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La Foret, San Jose, CA

La Foret

4.7
4.7
1608 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
La Foret offers fine French dining in an old country setting. We are proudly now offering outdoor dining!!!The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Picture windows surrounding the entire dining area allow you to fully enjoy the quietly beautiful surroundings during your meal. Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Foret has earned its place among the area's finest restaurants and in fact has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

La Foret ha an extensive wine list, which includes French and Napa Valley selections. It offers a tasting menu and brunch on Sundays.

This restaurant has private rooms for catering banquet-style private events. It also hosts weddings with capacity for up to 130 guests.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 997-3458
  • Website
    http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    La Forêt regularly hosts parties and events for people and organizations from around the South Bay Area including, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Cupertino, Santa Clara.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458
  • Location
    21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
  • Neighbourhood
    San Jose
  • Cross Street
    Almaden Road
  • Parking details
    We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Tasting Menu 1

Five Course $115

  • La Foret Salade

    Bay Shrimp, GV Farms Kookaburra Spinach, Shaved Radicchio, Red Pepper Vinaigrette

    • Tortellini La Foret

      Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms, Aged Garlic, Cream

      • Quail

        Roasted Canadian Quail, Huckleberry Reduction

        • Tournedos of Beef Chanterelle

          Tenderloin Medallions, Golden Chanterelle, Ginger Brandy

          • Crème Brûlée

            Tasting Menu 2

            Six Course $150

            • Prawns Meuniere

              With Butter, Garlic, Meyer Lemon, Vin Blanc

              • Salade Française

                Butter Lettuce, Marinated Cucumber, Shaved Radish, Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette

                • Sea Scallops

                  Seared Day Boat Scallops, Light Saffron Herb Cream, Puff Pastry

                  • Elk

                    Roasted New Zealand Elk Loin, Portabella Cognac Demi-Glacé Reduction

                    • Rack of Lamb

                      Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Australian Lamb, Natural jus, Tarragon Mustard

                      • Chocolate Truffle Torte

                        Tasting Menu 3

                        Seven Course $220

                        • Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

                          Buckwheat Blini, House Cultured Crème Fraiche, Sweet Onion, Capers

                          • Beef Tartare

                            GV Farms Beef, Potato Truffle Cream, Crispy Potato Julienne

                            • Ahi Tuna

                              Lightly Peppered & Grilled, Horseradish, Thyme Sauce

                              • Lobster Tail

                                Poached Cold Water Lobster, Lime Beurre Blanc

                                • Wild Boar

                                  Sage Crusted Medallions of Wild Boar, Roasted Garlic Cabernet Sauce

                                  • American Wagyu

                                    Snake River Center Cut Tenderloin, Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce, GV Farms Sage, Cognac

                                    • Soufflé Grand Marnier

                                      Wine Pairing 1

                                      $45

                                      • Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson Valley, California NV

                                        • Domaine de Couron, Viognier, Cotes du Rhone, France 2020

                                          • Lyric by Etude, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California 2016

                                            • Napa Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, California 2016

                                              • Sandeman, Fine Ruby Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                Wine Pairing 2

                                                $95

                                                • Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, France NV

                                                  • Mount Hamilton Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Clara Valley 2019

                                                    • Grgich Hills, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                      • Skyfall, Merlot, Columbia Valley, California 2016

                                                        • Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                          • Fonseca, 20 year, Tawny Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                            Wine Pairing 3

                                                            $125

                                                            • Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d'Or, Brut, Champagne, France 2008

                                                              • Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California 2015

                                                                • Chalk Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2019

                                                                  • Paul Hobbs, Chardonnay, Russian River, California 2018

                                                                    • Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2018

                                                                      • Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakvile District of Napa Valley, California 2016

                                                                        • Dows', 40 year, Tawny Port, Porto, Portugal

                                                                          Last updated: July 26, 2022

                                                                          What 1,608 people are saying

                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                          4.7
                                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                                                          • 4.4Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

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                                                                          • San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                            Romantic

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

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                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

                                                                            Romantic

                                                                          • San Jose / Silicon Valley

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                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          La Foret offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food," a "wonderful ambience," and "great service." Nestled by a creek, this historic venue combines a charming atmosphere with exceptional dishes like elk and seafood pasta. Perfect for special occasions, its attentive staff, particularly Alan, enhance the memorable evenings.

