La Foret

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   Mark

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was high quality and preparations were tasty…just more on the classic end of the spectrum- nothing too innovative or new. Service was so nice and comfortable and not at all stuffy. Wine and cocktails were quite reasonably priced and generous pours compared to what we often see in lesser restaurants. The wild boar was the table favorite. Quail appetizer was also very nice.
   

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   Greig

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service. Great sauces. Well-cooked vegetables. Top quality wild meat entrees.
   

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   Patricia

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding as usual. Alan, our server is a gem.
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Over rated for a holiday. Did the prix fix NYE menu…not great. Salad was fishy Shrimp dry and over done Tortellini was so so Ahi and filet were good Crème brûlée was excellent
   

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   john

   San Francisco

   88 reviews

   2.0

   88 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing for the price ($500 for 2). I'd recently spent a week in Paris, hopping between bistros in the Marais, and was hoping to get some of that vibe here, too. But it was not to be: this felt like food from a few decades ago. Our waitress was the high spot. She switched some dishes around for us in the 6-course tasting menu and a shared $95 wine pairing. She was attentive and helpful, and dismayed when she found out that dishes were being dropped on our table with no more than "careful - the plates are hot" (they were untouchable). At this price level, I'd expect an amuse bouche or two - but no: we were brought some Veuve Cliquot champagne (all the pours were half glasses) and some underwhelming bread, and then left for several minutes until the first course arrived. That was tasty - but would have been good as course #3 or 4, not the first one: the heavy sauce overwhelmed the wine. The wines were apparently selected by brand, with no attenmpt to explain why they might have been paired with the food. A slightly underwhelming butter-lettuce salad followed; this one got an description, but a couple of slices of radish was hardly worth the effort. The beef tartare course was the most subtle - although the meat was brown, and I couldn't detect any of the promised truffle. The elk was the high point: tender, bathed in a dark, rich sauce that the house style was well suited to. Australian rack of lamb was generous, but covered in a rich salty gravy, not a "natural jus", and accompanied by a brown rice thingy that was too salty to eat, a weirdly sweet carrot, and some slightly overcooked asparagus. (We were offered a replacement, but we decided that we didn't want to prolong things.) Dessert was a slice of chocolate tart, noticeable more for its weight than any subtlety. A half-bottle of Pinot Noir ($31 at retail) to take away was nice, but not enough. Other diners seemed to enjoy themselves. We won't be back.
   

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   Joe

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food, service, and ambiance were all very good. One small complaint is that my expensive ribeye was overcooked. I ordered medium rare and it came out with hardly any pink at all. It was still good. But it could have been great. I also ordered the rack of lamb which was cooked medium rare to perfection. Delicious!
   

   La ForetResponded 2 days ago

   Hey Joe, We appreciate your feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. However, it's unfortunate that the ribeye did not meet your expectations. It's great to know that the rack of lamb was cooked to perfection! Your insights help us improve, and we hope to provide an even better experience next time. Best, La Foret Team
   

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   Mike

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   For my wife(who is a fantastic cook) to say that the food was as good or better than she could make is the highest compliment I could make. We celebrated my wife's birthday and couldn't have enjoyed it more!
   

   La ForetResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Mike, The team is truly grateful for your wonderful feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that the food surpassed expectations, especially coming from a talented cook like your wife. Celebrating her birthday with us is a privilege, and we couldn’t be happier that you enjoyed the experience. Looking forward to creating more memorable moments together! Thank You, Giuseppe La Foret
   

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   maria

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Geart place for dinner. Food was great, elk was magnificent! Our party was probably the loudest there; we were having a great time and we laughed out loud. Our waiter, Alan was the most excellent!!!
   

   La ForetResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Maria, We are thrilled to hear about your fantastic dinner experience! It brings us joy to know that you enjoyed the magnificent elk and had a wonderful time with your party. Laughter and great food are what we strive for, and it sounds like you all had an amazing evening! Thank You, Giuseppe La Foret
   

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   Kevin

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, wine pairing and our server was outstanding.
   

   La ForetResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Kevin, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and wine pairing, and that our server provided outstanding service! Your positive experience truly brightens our day and motivates us to keep delivering excellent service. Thank You, Giuseppe La Foret
   

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    Candis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We were a party of 11 and we tested our server Sean through out the evening. The service was exceptional considering some in our group had tasting menus, some a la carte and some did both! And people were always getting up for pictures or to talk with other family members. Everyone enjoyed the food including the caviar, lobster, ahi, elk, venison and of course the soufflé. La Foret is a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays. This was my third visit on Christmas but for most of our group it was all brand new and will be quite the memory for them.
    

    La ForetResponded 2 days ago

    Hi Candis, What a joy to hear about your wonderful experience! Exceptional service from Sean and the delicious variety of dishes, including caviar, lobster, and soufflé, truly made your holiday celebration special. It's heartwarming to know that your group created lasting memories at La Foret. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Thank You, Giuseppe La Foret
    

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