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Bouchon in Yountville is a two star French restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This place is handicap accessible and open late. People who have eaten here found the food cooked ok.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Le quatorze Juillet! Yes, I spent last Bastille day at Bouchon. It was a blast, this little extension of the famed "French Laundry". It's actually a very good rendition of a French Bistro, only a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon kills it, across the board.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is 100% French Bistro which usually signals casual dining in France, ie good food at decent prices. Not quite so here. We had the Croque Madame and the Mussels with accompanying...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my choice for the "birthday meal" this year - and man was it worth it. The atmosphere, service, and food was perfect. Casual but highest quality. We had reservations, and were seated right...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't have anything negative to say about our meal here - we started with the french onion soup....quite possibly the best i've ever had. it was perfect. we also had the poached eggs in wine, it...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is wonderful, but I'm not sure if it's worth the price. Bistro Jeanty next door serves equally good bistro food that won't break the bank. Great ambience although this reminds me of what...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was good. Went for lunch this past weekend and enjoyed it all. The service was great. Almost expected it to be pretentious for some reason, but it was not. The host was friendly, our...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but worth it. Hey, I'm trying to stimulate the economy! The french onion soup here is great. The food is great, portions are large and the service is good. What more could you ask for?
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While in Napa, we decided to try Thomas Keller's Restaurant, Bouchon. We would have loved to have gone to French Laundry, but it was a bit too overpriced for us. We both walked in around 6pm (had...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard it all about it this - from "You should drive up (from SF) just for dinner" to "overrated and disappointing." I think I fall in the middle. I had very high expectations going in and have...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations here at 6 and was seated promptly. The place was packed. We got our drinks ordered right away and given toasted bread with bean dip and bread with butter. Because of our wine...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here after 2 years and it is still an excellent restaurant. i had the trout and it was juicy and tasty....the green beans that comes with it is moist. the fish is well seasoned and not over...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon's food is undeniably delicious, the oysters are fantastic, yummy pate with cornichons and crostinis; however, the atmosphere and service is beyond pretentious. Yes, of course this is Napa and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews have said all that need to be said about this Keller gem. Quite simply it is the best bistro on the West Coast.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I mentioned in my previous review, if you ever are fortunate enough to come on a night when the short ribs is one of the specials ORDER IT! I COMMAND YOU! The restaurant has more of a polished feel...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too many places claim to be "bistros" these days - just throw some crummy thin fries on the menu and toss in some French terms... voila! bistro. The fact that Bouchon is Keller of course helps raise...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what else I can say that hasn't already been said... Once you get past the Thomas Keller aura, its a fine little bistro. Yes, the tables are close, but it still has a nice ambience. Our...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little french bistro - great for lunch before you hit the wineries in Napa. Duck confit was to die for, steak frites was also very good. great wine by the glass. Skip dessert at the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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We decided to eat here with another couple on a Sunday night as a last-minute thing; no reservations. There weren't any tables inside available but we were able to be seated at the patio. The weather was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this was my first visit here and it was very good. We had the lobster salad which was a bit small but very tasty. We also ordered the pomme frites which were good and the macaroni tartin which...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good eats!Mmm...Crispy Sweetbreads, Steak Frites, and Bouchon with Sauvignon Blanc to wash it all down.Crispy sweetbreads were tender with a good sear. I can never go wrong with ordering Steak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quite disappointed that I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The quality of ingredients of the food is fantastic..preparation of the food was not so great. I love the appetizer and the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of years ago, my wife was looking for a place to have lunch in the Napa area during a Wine Tasting trip. We happened on Bouchon not knowing much about it other than it was a very quaint...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said?The food and service was beyond my expectations. Just imagine being at a restaurant for nearly 3 and a half hours and gorging yourself on some wonderfully prepared...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is the best French bistro in the Bay Area.I've eaten here a dozen times over the years and it's never a let down. For lunch, get a croque madame (oh sooo creamy and yummy). For dinner -...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"The owners of the French Laundry do not disappoint. I need say no more."
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Bouchon after a long day of visiting wineries in Napa. Admittedly I had a lot to drink that night which may have influenced my attitude about this place, but I thought it was the perfect meal...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service, food, and ambiance was very good but I've definitely had better. I didn't have a RAVE experience but I would rate this as a 4.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to France, have eaten in Bistros, cafes, restaurants etc...Bouchon in Napa is as good as the best ones over there! Seriously! You definitley feel the French vibe when you step in. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the accidental surprise of a meal.I was on a quest to go to the Bouchon Bakery to get a sandwich and a canvas bag my friend asked me to get for her (they didn't have them since the summer)......
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon delivers French bistro food reminiscent of my days in Paris. "Jackets" not required, I've frequented Bouchon with a dear girl that "once upon a time" struck my fancy and still leaves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoy the casual ambiance here. I believe it is part of the Keller group. None the less, the bistro food is very good and we do not hesitate to recommend. The bakery next door has the Epee...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
See profile site for full review with formatted pics.On December 17th my mother managed to secure me February 17th reservations at The French Laundry - without overstating too much, my entire trip to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a huge fan of Bouchon Las Vegas for several years and find myself there every time I visit. That being said I was expecting the same level of service and quality when I visited the (much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Must have been a terrrible Friday for the establishment...Food = 3 starsService = 0 star...I looked out the window half way through our lunch to make sure Bouchon Bakery was still attached. Must have...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled in here sans reservation because I remembered reading about it before. Once inside, I immediately recalled that it was a Keller restaurant. We were seated at the bar because it was packed!...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, the atmosphere is nice...it's just overpriced for what it is. Yes, it was all very yummy. But it wasn't Ad Hoc yummy, and it's about the same price, if not more expensive. I'd rather...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Croque Madame and it was THAT good for a "ham cheese egg sandwich" fancied up. Their frites made me think of McDonald's french fries but I'm lovin' it. Waiter was very informative and...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You'll probably be expecting a lot since this is one of Thomas Keller's restaurants. You probably shouldn't. This is just... ok.The food is good but it's bland and "safe". They are not really taking...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, as much as I love Thomas Keller, I have to give Bouchon 3 stars.We were seated promptly at a table with four chairs--so they gave us a good amount of breathing room. Our waiter was helpful with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch the day after our dinner at French Laundry and I was so surprised that I was able to eat as much as I did. I had the cassoulet and fries and mussels. A tried a friend's croque...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last spring with my SO - the weather was fantastic and we went for a stroll while waiting for our table. I love the ambiance inside, very quaint French bistro. The tables are a bit close...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty good food with casual, cozy settings. For some, it might be a little too close to the table next to you...(yes, I can hear their whole conversation..)I'd like to give it 3.5 stars, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was extremely excited to be dining at Bouchon for my birthday while in Napa, but was very disappointed with the food overall. We started with the French onion soup and the frisee salad. The cheese...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of my buddies and myself decided to head up to Napa for an impromptu brunch today and we quickly decided on going a bit further to Yountville to patron Bouchon. My friend who had been once...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Overall I would say the restaurant is very good. Attractive and attentive staff, but it was lunch and busy, but as a customer I had the feeling the staff didn't really want to be there. The food was what to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a minimum wage-earner, I was surprised as anyone to find myself eating mussels here last week. Working class Asians that we were, we wished for a bowl of rice so we could sop up every last drop of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think French Bistro, I think of Left Bank. This is the real thing. An ideal French bistro that wisks you away to France: great food and ambiance. Perfect weekend lunch date spot. 4.3 stars...