                                                                          1,608 Reviews

                                                                          1. Stephanie

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great service, amazing meal. Loved the drinks!! Our waiter was top notch

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                                                                          2. Gerald

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Always a wonderful time at La Foret! We went with the 7 course meal which did not disappoint. The wine list is amazing. Lastly, we had the best server, Alan!

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                                                                          3. Karen

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            I've been going to La Foret for years. Maybe they were short staffed yesterday because their usual attentiveness was off. It was awhile before our server checked back with us. I also saw the wait staff going upstairs a bit so maybe there was a private party that took time away from us "downstairs". Also, we suspect that our Grand Marnier Souffle order was put in late because we had to wait a while for it., but it's worth the wait. The food was very good as always. I do have to call out the Scallops appetizer. It's $27 and we got only two scallops. Two. I didn't realize it until my dinner partner told me on the way home. It seems gauche to ask how many of the appetizer we'll served but going forward, I will. $27 for two? Really?

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                                                                          4. MeghanH

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Nashville

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Compared to last years experience, this was not great. This was a holiday business dinner and the service was not good. We waited 10-15 mins without even a menu. I tried multiple times to get someone’s attention, finally one of us had to leave the table to ask to order a $200+ of champagne. The woman who finally picked up the table was lovely, but at that point we had already been waiting for over 20 mins. Our overall bill was $1300+tip. The food is always good and the atmosphere was very nicely decorated for the holiday.

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                                                                          5. Jennifer

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great service and food ! Definitely coming back for more celebrations !

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                                                                          6. Shaun

                                                                            Yosemite

                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            A very enjoyable evening at La Forêt. Interesting menu which allowed us all to swap and taste each other's choices. The elk was incredibly tender, the bison was also very tender and cooked beautifully and the venison (which was a very generous portion!) provided us with lunch the following day as well. Our waitress, Tania was friendly and attentive.

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                                                                          7. Diego

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 2, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Dinner experience was excellent, I was at La Foret with my wife celebrating our anniversary, and we tried the tasting menu experience. Everything was beyond delicious, a true parade of flavors: prawns, scallops, elk, lamb, quail, tortellini, paired with excellent wines, we tried Roederer Estate, Brut, Anderson, as well as the Domaine Comte De Lauze, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2018. The place is beautiful, with an elegant warming atmosphere. lastly, he service was excellent, our waiter Shawn had a deep knowledge on every menu item, very polite, with a charming attitude, he made the experience even better.

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                                                                          8. Nick

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            The experience is pretty nice! Our reservation was at 6:30 and the checkin couldn't find our name on the system. But since there's some empty table, we still available to be seated on time. The waiter and waitress were kind and professional. (My wife emphasize their photographing skill is way better than mine) Food was good. We ordered tasting menu 2 and 3. Salad, seafood, and other appetizers were delicious and fresh. Entrees we got lamb and beef, which was over what I expected. The environment and food quality are totally worth the price.

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                                                                          9. Mike

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            La Foret continues to be one of the truly special dining experiences of the South Bay. It has been our go to dining experience in San Jose for over 40 years.

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                                                                          10. Sridhar

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Tucked away among old homes and hills, restaurant has a great old world charm and excellent food

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                                                                          FAQs

                                                                          La Foret is rated 4.7 stars by 1608 OpenTable diners.

                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                          2 people
                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                          Booked 20 times today
                                                                          Google Map for La Foret

                                                                          21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                            Almaden Road
                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                            San Jose
                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                            Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $50 and over
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            French
                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Elegant Dining
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (408) 997-3458
                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                            La Forêt regularly hosts parties and events for people and organizations from around the South Bay Area including, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Cupertino, Santa Clara.
                                                                          • Private party contact
                                                                            Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458
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