An 1848 miners cabin, set in a lovely and bucolic area (well away from the office parks of Silicon Valley) is the setting for this gourmet's paradise, considered one of the 50 best French restaurants in the United States. Service is formal (how oculd it not be when the waiters are wearing tuxedos?) and the food relies on luxe ingredients, flown in from all corners of the globe: cold-water lobster from Australia, Kobe beef from Japan. Each day, there's a wild game special and if you just can't decide, there are tasting menus available (for either $65 or $85). Be sure to dress up: you'll be turned away if you show up in sneakers or shorts.
-Pauline Frommer
San Jose, CA
Travel Guide
San Jose, CA› Restaurant
La Foret
21747 Bertram Rd
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Alameda
Hours
Tues–Sun 5:30–10pm, Sunday brunch 11:30am–2pm.
Phone
408/997-3458
Prices
Main dishes $34–$55 (Kobe beef $95)
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
La Foret
Map
21747 Bertram Rd San Jose, CANote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.