Went to this one in Cupertino.

Great environment, great food.

About 110 bucks for the meal without any wine

 

Ruth chris is pretty good, but there is a place called millenium in san francisco, i think for v day they have a dinner deal and night in their hotel, or just dinner. Anyway its a sweet place like super nice, not that filling but its good stuff and nicely displayed.

 

id try the restaurants on mt hammy

ive never had dinner there but the view at night is priceless

Mount Hamilton Grandview Restaurant
408 251 8909 open wed-sun 5pm-1030pm
94 Mt. Hamilton Road San JOSE 95140

 

You could always go to the Cliff House for dinner. I've heard the food is so-so but the view is spectacular.

 

if it's a view you're after try the Carnelian Room. It'll have views of SF and beyond

http://carnelianroom.com/

 

Try Circolo. You can get away a nice meal and a glass of wine for about 20-30 bucks per person.

http://www.circolosf.com/

And yes, Aqua and inexpensive do not go together.

 

My personal reccomendations.

The Melting Pot in Larkspur - Some bomb *** fondue! Very romantic.
Alfred's Steakhouse in SF - Classic fancy steakhouse, super romantic atmosphere.
House of Prime Rib in SF - Mmmm beef! Once again, very romantic.
Izzy's Steakhouse in SF/Marin - More steak & prime rib.
Zushi Puzzle in SF - Exotic sushi, try the flying fish!!

 

We went there for my senior prom many moons ago. I'm sure the the view would be nice from 50 some odd stroies up, but we couldn't see a thing due to fog and cloud cover.

 

As far as I know, this person is a chick. I've never been out to a meet yet...but you can almost never go wrong with references from a chick. So if you're up to it, try one of those out. I might have to soon. Mmmm fondue..

 

My Personal Choices:

Moose's in SF
Wine Cellar in Los Gatos
Bob's Steakhouse in SF (Top 10 in the US)
Gary Danko (#1 Restaurant in SF IMO)
Boulevard in SF
Aqua in SF
Sent Sovi in Saratoga
Chez Pannise in Berks (My #1 favorite Restaurant all time)
Roy's in SF (Good for Seafood)
Postrio in SF (A Wolfgang Puck Restaurant)

Usually for V-day these places have set 5-course meal that you pay a fixed amount for. Roughly 60-80 or so per person. Don't forget the flowers! Hope this helps!

 

Hehe, I took my boyfriend out to the fondue place last Friday 'cause we were both fondue virgins. He explained it as "hot pot city for white people" ROFL!! But honestly though, I would highly reccomend that place. I never knew melty cheese could be so amazing. We did surf & turf fondue for the entree, but they have all kinds of other stuff also. The flaming turtle chocolate fondue was off the hook!

 

LOL....flaming turtle chocolate....when I think of turtle...I think of a turtle head...lol..not sure if anyone gets that reference though. =D

I remember going to hot pot city. I think this was in SF..not sure if they're still there. This was like...3 years ago? by the way..where is this place you're talking about? Anybody up for a fondue meet? Hahaha kidding.

 

claim jumpers ******!
just remember to order a wine and a roofie colada

 

I've been to Grandview a looooong time ago. Great view and it's out in the middle of nowhere. Food was good as far as I remember.

 

For genuine good eats, great atmosphere and moderate prices check out:

East Bay: LeCoco's (Shattuck Ave.- excellent sicilian food, very intimate and romantic)

SF: Limon (look it up on sfgate.com, great peruvian food)

Peninsula: Pisces (California Ave, Burlingame-Aqua's little sister, same owners, great seafood, less expensive than Aqua)

Good times, have fun.