La Foret

Service was great and our server took great care of my husband and I. The quail and the souffle dessert are absolute must-have when you visit this place! They also have a "I can't decide option" for dessert, which was extremely clever (I won't spoil the fun). I also appreciate the interesting variety of meat cut offered here (wild boar, elk, venison, etc.). If the meat portions were a little bigger, it would definitely be worth the price. Overall, I would label this as a classic stable and would come back!

Bread and butter was pretty mid. Cocktails are classic and the after dinner coffee was pretty mid. Entrees are filling and the meat is high quality. The rice pilaf was so incredibly salty and almost inevitable because of the salt . Service was just slow and they had forgotten two different drink orders at two different times. We had brought a cake and they lost our little toppers for it. Outside patio is pretty and romantic. I recommend getting a patio seat if possible. inside is nice too but can get a bit noisy.

My first time visiting La Forêt French Cuisine was a mostly wonderful experience. The service was excellent—attentive, warm, and professional. However, the pacing could have been a bit faster; our dinner took about three and a half hours to complete, which felt slightly prolonged. The entrées were the highlight of the evening. The elk was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor. It’s a dish I would highly recommend to anyone visiting. Unfortunately, the dessert didn’t quite live up to the rest of the meal. The soufflé was just okay, with a flavor that was reminiscent of drinking wine but lacked the balance I was hoping for. Overall, La Forêt delivers an exceptional dining experience, especially with their entrées and service, though the dessert and pacing could use some improvements.

Disappointing for the price ($500 for 2). I'd recently spent a week in Paris, hopping between bistros in the Marais, and was hoping to get some of that vibe here, too. But it was not to be: this felt like food from a few decades ago. As other low-scoringing reviewers have noted. the service was super friendly, and our waitress was the high spot in the evening. She was happy to switch some of the dishes around to avoid my seafood dislikes, and so we plumped for the 6-course tasting menu, plus a shared "tier 2" ($95) wine pairing. She was attentive and helpful - and dismayed when she found out that dishes were being dropped on our table with no more than "careful - the plates are hot" (they were indeed untouchable). But that wasn't enough to make up for the food. At this price level, I'd expect an amuse bouche or two - but no: we were brought some Veuve Cliquot champagne (all the pours were half glasses) and some underwhelming bread, and then left for several minutes until the first course arrived. That was tasty - but would have been good as course #3 or 4, not the first one: the heavy sauce overwhelmed the wine. Indeed, the wines were apaprently selected for their names - there was no attenmpt to explain why they might have been paired with the food. A slightly underwhelming butter-lettuce salad followed; this one got an description, but a couple of slices of radish was hardly worth the effort. The beef tartare course was the most subtle - although the meat was brown, and I couldn't detect any of the promised truffle. The elk was the high point: tender, bathed in a dark, rich sauce that the house style was well suited to. Australian rack of lamb was generous, but covered in a rich salty gravy, not a "natural jus", and accompanied by a brown rice thungy that was too salty to eat, a weirdly sweet carrot, and some slightly overcooked asparagus. (We were offered a replacement, but we decided that we didn't want to prolong things.) Dessert was a slice of chocolate tart, noticeable more for its weight than any subtlety. We were given a half-bottle of Pinot Noir ($31 at retail) to make up for things, but it wasn't enough. Other diners seemed to enjoy themselves. But we won't be back.

I went out with a friend for a birthday dinner and we decided we wanted to try some fine dining. Some research led me to this location and we agreed to try it. Our meals were spectacular. Meats were cooked to perfection. Sides were presented amazingly and had taste to match. I’m not sure what I can really write to articulate our experience other than this spot would be a great date night spot, or for any special occasion. Have fun with it, dress up a bit. There is a decent chance I look to come back out here next time we visit the Bay Area.

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.

My first time having venison didn't disappoint..yummy ! The grilled shrimp appetizer was outstanding! I wanted to lick the plate. French 75 was mild and sweet the expresso martini was on point. The steak medallion dinner was very well seasoned and tender 😋 Cream brulee was very creamy and not too bad. Our waiter Alan was gave great recommendations and was very friendly. Looking forward to coming back and trying all the exotic meats they offer..

I visited for the first time, and the staff was very friendly. My server was wonderful as well. She recommended the wine and food, both of which were incredible. I will definitely return again ❤️