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01/13/12

The Hot List
The Most Romantic Tables in Town

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.

The Fireplace Table, Sons & Daughters

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.

411:: Sons & Daughters, 708 Bush St (at Powell), 415-391-8311

Table 41, AQ

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.

411:: AQ, 1085 Mission St (at 7th St), 415-341-9000

The Window-Side Two-Top, The Wilson

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.

411:: The Wilson, 501 Jones St (at O’Farrell), 415-346-1735

The Corner Table, Keiko à Nob Hill

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.

411:: Keiko à Nob Hill, 1250 Jones St (at Clay), 415-829-7141

Table 13, Madera

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.

411:: Madera, 2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, 650-561-1540

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