Right, Valentine’s happens in a month. If you haven’t already made arrangements with your safe house in Venezuela, the way forward is to tackle the plans now, enjoy later. Behold, the short list that’ll get you through V-Day unscathed. Well, at least unharmed.
Of the roughly 29 seats in this snug restaurant, the table by the fireplace (also known as Table #2) is
strategically positioned near the vintage chandelier to keep things cozy and dimly lit. Also, the small
leather ledge means face-to-face dining could turn to side-by-side in no time.
Why It’s Right: This underdog won’t stay under the radar much longer.
She doesn’t need to know that Adrian Grenier and his real-life entourage stopped in a few weeks back. All
she should be concerned with is that you single-handedly reserved the sole booth in the joint. Tuck into
this little sanctuary off the main dining room and bask in the glory.
Why It’s Right: It’s normally reserved for four, but they’ve been known to make
exceptions.
Skip sitting at the bar and reserve the table next to the shaded window at this password-protected,
reservations-only speakeasy hidden inside Bourbon & Branch. While the tractor-seat stools might not be
the plushest, it’s not something that a few cocktails won’t cure.
Why It’s Right: Nothing spells romance like a three-course, cocktail-only prix fixe.
There are actually five corner spots in this specially designed plush den that’s expressly built for an
intimate rendezvous. And while they’re all actually four-tops, the two of you will fill yours out
nicely.
Why It’s Right: A 5,000-bottle cellar means the wine will be right. And that’s all that
really counts.
Now, before you dismiss this for its Menlo Park address, you should know that this table—situated next to
floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool and the Santa Cruz Mountains—can’t be replicated in the
city. Also: being walking distance from one of 121 hotel rooms shouldn’t be discounted.
Why It’s Right: VCs regularly reserve this power table, but we think that kind of juju
transcends dealmaking.
