3 Best French Restaurants in San Jose, CA

“Left Bank Brasserie Santana Row serves a seasonally changing menu with outdoor seating. The Brasserie is known for simple, seasonally changing French-inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Roland Passot. Their large, casual, elegant main dining room has everything from a family table of 20 to a romantic table of two. Their menu features a diverse selection of meat, fresh vegetables, seafood, hearty salads, and sumptuous desserts. Their happy hour is the perfect time to join them for a bite and libation while on the patio or at the bar. Left Bank Brasserie offers weekly specials from local farmer's markets. They have gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Gift cards are available, and free parking is provided. Get $50 off your next visit of $150 or more. Their Salle de Famille is a cozy private room for up to 12 guests. They also have a modular private room for up to 60 guests, which can be divided into two sections: the front for 18 guests and the back for 28 guests. They also serve at Larkspur, Menlo Park, and Jack London Square.”

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“La Forêt offers a sophisticated French dining experience in a countryside setting. They have earned their place among the area's finest restaurants and have been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States. This romantic restaurant has private rooms for catering to banquet-style private events. They have a dedicated team who is passionate about the art of hospitality and eager to welcome you to the La Forêt tradition. Whether you're planning a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration, corporate event, or not-for-profit luncheon, their fully trained staff provides an upscale yet unpretentious dining experience. Their labor-intensive cooking style, achieved through a careful combination of marrow, wine, and herbs simmered slowly over time, extracts rich flavors from the bones, resulting in incredibly flavorful sauces.”

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“Black Sheep Brasserie features a combination of modern Californian and classic French-inspired dishes made with seasonal ingredients. They have an eclectic and restrained French varietal wine list, classic-rooted cocktails, local and foreign craft beers, and an extensive and thoughtful spirits selection. Kids can enjoy a cheeseburger, penne pasta, and grilled 4oz filet mignon. Black Sheep Brasserie is wheelchair accessible and Gift cards are available for your loved ones. Reservations are recommended for indoor and outdoor dining, and walk-ins are accepted when available. They accept AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa cards for payments. Black Sheep Brasserie also serves vegetarian dishes and great cocktails.”

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