Built in 1890 as a French Steam Laundry, this rustic two-story stone house is surrounded by a country garden planted with vintage roses, perennials and seasonal herbs. The French Laundry Restaurant has an intimate dining room with 15 tables. The dining time is 3-4 hours with two prix-fixe menus to choose from. Reservations are taken two months in advance to the calendar date (i.e. Reservations for April 1st are taken February 1st). Jackets are required. No Jeans, Shorts or Tennis Shoes please.
Dining Style: Fine Dining Price: $50 and over Parking: Street Parking Cross Street: Creek Street
"Sometimes when going to a restaurant with this type of reputation, your expectations are so high that it is hard to meet them. Not in this case. My very high expectations were exceded. Have eaten at some of the top restaurants around the world. This place is amazing. Every dish is perfect. Every component of every dish is perfect. Attention to detail in the food, the presentation, and the service is perfect. If you have an opportunity to go, don't pass it up. Memorable night."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/17/2010
(review submitted 03/20/2010)
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Review 2 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"It is excellent and lives up to the hype!! If you have the money, and like GREAT creative fresh food and amazing service you should go! It really is "that good"!!!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The food was outstanding and so was the service. Everything was extremely close to perfection. There is not much more to say. The price we paid was rather high ($450 incl. wine) but we will never forget this wonderful evening. And if we are lucky enough to get a table in the future, we will gladly go back."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 4 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The French Laundry has a stellar reputation for a reason. The service, ambience, food and attention to detail is outstanding. I would like to see each course as fabulous as the other courses.I find there are highs and lows.Not one dish was ever short of good to very good. However, if the team of Chefs is going to produce a different menu every night then each menu item better deliver the best-every single bite. I personally witnessed the Chefs at the end of the night discussing in great detail and with lots of enthusiasm about the next nights menu. Overall, dining at The French Laundy is an exqusite experience and I look forward to my next visit."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/13/2010)
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Review 5 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Words are insufficent to describe the amazing experience we had. Once in a lifetime - so far! We hope to return - the ambiance, service, food and attention to detail were like nothing we have ever experienced."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/13/2010)
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Review 6 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Good)
"It's everything you would think it would be for $250 a plate tasting menu. They have two options... vegetarian and non vegetarian. The staff is prompt, polite, and always there for the table. The wine list is wonderful and the courses, though small, are filling and takes a full 3 hours.
The food, however, was just slightly above average. Perhaps Chef Thomas Keller seems to be loosing is focus and spending more time away from the French Laundry and more time with his other restaurants and book research. It was good and I'm glad I took the time but there are other newer chefs that are worth trying too."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/12/2010)
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Review 7 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Over a three and a half hour lunch, we happily wended our way through the nine courses of the tasting menu, enjoying making choices where we could but also savoring those courses where there were no choices. From the tiny airy cheese puff that was first on the table, to the exquisitely crafted truffles at the end, our experience was perfect. The only moment of worry occurred when the waiter removed my partially eaten brioche that accompanied the Hudson Valley foie gras, but, to my great relief, he was only replacing the now cool brioche with a freshly warmed new slice. We were hoping for a once in a lifetime dining experience and that is what we got."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 8 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"French Laundry is an experience that serious foodies might try at least once. But realistically, 9 courses is just too much. Even with the smaller portions, the meal just starts to run together. And it's very, very expensive. The presentation and ingredients are wonderful. The service is first rate. The menu is imaginative; the dining room is intimate and the setting peaceful. But given all that, I wouldn't really care if I never went back."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 9 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The best restaurant in the US and maybe in the world."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 10 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Delicious food, everything we expected BUT- the serving sizes were the smallest we've seen. WAY smaller than anything expected. All four of us walked away HUNGRY!!! The largest portion of all 8 courses was probably no bigger than 1.5 to 2 tablespoons in size...the similar tasting menu at Emeril's and other top restaurants in the US offer far greater portions. I didn't expect family style pig-out, but I expected a FULL MEAL. Aside from the portions (or should I say 1/4 portions), the food itself was fabulous. The wine is way overpriced (3-5 times the usual mark-up). I won't go back..."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/26/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 11 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I am sure I am only adding to the hundreds of comments that have been provided on the French Laundry "experience". I use that term because dining there was not just an afternoon of dining. It was a total experience. The remarkable staff, the simple but impeccably elegant surroundings, the impossibly delcious food which was a joy to eat but also a visual delight.
