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Top 3 Valentine’s Day 2017 restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

We’re already halfway through January, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Our team here at Magnussen’s Toyota of Palo Alto understands it can be stressful to find the perfect restaurant for you and your date, so we did the work for you. Check out this list of our top 3 favorite romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day 2017.



Saint Michael’s Alley

140 Homer Avenue

If you’re looking for a cozy cafe, Saint Michael’s Alley is your spot. Their menu is diverse with a modern Californian twist. The restaurant opens on Tuesday the 14th at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then again from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are welcome and can be made by calling 650-326-2530.

Tamarine Restaurant

546 University Avenue

This upscale, modern Vietnamese restaurant offers creatively made plates that are sure to impress your date. After dinner be sure to check out the art gallery filled with beautiful paintings. They’re open on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and then again from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner. Reservations can be made here.

Vino Locale

431 Kipling Street

Those looking for more of a relaxed setting would surely enjoy Vino Locale. Tuesday lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m with happy hour until 6:30. If the weather’s nice, grab a glass of wine and head to the patio for the evening to enjoy some live classic rock from Mind the Gap.


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