Warning: Valentine’s Day is a mere 31 days away. Take control of the situation and snag a reservation at one of these tables now, and then... relax. The value of the right table should never be underestimated.
You Require: A tiny, casual retreat with some of the city’s best desserts.
You’ll Receive: A five-course meal and a corner booth. Pro tip: get the cake decorated
with conversation hearts from the bakery—hey, a little sweet talk goes a long way.
You Require: A little bit of stargazing with your tasting menu.
You’ll Receive: A courtyard spot with plants and a water fountain for an upscale picnic
vibe. Should you get cold, heaters will be working at full steam. (Not that you’ve ever had a problem
getting your dates steamy.)
You Require: A little off-the-beaten-path oasis of Southern charm.
You’ll Receive: Booths with side-by-side seating, looking either over the cellar (#20) or
toward the Palace of Fine Arts (#21). You haven’t seen the Palace of Fine Arts until you’ve seen it over
a plate of hush puppies.
You Require: An easy jaunt up to wine country.
You’ll Receive: A half-moon-shaped leather booth on the second floor looking out toward
the Napa River. Maneuver around cocktails named The French Kiss and Long-Lasting Love. And
consider yourself warned.
You Require: A spontaneous, no-reservations alternative with champagne by the magnum.
You’ll Receive: A table close to the backlit onyx bar, which creates a romantic glow. And
that magnum, which has a way of eliciting a little... extra spontaneity.
