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Left Bank - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
Left Bank - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
Left Bank - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
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LEFT BANK

(4.9 Score)
377 Santana Row, Suite 1100,
San Jose, CA 95128 Directions

Since 2003

Specialty:

✓ Cheese Fondue ✓ Escargots ✓ Moules Frites ✓ Duck Liver Mousse ✓ French Onion Soup ✓ Salade Lyonnaise ✓ Niçoise Salad ✓ Steak Frites ✓ Hanger Steak au Poivre ✓ Beef Bourguignon ✓ Winter Squash Ravioli ✓ Duck Confit ✓ Oysters ✓ Jumbo Prawn Cocktail ✓ Ahi Tuna Tartare ✓ Fried Calamari ✓ Skirt Steak ✓ New York Strip Steak ✓ Trout Amandine ✓ Salmon ✓ Pan Roasted Chicken ✓ Left Bank Cheeseburger ✓ Prime Rib French Dip ✓ Mashed Potatoes ✓ French Fries ✓ Sautéed Green Beans ✓ Roasted Brussels Sprouts

"Left Bank offers a French-inspired menu that changes with the seasons, prepared by Chef Roland Passot. Guests can also enjoy their meals in the outdoor seating area. Their large and casual dining room has everything from a family table for 12 guests to a romantic table for 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 a libation while on the patio or at the bar. Left Bank Brasserie offers weekly specials from local farmers' markets. They have gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. 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 Menlo Park and Larkspur. Gift cards are available for purchase. The restaurant also provides free parking for guests.

2026 Update: They bring more than 30 years of expertise in French cuisine. The restaurant has private and semi-private spaces for 12 to 75 guests, including patios and dining rooms for gatherings, celebrations, or events. They are located in Santana Row. Online ordering is also available for both pickup and delivery."

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Hors D’Oeuvres
Oysters Half Dozen Raw Market Selection $24
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail $24
Ahi Tuna Tartare* $21
Fried Calamari $19
Cheese Fondue $19
Escargots $18
Beef Tartare $19
Moules Frites 12 Pound $19
1 Pound $33
Duck Liver Mousse $17
Soupe Et Salade
Soup Of The Day A.Q
French Onion Soup $14
Salade Verte $15
Warm Goat Cheese & Fig Salad $18
Salade Lyonnaise $19
Bread And Butter Half $5
Whole $9
NiçOise Salad $31
Steak Frites
Skirt Steak $39
Hanger Steak Au Poivre $46
New York Strip Steak $68
EntréEs
Trout Amandine $31
Salmon* $34
Pan Roasted Chicken $29
Duck Confit $32
Beef Bourguignon $42
Winter Squash Ravioli $28
Left Bank Cheeseburger* $29
Prime Rib French Dip $30

Contact:

(408) 984-3500

Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 9pm
Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 10:30am - 9pm

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La Forêt - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
La Forêt - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
La Forêt - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
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LA FORÊT

(4.8 Score)
21747 Bertram Road,
San Jose, CA 95120 Directions

Since 1978

Specialty:

✓ Escargot ✓ La Foret ✓ Salade Francaise ✓ Pain Perdu ✓ Benedict ✓ Tortellini La Foret ✓ Linguine ✓ Quail ✓ Ahi Tuna ✓ Elk ✓ Beef Tartare ✓ Pasta Fruit de Mer ✓ Wild Boar ✓ Bison ✓ Venison ✓ Tournedos of Beef Chanterelle ✓ American Wagyu ✓ Steak Diane ✓ La Foret Linguini ✓ Tsar Nicoulai Caviar ✓ Smoked Salmon ✓ Romaine Salad ✓ Soup du Jour ✓ Lobster Tail ✓ Prawns Meuniere ✓ Salmon ✓ Veal ✓ Rack of Lamb ✓ Rib-Eye

"La Forêt provides French dining 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 that 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 cooking method uses marrow, wine, and herbs simmered slowly over time to extract flavors from the bones, producing rich sauces.

2026 Update: La Forêt continues the tradition of hospitality that began in New Almaden over 100 years ago. They have been operating under this classic style for four decades. They offer physical and digital gift cards for their guests. Table reservations are also available."

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Price:

Hors D'Oeuvres
Tortellini La ForêT $20
Beef Tartare $22
Ahi Tuna $24
Escargot $28
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Estate $130
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Reserve $200
Quail $25
Prawns Meuniere $23
Sea Scallops $29
Lobster Tail $46
Smoked Salmon $24
Salade
Salade Francaise $15
Romaine Salad $16
La ForêT $19
Soup Du Jour $14
EntréEs
Tortellini La ForêT $43
Prawns Meuniere $49
Salmon $49
Pasta Fruit De Mer $56
Ahi Tuna $58
Quail $56
Wild Boar $57
Veal $58
Bison $66
Rack Of Lamb $69
Elk $69
Rib-Eye $68
Venison $69
Tournedos Of Beef Chanterelle $69
American Wagyu $110
Steak Diane $75
La Foret Linguini $78

Contact:

