664383 Tue Nov 03 10:19:31 -0800 2009 13 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 5152276 My 7th wedding anniversary is on Monday 11/30. After telling my husband what a great meal we would enjoy at Commis, and showing him the sample menu & feedback on CH, I found that Commis is closed on Mondays. My first instinct was to have our dinner at Commis on Sunday. But after giving it some thought, I really would like to have a nice meal on our actual anniversary. We have the day off and don't mind driving, so the possibilities are open. Other places that I was looking at, that are unfortunately closed Mondays: Acquerello, the dining room at the Ritz, and closer to home: Manresa, Chez TJ, Trevese. So what does that leave me with? Downstairs Mondays at Chez Panisse, Bix, Ame, Bacar, Perbacco, SPQR? (Incanto is out as we're going there with friends 2 weeks earlier.) We're easy to please, no dietary restrictions, and the place doesn't necessarily have to be an "occassion" restaurant. I would say that the quality of the food matters most. San Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland, the Peninsula and the South Bay are all fair game. I know my request is kind of broad, but I would really appreciate your help. Thanks a lot. -Carminia Tue Nov 03 10:19:31 -0800 2009 23298 SanJoseHound 1 5152371 Camino, Cav, À Côté, Corso, Dopo, Pizzaiolo, Wood Tavern. Tue Nov 03 10:43:54 -0800 2009 5152276 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 5152374 More links for the ones that didn't auto-link: Tue Nov 03 10:45:03 -0800 2009 5152276 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 5152431 Recently had a great meal at Ame, they're open every night. Tue Nov 03 11:03:29 -0800 2009 5152276 11634 saeyedoc 2 5152446 Also open Monday: Aziza La Folie Tue Nov 03 11:09:13 -0800 2009 5152431 276743 pauliface 1 5152475 Rivoli is another Monday option, as is Sea Salt (along with the rest of the Krikorian empire). They are Monday standbys for us. Most of your Monday night options are pretty loud and casual, which might not be suited to your occasion. Quietest option is probably the back room at A Cote, but I'm not certain they'd use it on a slow Monday. Monday options in the City include Ame, Boulevard, Chez Spencer, La Folie, and Range. Tue Nov 03 11:17:32 -0800 2009 5152276 17723 lexdevil 2 5152505 I believe the back patio at À Côté is open every night. Lots of regulars request it when reserving, and most nights the front fills up at some point. Tue Nov 03 11:27:52 -0800 2009 5152475 11369 Robert Lauriston 2 5152774 As you indicate, Lalime's is another Monday night option. My mom recently celebrated her 70th birthday there and it turned out to be a good place for a small celebration. Most of us had the tasting menu. I often find the mains there sort of boring, so that was a nice change -- though it was actually too much food and the desserts were strange. Tue Nov 03 12:49:43 -0800 2009 5152475 11231 Glencora 1 5152576 I'm interested in this too as my birthday falls on a Monday this year. In the Peninsula / South Bay, both Village Pub and Sakoon are open for dinner on Monday. Michael Tue Nov 03 11:48:08 -0800 2009 5152276 10707 mdg 2 5152914 John Bentley's is another Peninsula option. The one in Redwood City is open on Mondays. Tue Nov 03 13:25:23 -0800 2009 5152576 23977 t.c. 1 5152601 I think the new Quince may be open on Mondays. If so, this would be an excellent choice. 470 Pacific Avenue. 415-775-8500 Tue Nov 03 11:56:07 -0800 2009 5152276 10627 steve h. 1 5152630 Delfina's open on Mondays. Tue Nov 03 12:04:37 -0800 2009 5152276 10157 farmersdaughter 1 5152798 Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! I have menus to look up and decisions to make. I don't think Quince is open on Mondays. Checked on opentable and nothing available. Village Pub is tempting because it is a shorter drive, I will have to see what reviews the board turns up. More casual places are fine too, doesn't have to be "romantic". (If my husband were writing this review, would he say otherwise?) Tue Nov 03 12:53:24 -0800 2009 5152276 23298 SanJoseHound 2 5152878 Quince is open Mondays. If opentable doesn't show anything, give the restaurant a call. Tue Nov 03 13:12:49 -0800 2009 5152798 11369 Robert Lauriston