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I traveled across the US to experience TFL and what an
I traveled across the US to experience TFL and what an Amazing Dinning experience......... every bite was delightful intriguing and mind blowing to the pallet The atmosphere was spot on...............
Be the first to ReplyOne of the best dining experiences we have had in the
One of the best dining experiences we have had in the valley. Food was exceptional and the atmosphere was a true delight. The Champagne experience was so much fun. Chef stopping to joke and spend a good deal of time at our table a couple times throughout the night was unforgettable. Chef remembered one of our party members who had done some simple grunt work for a day there several years earlier and treated us like we were the nightly VIPs even though there were actual Hollywood VIPs just a couple tables away who did not get as much personal attention as little ol' us got. Unforgettable once in a lifetime experience
Be the first to ReplyEvery knows that the laws of the state do not apply to this
Every knows that the laws of the state do not apply to this restaurant. But, if you want an up close seat to politician and celebrity suck up, this is the place. If you want a reservation, the same suck up applies.
Be the first to ReplyThe best restaurant dining experience.
The food was delicious, amazing and better than I had expected. Each dish was so flavorful and well executed. Our server was friendly and very helpful. Loved the ambiance of the outdoor farm next to the upscale home feel. Definitely worth the wait and highly recommended for those seeking the next level dining experience.
Be the first to Replynearly 14 years later .
.. still a 5 star experience. ambience is still refined, yet casual. update: no longer a dress code, and there were men without jackets. chef's tasting menu (with an added starter and dessert): amuse - smoked salmon everything cone and shallot cheese cracker potato vichysoisse "oysters and pearls" armando manni olive oil "panna cotta" sautéed fillet of atlantic pompano nova scotia lobster "bread and butter" "carnaroli risotto biologico" (without the truffles) charcoal grilled japanese wagyu "gougère" with compte fondu (without the truffles) citrus-mascarpone "bavarois" toasted cinnamon ice cream k+m chocolate "mousse" "mignardises" cappuccino glace with sugar donut holes thoroughly enjoyed all but the pompano (not my flavor profile). i was too stuffed to eat many of the desserts, but the citrus stood out. took the mignardises (caramel, truffles, and mini-macarons) home, along with chocolate caramels, and shortbread cookies. wonderful service ... went with friends who frequent the restaurant. astounding wine list ... enjoyed some nice chassagne montrachet, gevrey chambertin and cote rotie.
Be the first to ReplyThis is a review dated back in 2022 summer.
Our group of 6 booked French Laundry as the start of celebrating our dear friend's bachelorette in napa valley. When we walked into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the host and seated in the garden, love the environment and the prefect setting for our ladies. We opted for the chefs tasting menu (non veg) and a few of us upgraded our meals to wagyu. We begin our meal with a bottle of wine and await for the magic to begin. One of the first courses i got were freshly baked crackers, the server seemed to be a bit nervous and dropped one of the crackers on our table, accidents happen its ok, however, the server proceeded to pick up the crack with their hands and placed the plate in front of me. After a few mins of waiting, with my girls already beginning their meals, i am still staring at the crumbs on the table and hand touched cracker waiting for it to be replaced. The head server eventually came by, and replaced the crackers and cleaned out the crumbs. As the dinner goes on, i was shocked the timing between the dishes served were super long and there were lots of awkward moments of us girls waiting for over 10-12 mins for each course to arrive. Not only that, after the plates were done, we had to wait another 15 mins for the dishes to be cleared out, making our dinner into a 4.5 hours dinner as the night chills started picking up. I expected timing services and basic food safety if i am going to pay over 500 usd per person for a 3 stars meal. I went to another 3 stars restaurant in chicago prior and the service were way more attentive and what i expected from a 3 star restaurant. I am glad i came here as a check off my list, food was delicious and well made. I am a big fan of their oysters and pearls (signature) and their sweet butter poached nova scotia lobster. However, the service really needs to up their game. If i am going back to napa and have reservations booked, i will visit one more time, otherwise it was slightly disappointing experience.
Be the first to ReplyAll the details from food, drinks to service and ambience
All the details from food, drinks to service and ambience were perfect making our visit enjoyable.
Be the first to ReplyThe anticipation surrounding this experience is entirely
The anticipation surrounding this experience is entirely justified with a staggering lineup of 14 meticulously crafted courses, complemented by an amuse bouche to set the tone for the culinary journey. Every dish surpassed expectations, even those featuring ingredients I typically avoid, such as oysters. Surprisingly, the duck course emerged as my favorite, though it's a challenge to definitively pinpoint one standout dish given the consistently high quality throughout the meal. The wine pairings enhanced each course superbly. The service was impeccable from the moment we stepped through the door, with a thoughtful tour of the kitchen adding to the overall experience. The ambiance exuded a homely charm rather than the typical commercial restaurant atmosphere, elevating the overall dining experience. While every aspect was exceptional, the true highlight undoubtedly lay in the outstanding culinary creations. Definitely worth the three drive.
