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10Best French |
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Fairmont Hotels Pick
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Emile's |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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545 S 2nd St, San Jose 95112 • 408-289-1960
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Distance:
~0.47 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This Second Street restaurant sets a very high bar for excellence in San Jose. When you sit at one of Swiss chef Emile Mooser's tables, expect to be swept away by a truly unique contemporary European dining experience. The menu includes such dishes as peppered salmon, crusted scallops, and their famous house-cured gravlax. For dessert, try Emile's fabulous "Grand Marnier Soufflé," a delight you will never forget. Special events include Wednesday Murder Mystery Nights, masquerade dinners and much more. |
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Left Bank |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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377 Santana Row, San Jose 95128 • 408-984-3500
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Distance:
~3.33 mi * |
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Description:
Unpretentious atmosphere, deliciously simple food, and reasonable prices charm locals into keeping this place consistently full. With a real feel for its Parisian origins, the brasserie makes the most of local produce and encourages patrons to enjoy a glass of wine and a plateau de fruits de mer. Other menu delights include a leek and onion tart with applewood smoked bacon, braised lamb with garlic mashed potatoes, and steamed Prince Edward mussels. |
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White Rock Café |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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3116 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 95127-2901 • 408-729-4843
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Distance:
~4.08 mi * |
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ALUM ROCK. The prix fixe menu at the White Rock Café is French with touches of Asian influence here and there. At this café, which is situated between downtown San Jose and the Alum Park area, you can start off with an appetizer like Chef Boccara's popular sushi, move on to a French main course, and delight your senses with a little crème brûlée for dessert. |
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Le Papillon |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose 95129 • 408-296-3730
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Distance:
~4.61 mi * |
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Description:
For more than 20 years, Le Papillon has provided the San Jose area with superb Nouveau French cuisine. This elegant restaurant is only a few minutes drive from downtown and provides a welcome respite from the bustle of the city. Appetizers include foie gras and Oestra Caviar; steamed salmon served with citrus and Open Ravioli of Wild Mushroom are among their tasty entrées. Le Papillon also offers a superb lobster menu. |
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La Maison du Café |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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14103-C Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos 95032 • 408-378-2233
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Distance:
~6.26 mi * |
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This Los Gatos bistro serves traditional French cuisine in a dining area that is reminiscent of a French country home with its latticed walls, Impressionist artwork, candles and several plants. Owner/chef Noe Valdez offers truly sublime fish and seafood entrées, and his fillet of lamb covered with a Portobello sauce offers a nice alternative. For dessert, save a little room for their excellent Grand Marnier soufflé. |
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Restaurant Sent Sovi |
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14583 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 95070 • 408-867-3110 • 888-286-7194
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Distance:
~9.44 mi * |
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It's worth making the trip to Saratoga to dine at this bistro. Sent Sovi enjoys a fine reputation for serving creative fare in an elegant setting. As a result, patrons take part in a dining event they're not likely to forget. The restaurant is designed to appear as a French country home, complete with antiques. Sent Sovi offers a splendid tasting menu that features the likes of pan-seared duck breast, porcini-dusted day boat scallops, and roasted venison chop. |
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Gervais Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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14560 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 95070 • 408-867-7017
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Distance:
~9.61 mi * |
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A part of the restaurant scene for more than two decades, Gervais is critically acclaimed for its elegantly charming atmosphere and stunning French cuisine. Located in a 150-year-old Victorian house in the downtown area, this restaurant continually wows patrons with such entrées as bouillabaisse, quail stuffed with fois gras and mushrooms and covered with cognac sauce, and the braised rabbit in red wine sauce. Of course, the highlight of an evening here has to be the presentation of the homemade pastry tray.
A tasting menu is available. The restaurant will serve lunch for private parties of 10 or more. Afternoon tea is served Thursday to Sunday. |
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User Rating: 5
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La Forêt |
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21747 Bertram Rd, San Jose 95120-4329 • 408-997-3458
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Distance:
~11.39 mi * |
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ALMADEN. Located about 15 miles southwest of downtown in the New Almaden area, La Forêt is the recipient of a fair amount of national attention. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful building that dates from the mid-19th century and mixes refinement (tuxedoed waiters) with charm (cushioned chairs and white tablecloths). Chef Davoudi's specials include innovative game dishes like ostrich or wild boar. La Forêt also offers such gourmet staples as cold-water lobster or rack of lamb. |
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approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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