It was an experience that I won't forget."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 12 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Certainly among the top dining experiences I've had throughout the world including a few Michelin three-star-rated restaurants."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 13 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Food was everything you would expect from the French Laundry. We went for lunch, and I really enjoyed it, spent about 2 1/2 hours eating and then after the meal they took us into the kitchen and explained the set up. You can really see their attention to detail in every dish and the time spent precisely preparing each ingredient."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/21/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 14 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Everything they do, they do to perfection. The food was lovely to look at and the tastes were a delight - each flavor maintaining its distinct place. Each dish is prepared with creativity, care, and talent that surpasses any other restaurant I have tried. Beyond the amazing food and outstanding wine suggestions, however, the entire restaurant staff performs in a gracious, friendly, and hospitable manner. We were treated like cherished guests and enjoyed each moment, each morsel. This truly deserves all of the accolades and honors it receives."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/23/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 15 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The French Laundry deserves its reputation as one of the best restaurants in the country. The food was wonderful and the service was truly outstanding. It is very expensive, but fabulous nonetheless."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/16/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 16 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The best food experience there is to experience. Extremely professional and personable wait staff. The food was delicious and exciting. The French Laundry lives up to its reputation, wonderful. ---- Edward Chaney --- Citrus Heights, California."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 17 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"best dining experience we have ever had. Food, people and ambiance were perfect."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 18 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Very lovely, especially the service, every detail attended to. Only dish not outstanding was the buckwheat pasta on the vegetable tasting menu."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 19 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This is was simply an extraordinary experience. As a member of the La Chaine organization, I have eaten in many world-class restaurants, and yet I can say without reservation this was the best food and finest dining experience I've ever had in my life."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 20 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Worth every penny.
We all know the reputation the French Laundry has, and I can say it's absolutely deserved. The food was out of this world and the service was fantastic. The staff really cater to your every whim and will help make your visit there a special one.
An anecdote: We went to celebrate our anniversary and our friends to celebrate their recent engagement. When the waiter brought out our dessert, we saw that they had prepared small fondant plaques with the messages "Congratulations" and "Happy Anniversary". A small touch, but a much appreciated surprise.
Tip: ask if they can prepare their signature "coffee and donuts" dessert."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 21 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The best lunch experience of our lives. Both food and service were at the highest level imagineable. Getting a reservation was incredibly difficult which might add to the mystique but is not a model for outstanding customer service. Service in the restaurant was flawless and understated. Each course was unforgettable and each member of the team was able to explain each dish in detail when questioned about ingredients and preparation methods. 250 wines are available by half bottle which was perfect for pairing and the sommelier made outstanding recommendations. Bring your appetite, be prepared to spend a lot of money, and do it right."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 22 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"French Laundry is well worth the expense to dine there and the time to secure a reservation. It is not a meal, but an experience. Service is perfect and everyone is very knowledgeable about the food, ingredients and preparation. It is a 3+ hour meal, unrushed but with 12+ courses, there is plenty of activity. Portion size is perfect and the pacing of courses is well done. The French Laundry deserves all the fame."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 23 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Impeccable food and service. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. The head server Gillon (not sure if I am even close to spelling that correctly) made the experience enjoyable and fun yet elegant and sophisticated. Since we were one of the last tables of the night he gave us a tour of the kitchen and we got to meet the talented young chefs that were responsible for executing the marvelous food. It was an experience I will never forget."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 24 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This is truly the best restaurant in the country. The presentation of the food is picture perfect and what a treat for your taste buds! The service is fantastic. This is the special place you share with someone important in your life!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 25 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Sublime, of course. It *is* the French Laundry. I know that the theatrical visits like El Bulli and Alinea are popular now, but I'll gladly take a stellar, no-frills master class in cooking like this without even looking twice at the bill (admittedly, it is expensive, but I think it's worth it for a peak experience in cuisine). You'll never think of "X" the same way again...for me, it was Leeks, Feijoa, and Huckleberries."
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/27/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 26 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"A very nice experience, although the food at times did not meet the high expectations. Some dishes were outstanding but others consisted of odd combinations of flavors, it may come down to personal preference, but I was not entirerly impressed with the use of huckleberries, cranberries, rhubarb...all were extremely tart. Also the foie gras was bland in my opinion (the orange relish was good). That being said, with so many courses there were many exceptional dishes. The service was top notch, staff was mostly friendly. Room was very quiet (we sat upstairs in a small room with only 3 tables). Bill was $609 for two people & non-alcoholic drinks only. The desserts on the menu were not notable,but we asked for the coffee & donuts which was great"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 27 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Outstanding in every way. Waited a long time to go and loved every minute of it."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 28 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Perfection: the lobster, the cod, the foie gras. Disappointing: the lamb. This was decent, but far from exceptional. The meat was slightly overdone and did have a game-y odor to it. Cheese plate. I did think that the cheese strongly overpowered the granny smiths. Unremarkable: hearts of palm, scallops (insufficiently caramalized). Overall: it was a real experience, but probably not one to be replicated without a corporate expense account."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 29 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Had an wonderful and memorable time at TFL last Sunday! I love the whole attentive staff. Brian and Mischa were awesome! The best part is meeting Chef Keller! In a few weeks I will be munching on my favorite cookies! TKOs are the best!!!!!!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 30 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I had high expectations coming into the French Laundry, and they were certainly met. The food was amazing, service impeccable and the wine pairings were perfect."