Be the first to ReplyThis was supposed to be the greatest dining experience in
This was supposed to be the greatest dining experience in my life that turned into a nightmare. We were celebrating our friend's birthday. The food looks very good and tastes good too but at some point, I got sick during the dinner. I felt noxious and went to the bathroom and believe me you don't want me to go to the details. I'll just say that my stomach extracted the 3-star food in a second in two ways at the same time. This will haunt me forever thinking of high dining...
Be the first to ReplyPretty disappointing for a 3 star Michelin restaurant and
Pretty disappointing for a 3 star Michelin restaurant and for all of the hype around it. The food was all okay. Nothing was excellent, except a side pastry that wasn't even part of our main meal. The veal dish that was supposed to be the main course was tough and stringy. And the service was also odd. There were 4 of us that went to the bathroom at different times. But whenever we went, they took our napkins. And then didn't give them back? I've been to other nice restaurants where they take your napkin and fold it up and give it back to you. But I think they forgot the extra steps. Even ignoring the cost of the food, it's a 3/5. If you factor in the fact that it was the most expensive meal I have ever had, I would give it a 1/5. I cannot recommend this to anyway outside of maybe a food historian. It probably was good 30 years ago, but by today's standards it's absolutely sub-par.
Be the first to ReplyBucket list.
My wife knows about my list and to celebrate my milestone 75th birthday brought in my buddy of 50 years from Japan and took our daughter and all to dinner. Back in the 1920s a stone building on this location was a French laundry. They used to steam clean clothes for the locals. After sometime, it was inhabited by this restaurant headed by world class Chef, Thomas Keller. At this time there is some construction going on on the property because his vision is moving forward with the cuisine and taking it to the next level so don't be disappointed when you arrive if there are alternate entrances or carpeting you have to walk on. It's no surprise. They maintain a three Michelin star restaurant because quality and perfection is mandatory at this location. We arrived as they opened, and were escorted to our reserved table in a little niche of a corner with only three small tables, which made it very intimate,. You're surrounded by red brick and candlelight and great company . From the minute that we got to the front door to the time that we left the building, there was so many staff members willing and smiling and helpful every step of the way to assist you we lacked for nothing. Everything that comes out to your table could be on the cover of a magazine. The flavors have every little nuance and umami and texture that you could imagine in this wonderful nine course meal. You are able to select between two menus items.One menu that has vegetarian offers. The other menu which offers the meat portions, and it comes with an assortment of amuse boche. In total before you have finished your meal, you will have had nine servings at your table and it's very filling even though it arrives in small amounts, you know there is more coming. With fine cuisine. It is well known that it's about the quality and not the quantity but there's nothing lacking on the quantity by the end of the meal. We were all completely satisfied. As you arrive in front, it's very unassuming because of the old architecture as their restaurant facing the road still has that feel of the 1920s . Across the road behind us, you could see the vast acreage of plants and vegetables. where they locally source their most of their fresh produce and herbs for their recipes. What they can't grow. They work with a range of farmers and ranches not only in the United States but far as far away England for the finest projects available. it's a gorgeous place to take a walk and look at what they've done. They have probably the most impressive wine list I've ever seen which is about 174 pages of some of the finest selections in the world. Also available or spirits and beer or cider if you wish. With four people at the table, we ordered an assortment to be able to see the good range of what they offer. We mixed our order with duck lamb risotto and salmon. I could spend quite a bit of time telling you everything that came to the table but it's suffice to say that the menu changes daily, and you are going to be happy with the menus that they serve you to choose from for the daily selection. Stunning. This was a culinary adventure to remember for the rest of my life, and I hope someday to return there. I do mention that it is absolutely imperative that you make reservations months early as you can. And also be prepared is nothing that you eat is going to be inexpensive , but you should expect this with quality . I think the pictures I posted with this will tell more of a story than I could describe as I am sure some of the items will repeat on the daily menus.
