22 Fresno / San Joaquin Valley Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

by OpenTable

Updated February 06, 2019

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

Market Tavern Stockton

4.6

4.6 (2418)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Stockton

About the restaurant

Market Tavern features farm-fresh ingredients across all menu items from our wood-fired pizzas, all natural pork chops and steak, and signature meatballs.

Our Bar features craft beers on tap and a modern take on classic cocktails using fresh squeezed juices and in-house infused liquors.

The Grab & Go Market offers fresh baked bread, salads and sandwiches, free-range premium meats and select produce, as well as beer and wine for sale.

Top review

Tiff

Dined 1 day ago

I absolutely love the Market Tavern!! To the bartenders and servers, and food always amazing!!

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Popular dish

Eggs Benedicts

Popular dish

Thai Style Brussels Sprouts

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Skirt Steak Wood Fired

Campagnia

4.8

4.8 (786)

$30 and under

Californian

Fresno

About the restaurant

Campagnia Bistro is located in the heart of the upscale Woodward Park area in north Fresno at the corner of Champlain and Perrin. Campagnia Bistro offer eclectic California cuisine prepared by award winning Chef Floro Bugnosen. If this is your first visit to Campagnia we recommend the Alaskan Halibut (when in season) a neighborhood favorite, the succulent Rack of Lamb or Chef Floro’s signature Grilled Pork Chop. Campagnia features an extensive wine list and has been recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine with the “Award of Excellence”.

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Janis

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was very nice, the patio was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Black Angus Steakhouse - Bakersfield

4.5

4.5 (1371)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Bakersfield

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.

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JIM

Dined 6 days ago

I made a reservation for 16 two weeks prior to our date needed! The night of our reservation I realized that I needed to add two and they handled our people well and if we needed anything no matter who we asked they took care of our needs(cocktails - dressing - water) Food was excellent!’ Mark was our waiter and he was the best!!!

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4.8

4.8 (1676)

$30 and under

Bistro

Fresno

About the restaurant

Max’s is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the Central Valley. Our rustic California Cuisine and Gallery setting features local artist Tomas Panzarino. Max’s has welcomed Fresno visitors and our local neighbors for over 10 years. We are dedicated to using fresh local produce along with our house made artisan breads to insure a quality and healthy dining experience. The same quality and freshness is found in all the cocktails from our bar. Premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and muddled berries create our exceptional and award winning martini’s. We look forward to your visit!

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Shawn

Dined 2 days ago

Max,'s is known for their breads, but the food is also excellent. Always have the sweet potato fries. Holiday lunch for work team. Sat in the backroom, so not quite as noisy. Shannon was our server and did an excellent job!!!!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Fresno

4.5

4.5 (1315)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Fresno

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Fresno, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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Colin

Dined today

Always great food and service, I’m glad Fresno has this level of a restaurant in the area. It’s big enough to support it now.

Prime Table

4.7

4.7 (1618)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Stockton

About the restaurant

New steakhouse venture from the proprietors of Market Tavern.

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aurora

Dined 3 days ago

We love having dinner here. The food is amazing and servers are always excellent. The atmosphere is always pleasant and relaxing. I always enjoy my experience at Prime Table ❤️. I recommend it to all my friends.

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Midgley's Public House

4.3

4.3 (1405)

$30 and under

American

Stockton

About the restaurant

**HAPPY HOUR DISCLOSURE Happy hour is walk in only and limited to the bar, and the bar side of our patio. Adding notes to your reservation requesting happy hour does not guarantee you a happy hour table.

Our menu is a true California Cuisine, offering a wide array of steaks, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads sandwiches and burgers, and creative desserts. We have a hand picked wine and cocktail list and a fun atmosphere.

We also offer "whole pig" dinners that must be pre ordered.

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Yolanda

Dined 1 day ago

The overall experience was wonderful. It was super busy but everyone was upbeat and apologetic. I completely understand but the food was delicious. I had the salmon with prawns. My gentleman had a ribeye cooked to perfection.

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Verona Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (657)

$30 and under

Italian

Modesto

About the restaurant

The freshest ingredients available are used in our classic Northern Italian recipes. We only use fresh seasonal fish -- never frozen. Our classical bolognese sauce is a favorite in the community.

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Casey

Dined 4 days ago

The wait staff was wonderful. The food was excellent.

Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.6

4.6 (1722)

$31 to $50

American

Fresno

About the restaurant

The Vintage Steakhouse features a warm, classic setting replete with rich mahogany booths and chairs, and distinctive nostalgic art that welcomes its guests to this intimate and relaxing atmosphere. The intimate atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed. Selections include hand selected “All Natural” USDA certified Black Angus grain fed beef broiled over an open flame; perfectly cooked chops of veal and lamb; along with chicken and the freshest seafood.

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Nick

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing and the stuff was amazing as well.

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5.0

5 (772)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Modesto

About the restaurant

We are a small, locally owned wine cafe striving to provide great service, and great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Serving affordable wines from all over the world as well as panini, charcuterie, cheeses, and salads. We source both locally and internationally providing an array of options that you are sure to enjoy. We can't wait to see you.

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Anne

Dined 5 days ago

Our server was very attentive. The place was not very busy, though.

Ernie's Food & Spirits

4.9

4.9 (735)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Manteca

About the restaurant

Ernie’s Food & Spirits
The crossroads of cultivation, connection, and creativity. We strive to connect our craft of creating unique, locally inspired, and seasonally curated food with emotionally invested service.
The relationships we have created with local farmers, cultivators, brewers, and distillers, share the core ideals of our emotional investment. We are proud of our centralized location with seven major highways or interstate routes within twenty minutes of our front door. As we conceived our identity, we became fond of connecting our guests to the highest quality food and beverage our area had to offer. We have diligently partnered with local farmers to raise our own plots of fruits and vegetables, cheese makers to provide farmstead cheese, distillers who utilize the bounty around us, and brewers that strive to create the highest quality crafted product as we do in our restaurant. We look forward to connecting you to our ideals.

Thank you,
The Ernie's Family

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Last night was a memorable one. My partner and I enjoyed the salmon, carrots and crab fried rice with a split of champagne. Oh, and the bar drinks were way above the usual standards. Definitely recommend Ernie’s if you enjoy fine dining.

Double LL Steak House & Saloon

4.2

4.2 (103)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Visalia

About the restaurant

Double LL Steak House & Saloon in Visalia, California has been in operation since 1995. It's become known for its bone in ribeye and other menu items from the grill. The rib eye dinner is also very popular and comes with a loaded potato. You can also add sides like the garlic bread or bleu cheese salad. Most customers don't even bother with sauce at Double LL Steak House & Saloon because the meat is cooked over oak. This includes the filet mignon.

There are plenty of cocktails at Double LL Steak House & Saloon worth considering. If you like martinis, for example, you'll want to consider the many options.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 30, 2024

Great local place to eat. Friendly staff and excellent service.