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 31 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Perfection! From beginning to end, the whole experience was worth it. The food was delicate, sophisticated, and a work of art. Who knew brussel sprouts could taste so good? I thought I've had great lobster before, but nothing compares to the butter poached lobster! The soft texture and the sweet lobster meat bursting with flavor! And the beef! Melt in your mouth goodness! Or the lightly crispy white quail, so dainty but juicy and full of flavor. I could go on forever about the food... The service was also excellent. Patrick made us feel so comfortable. He was not "snooty", but very helpful and understanding of our every need. And he made great wine recommendations too! Everyone was so nice and that made it extra special."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 32 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Had dinner Tuesday night January 26, 2010 at the FL. This was our second visit to the FL. Our first was in February 1, 2006. Our seats by the fireplace were a little warm. Each dish was well prepared and very tasty. Just like our 1st visit I kept looking for something that wowed me but nothing did. Each dish was delicate in it's flavor and very artistic in it's presentation. I had the vegetable tasting and my girlfriend had the meat. The dishes arrived quite quickly, 10 courses in just over 2 hours. I had expected a little more time in between. We had learned our lesson from our last trip and didn't let the waiter pick the wine, in '06 we spent 800 for wine. I'd go again, for sure, but get a room in town, you don't want to drive far stuffed"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 33 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I considered this a "once in a lifetime" experience. After waiting several years to secure a reservation, we booked our flight, and set off for California (from Wisconsin) The dining experience was very memorable. We appreciated the quality of ingredients and the skills of the chefs. Our waitstaff and sommelier were knowledgable and attentive. Having been fortunate enough to also haved dined at Per Se, I was surprised that our first 2 courses were exactly the same. That did take a little of the mystique away. I also emailed the restaurant regarding a wine request and received no response. Upon confirmation, they willingly helped me with that request, and did note that we were celebrating a birthday in the dessert course."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 34 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Yes it is expensive and hard to get a reservation. Yes, it is totally worth it. Wonderful."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 35 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Dare I say I was disappointed. There is so much hype that, yes, it fell short for me. For one thing, everything was exquisite but the food didn't seem like real food - it was so decorative that style seemed to take precedence over substance. Don't get me wrong, the quality was excellent but maybe just a little too fussy and pretentious. The red pepper taste was there in the little red dots on the dish but there never was anything to sink one's teeth into. Everything was compressed into neat, tiny shapes and designs. I missed the earthy basic quality of real food."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 36 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! ... It was definitely an evening to remember ... especially since I poped the question to my girlfriend there that night. It made for a wonderful story - and absolutely worth the $700 bill. ;-)"
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/21/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 37 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Superb. Delicious food. Excellent service."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/24/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 38 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Exquisite technique on each dishes. Unexpected (in a good way) presentation. The sommelier's wine selection for Food & Wine pairing was superb. I can not afford dining here so often because of their price, but it is worth to pay much. French Laundry is a "brand" itself."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/20/2009)
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Review 39 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I can't say enough good about this place. From the second we arrived and took a seat out on the patio to wait for our seating time to the second we walked out everything was perfect. The food was almost beyond us in quality. Really incredible."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/16/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 40 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The French Laundry was very good. But would I spend $240.00 for lunch or dinner and have the food that we had, NO. But it was very nice and lunch was very good."
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 41 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Good)
"If you want to spend 4 hours+ on dinner, this is the place for you. Tasting menu is $240/person, wine is minimum $125/bottle. be prepared to listen in on other people's conversations, as the tables are quite close together. I guess it's worth going to once, but never again for me...."
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 42 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The service was perfect, as expected. The noise level was about what you expect in a smallish room with 20 people having a good time. In looking back at the food, I can't remember one thing I ate that I thought "I can't wait to have that again" or "This is the best thing I've ever eaten" or even "Wow!". For me and a couple of other people in our group, it was more of an intellectual exercise - trying to taste little dabs of things and figuring out what it matched on the menu. Of course, the food was beautiful and beautifully presented. In fairness, a couple of the other people in our party are still raving about the food and the overall experience. On balance, I'm glad I had the opportunity."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/06/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 43 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Restaurant exterior is understated and not easy to find immediately, but from the moment we arrived we were treated warmly and made to feel welcome. We had a cozy table in an alcove. The table captain was extremely knowledgable - it was no problem mixing the two menus (one of us didn't want the meat dishes, so she suggested seafood substitutions). She was also extremely helpful in suggesting wines and brought interesting non-alcholic beverages for our non-drinker throughout the meal. Food was exquisite -- hightlights: oysters and pearls, lobster tail, duck foie gras was worth the extra money as was the grilled pave of Japanese toro. Everything is special, right down to the butter and array of salts! Desserts were amazing. Worth the money!"
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 44 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The entire experience was amazing! From the food to the impecable service, it was one of the best dining experiences ever. I highly recommend it."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 45 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I am 55 and have lived all over the world....this was the BEST restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. It took me 20+ years to get the reservation but I promise to be back....their private label Meritage is over the top"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 46 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"My best restaurant experience ever, bar none. The ultimate once-in-a-lifetime destination."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/25/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 47 for The French Laundry
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The qualitity of the food was outstanding but the amount was little bit too much. After nine courses we were very full plus additional desserts. We were not able to enjoy all the end courses as we were much too full."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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