Be the first to ReplyWe were lucky enough to get a waitlist reservation at the
We were lucky enough to get a waitlist reservation at the last moment to TFL, and it fell on our anniversary, so my husband and I decided to splurge. We're picky when it comes to food--doesn't matter if it's haute cuisine or home-cooking served at a mom-and-pop restaurant, the food has to actually taste good--and we were a bit wary about the hype. Luckily, we needn't have worried. We had a wonderful experience! Service: Top-notch and not in a stuffy, pretentious way. The staff were friendly, enthusiastic, and worked seamlessly as a team. Lots of small touches throughout the night--e.g., when you leave the table, they take your used napkin, replace it with new one perfectly fanned on the table--done unobtrusively and in a way that makes you feel looked after. We had pleasant interactions with ALL the staff, which is amazing given how many folks there are. Everyone knew what they were doing, described the dishes wonderfully, answered our questions, and made us feel welcomed and celebrated on our special occasion. One waiter even joined in on our analysis of the latest Mandalorian episode, which was lovely :-)Ambiance: Not quite what we expected, but in a good way. When we approached the restaurant, we were surprised to hear "Don't You" from The Breakfast Club playing (we were like...is that coming from the TFL lol)? The music choices continued with a mix of 80's, 90's and even earlier classics that created a wonderful sense of nostalgia for my husband and I. According to one of the staff, this was an intentional decision to make 3-star Michelin dining approachable, and I personally applaud this decision. The restaurant itself is nice, with a pretty garden. I would say the interior seemed a bit dated, but well maintained. Weirdly, there seems to be only street parking, but this was not an issue for us as we walked from our hotel.Finally...the Food: A delicious haute-cuisine take on comfort food and nostalgic everyday dishes. For those who say TFL isn't cutting edge in terms of inventiveness, I would agree...but then again, I don't think it's trying to be. I read somewhere that Chef Keller's intention for his food is to bring happiness, and he certainly accomplished his goal with us.Out of 5 stars, I'd give everything 4-5. Presentation was beautiful, flavors were interesting and creative but never over-the-top or trying too hard. Standouts for me were the "peas and carrots" (halibut with peas); quail with the cutest little hidden quail egg; oysters and pearls (this from someone who doesn't even like oysters or caviar lol); and oh my god, the desserts. So many and so good! I was completely stuffed by this time and still somehow managed to eat a donut, Irish coffee ice cream, and a delectable chocolate-and-banana confection. Things that I enjoyed less were the cheese and cracker amuse bouche and the final cheese course (this may just be my subjective dislike of the cheese flavors). Oh, and the delicious "corned beef" course had a pierogi that wasn't very good in my opinion (but I grew up eating amazing Ukrainian food). Given how many courses there were--10? 12? we lost track--the stumbles were few in far between. Overall, the food was delicious, pleasing to all the senses, and worthy of its reputation. Overall Experience: We didn't finish our meal until nearly 11:00 pm (started at 7:30!), yet we didn't notice the time pass at all. That was how much we enjoyed ourselves. To top it off, we were presented with an amazing gift bag FULL of goodies (a box of their gorgeous chocolates, shortbread cookie tins, signed menus, etc.), and one of the wonderful staff members offered us a tour of the kitchen where we chatted with one of the chefs and they took our picture. The whole experience was top-notch, from beginning to end, and well worth even the considerable price tag. Thank you TFL for such an amazing evening. We will be back.
Be the first to ReplyBeyond the beyond in every way! Exceptional food, service
Beyond the beyond in every way! Exceptional food, service and ambiance! Each taste was exquisite and beautifully presented. The wine pairings were perfect. We couldn't have had a more perfect evening!
Be the first to ReplyAloha, if you're a foodie, TLF is a must.
Really. The service is impeccable, the food and wine pairing is superb and the ambiance is amazing. Probably the best restaurant in America. If it's your birthday even the menu is catered to the individuals with your name on the top, nice touch. Every dish and wine pairing is amazing so perfect. I can't even elaborate as no justice would describe such perfection. And you come home with goodies too. 2 tins of shortbread cookies, a tray of chocolate truffles and a folder with your menu. Wow. Please see pictures it really taste better than it looks. Enjoy and be prepared to spend a lot!
Be the first to ReplyIt's strange to think about leaving anything but 5 stars
It's strange to think about leaving anything but 5 stars for such a legendary place. But I sent my dietary restrictions in advance and it felt like they were just improvising with the most expensive meal I have ever eaten in my life. I thought such a high end place would have planned a menu around my dietary restrictions, but instead it felt like I just kind of got this and that thrown together, even with the desserts which would have been easy to accommodate had they tried and planned ahead of time. They also seem to have misunderstood my restrictions and didn't send some things out that I could have eaten. Bummer for sure and I don't think I would return if I had the chance. It just didn't meet my expectations and they weren't that high. Just a lovely meal that I could eat, just like everyone else at my table. Also, my table was offered a piece of chocolate but not one of each to take home like they have done in the past from what I understand. We weren't offered a tour of the grounds or the kitchen either. No picture taken of us out front, no offer of it either. Again, for the price, we would have liked what others have experienced before us.I want to mention that the head somm was excellent and attentive. The servers were polite and helpful as well. It was a busy night but everything looked like it was running smoothly. Beautiful venue and mood lighting was a nice touch.