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know not to compare this to the French Laundry experience, but I guess I expected more from Thomas Keller? But of all the French bistro style restaurants I've been to, Bouchon is definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a little cramped. Yes, it can get a little loud. But Bouchon had great food and waitstaff to match. You'll find traditional french favorites as well as some dishes that take advantage of the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went a really long time ago, but I have no doubt it's as good now as it was years ago. They had an amazing salad, perfectly cooked salmon over leeks (which i couldn't make the same at home), and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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I went there with such high expectations and left a little bummed. I did enjoy the Croc Monsieur with Pomme Frite. All the waiters' attention was placed on the table with a visiting Chef and the rest of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Mother's day. My mother and sister loved the food especially the free goodie bags from the next door bakery.I love how they serve the french fries or "frites" as they call them.. Similar...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. Went to celebrate our engagement and they really rolled out the red carpet for us. The service and food was impeccable and always attentive to us. Special thanks to the pastry chefs that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself gravitating to the croque madam each time I go, perhaps just to counterbalance some of the testosterone hype swirling amongst the cramped seating, perhaps because the rest of the menu...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we were seated at a tiny table. the bigger tables, we were told, were reserved for parties of 4. they did not fill up before we left, we came here for the oysters, but, at $3 a piece decided it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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My husband, 21 month old daughter and I all visited Bouchon for lunch over the Holiday break. We'd heard good things about it and had high expectations being that it's sister the French Laundry is world...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No better place to have a romantic birthday dinner, Thanks Joe! Some of the best soup I have ever had... carrot with chestnut and sage. Awesome squaw with pecan stuffing and mousse. Steak frittes obvs...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am begining to think there is too much Thomas Keller Hype. I've been to 3 of his restaurants and he's prob laughing that he can serve decent food and outrageous prices. Don't get me wrong, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They had this winter squash soup that was like a lighter version of butternut squash. And I had the bibb lettuce salad, that has a really light dressing that was perfect. Someone ordered the onion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to eat at the French Laundry while on our vacation. We tried calling months in advance. But apparently, we didn't call enough in advance. So, there we were at Bouchon... the poor man's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must start by saying that Thomas Keller is my personal hero...That being said, I don't know how Bouchon is a Michelin Star resturant. While the fries (fried in duck fat... YUMMMMMM) are the best you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant mostly because we lived in Napa and could come here at midnight and eat french fries fried in duck fat. YUMMMMMM...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had really high hopes for this place, but overall I wasn't blown away. The food was good and slightly overpriced (not too bad). However, there was nothing really amazing out of what we had. Tried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love it. But.... We couldn't find our server. Ever. And it took a really long time to get our drinks... and the flies. Ewwww. There were probably 10 flies swarming around our corner table....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for lunch and had a reservation but we still waited 15 minutes before we had our table. The service was very very slow and the server just ignored me when I was about to ask a question....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So we walked in on a sat night @ 8:30 after a long day tasting wine, asked for a table with no reservation and got a sat right away. nice host. Server was even better made us laugh gave us the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's an episode of No Reservations where Anthony Bourdain is eating at Bouchon and thinking about how his days at Les Halles compares as French Bistros are concerned. He talks about how he's fried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite meals took place at Bouchon. My girlfriend and I sought shelter from the elements during an outright torrential downpour this past fall. We ended up lingering at a corner table at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorites...steak with pom frites and mayonaise for dipping...half dozen oysters...salad with bacon.bread and butter on the table.a glass of syrah and a glass of gamay beaujolais from oregon....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time now and finally got the opportunity when a college friend was visiting home for the holidays. I honestly didn't think it was going to be...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What was disappointing was that they were going to seat us in the bar area for dinner even though we were only the second couple there for dinner. Instead, they stuck us next to a register even though...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you know when you hear your friends talk about a beautiful girl and that she is god's gift to us men? and you see that girl then think "is something wrong with me? cuz she is just aite..."? so you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, Thomas Keller knows how to impress.Our reservations were at 5:45pm and after a day of wine tasting in Carneros Valley, my boyfriend and I were ready for some good eatin'. Mr. Keller, we were not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was interested to read a reviewer who got sick the next day because my stomach was very sensitive the day after eating there.The place is gorgeous and a drop-dead copy of one of my favorite cafA�s in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard the raves, so here's the real scoop...Of course, the service is impeccable and ever-so-slightly snobbish, but I was prepared for that. We got lucky with an outdoor table, so the sun was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed by this restaurant. I am giving it one star for the decor and warm interior. After a full day of excellent wine tastings throughout NAPA my family (visiting from the east...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fine, but the dining room was swarming with flies! We both got sick the following morning.Huge disappointment.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent a summer up in Yountville staying at a house about 2 blocks away from Bouchon. It was Bouchon for pastries in the morning...and it was Bouchon for drinks in the evenings. It was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I took her mother here for her mother's birthday and it was fabulous! We sat at the table for over 3 hours and our server never once made us feel like we were hogging his table. Also the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(they also have a Bouchon in the Venetian in Las Vegas - if you have the means, I highly recommend stopping by. (Ferris Bueller))You absolutely cannot go wrong with Bouchon. Period.It's rare that you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was debating between 3 and 4 stars, Id like to give it a 3.5 but decided on 3. The problem I had was with the restaurant itself and the service. When we arrived I gave my coat to the hostess and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after my second visit, I'm still on the fence on up-ing my rating for the place. The restaurant and Yountville itself is great... especially when you're looking to showcase that whole Napa...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Bouchon with the fab posse to celebrate the end of our two day tasting reunion. I have three words for you: POT DE CREME - if you get nothing else at Bouchon, you have to have this amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average. Nothing was outstanding, perhaps I had too high of expectations since it's a Thomas Keller restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reading through the reviews, I have to say I am quite suprised with anything less than 4 stars. I didn't even know this place existed. A co-worker I was with recommended that we go there for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second time at Bouchon, the first being about a year and a half ago. Incredible as always, Thomas Keller!!!There for lunch a few days ago with the Mrs and four friends. Started with the 'over the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I have been here. Last night I stopped in with the girls after our spa treatments for some bubbles, and possibly some oysters.We didn't have a reservation, and were more than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely did not have the best experience here although I heard it is supposed to be good ... the service was terrible and had to wait about an hour to get seated on a random Saturday. The food came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the 3 stars rating is a result of what we ordered and high exepctation.We got to Yountville around 1pm and decided to try our luck here for a late lunch/brunch. There were plenty empty tables...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon was TINY! I didn't realize how small this restaurant was. We had reservations at 7:45 and it took about 15 minutes to seat us. After seeing how small the room was I could see why it took...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had 6pm reservations and were seated immediately. Our server and the rest of the staff was terrific and the decor was original and elegant. We waited a while for our entrees, but it was worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the only place we actually planned ahead and got a reservation for on our honeymoon. We are terrible planners and the thought of having reservations all over and time constraints is not us....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
