Blake’s is one of the best upscale steakhouses in all of Silicon Valley and it’s pricey, but well worth it. This is the place for the true-to-the-bone, meat-and-potatoes power diners. Even for lunch it can be slick, and every weekday you’ll find suits pouring out of nearby offices to grab a bite.
Appetizers I would recommend are the grilled Castroville Artichoke with red pepper Aioli for $9 or the crabcakes. For an entrée you have a star-studded list of options—everything from high-finance plates of beef to gourmet salads to much quieter pasta dishes. The specialty is the peppered filet mignon if you deem it necessary. There is also a kid’s menu.
What goes with red meet? Well, choose from a variety of California Cabernets from their extensive wine list. The "bar-in-the-round" is located in the center of the restaurant, where you can get a variety of good cigars and single malt-scotches.
A great place to swill a few Manhattans before the opera.