La Foret ★ 4.5
La Foret is a Michelin-recognized French institution in San Jose's Almaden Valley, serving classic European cuisine in a historic 1840s creekside building.
Order: Poached lobster with French-inspired butter sauce
Le Papillon is a french fine-dining restaurant in West San Jose, San Jose.
Le Papillon has anchored San Jose fine dining since 1977 with a Michelin-recognized French tasting menu using organic and sustainable ingredients.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: 3-course or 4-course tasting menu with California and French wine pairings
Address: 410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
La Foret is a Michelin-recognized French institution in San Jose's Almaden Valley, serving classic European cuisine in a historic 1840s creekside building.
Order: Poached lobster with French-inspired butter sauce
LB Steak at Santana Row is San Jose's Michelin Bib Gourmand destination for prime Angus cuts, imported A5 Wagyu, and sustainably caught Pacific seafood.
Order: Hand-cut Prime Angus steak or imported A5 Japanese Wagyu
Black Sheep Brasserie in San Jose's Willow Glen offers seasonal escargots, duck breast, and charcuterie with a thoughtfully restrained European wine list.
Order: Duck breast with seasonal accompaniments and French varietal wine
District in San Jose's San Pedro Square offers globally inspired small plates and house-made charcuterie with the city's most curated wine and whiskey list.
Order: Globally inspired shareable plates with single-malt whiskey
Ozumo at Santana Row is San Jose's top Japanese restaurant: expert robata grilling, precision-crafted sushi, sake flights and a lively outdoor terrace.
Order: Robata-grilled black cod and omakase makimono
Mezcal in downtown San Jose presents complex Oaxacan moles, tlayudas, and indigenous corn preparations with a dedicated mezcal cocktail and spirits program.
Order: Mole negro with cochinita and Oaxacan chapulines