dinner. Our table seating was spectacular. We were secluded from the other parties and it overlooked the beach with two palm trees near two palm trees. Stools were provided for our purses as well. Ok...if you…More »

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 10. Cin-Cin Wine Bar

368 Village Ln
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-8006
5.0 star rating
  5/6/2011

So, all the little surprises that my boyfriend has done for me, I thought he will like a nice dinner with me at Cin Cin. Mind you, I have wanted to try this place for awhile and have been waiting to take someone there with me. Since we had…More »

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 11. Redd

6480 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2222

Category: American (New)

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

On a sunny and beautiful day, I got to have lunch at Redd. There were many seats available outdoors and indoors. Of course, it was such a beautiful day that eating indoors was not an option in our book.  Listening to the water flowing from the water…More »

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 12. Bottega Ristorante

6525 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 945-1050

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  7/15/2010

As I looked around the restaurant, many tables were occupied with parties or people on dates. I noticed two tables down from us, the couple had their anniversary. They had gifts for each other. No matter what, this place is definitely a place of…More »

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 13. Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

19980 E Homestead Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 725-0542

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/23/2010

I have been here couple of times and every time I always enjoy my food here. Call for a reservation, because it's busy. I love tapas, especially Japanese tapas. I tried these dishes this time! I think I practically tried everything on that menu…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/21/2009

    If you want to eat here, you would need to make a reservation...it gets packed. Don't wear any socks… Read more »

 14. Xanh Restaurant

110 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-1888
4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/11/2010

I came here on a Tuesday night with a friend. By the way, happy hour is only till 6:30 p.m. and they offer pretty tasty happy hour foods. We didn't come for the happy hour, we came for the dinner. Happy hour takes place in the front, near the bar…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/20/2009

    This place is quite nice. There is usually a wait...so, its better to make reservations. If you… Read more »

 15. Ozumo

161 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-1333
4.0 star rating
  3/27/2010

A friend was in town and had made reservations for Ozumo on Friday night. We loved the ambience and environment. Maybe, we will love the food too? Well, once we walked in, people were sitting at the bars and tables enjoying their happy hours. As we…More »

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 16. Scratch

401 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 237-3132
4.0 star rating
  5/21/2011

We had dinner here on a Thursday night. We had no reservations, but we waited for a few minutes before we got seated since others were finishing up their meals. We had the steaks with potatoes (big cut fry) and shard. A Cab went well with our steaks.…More »

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 17. Le Colonial

20 Cosmo Pl
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-3600

Categories: Vietnamese, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

4.0 star rating
  3/31/2009

I ate dinner here on Saturday night. I would have to say the dishes that we ate were amazing. We had the spring rolls with crab, braised beef short ribs, sea bass, and the lamb chop. The spring rolls had only 5 and had a lot of lettuce to wrap the…More »

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