The French Laundry

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

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   McElvis

   Houston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 24, 2017

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

   Phenomenal experience! Service was exquisite. Food and wine pairings were spot on. Truly a once in a lifetime culinary experience.
   

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   Ricky42

   San Francisco10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2017

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

   One of the few Michelin 3-star restaurants in the bay area that doesn't leave you hungry after a three hour dinner! Absolutely top tier menu featuring a lot of local seasonal produce (they have their own garden across the street) along with impeccable yet friendly service. This place and Saison (San Francisco) belong at the top of a list already very short.
   

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   Alex

   Fort Lauderdale16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2017

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

   We had an amazing experience. Starting with the beginning, all the way to the ending when we were offered a tour of the kitchen and we had the great pleasure of meeting Chef Thomas Keller, who was a complete gentleman. He made us feel as though we were the only ones there that night. The food, the service, everything. The best culinary experience that we have had in the entire world. Believe me we have been all over, but this was the best by far!!!!!!!
   

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   Will

   Houston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2017

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

   Best meal of my life. For such a highly rated and well known restaurant, we were happily surprised to have such down to earth waiters and service. Not rushed or snooty, just an all around unforgettable experience. Took our party back to the kitchen after lunch. An awesome meal and great family time. Will definitely return.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2017

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

   I read reviews and got nervous. When you're spending this kind of money on a meal, you want perfection. I had read that Thomas Keller's goal is to make you want just one more bite of each dish, but by the next course you're feeling the same way about it. He delivered perfection on 10 plates last night. The service was impeccable, the staff friendly, and the food was absolutely perfect. It was the best 2 hours of this foodies' restaurant life. We are still talking about dishes, ingredients, tastes, etc. I walked away thinking TK deserves every star he has. We have visited lots of highly rated restaurants; this is an experience like no other.
   

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   napalgal

   Orlando90 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2017

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

   Been waiting a long time to dine at this restaurant , exceeded our expectations . Tyson was absolutely amazing The food was so exciting and flawlessly delicious Yes, it was hugely expensive, but it was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences Our som was fantastic
   

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   MaryB

   New Orleans4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2017

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

   The French Laundry has been on my bucket list for years and it was well worth the wait! The food and wine combined with the outstanding hospitality made for the most beautiful family dinner in Yountville. Half of our group chose the Tasting of Vegetables and half chose the chef's Tasting menu. If you have ever considered trying rabbit and octopus this is the place! On the vegetarian menu stuffed morel mushrooms, potato crusted la ratte potato and almond wood grilled cabbage are never a regret. All delicious and artistically presented. The dessert course was filled with fruit, chocolates, ice cream and more. All decadent and once in a lifetime delicious. This was one of the most fantastic "foodie" experiences for my young adult children. It will be a lifetime memory for our family and The French Laundry is back on my bucket list. One must experience this twice in a lifetime!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2017

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

   This was a truly fabulous experience and the food and wine were only surpassed by the service. We read a tremendous amount of reviews that The French Laundry was overrated. In all honesty, a couple decades ago we dined here as well and we were not wowed; so we hesitated to revisit. However, something about this trip was fabulous. We all found it to be very worth it. Four of us dined and all four enjoyed every course. The recommended wine pairings were spot on and the selection was endless. Three in our foursome are quasi sommeliers and they were appreciative of the wine selections. It is certainly not for those on a budget, but if you are one who can manage it, I highly recommend giving it a try. It is worth the trouble and I would bet my first born that if you feel anything is not absolutely perfect, politely communicate your concerns and the unparalleled staff will be immediately remedy any issue beyond your satisfaction. I am confident that everyone in the restaurant on our night left with smiles on their faces and I am confident you will too.
   

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   Djcook

   Orlando35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2017

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

   This was a once in a lifetime dining experience for us. This is a dining experience - food, service, ambiance - it was all amazing. However, you do pay for amazing. It was the most we've ever paid for a meal, but we had an amazing time.
   

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    JohnH

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2017

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

    Once in a lifetime experience loved it The interior could use an update
    

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