La Foret

4.7

4,7

1658 avis

50 $ et plus

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2 personnes

2 mars 2025

19:00

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Romantique

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.

Privatisation de salle

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Informations supplémentaires

Atmosphère
Cuisine élégante
Prix
50 $ et plus
Cuisine(s)
Française
Heures d'ouverture
Dîner mer.–dim. 17:00–21:00
Numéro de téléphone
(408) 997-3458
Site internet
http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée
Installations pour l'événement privé
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.
Contact pour l'événement privé
Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458

Endroit
21747 Bertram Rd, 95120 San Jose, CA
Quartier
San José
Rue transversale
Almaden Road
Parking details
We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
Renseignements supplémentaires :
Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Cocktails, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Toilettes neutres, Vin

Plats populaires

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

Avis de 1 658 client·e·s

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4.7

4,7 d'après les évaluations récentes

4,7Plats
4,7Service
4,6Atmosphère
4,3Rapport qualité-prix

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Romantique

1 658 avis

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Noel
Baie de San Fra
8 avis
5.0
8 avis
Y est allé·e il y a 1 jour
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
We’ve been enjoying La Foret for many years. The new ownership has made wonderful improvements to the interior; the food and staff are as awesome as ever! It’s always great to see the same familiar faces that have been there when John owned it, and are still there now. It tells you a lot about the quality of ownership and management, that’s reflected in the quality of the experience. It’s such a treat to dine there. We love the great cocktails, the wine selection and seriously there’s nothing I’ve ever ordered that wasn’t fabulous. We had escargot, bison steaks, the special Steak Diane and the tournedos of beef, topped off with the grand marnier soufflé. 5+ stars. Highly recommend La Foret.
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James
Las Vegas
66 avis
5.0
66 avis
Y est allé·e il y a 1 jour
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
A wonderful experience at this iconic, quaint restaurant located in the woodsy vintage section of Almaden . With its warm French decor , a very welcoming ambiance greeted us . We were seated in one of the back parlor rooms with a grand view of their outside dining patio . Our waiter ,Allen, immediately put us at ease with his knowledgeable history not only of the restaurant but also of the history of Almaden , which was a former quicksilver ( mercury) mining location ! All throughout the dinner , Allen was the utmost waiter who guided us through the menu with his description of their original cocktail offerings , to the iconic selection of wild meats and sauces … and his suggestions were spot on !! Both men at the table ordered elk and bison while the women chose the tournedos and rack of lamb ! No disappointment in the choices … savory, cooked to individual tastes and served with appropriate side dishes . Appetizers were varied as well ranging from mushroom soup to beef tartare, scallops meunière and ahi tuna …. everyone delighted with their starters ! Then Allen deftly placed the dessert menus in our hands and began to wax poetic about each selection … even though we were already sated from the wine and delicious dinner , it did not take too much persuasion to coax us toward their souffle and chocolate truffle cake … perfect finishers to a memorable evening ! We definitely recommend dining here and if one gets lucky enough to have Allen as your waiter , you will not forget him nor this restaurant … it is expensive but well worth the price !
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Utilisateur d'OpenTable
Baie de San Fra
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 2 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
I went to La Fore’t for the first time for my birthday tonight with my hubby and this place is truly a hidden GEM! The food, service and warmth welcome was just exquisite! Shout out to our server Go-Tee ALLEN he recommended all the right things most deff a high five 10 star I would deff go back in a heart beat!!!
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Ryan
Baie de San Fra
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 6 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
This place was wonderful. I had never been here before and my boyfriend Ryan took me here for a belated Valentine’s Day since we both work during the holiday. We were able to choose where we sat and I picked a nice table by the front window. We sat next to a large party on purpose because we enjoy a little noise when dining. There were plenty of quiet spots in the restaurant, but I liked the liveliness of the front room. Plus our chairs were next to each other, instead of across from one another. Makes it easier to kiss and hold hands during our meal. Lisa was our server and she was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She helped us choose our meals based on what we were both wanting and we settled on the Tasting Menu 1 & 2 with the Wine Pairing 1 for myself. My boyfriend ordered a glass of Viognier, and I ordered a strawberry mocktail to start. The Viognier went wonderfully with our first course, the prawns, in the most delicious meter lemon garlic butter sauce. We are way too much bread because we wanted every last drop of this sauce! Next up were our salads, mine was served with some Champagne. I preferred the bay shrimp salad and ended up trading my butter lettuce salad with my boyfriend. Then we had the tortellini and ahi. Both were superb. The ahi was grilled so deliciously and the sauce on the tortellini was to die for. Then we had the quail and elk, both were exceptionally delicious, we ate every last bite of every course thus far. Lastly we had the lamb and beef tournado and wow, was it amazing!!! Every single thing we ate was soooo good and the wine paired perfectly with each dish, enhancing their flavors. Finally we had the crème brûlée and the chocolate torte. The crème brûlée tasted the way it should, super creamy and vanilla-y! And the torte was rich and tasty, especially the almond and walnut crust. I highly recommend this restaurant and everything we dined on! Will be returning as soon as we can afford it!