Be the first to ReplyNot much I can say about this place that hasn't already
Not much I can say about this place that hasn't already been said, but I do feel there is some value in the opinion of a guy who ordered Dominos Pizza over 50 times in one year.First let me say I walked in a bit reserved a bit intimidated, obviously this is a legendary place so I fully expected to feel like I didn't belong. Let me say though that I could not be more wrong!I felt EXTREMELY welcomed since my first step in. Right away we were given some champagne and chatted up. Chef Keller himself walked up to us and chatted with us, later on he even gave us a tour of the kitchens!Next the food was fantastic, we were here for a special collab between French Laundry and Paris's La Tour d'Argent and it was a lot of fun! I enjoyed how they each took turns presenting us their dishes. In the end I think I preferred the food from French Laundry best.The dishes were extremely unique and interesting and not something I have had before. I think for me the goat milk ice cream took me by surprise the most! Anyway at the end they gave us all these chocolates, I took as many as my pride would allow and then some!
Be the first to ReplyIt feels silly trying to find words to describe this
It feels silly trying to find words to describe this unforgettable experience. Without question, this was the most extraordinary meal of our lives. The French Laundry is perfection. Every culinary offering was flawless. The food was met by an enchanting ambience, unbelievably stunning service, and a world-class wine program. The most beautiful lifelong memory was created by Chef Thomas Keller and his brilliant team - and, we couldn't be more appreciative.
Be the first to ReplySecuring a reservation for The French Laundry is not
Securing a reservation for The French Laundry is not impossible. You just have to make sure you book 2 months out and get on Tock at 10am sharp on the 1st day of every odd numbered month. You will get first of your pick but if you waver and take too long to checkout, your reservation might be gone.I hate to say this but we were disappointed with The French Laundry. On this night, we waited ~20 minutes before being seated even with a reservation. The fall tasting menu was unimpressive and the food was overly salted. The food was not terrible, but it was not on the level it should be. Normally between courses, waiters would come around with their crumb cleaners and sweep the tablecloth, but strangely not at The French Laundry. The coolest part of dinner though was meeting Thomas Keller himself. He caught us gawking at him from afar and actually came over and said hi. Then offered to give us a tour of the kitchen. He was super nice and even posed for pictures with us.
Be the first to ReplyThis is well-known 3-star Michelin restaurant that you must
This is well-known 3-star Michelin restaurant that you must try at least once in your lifetime if you enjoy fine dining.After dining at a handful at this point, I will say that I felt that the food was exquisite, but there was some elements lacking in the service.PARKING: We came here on a Saturday at 7:45pm on a particularly stormy evening. To our dismay there was no valet parking or parking lot available. Dressed in nice attire and heels, we had to find street parking and run across the rather gravel-textured street. A call to inform your customers of your inconvenient parking situation should be a minimum courtesy.UMBRELLA/COAT CHECK: We were told to put our umbrellas on a rack, no tagging service, and as expected, ours was (mistakenly) taken by someone else. I'm glad that although they offered coat check-in we declined and avoided further mishap.LIGHTING: Ambiance was formal-romantic, but the lighting was lacking. We had one candle in the center of a table of 6. With no additional lighting overhead, I was unable to fully appreciate the colors and presentation of my food. You can see how dark it was from my (unedited) pictures.FOOD: Every dish was a delicate medley of flavors, colors, textures, and aromas. I was impressed by the vegetarian tasting menu (you won't find this at all places). For some of the dishes, they kept it looking true to the non-vegetarian equivalent dish - the plant-based caviar was beautiful and delicious. I enjoyed the use of less common spices - cumin, paprika - and appreciated some elements of Indian and Mediterranean influence (lentil and hummus). I was happy that I chose the black truffle risotto. They were generous on the truffle shavings, which they add for you right at the table.SERVERS: Some were experienced and some were clearly not. I had the vegetarian tasting and everyone else had the non-vegetarian. Often the servers had to be reminded to tell me what mine consisted of. One dropped a fork at my husband's feet and didn't bother to pick it up. Napkins were taken away and not replaced. At a high-end restaurant it must be more polished.SPECIAL OCCASION: We were not asked if we were here celebrating a special occasion. This is the only Michelin place I've dined at that does not bother with this.DESSERT: We were each given 6-7 desserts all at once in a "grand finale" type manner. (I noticed the tables seated earlier were given a couple at a time, perhaps because our reservation was at 7:45pm and they wanted to go home?) But for how much you pay, that's unacceptable. Two of the six were melting and turning into a soup.TEA: DO try the tea menu. They have teas from all over the world! I had a cherry raisin year and it was memorable. I almost wish they had a afternoon tea tasting.RESERVATIONS: It took us 2 years of trying to get a reservation for a party of 6. All in all, fun experience, was nice to try out once, but I don't see us rushing to come back here.