service good.food yummy. bread and butter delicious! just like europe.i had the quiche with bacon lardons and cheese. the quiche was fluffy and a bit sweet. it was like custard. my husband had the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was hit and miss, some of it is really good and some of it is so so. But the terrible part was getting a table and waiting for my food to be made. The wait for 3 people turned from 30...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe my husband teared up as he was eating his - and then my - French Onion soup at Bouchon, which he declared "the best ever." We both adored the steak frites. I am upset that I couldn't finish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for lunch every time I'm home for a visit. As usual my meal was excellent (Steak Frites), the French Onion Soup was perfect for yesterdays rain, and the oysters as always were delectable....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents were visiting for the weekend and I took them here for dinner since it's near where we are staying in Yountville.The restaurant is small and a bit cramped, but it just adds to the bustling...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a 9:45 reservation for 10 and we got there around 9:30. They seated us around 9:40--they were clearly busy and packed. Our waiter could've come to our table more often, as we were looking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled upon Bouchon because we were unable to make a reservation at Keller's "other restaurant." I believe this restaurant lived up to his reputation. Bouchon is simply put a French Bistro, there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really a 3.5, but I'm rounding down because MICHAEL BAUER FAILED ME. MB has NEVER failed me. I'm one of those lemmings who trust what he says and normally I enjoy it immensely - but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a 2:30 reservation yesterday (call at least a week out to get the time you actually want). Kind of weird eating so late, but nice to walk into a packed restaurant with fancy old people waiting,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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If you've never been to France to eat in a real bistro, this is as good as it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The dining room is cramped and we found ourselves constantly waving away flies. Sitting at a table for two against a wall, the tables had to be moved to one side every time a diner sitting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice (one lunch, one dinner) and both times the food was amazing. I can't give it full marks though as the service during the first half hour of being there was a bit spotty, but as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place more stars if the seating arrangements weren't so cramped. The couple next to us were staring at my every bite and made me uncomfortable the entire night. What I had must have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
STEAK FRITES!!!There is nothing better to reward yourself with after a good bike ride then with the STEAK FRITES!!! They get extra props for treating us like the rest of the well dressed patrons too....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I popped into town for our one year anniversary and we had reservations for dinner at Ad Hoc, so why not make it a Keller weekend... My wife and I both had the Steak Frites and a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot.... It's very interesting when you see those who come and order every single course...it is absolutely too much even for dinner! My fiance and I frequent this place often and we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sooo sad to give this place such a low rating as the food was actually very tasty but the flies....they were everywhere and felt like I was making a commercial for the third world country. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great French Bistro, knowledgeable waitstaff, beautiful food (though at times prettier than it tasted).They start you off w/ a baguette that they plop down on your table - we gobbled it up in about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently great food and great service. The menu won't blow you away but the quality and consistency of the food might. Keller has a good thing going with Bouchon . . . probably why he's opening...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um...the fries were good...That was it. The service was meh. The hostess needs to find another job because it is as plain as day that she hates it! The tables are so close together, you feel like the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was oh-so-excited to finally eat here!! Props to the bf for asking about a lunch reservation considering we'd need to wait until 10 15pm if we wanted to do dinner here!There were 6 of us so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food if you know what you want and are familiar with the dishes, but overall a disappointing restaurant experience caused by uncomfortably close tables and a longer than expected wait for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon lives up to expectation!This is my 2nd time visit Bouchon, 1st time was a late night supper, this time (past Sunday, 9/28/2008) 6 of us went there for a late lunch. Both experiences were very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was a walk up for dinner this past Saturday night (9/27) around 9:30PM, it was crowded but there were a few tables available. I asked the female hostess for seating and she said it was an 1.5 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the 6 of us were so excited to try Bouchon that we went overboard! But it was well worth us gaining 10lbs each! Just the freshly baked bread did it for me! Something about warm bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were excited to eat here, based on the fact that it's a Thomas Keller and we like authentic French bistro food. I tried to get into French Laundry but was unable, so we settled for Bouchon. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took Mom here for lunch today. She loved it! We weren't THAT hungry so we shared several plates. I would NEVER do this in a fine dining restaurant, but Bouchon is casual bistro fare, so it worked!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had high expectation on fabulous food and presentation when we made our reservation a month ago. I thought with its high reputation, they better be good. We decided to have a late lunch at 1:30...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The onion soup was topped with amazing melted cheese, the steak frites was delicious, and the profiteroles spectacular! Great meal!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food! Very good service! I always stop there when in Napa.The bakery next door is great. Get the T.K.O. cookie.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How lucky were we to just walk up in a group of 4 and be seated right away on a Friday night? I was equally inpressed by the service and the food here. The older gentleman in the front was kind as we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid four star, spendy ($$$), small restaurant in Yountville. The food is great, well prepared and all that. Once we sat in the bar and one of the guys likes pushing overprices wine there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
great service and bland food...how sad.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was as expected. No suprises. However, a poor wine recommendation for the steak frites seemed like such a sloppy error for a restaurant located in the heart of the wine industry. The lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were very lucky to find a seat here without a reservation on a very busy summer weekend.I had the Moules au Safran et A la Moutarde and it was terriffic. My wife had the Croque Madame and that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thomas Keller is America's reigning culinary deity - the creator of Yountville's French Laundry, widely hailed as the country's best restaurant. The mighty French Laundry itself isn't exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here on Friday night. The service and quality of food was as you'd expect for the price range and from the restauranteur, Mr. Thomas Keller.At first I was disappointed to see that there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch. The service was very good. The food was good. I had the lamb and it was great. My wife ordered the gnocchi and she thought i was too salty. I would give this 3.5 stars to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not everything at Bouchon is amazing, but there are some definite standouts:Steak frites: Probably the best steak frites in the country, although Les Halles (Anthony Bourdain's restaurant in NY and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since when does Vegas set the bar for anything, let alone a Thomas Keller meal? My fiance and I loved our Vegas Bouchon visit so much that we planned our honeymoon around a trip out to Yountville for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We enjoyed our dinner here last night, after a bit of concern reading through many of the negative posts on Yelp. The service was great - our food was somewhere between nice and great, the sommelier...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch there with my family a little while ago. I had the boudin blanc, which is white sausage, with potato puree and stewed prunes. I thought it was pretty fantastic. My father and husband...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Inattentive server - checkUndercooked pork chop special for my girlfriend - checkUnderwhelming desserts - checkExpensive bill - checkSadly, this was my experience at one of Napa's supposed finest. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Bouchon for a sleepless night of being ill. Your under cooked chicken was clearly the culprit (or was it the less than appetizing ratatouille tartelette?). I wanted this place to be good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top rate french bistro. Friendly, efficient staff, convivial room, pacing between some courses a bit slow. However, when in such a nice spot, who cares?Began with a lobster and crab salad with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Bouchon for oysters, dessert, and cocktails, most recently last night and the service was appalling! A couple of my friends were still chatting when our waitress came to our table to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was SO looking forward to Bouchon, and I have to say, I was thoroughly disappointed by our experience. I ordered the goat cheese salad (which was a pile of leaves with a hunk of cheese on top), the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint was the obnoxiously loud stamp/embosser and why did the staff allow a drunk man to stamp everything in his wallet causing such a ruckus? Six of us had a wonderful experience at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this little bit of France in the heart of the Napa Valley. This reminded our family of the wonderful bistros in Paris and its outskirts. The D'Agneau, the Poulet, the Steak Frites, the salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first encounter with Bouchon was in Las Vegas it was rad!!! Not realizing how relatively close Yountville is to my neck of the woods, my wife and I decided to go to Bouchon in Yountville this past...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably been to Bouchon about 4 or 5 times. I really like it I've always gotten the same thing - butter lettuce salad and steak covered in shallots. The people I've been with have always seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While my perception of Bouchon may have been clouded by my wonderful (and alcoholic) experience at Domaine Carneros, I think it's safe to say that Bouchon was great. I'm fond of French bistros and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. A little bit of France right here in Napa Valley. Wonderful everything, so fresh, so perfectly seasoned. I especially enjoyed the raw oysters, perfect with the recommended white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at both French Laundry and Ad Hoc and loved them both. