Ultimate Singles Guide

Updated: March 12, 2009

From a trendy restaurant or bar to a hot dance club or rockin music venue, find the best singles spots in Silicon Valley.

On this page:For Trendy Types, For Party Types, For 30-Something Types.

For Trendy Types

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bj's Restaurant & Brewery
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    925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123 (map)

    The current hot spot for beer lovers also draws a steady stream of young singles Thursdays through Saturday.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blowfish Sushi - Santana Row
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    355 Santana Row Ste 1010, San Jose, CA 95128 (map)

    Exotic fusion cuisine, wild sake creations and a cool dance-club decor attract an affluent mix of hipsters.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nola's Restaurant & Bar
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    535 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (map)

    College kids looking to score digits mingle with Silicon Valley bigwigs over margaritas at this popular New Orleans-themed bar.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Club Glo
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    396 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    A VIP crowd lines up for hot dancing and stiff drinks at this hip night spot.

For Party Types

  1. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Scruffy Murphy's
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    187 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (map)

    It's always St. Patrick's Day at this landmark Irish pub that draws a friendly, heavy-drinking singles crowd.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Black Watch
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    141 1/2 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (map)

    The famed cranberry kamikazes, served in pint glasses and meant to be shared, fuel Los Gatos' singles scene.

  3. 7 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Britannia Arms Of Almaden
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    5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118 (map)

    The heated back patio is packed with co-eds, especially on busy Thursday nights, at this unpretentious neighborhood bar.

For 30-Something Types

  1. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Los Gatos Brewing Co
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    130 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (map)

    An upscale, low-pressure place to meet a new friend and have a conversation over wine and beer.

  2. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Straits Restaurant
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    333 Santana Row Ste 1110, San Jose, CA 95128 (map)

    A smartly dressed, after-work crowd congregates at this Pan-Asian spot to chat, sip Singapore slings and snack on sashimi.

  3. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended AP Stumps
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    163 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    This elegant restaurant's bar provides a romantic setting and a extensive wine list for meeting new people.

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