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Matt
VIP
Baie de San Fra
6 avis
5.0
6 avis
Y est allé·e le 22 février 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 4
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Had a wonderful dinner at La Foret, the Elk, the artichoke cream soup, and the Quail were amazing. The tortellini and the lamb were not as good, especially the lamb. It was disappointing considering it was $70, plus the potato mash/puree that was served was worse than a box of instant potatoes. A great experience overall, but maybe avoid the lamb dish and opt for other options. Our dishes were mixed up on arrival, and some substitutions were not brought out at first but were promptly fixed. For the price, I think you can find better value elsewhere.
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Ray
Baie de San Fra
5 avis
5.0
5 avis
Y est allé·e le 21 février 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
It was a nice Wedding Anniversary with great food and service!
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Bret
Côte centrale
17 avis
5.0
17 avis
Y est allé·e le 17 février 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
As always, La Foret was perfect. The food was wonderful! Our waiter, Alan (we always request him) was great. We had a perfect Valentine's Day date night.
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G
Baie de San Fra
3 avis
5.0
3 avis
Y est allé·e le 16 février 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
What contributes to value and a great overall experience? We've been coming to Le Foret for a long time. We bring guests and have certain expectations for the drive, how the place will look, both outside and in, the service, the menu offerings and the food. Over the years, we appreciate the degree to which they have preserved every detail of the original concept of the restaurant. On this particular visit with out-of-town visitors, we had a difficult circumstance. The manager provided a great solution. Service was very professional. The food was exactly as we had hoped and they went beyond. The result was that we had a wonderful dinner experience with our visitors and all left feeling just great!
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Viridiana
Baie de San Fra
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 16 février 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Excelente service and staff and delicious food we enjoyed our date !
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Scott
VIP
Baie de San Fra
5 avis
4.0
5 avis
Y est allé·e le 15 février 2025
1. Global 4
2. Plats 5
3. Service 3
4. Atmosphère 5
As a customer who has dined here over 50X, this is clearly one of my favorite restaurants. Per usual, the food was delightful, but I was shocked to find they had decided to implement an "auto-gratuity" program where they tipped themselves before I could sign the check. Total bill was $585.78 for dinner and "self-added" tip. Unlike this establishment to surprise patrons with this kind of change of policy. Make no mistake, service was good - but I still like to determine the gratuity and take from "lesser service" waitstaff and giv to "greater service" waitstaff.
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Le restaurant La Foret est noté 4,7 étoiles par 1658 clients OpenTable.

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2 personnes

2 mars 2025

19:00

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21747 Bertram Rd, 95120 San Jose, CA

Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Almaden Road
Quartier
San José
Heures d'ouverture
Dîner mer.–dim. 17:00–21:00
Prix
50 $ et plus
Cuisine(s)
Française
Atmosphère
Cuisine élégante
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée
Parking details
We have our own parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant, so parking is never a problem :-)
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires :
Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Cocktails, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Toilettes neutres, Vin

Site internet
http://www.laforetrestaurant.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(408) 997-3458
Installations pour l'événement privé
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.
Contact pour l'événement privé
Private Event Coordinator: (408) 997-3458

La Foret

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Privatisation de salle

Informations supplémentaires

Elk

Sea Scallops

Soufflé Grand Marnier

Tasting Menu 1

La Foret Salade

Tortellini La Foret

Quail

Tournedos of Beef Chanterelle

Crème Brûlée

Tasting Menu 2

Prawns Meuniere

Salade Française

Sea Scallops

Elk

Rack of Lamb

Chocolate Truffle Torte

Tasting Menu 3

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

Beef Tartare

Ahi Tuna

Lobster Tail

Wild Boar

American Wagyu

Soufflé Grand Marnier

Wine Pairing 1

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

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

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

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