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I was not impressed with Bouchon. Actually, I liked the food, it was the waiter who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't even make it to dinner. We didn't have resos. So, we went to the bar. The floor was dirty, and the bartender's garbage can was overflowing. The filthiness attracted flies. 2 overpriced glasses...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here a few weeks ago and it has to be the most over-rated restaurant in existence. I could not believe the mediocrity of the food, especially after all the hype. I ordered the vichyssoise...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food and wait staff was top notch. but since it being french food, we stopped by the drive thru at crack in the box in vallejo, for tacos and burgers on the way home.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still a terrific place for lunch even after all these years. Bouchon is stylish, French, and cute. The menu is small but the dishes are perfectly crafted. My faves are the trout, salmon, pommes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to French Laundry yet, but I really really liked Ad Hoc. The price was reasonable and the Poulet Roti and Salmon were delightful. However, I could care less for the Gnocchi. A friend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With our trip to Napa being so last minute, we knew it would have been nearly impossible to make reservations at French Laundry, but we were excited and felt lucky that we were able to secure a spot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Headed up to Napa this past weekend on a crazy, last minute adventure. Every meal I had surpassed the previous one. I was riding this whirlwind of a super yummy culinary dream!!! Bouchon is great in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
you MUST check my next review! i INSIST, it's one of the HOTTEST LOUNGES ALIVE in SF :)***WOWi AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED !!! o m g ... i can't seriously seriously believe how upset i am, and whether...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rating this place is difficult because we've been to French Laundry...which is obviously five stars...so how do you rate Bouchon? I have to give it five stars too not because it's as great as FL but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SO NOT IMPRESSED!I read a couple of the reviews here on Bouchon, many have given 4-5 stars but talk about how the food is ok, mediocre, pricey, service, ok....umm, you need to adjust your stars based...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is wonderful. I was skeptical to try it after reading some reviews on here but we kept our reservations and are thrilled we did!Food was excellent! We had the following: Laitue (Bibb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with somewhat high expectations, considering that Bouchon has a Michelin star. I really enjoyed the duck confit, but was unimpressed with my main course, the trout. The trout was okay,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent - mussels, roquefort salad, smoked beef carpaccio, the trout, the leg lamb, the steak fries, and the special lamb roulettes.Minus one star from my dad 'cuz when he ordered the leg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a very interesting experience at Bouchon on our last night in Yountville. We decided that since it has cooled down from the heat wave in the valley/Bay Area earlier in the week, we would sit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, atmosphere not bad. I had the steak which was really good. My friend had the salmon was ok and my other friend had the lamb which was okay too. The service decent. Good place to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Thomas Keller's Bouchon... what else needs to be said? It's absolutely amazing. The attention to detail is spectacular; the restaurants' service and ambiance are flawless and completely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there based on the reviews here, but was seriously disappointed. The raw bar (Lobster, oysters, shrimp) was great, although they were out of clams. The chef's special that night was a veal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"If you go to Bouchon, you have to get the Steak Frites. I know it's boring...but it's SO GOOD." (I should have listened...I should have listened...I should have listened!!!)My dear wife took me to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, great service and yummy dinner. A very nice place to go and get some yummy French food. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. This is a popular hangout!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love bistro food. Of all the food in the world, I think I love bistro style French food the best. I think it may be the comfort food of France and the food that my belly likes best. We came for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best steak frites i've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that it is a bit revolting to me that Bouchon Napa and Bouchon Vegas look exactly alike. I've been a huge fan of Bouchon Vegas for years, and while I assumed that the Napa version was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone calm down. DO NOT come here as a replacement for the French Laundry, this is Keller's bistro restaurant and a totally different ball park. I started with the french onion soup and then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better restaurants that I've eaten at recently. I would have to agree that this is not a replacement for French Laundry, but when in the area it is a must. Both the French Onion Soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my fiance's bday.First we ordered the raw oysters. Yumm, but nothing too special.Then the foie gras pate appetizer - Also had the steak frites which were just awesome.My fiance ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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We had a very poor lunch on a saturday. We had a 1 pm reservation and were not served our very simple lunch until 2 pm. The staff was unattentive and the food was marginal at best. And the restaurant was full...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets way too much hype. It's nothing special and depending on the day and what you order, it may not even be good. I got the corn soup with truffle creme fraiche, the croque, and a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many people head to Bouchon, expecting a cheaper version of French Laundry.... but I think this place is pretty good, nothing stellar. Surprisingly, my wife and I's favorites are the mac and cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY. Never have I been so willing to arrive at a restaurant around noon and so happy to be seated at 3:30. The maitre d' here is a little confused. Reservations are totally booked weeks in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My parents 33rd wedding anniversary...so my brother and I treated for lunch...1hr drive from SF was beautiful, escaping the socked out foggy city for 30 degree warmer weather---PERFECTMy first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't afford Thomas Keller's French Laundry, then go to Bouchon. It was very good, and thus makes me even quicker in adding to my French Laundry piggy bank.BUT, I DID struggle between giving...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with my folks and my sister per my sister's recommendations. Our server was very knowledgeable of the specials, and we had a good start to the meal. Quickly received water and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always good. Not bad prices. Consistant year over year. Good service & vibe, despite being French - super friendly. Unlike those other 'newer' Californian restaurants in Yountville. Stick with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heard this was similar to French Laundry, but better on your wallet so we decided to head here. The place was poppin' with every table filled. We had already waiting about 10 minutes when a hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 White bean puree w/garlic makes a great alternative to the traditional bread and butter-1 Just got a mouthful of sand in my fresh oyster 1 Service is attentive and knowledgeable -1 French onion...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here with my boyfriend for our belated-valentines day dinner. atmosphere-wise, the restaurant was ok, there wasn't an ounce of romanticism dripping from this place. it was loud and most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon in Yountville impressed me. It was much much better than the Bouchon in Las Vegas.I got the roast leg of lam in medium-rare which was cooked to perfection. The oysters there are also top...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that the food was phenomenal! The service was flawless from walking in at the beginning of dinner rush on a Sunday evening and asking for a table for four and being seated immediately....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My gf loved this place. I think I ordered the wong thing, but it's all good. The service was very good and I liked how nice the place looked. It looked like it was a New Orleans theme with crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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as i have never been to french laundry, i really can't say that bouchon is the poor man's version. but i am told that it is. so there. that being said, bouchon was still somewhat pricey. i really wanted to try...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We dined at Bouchon this past Monday. I had high hopes because my previous Chef ate there and loved it, I was a chef at a Larkspur Brasserie and love French Bistro cuisine so we gave it a try. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to Bouchon in Las Vegas -- but that was for brunch on a Sunday morning. This was our chance to test Keller's Napa version for a true dinner. We made reservations 2 months in advance to make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the choices are very good. It is refreshing to go eat something that is very recognizable but perfectly executed. Some of my favorites are the lobster knuckle salad, croque madame, any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With each bite of food I felt like the guy in that beer commercial. Dude! Duuude.... DUUUUDE! Talk about an experience. I mean you know it's gonna be good right? Keller wouldn't have such a reputation...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided the very last minute to come up to Napa for a Sunday evening and after we decided I knew we just had to eat at Bouchon since none of us could afford French Laundry (or even get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Anyone going to wine country in California must make this a stop on your list. My husband and I had one of the best lunches of our lives at Bouchon when we were on our honeymoon. The food is out of sight good....