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**400th REVIEW** 
And the honor goes to *drumroll* The Grandview Restaurant!

Special Anniversary? Birthday? Seeing your brother off to college? Grandview's got you.

Grandview renovated itself a few years ago, and now it's better than ever. It gives you the fancy experience with the exquisite delectable cuisine, quaint butlers, royal ambience, and breathtaking view of San Jose.

Located at the lonely top of Mount Hamilton, you have to traverse through windy trails encroaching upon the edges of death to come upon this spectacular restaurant. Drive super careful at night. The parking lot itself is small, so make sure to come early with plenty of time time to park.

The whole restaurant itself is dimly light, except during the daytime with natural lighting. And upon entry, you meet the bar, waiting lounge and a grand ol' black piano with a smooth jazz singer at night. I didn't catch his name, but he sings Frank Sinatra like a dream. You can also tip him as well.

Reservations are a MUST as they can get quite packed during lunch, dinner, and weekends. Ask for the window view near the edge of the restaurant where it shares a border view of San Jose with the neverending blue sky. It's better to come evening so you can catch the sunset-- best time of the day.

Menu does change seasonally but there are some classics that stays such as seafood pasta, steak, etc. I've tried the following:

Tomahawk Steak ($89.50) steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables, plate for 2
**Steak was medium done and it was juicy, tender, and delicious. The seasoning was also on point and my parents and I couldn't figure out what it was. Delicious nonetheless. My parents split this dish, and along with appetizers, it was more than enough.

Lobster Carbonara ($42.50) spagehetti, peas, pancetta, garlic, grated parmesan cheese,
topped with a fresh, 7oz lobster tail
**My go-to safe dish at Grandview. The pasta leaves more to be desired, reminiscent of Olive Garden quality. It's very CREAMY, so be prepared for that. But the lobster tail is ALWAYS an absolute delight! Super fresh, the meat is thick and juicy. It's a safe dish, doesn't excite me and I can see why it lasts on the menu.

Linguine Tutto Mare ($29.50) fresh catch, PEI mussels, clams, calamari, prawns, garlic, pomodoro
**For one of the cheaper dishes, it is actually very impressive! The seafood medley compliments the fresh pasta and sauce well. This dish is more exciting than the Lobster Carbonara but alas, it only has fish, mussels, clams, calamari, prawns...wait that's a lot! Haha

Cozze e Vongole ($14.50) manila clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, garlic, white wine 
**Pretty safe appetizer again. Flavor-wise, it was pleasing with the wine and garlic tossed with the clam mussels combo.

Complimentary Bread with Herb Olive Oil and Various Wines

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Overall, I love the Granview and its spectacular view. Is it Gary Danko or Plumed Horse status? Definitely not. The menu is typical and most of the dishes aren't too creative or exciting, but quality and quantity-wise? It satisfies its patrons into a pleasant fancy-like experience. It's always nice pretending to dine like Jay Gatsby.
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