(408) 997-3458

Tue-Thu & Sun: 5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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Black Sheep Brasserie - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
Black Sheep Brasserie - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
Black Sheep Brasserie - San Jose, CA French Restaurants
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BLACK SHEEP BRASSERIE

(4.8 Score)
1202 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 30,
San Jose, CA 95125 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Escargots ✓ Duck Liver Pate ✓ Burrata ✓ Tuna Tartare ✓ Steak Tartare ✓ Charcuterie Board ✓ BSB French Onion Soup ✓ Cast Iron Seared North Duck Breast ✓ Rack of Lamb ✓ Wild Mushroom Risotto and Duck Leg Confit ✓ Buffalo Wings ✓ Buffalo Cauliflower and Fried Green Beans ✓ Potato Skins ✓ Garlic Parmesan Fries ✓ Fish Tacos ✓ Shrimp Tacos ✓ Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Salmon Burger ✓ House Hamburger ✓ Salad with Burrata ✓ Ceviche with Green Leche de Tigre ✓ Fried Cheese ✓ Squash Gnocchi ✓ Sautéed Brussels Sprouts ✓ House Made Focaccia Bread ✓ Shrimp Skillet ✓ Fried Cheese Stuffed Crispy Olives with Rémoulade ✓ Soup of the Day ✓ Mesquite Charcoal Grilled Beet and Apple Salad

"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 a grilled 4-oz filet mignon. Black Sheep Brasserie provides wheelchair access for guests and also offers gift cards. 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.

2026 Update: Black Sheep Brasserie has been serving a wide variety of French dishes for over 10 years. They also offer happy hour from Tuesday to Saturday."

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Price:

Starters
Fanny Bay Oysters $24
Duck Liver Pate' $17
Escargots $25
Burrata $19
Tuna Tartare $23
Squash Gnocchi $20
Steak Tartare $22
SautéEd Brussels Sprouts $14
House Made Focaccia Bread $6
Shrimp Skillet $18
Fried Cheese Stuffed Crispy Olives With RéMoulade $11
Charcuterie Board $30
Entrees
Cast Iron Seared 38 North Duck Breast $49
Mary'S Roasted Half Chicken $42
Mesquite Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chop $48
Mesquite Grilled Rib-Eye $68
Mesquite Grilled Filet Mignon $50
Braised Short-Ribs $42
Rack Of Lamb $55
Seasonal Fish $39
Wild Mushroom Risotto And Duck Leg Confit $40
Linguine $33
Beef And Pork Sugo Pasta $33
Mussels, Clams And Shrimp $30
Mesquite Charcoal Grilled House Burger $25
The Bsb Double Burger $25
Fried Chicken Sandwich $25

Contact:

(408) 816-7251

Tue-Thu: 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 9:30pm
Sun & Mon: Closed Happy Hour
Tue-Sat: 4pm - 6pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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LEFT BANK REVIEWS

This place was amazing ! I loved the food and the attention to detail and my group was superb. We were in, fed, and on our way to the rest of the night relatively quick considering the wait that night was an hour and a half for anything in Santana Row. I lived the food and enjoyed time with my friends with a very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

Left Bank is a Silicon Valley institution. Their Santana Row location has been here from the beginning, and once you try the food you'll understand why. I especially love their beef tartare, onion soup, and moules frites. The steak frites are also excellent, whether you get peppercorn or Bordelaise sauce to go with it.

Came here for dinner with a friend to experience French cuisine and was impressed with the ambience and the selection of dishes offered. Top marks for the cheese fondue and the crème burlee.

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LA FORÊT REVIEWS

My boyfriend and I reserved a table for my birthday and we weren't sure what to expect. After reading reviews and looking at the menu, we were looking forward to trying out the place. I would say it was even better than we expected. The food, the service, and the ambiance were all great! We enjoyed our time there and will definitely go back sometime.

One of the best meals we have ever had. The drinks were excellent and our server Alan was outstanding. It’s incredibly how delicious their game meat is and their sauces are second to none. I highly recommend them.

Always fantastic food, great place for all types of boar, beef, etc. Escargot is a must have, along with the prawns.

BLACK SHEEP BRASSERIE REVIEWS

Rustic French inspired cuisine restaurant tucked away in a quaint corner of San Jose (Willow Glen). Arrived after 8pm and there was still quite a wait, but luckily a couple of spots opened up at the bar. Others were not so fortunate. Recommendation: get reservations. This place drips of quality. I like it. Appetizers (goose liver mouse, snails), entrees (gnocchi, lamb shank), and dessert (bread pudding), kept me wanting more. Craft brews were excellent. Service was tops.

There were so many delicious options on the menu that we decided to try a little of everything and skip the entrees. Everything was delicious and would recommend. Only critique is that the beer tartare needed a little more salt to balance the richness of the double egg. Our server was also very attentive and really sweet - would go back!

Had lunch here with our friends and had such a lovely time. The food was fantastic! We love downtown Willow Glen and quality restaurants such as this. Highly recommend!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LEFT BANK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LA FORÊT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BLACK SHEEP BRASSERIE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Social Media: 8
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10