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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This restaurant was recommended highly....we were soooo disappointed. I can't tell you about the food because we never got any! After 2 hours of waiting we never got anything but bread. We even ordered a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious food and drinks. personal favorites include: blood sausage, fries, cheese, fernet, steak, and oysters. most importantly, unlike the rest of the lame county, they are open late, 1 am. that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expectations are a funny thing. Considering the attachment to the Keller name and it's proximity to TFL, I think people get unrealistic expectations of what Bouchon is and what it is trying to be....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so if you can't get into French Laundry (or you don't want to spend $500 for dinner for two), what do you do? You go to Thomas Keller's other Napa Valley diamond -Bouchon. My beau was super...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancee' took me here for my birthday. It's a very cool French Bistro and we got a nice seat in the corner. We got the foie gras for appetizer and I ordered the sea bass. She got a steak (have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant and love the atmosphere. This is like having lunch/dinner right in the heart of Paris. The decor, service, constantly evolving daily specials and the bakery are absolutely to die...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at French Laundry before and had a fabulous meal, though for the money, I'd say Gary Danko's is a better bet. We were In Napa to run a brief errand last weekend, and some friends and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, after months of trying to get a same day-reservation to go to Bouchon, my boyfriend and I decided to plan ahead and make a reservation about 1 month in advance. I have been to Ad Hoc twice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a wonderful dinner here. Arrived at the restaurant way too early from my reservations, but they were still able to seat us after a little bit of waiting.The atmosphere was dark and a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical French bistro. What more can really be said? It is a nice French bistro a la Napa style. It is a bit pricey. Is it snooty? You bet it is. If you're expecting more than a bistro,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Service was good. Food was mediocre, tasteless, especially seafood. There are too many good restaurants in Napa Valley to waste money here
openlist - user review - 04/16/2008
3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been wanting to try the French Laundry, but being the types who can't plan way ahead to secure a reservation, we decided to scope it out by way of Bouchon.We decided to go for the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Bouchon. I love the cozy atmosphere, the great service, yummy food and awesome bar drinks. We took my parents here for their wedding anniversary and we all had an amazing time....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long drive drive through Napa, checking out the old faithful geyser and some little bit of shopping we reached the French Laundry and were shooed off to the nearby Bouchon. Well i was dressed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! I can not say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. On a trip up to wine country with my boyfriend, Dan, we stopped here for an afternoon lunch. Even though we arrived about an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There were 5 of us and we all sampled each others...and all i can say is WOW. I had the croque madame...and everyone voted it the the best...and it was amazing...the PERFECT egg ontop on the PERFECT...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give Bouchon five stars -- I really do. I've been going to Bouchon semi-regularly for the past ten years (no foolies).Imagine my surprise last night when I found out they're going...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to be blown away and after a hard day of wine tasting (its a hard job but someone's gotta do it!) this was the perfect ending to my lovely day. Service was spot on, food was authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never ever been disappointed with a visit to Bouchon.The food is delicious, the wine list is great, but most importantly - the customer service is fabulous! Their people are never stuffy or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How do you give 2.5 stars to something?? I was quite disappointed in this place -- I've heard so much about it, and it failed to impress. Granted, I'm vegetarian, and French restaurants always are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as some yelpers mentioned earlier, bouchon is undergoing expansion/construction. this meant that the original menu was not available. the kitchen was not allowed to get to smoky because of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The customer service at Bouchon is amazing! I made a group reservation weeks ahead, and called a week before to confirm and verify that they could prepare something vegan for me. When we checked in,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we had a scrumptious lunch here recently. i had the wild mushroom crepe- it was so good, i haven't stopped talking about it yet. the mushrooms... the cheese... the toasted hazelnuts... the swiss...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best and most memorable meals I've had in a long time. We were lucky to get in without a reservation on a recent Friday afternoon. Dining at Bouchon reminded me what going out to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down a 5 star experience. And I was lucky to be there with a good friend at lunch. No reservation. On a Saturday. At a prime outside table. From the moment you walk in, you feel a vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and her fiance S. whisked J. and I away to Napa one night last weekend. As part of our adventure, S. treated us to dinner at Bouchon (Sat., 3/15/08) and made reservations over a month in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon's my lunch place up here. I don't know why I enjoy lunch here so much opposed to dinner. Onion soup and raw bar options are usually up there. Everyone faves about moules frites - Not a big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hi Yelpers! Here is my 3x3 (Pluses and Minuses) experience at Bouchon:( ) Food (Croque Madame, Steak Frites, Beignets de Brandade du Morure)( ) Authentic Bistro Experience( ) Thomas Keller was dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bouchon on a Sunday evening during President's Day weekend with my girlfriend. The place was packed but we were immediately seated at my allotted 6:30pm reservation.I had the special of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better food at other local Napa restaurants. Okay, so take off one point for making us wait for the table we made reservations for and for the defensive, unapologetic attitude we were given...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last Fall while on vacation with my boyfriend at the time and loved it! It was the perfect place for a first dinner in the Napa area!My boyfriend had roast chicken that was perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! We try to visit at least twice a year. For the first time I tried foie gras and I loved it! It was like butter and I kept spreading it on the toast they provided not even worrying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thomas Keller definitely know his sh*t. I have been to Bouchon Bakery a bunch of times and finally got a chance to have dinner at Bouchon Saturday night. We had a dozen oysters to start and then I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The salmon tartare was awesome - minced, seasoned raw salmon that was topped with creme fraiche and surrounded by ground egg whites. I couldn't get enough of it and was feeling quite sad when I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this location, and also the one in Las Vegas. Should I be surprised that the one in Las Vegas has the same menu as the one in Yountville, but charges 25% more? But then again I also felt like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a lovely grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg and smothered in a mornay sauce. The shoestring fries were perfectly salted. I weep for you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess you'd have to call this Keller's "lesser" Yountville establishment only because the greater cousin is the French Laundry. Dad and I went here after driving by many times before and wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
every asian yuppie worth their leased bmw 3 series at some point discovers that they MUST eat at the french laundry. they will talk about thomas keller with a hushed reverent voice... asian girls will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here for both lunch and dinner and been greatly pleased with the meal and service. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun - the service is knowledgeable and patient. We felt we had a great meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RESTAURANT-Great brunch experience. Loved the overall vibe. A casual, yet high end experience.FOOD-I loved the Croque-monsieur complimented by a wonderful vionier pick... I'm definitely looking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On 2/11/08 we went with a party of five to celebrate my birthday, since I adore French cuisine. I had the cassoulet with duck confit appetizer, the gigot d'agneau (leg of lamb), and the creme caramel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this food was amazing! i recently went there with a friend of mine, pretending we were on a vacation. we sat at the bar, since all of the tables were full. the bar is first come first serve (in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I preface this review with the fact that I didn't like the majority of dishes placed before me at Bouchon. And for me, the experience is made or broken by the food. But only a Thomas Keller...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not able to make last minute reservations to Thomas Keller's French Laundry, and not to mention spending $240pp, we came to Bouchon after a long day of drinking. Bouchon was on OpenTable, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The key to this restaurant is: A). get there early B) sit at the bar. If you sit at the bar you usually get the best service. Chris is one of my favorite bartenders around. He is super attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