Be the first to ReplyFrench Laundry is a dining experience unlike any other.
This restaurant is legendary, known for its exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and stunning atmosphere. From start to finish, the dining experience at French Laundry is a journey of flavors, textures, and sensations that will leave you in awe.The menu is a true work of art. Each dish is meticulously crafted and beautifully presented, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and creative flavor combinations. The tasting menu allows you to experience the full range of the chef's expertise and creativity. Each dish is like a symphony of flavors, with each element perfectly complementing the others.The French Laundry is considered one of the best fine dining experiences in the country, offering an exceptional dining experience. It is expensive but worth the price for foodies willing to splurge or those who appreciate fine dining. Definitely a special occasion restaurant for me. For the average diner, there are better value options available.
Be the first to ReplyAmbiance:Warm, elegant yet tempered.
Quite and intimate. Food: 3 Michelin star perfect. So many tastes and mind numbing culinary stimulation. It is a food opera, with 7 scenes to contemplate. There is no point in describing the dishes, because that is not the complete experience. Service: The best I have ever experienced any where, any time, for any thing. Crisp, abundant, personal, almost limitless. They have spent as much time cultivating wait staff as they have food, and educating them. You don't go to The French Laundry to eat. You go to The French Laundry to feel special, to raise the bar as to what the best of anything should be. For that it was worth the money. Ok, my one criticism, beverage service. They need a cocktail service, menu and mixologist to match the rest. Also, the $390 per person, starting price for wine pairing is unapproachable, and a little silly. I cracked myself up got stressed and had a beer.
Be the first to ReplyIt was an unforgettable experience.
They gave us a tour of their kitchen, wine room which lead us to our board room. Food quality and presentation was amazing. Meeting chef Keller was icing on the cake.
Be the first to ReplyMy friend invited me to dinner to celebrate her 60th
My friend invited me to dinner to celebrate her 60th birthday. She was able to get an reservation for 7/31/2022 for the first seating at 4:00 p.m.I've eaten at Per Se in NY, so I was looking forward to the experience at French Laundry. We arrived early and once the curtains to the outdoor area were drawn, we could proceed to the front door. We took our requisite photos in from the the French Laundry sign and was welcome to come inside to be seated. We were seated in the main dining room. It appeared seating was staggered so as not to bring all in at once which made the experience much nicer. The meal was a dream. The menu was personalized for my friend's birthday. Each dish was amazing -- so wonderfully presented, delicious -- a work of art. We were very full by the time the last dishes arrived. I was trying to eat slowly to savor each bite that was so lovingly prepared by chefs. Service was impeccable. My friend's birthday was recognized by a long rectangular cake and a huge sparkler candle! As it turned out, we received slices of the cake to be eaten with the other desserts. We were so full, we took most of our desserts home.My friend was having a milestone birthday and was presented with a specially personalize bottle of champagne! It was so nice of French Laundry and was extremely touching for my friend. Our bag home also included tins of shortbread. We requested a tour of the kitchen and was graced with one when we were done with dinner. The Michellin stars were proudly displayed in the beautiful venue where the most wonderful dishes were prepared for us.
Be the first to ReplyWould love to visit this place again.
Everything was great. The excellent team Work of professionals at every step and every moment. Thanks a lot for delicious food and wonderful atmosphere.
Be the first to ReplyWe were really excited to try French Laundry and had gotten
We were really excited to try French Laundry and had gotten a table out of pure luck. We just happened to be checking the reservation website one night and saw a table for four open the next day and of course had to snag it. When we went there Thomas Keller actually wasn't in the area, so I'm not sure if that would have made a difference in the food quality at all. We were pretty disappointed in the food, it seemed to be more of a one star than three stars. I think restaurants like plumed horse and adega are a lot better than French Laundry. A lot of the dishes were really overpowering and a lot of the sauces didn't really go well with the dishes. I would say that the dessert selection was amazing though, they give you maybe 4-6 different desserts and bring out a tray of chocolates at the end. Overall, it really doesn't live up to expectations but it was worth the experience.
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