The French Laundry

The French Laundry reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. KH

   KimberlyH

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Reviewed on May 22, 2019

   1. Overall 5

   The service is top notch exceptional. The dishes are great, but some seem a bit outdated.
   

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2. MV

   MikeV

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Reviewed on May 14, 2019

   1. Overall 5

   Truly a rare experience. My wife and I both say the best dinner we've ever had. One of those rare situations where where you pay a lot and get a lot. Trying to plan and get advance reservations is a total pain, though. But that's how it goes!
   

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3. DP

   DoraP

   Phoenix1 review

   3.0

   Reviewed on April 28, 2019

   1. Overall 3

   Very stuffy, very expensive, not good value for the money. Every single bottle wine was marked up a $150. Service was excellent. Desert was a weak finish.
   

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4. TX

   TXFoodFan

   Dallas7 reviews

   5.0

   Reviewed on April 8, 2019

   1. Overall 5

   No review required here, really- if you've dined here, you want to go back. If you haven't, you must. It's an experience worthy of the hype. Be careful, though, you'll never look at food the same way again...it's simply an amazing experience!
   

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5. GG

   GigiG

   San Francisco16 reviews

   5.0

   Reviewed on April 7, 2019

   1. Overall 5

   There is little I could write that hasn't already been said about the French Laundry--but I will emphasize that it is, if you have the means, a dining experience to pursue. In my kitchen I proudly display a framed copy of the menu from my first meal here, and in my mind can still conjure up the flavors of the dishes. A lovely treat. I would love to return, but if I don't I hope it means that some other lucky person is eating well in my place.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal. Service was also superb. Thx to Caitlin we had a lovely tour of the kitchen after our meal
   

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7. t

   tjsk

   San Francisco45 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 4, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We were a group of six, all very excited for our long-anticipated evening at the French Laundry. The food was incredibly unique and beautifully prepared and presented....and so delicious, of course. We all agreed we had a magical evening, topped off with a wonderful conversation with Thomas Keller as we were departing. It was a special evening. However, I was disappointed in the constant "fussing" around our table. What was intended to be attentive service became, in fact, very disruptive to our socializing. There was constant activity from the staff, refilling water glasses after every sip; likewise with wine, and glasses removed, glasses added; cutlery removed and added....not to mention the flourish of servers and plates for every course. It just all became very hectic and disconcerting after awhile. I would suggest fewer servers hovering, and a less frantic pace to the service.
   

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8. A

   Angel VIP

   Sacramento2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An amazing experience, service, staff, atmosphere and food/dining experience exceeded my expectations. You definitley pay for what you get, no doubt they are a 3 star Michelin restaurant. I plan to be back very soon.
   

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9. P

   Paul VIP

   Orange County16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and excellent food as expected
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I had mixed reviews about TFL. I had high hopes and for the most part they were met but there were a couple of hiccups including our sommelier/captain who steered us in the wrong direction for wine pairings. Twice. At the risk of sounding like a #firstworldproblem, we didn't have a wine with one of our courses. It diminished that course. I wouldn't expect this at such a renowned restaurant such as FTL whose food and service should be flawless and impeccable. We got to meet Chef Keller so that was a nice surprise but I'm still thinking about that damn wine-less course.
    

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