was disappointed. didn't enjoy bouchon as much as bistro jeanty the previous night (LOVED BISTRO JEANTY!!!!!!). have never been to france but also seems to have a euro/french feel, but much busier....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry, you next. Bouchon, a small restaurant located in Yountville, about 1 drive north of San Francisco. The scenic drive was great, and the same thing can be said about the food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, well i have a huge soft spot for french bistros, and this was definitely WAAAY better than any of the ones i went to when i lived in england (duh) and any that i've been to in america, and even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby's Review:Meh, Wifey and I were so wholly underwhelmed by the second...no, third....no, fourth (!) rate Food Jesus experience. An one Michelin star establishment this was not. Don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I expected to give this restaurant a 5 star review because of the hype, but it looks like my visit last night was only of the 4 star variety. The food was all very good, but nothing was great. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here in 98 when it first opened, but hadn't been back until last Saturday night, not because I didn't like it, but because I try to avoid Napa due to the fact that it's overrun with tourists....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a trip up to Napa Valley a couple of weeks ago for one purpose: to visit a restaurant inspired by the famed Chef Keller. The French Laundry was fully booked until the next millennium and since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a very good restaurant for Napa's standards; just average.Ordered the onion soup which was boring, nothing spectacular. Watercress salad was not better than the soup. The leg of lamb was slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon was enjoyable. I started with the french onion soup which was a bit over salted, followed by the mussels with frites which was tasty. The bread always came out hot which I appreciated. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had one of the most fun meals ever here. My sister and friends, a very sophisticated bunch, were in town visiting so we decided to make a pit stop in napa.We walked into bouchon and were told that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the one in Vegas and thought very differently of it than the one in Yountville. After Vegas, I actually thought I will probably not return to Bouchon because I was a little disappointed by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my favorite restaurant overall. Best oysters I have ever had in my life. Great French bistro wines. This is the food I truley love. I wish there were more restaurants like this. I come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My New Year's resolution is to take better care of me, because I don't do it well. I'm the oldest sister, we're an immigrant family--you do the math. That equation has co-dependence written all over...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a calm and enjoyable meal. Service is always great here and recommended wine pair is always superb. Love the chicken dish there. Seafood is also great but chicken, was outstanding! Get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is a casual french Bistro in Yountville, with the cachet of being owned by Thomas Keller. The space is smaller than I imagined it would be; it has the Parisian feel of restaurants like Pastis...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A near perfect experience worth the drive, wait, expense and hype. Tom Keller's little jewel of a cafe gets French food right. It doesn't matter what you order, you know it's going to be good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We always try to hit bouchon for lunch every time we're up in the wine county. The place is a bit pricey but great food. My favorite here is the Boudin Noir (blood sausage) yum, I also like the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very torn between three and four stars. The terrine de foie gras was amazing. My memory of the rest of the meal is a pale, fuzzy background against the foie gras. Someone had the gigot d'agneau...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went to bouchon after a early meeting in napa. it came heavily recommended by the locals in the area. the ambiance sitting outdoors of the bouchon was wonderful. being my first time, the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many great restaurants in Yountville, it can be easy to become very critical. Even if it isn't the best one of its caliber, I still think Bouchon is good--just not a place I would frequent....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was probably the BEST food we had during our 4-day stay in Napa Valley. We also made a reservation at Bouchon instead of French Laundry, mainly for the price and availability. My husband and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here to recover after a really disappointing visit to Ad Hoc. It was about 10pm on Friday night, and our vegetarian friend needed some actual food, and the rest of us needed a good dose of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here in August, and I still can't stop thinking about the meal. Everything about our experience was outstanding. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was just great. The tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's disheartning to read lukewarm YELP reviews on this place. I've been here probably ten times with my last visit the only bad experience. The waiter, who knows all four of us, completely blew the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After looking over the Yelp reviews, I went to Bouchon expecting to be a bit underwhelmed. Not so! When we walked in, the hostess noted that it was our first time dining here and sat us at "the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I had dinner here (sort of...) last Saturday night. I tried to make reservations for 6:30 but they were booked and suggested we walk in. The menu read deliciously so I decided it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The macaroni au gratin is mind-blowing, and I consider myself a mac&cheese-aholic. So good that I ordered the cookbook and made it at home. The roasted chicken was cooked perfectly. A great dining...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Heard of French Laundry, but couldn't make reservations on such short notice (2 days), so looked up and found their sister restaurant, Bouchon. Read some of the reviews and thought it would be worth a try. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated. Over priced. Underseasoned. Over- SALTED. I think I'm giving 3 stars just for the service alone. The pomme frites & the bread were the only good things I tasted on my table. I was very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it is just an average french bistro. nothing to be excited about, nor disappointed about. worth the trip to Yountville, well.. if you love driving that much.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 down, 1 to go. the 2nd of 3 of Thomas Keller's Yountville culinary ventures is one not to be missed at all. we went there for lunch during a b-day excursion for the wife in napa. we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All of Thomas Keller's restaurant creations are rated highly, so I expected a lot out of Bouchon. It came through on every count with high ratings in my opinion. As you would expect, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to the Bouchon in Vegas before (see review) and really enjoyed it -- so I was really looking forward to going here. The hubby made us reservations and we had a great time. I think there's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing I can say here that hasn't already been written.Bouchon is legendary for a reason. The food is classic and the highest quality you will find. The wine list is mesmerizing and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite restaurant in the world. I say Yes. I say DO IT. I say order the Boudin Blanc (doesn't sound like much, but the prunes are out of this world). I say order the Steak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am a big anthony bourdain fan. like marry-him fan. and in a cook's tour, he went to thomas keller's french laundry. and it sounded amazing, so i talked it up to my mom. and she said, we must eat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of reviews for this place so I'll get right to the point. All of the food was good, tables are small and very close together and the wine list is very solid. Then there was the foie gras. You...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was only able to obtain reservations for 10:30pm, which is the time Bouchon stops serving full dinner menu. After looking in vain all over for their late-night dinner, after-10:30 menu (or review)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Okay, the "pomme-frites" are unsurpassed. I love to go there for a Margarita and a cone of their first class French fries. The rest of the menu is, however, pretentious without being delicious. On my first...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
P.S. You don't have to spend a shitload of money in Napa to eat amazing food. There are many people who live and work here earning a modest income (for me, a teacher's salary), and yet, are still able...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Popped in early on a Friday night and had a delicious meal. Great spot after a day of wine-tasting in Napa. We had the charcuterie and salmon appetizers, and monkfish and skatewing dinners, w/ a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For our second wedding anniversary, my wife and I aren't getting each other presents. Instead, we're channeling our resources into a series of expensive dinners in both Yountville and Los Angeles. As...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I can't believe I'm giving a Thomas Keller restaurant two stars. The French Laundry was for a long time my favorite restaurant and best meal of all time. It's still in the top three. His...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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You don't go to a restaurant like this with a preconceived idea of what you want. These people are artists. They take only the fresh stuff and the seasonal wines and put together an experience that moves in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a nice day wine tasting or laying by the pool, this is my favorite mid-afternoon restaurant to try to get a seat at the bar, enjoy the people watching, eat oysters and appetizer before heading...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first off, let me say that Bouchon is one of my favorite places to eat in the Napa Valley, and has been for years . . . and it did not disappoint once again . . . .Lynn & I decided to have lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an amazing Lunch after a long hot day of shopping in St. Helena. Yeah, I know rough life.I immediately knew I was going to love it. There is nothing better than dinning in a French Bistro....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is a delicious French bistro in the heart of Napa Valley. I made reservations on OpenTable and was seated to a great table. The restaurant itself takes you back to Paris with tables closely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was out in Napa for a big wedding(mazel, rusty) and a few of us decided to check this place out. The food was good but it was way more pretentious than it needed to be. We all started out by sharing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with many who reviewed this restaurant. It was great. Definitely have to try their foie gras, my favorite of the whole meal. It's $45 but for a big jar of 5 ounces. They also sell it at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant! The place itself is very charmingly French. The service was great also... no attitude... no pretentiousness... The food was reallyyyy good. I had the special of the day (short...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon - you can have 4-5 stars again when you wait staff starts treating customers nicely. I sat at the bar for a meal since it was Sunday and packed. I had to practically beg the server/bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn soup. If it's on the specials board, order the corn soup. OK, make sure you like corn first, because the soup is pretty much Essence of Tasty Corn with a fabulously silky texture. They don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Glancing at the food on the tables nearby, I heard the siren call of the french fries. Big, giant, golden, crispy mounds of fries, served heaped beside a sandwich or in a paper cone all on their own....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had just grabbed a bunch of goodies at Bouchon Bakery, and couldn't have cared less about having a real lunch. But we were already right in front of Bouchon and it would have been a waste not to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let it be known in the future that no matter how often I disappoint, no matter how often I forget to call, no matter how often I waste money, and no matter how long it takes me to find my sassy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am with Miriam on this one...best steak frites of my life. The flat iron steak is topped with an onion confit that puts it over the top. Onion soup was excellent as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a cute little bistro. The food is good, but not the greatest I have tasted. The ambience was a bit loud for me. The table that we sat at was too small. The plates were sticking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
once seated at bouchon, we studied the menu for a little bit before noticing the daily specials chalkboard. the specials were instant winners: cream of corn soup (with creme fraiche and truffle oil),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Thomas Keller establishment, and he is considered to be the best chef in the country. Apparently, Bouchon is not on his list of priorites:The space is classic, authentic French bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is part of the West Coast trifecta (including the French Laundry and Ad Hoc) that is brought to you by the world renowned Thomas Keller.Food: 4 stars. Although there were several things I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The trout is amazing. Toasted almonds, fresh green beans - you can't go wrong.But the service - very "eh". Take it or leave it. Mr. Keller should treat all his children equally, even though we all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Went to Bouchon at the last minute with no reservation. The place was packed. We waited for a while by the bar and were able to get two seats after a while. The bartenders were so fun we decided to have dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a creature of habit in some ways. When i like a particular dish, I tend to order it over and over again until I get tired of it. I always say I'll try something different, but I never do...This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very regular stop for any Napa trip for me. Just a very cute very solid little french bistro. Small menu but I go for the shellfish, especially the oysters :). Sit out on the patio on a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We showed up last minute and ate at the bar. I knew we couldn't miss with Thomas Keller- but I am always a firm believer that overplanning/obsessing never works...spontaneity is key. The bar is my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My aunt and I went to Bouchon when we went to the Napa Valley last year at the end of May for a four day wine and food extravaganza. I have high expectations of the French Laundry after eating here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, so, so good!Arik and I went here last weekend and luckily we had reservations beforehand. All night we saw eager couples walk in and directly out after they had been denied access. We were hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A rundown on what my girlfriend and I had. Appetizer:half a dozen of oysters - you know what they say about oysters, they make you want to have sexy time. Well let me tell you that when we had these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food. The croque madame was heavenly! The muscles were great. The waiter recommended a Belgian beer that went great with the muscles. The service was friendly and relaxed. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh so good, the food was wonderful, simple but not boring while still being sophisticated. The Duck Confit was too die for, the best I've ever had, Onion soup was everything we hoped for with a rich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy Yummy! I've always been curious to try Bouchon, either in Yountville or Vegas. It was the perfect respite from a hot day in Napa. We walked up the street from our hotel for an 8:00...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Scrumptious -- the salmon rillettes is a pot of fishy heaven and the croque madame was one of the most buttery, eggy, cheesy, hammy madames I've known.Loot: Expensive...but you leave content....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very flavorful. The service is friendly and quick. Plus:1. They started you off with very nice warm pistachios and wonderful baguette2. Pig trotter: the meat melted in your mouth with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second on our list of favorite restaurants, Bouchon consistently delivers excellent, nearly perfect bistro-style food. We have never had a disappointment here, which is amazing considering how many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful. I'm not just saying that either. First off the location is beautiful and the place is cute if a little cramped. I started with the soup, i can't remember all that was in it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for late night! It's open till two. The fries may upset your stomach though, because they're so good, you can't stop eating them.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, but there was something lacking in the food. I expected a lot more from a place synonymous with Thomas Keller of The French Laundry.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I slacked and didn't call ten years ahead to get a reservation for French Laundry. For peeps like me who didn't call ahead, Thomas Keller decided to open this wonderful french bistro in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't decide whether to give 3 or 4 stars, because the truth for me is somewhere in between. I rounded down because I suppose I had amazing expectations for a Thomas Keller establishment. A...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As people have said, this is a Bistro, but it's a Thomas Keller Bistro so it's going to be good.I've had the best flatiron steak, the richest croque madame I have ever had, really good salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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My husband and I had the worst experience at Bouchon. After reading all the great reviews (plus the same owners as French Laundry) we were very much excited about going. Our waitress was plain RUDE, it seemed...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice venue, with an interesting menu and well-cooked food.We had foie gras and osso bucco followed by the largest slice of lemon pie known to humanity. All good, tasty stuff. The service could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Bouchon several times. The food, which I would describe the food as very refined traditional bistro food is outstanding. The braised, prime beef shortrib I had during my most recent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, as the person below me noted, us losers eat at Bouchon because we are too poor and/or uninteresting enough to eat at The French Laundry.......I keed, I keed. Bouchon is excellent. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall the food was good - I just get the feeling that Bouchon diners are the second fiddlers that couldn't get reservations at French Laundry - our party included. Bouchon also has a bakery. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for mother's day dinner. We started with the terrine de foie gras, rilletes aux deux saumons, and grilled octopus. The salmon and octopus was well prepared and tasty, but I wish that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three of us came here in the middle of our shopping marathon and had a relaxing lunch on the patio. We devoured the warm bread, then ordered. We had the Mussels, Gnocchi and the Croque Madame. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With everything being relative let me say this. Bouchon met my expectations which kind of let me down. Sounds strange huh. I had recently gone to Gary Danko's with very high expectations and It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easter weekend dinner. Food is good but very heavy. I had the gnocchi. It is a bit crowded. You could practically eat off of your neighbor's plates but it also makes for an interesting exchange.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward to trying this place, (especially after eating some goodies from Bouchon Bakery.)I was slightly disappointed, but I would go back and try something else.I enjoyed the bread, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way way way too crowded, we were practically at the same table as our neighbors and it was very uncomfortable. Service was ok. The decor is the typical French bistro paint and posters. The plating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first 5 star review. I've been to Bouchon twice--both amazing. Steak Frites are "go-to" and always excellent.Where Bouchon really excells is their soup. My first visit I had a cream of celerac and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Given its pedigree, I expect much more out of Bouchon. I've been here twice, and the first time was roundly enjoyable but the second time was a disappointment at nearly turn. By all means, do not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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THE GOOD: The steak covered in carmelized shallots. mashed potatoes oysters french green beans bread only good with the butter THE OK: fries onion soup green salad cauliflower au gratin the trout THE BAD (OMG...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Came here today on Good Friday with 7 peeps.Service: I was expecting service to be a bit shoddy sinceI've seen mixed reviews about the place. But it was actually attentive for lunch. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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We were a group of 8 on a weekend trip thru wine country. During one of our winery tours, someone recommended we try the french onion soup which was actually bland and not nearly as rich as others I've had. On...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Bouchon. Of course, I can't compare it to the French Laundry, because I can't afford it. I can't really compare it to Le Bouchon in Portland, because it's a totally different animal. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am indebted to Yelp for people like Redwine who let the rest of us know about the ups and downs of good restaurants. All I can report is that the Bouchon that exists in March of 2007 deserves about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Bouchon many times since it first opened. I can tell you in terms of waitstaff and cuisine it has really fallen down. I think it is skating along on it's reputation and most likely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was so ready to slap a 5 star on bouchon, being a thomas keller establishment 'n all...but came away feeling 3 stars would be a tad too low, and 4 a tad too high. with a nod to sergio leone, i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars, but when we asked for water they brought out some French water in glass bottles which tasted fine, but we were looking for just some tap water. This water ended up on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint French bistro in the Napa Valley. I went here for Saturday lunch with the bf and had an excellent time. We were seated promptly at the time I made my reservations. The restaurant itself is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided it was a beautiful and sunny day to try lunch here and it was a nice experience. Bf had the Croque Madame which came with a huge heap of pommes frites and my trout was tasty with string...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok this place is great! I must say if you visit Napa this is the place to go for reasonably priced food, good service and great atmosphere. The room was red with red velvet curtains and seating but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a must try if you are visting the Napa area. The food is very tasty and the portions are reasonably sized to matched the higher prices. It's a cute little French restaurant that you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd almost have to say that this is my favorite restaurant, because i love the atmosphere and the food. don't go here if you're on a diet, though (they aren't stingy with the butter).no meal here is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My H and I went here on one of those weekends where we stole away from our children for some good old fashioned one on one. Got a table on the patio which was nice enough, but small. Some loud...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing. The fries are my favorite, very tasty. Don't leave this place without going to the bakery next door.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, two things in my life have been true. That is San Francisco sourdough bread (Boudin that is), and real French bread (from France). Having been to France twice as a kid, I know what French bread...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sometimes i get such a strong hankering for the croque madame and frites, i feel like i know what it would feel like to go through heroin withdrawal. it's ham, it's cheese, it's buttery brioche,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A story of two visits to Bouchon...The first, a lovely summer day in 2005. I don't remember the day, and I don't remember what I ordered. My boyfriend ordered Steak Frites and it was delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best, freshest, small yet plump, most delicious mussels you will ever experience. It's located in the cutest little town with exquisite scenary, and the their bakery is to die for! And their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Report from: Valentine's Day 2007 - You know that the BOUCHON staff is trying their best on this annual night of romantic dining to potentially earn FAT TIPS. So, here we are, me & my bride of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I proposed to my wife on Valentine's Day. I know, it's kind of cheesy and cliche but as I was riding my bike down Market St. one day trying to think of a Valentine's Day present I was overcome by a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at Bouchon a few minutes before their dinner service started, so when they were ready to seat us, we got first pick on the best table in the house -- the table for two in the center of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For you New yorkers out here in California land, Bouchon is the Napa equivalent to Schiller's or Balthazar.Keith McNally meet Thomas Keller - at least the Thomas Keller of Bouchon.The French bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the fries are good, but you've got a real problem if that's the draw. Mc's has also engineered a good fry. Missed the boat, kind of ordinary with a well heeled clientele. Packed. Consider it a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Fruit de Mer is excellent-and huge, and I also really like the pomme frittes (some might think they are over salted, but I happen to like lots of salt) and dijonnaise.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I too was disappointed by Bouchon. The fries were great but the rest? Not what I would expect from a Keller brother. People, this is not French Laundry lite...it is a totally separate concept with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having looked forward to eating here for the last ten years, I was a little fearful that my expectations were set too high. But when we walked in for brunch, I knew I could've expected even more. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A total disappointment. Very excited to kick off our weekend getaway to Napa Valley with a meal at Bouchon... and now couldn't regret more our decision to do so. Entered the charming, if crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Thomas Keller,THANK YOU FOR EXISTING. This piece of heaven spot is all that and a bag of frittes. My croque madame was a dream. Nice staff. I will definitely be back..and I will dream about you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutly love this place!We strolled in on a Monday afternoon (2pm) and this place was packed! With reservations, it was no problem getting a seat. The ambiance was just slightly above average. Felt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent brunch and yummy treats at the bakery next door. Croque Madame with French fries is an excellent, yet heavy, way to start your Sunday. Or just go there on a Saturday night for a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Que C'est Magnifique!Bouchon is one of my favorite restaurants in Napa (well Yountville.) I recommend the soup a l'onion, lamb, steak frittes, and froie gras au torchon. The service is impeccable....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Went here on a week-long vacation in Napa and had a great night from start to finish. We had to wait a bit for our table, but the hostess found us a seat and the bar, and enjoyed a great glass of wine before...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon is in what I would call Restaurant Row in Yountville. You drive the by the US famous French Laundry (rated number one by Conde Nast), and you end up at Bouchon. Actually, Thomas Keller, who...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A rainy Sunday afternoon. My dearest friend's visiting from Southern Cali. What better idea than go somewhere and have a great lunch and spend some time together?We have been here to Bouchon a few...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While this was no French Laundry experience, it was definitely worth the trip. And I would love to go back, the menu was pretty extensive and the portions were larger than we expected so I wasn't able...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a party of six giggly girls having fun during a bachelorette weekend in Napa. We had 9:30 rezzies on a Saturday night, and as soon as we were seated, received a bottle of champagne and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews below say it all. We had excellent service, even after telling the waiter we had our own bottle of wine. :) Classic French cooking with (thankfully) better service than one might find...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are a lot of great detailed reviews so i won't say much more....just YUM! i had the salad and soup of the day - butternut squash soup and omg that was one of the best soups i have ever had. my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the good luck to eat here twice in one week - once a part of a vary cool wine lunch, hosted by a Spanish wine importer where we had what seemed like everything on the menu, and the second time...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I was not disappointed by Bouchon despite all of the hype and some of the bad reviews on Yelp. We got there early for our reservation and were seated right away, and everything was fabulous. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't want to feel like being in France on one of those tiny streets, looking at beautiful people walking by holdings hands...smiling, kissing --- I would trade everything I have now for that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally was able to eat at what most people call the "other french laundry".Baguette they serve you with dinner - is heavenly :)Started with some appetizers (fancy green salad and a leek soup) - both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not too impressed. I was expecting more. Too much I guess. I've been to loads of american versions of french bistros around the country and Bouchon just felt like it was trying too hard and not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Bouchon! My wife and I have gone there about half a dozen times over the last couple of years, and it's close to our best restaurant ever.The salmon tartare is to die for. Made with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Please be respectful when writing about someones business....a little class never hurt! This place is wonderful the food was very good and the service was not bad either. A local of the area, I enjoy eating...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Went to Bouchon for lunch and have mixed feelings about our experience. Upon our arrival I found that I had made a mistake and had a reservation for the following day. The Matre'd made the effort and found a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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A friend recommended Bouchon to us because we were craving oysters after a day at the wineries. The minute we walked in, the hostess stuck up her nose at us. When we asked to sit down, she said there were no...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there two times, both private events. I had very nice experiences on both occassions. The entire staff is incredibly friendly, professional, and accomodating. The atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Food is fantastic. And that is about it. Service was unacceptable for such an establishment. 35 minutes for soup. 45 minutes for the main course. Water was refilled only once during the hour lunch. Our request...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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For a restaurant relying on tourism and reputation, Bouchon needs to elevate its service levels. Service in the food industry is as fundmantal as the food quality and artistry. Bouchon needs to learn that poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had pretty high expectations when I found out the in-laws were taking me here. It's the cheaper French Laundry, how could I not?I went for lunch and had a great time. The food was, well, for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how could the famed Thomas Keller have allowed this establishment to sink so low? We had the moules/frites and it was inedible. The broth had not been properly reduced and had a heavy metallic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good, great value. asshole waiter
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
