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For four star French, try French Laundry in Yountville. This is a great place. This expensive restaurant has been around for the last 20 years. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines.
5.0 of 5 stars.
To not give this Restaurant 5 Stars, tells me that people don't really have the knowledge and the appreciation of what goes into making this meal.The service is perfection, remember you are part of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Food. The food was much better than Trotter's or L2O in Chicago. The reviews here already cover the food well so I'm not going to waste anyones time going over that again... Definitely go...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my early birthday celebration,We booked many months ahead for this reservation.All it took was a plane ticket to Cali,Plus an hour drive into the wine country of Napa Valley.We came to this rustic...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
An endless parade of mediocre to good offerings, and a positively awful, if not predictable wine selection. After living in the valley for years, my wife prevailed upon me to take her; and my parents...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How dare I !!!!!! How dare I give the French Laundry four stars. I mean come on people I've given Taco Trucks five stars. What on earth could possess me to do such a thing??? I'll tell you what could...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nirvana. In Yountville. So for my birthday, Hubby tried to secure a reservation to the FL by phone. Rookie move. The next day, Hubby and Son tried simultaneously to get through while I on the other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to French Laundry for the first time about a month ago for a very special occassion and since then, I've spent a lot of time thinking about what I should say and how I should say it in this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I knew that expecting nothing short of spectacular based on its stellar international culinary reputation was a recipe for disaster. Nonetheless, I ignored the skepticism of one of my dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this place is the rite of passage for anyone aspiring to be a true foodie. I won't bore you with a review of the food-- it's pretty amazing. Just some things to prepare for before you go. If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food, perfection. Service, perfection. Ambiance, can't put my finger on it. Overall, French Laundry is awesome. No words can describe it, so I won't. Just try it. They don't go off the prix fixe menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure if I was gong to be able to put into words the experience that I had at The French Laundry. I had many doubts/questions about this place, from how were they able to to exceed such...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The rumors are true.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely decadent! The service was exceptional - very knowledgeable and professional but not stuffy. After all these years of hearing about the elusive French Laundry, I have to say that it really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best food on the planet. Like eating through cookbook photos while being pleasured by Summer Glau simultaneously.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had the good fortune of experience French Laundry more than once and it's truly amazing...words can't express what you taste and feel while dining at French Laundry. It's an event - you eat,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing! my friends from ny scored a reservation, so my husband and i joined them last friday for a 1pm lunch. lasted till 5:15pm and every minute was delightful. we heard thomas keller was there,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So it only took a couple years, but I finally scored a coveted table at French Laundry. Got a relatively decent reservation (Friday evening) after months of daily refreshes on OpenTable...and as fate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the best places I have ever eaten. This meal is the one I would have as my last meal! So expensive, but worth every penny.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tips for dining at French Laundry:1) Go on an occasion. It's more fun to be there celebrating something special, even if the occasion is a gathering of friends you don't see regularly. 2) Get someone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Manresa better. And why all the saggy tits? This has nothing to do with the restaurant itself, I know, but Ladies, you're spending upwards of a $1000 for lunch, cant you afford some Spanks??!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In 2006 it was awarded three stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the Bay Area and has been reviewed by the New York Times.Excellent from the service, skillfully decorated entrees, the dancing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not keen on places that seem so lofty that you feel like you need to 1.) hold your stomach in when you walk across the room, 2.) speak in whispered tones, or 3.) feel like the entire dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How do you review a restaurant like this? Wow.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words cannot describe my experience. The best meal I've ever had. You know what to expect, you know what you are getting yourself into. I can't expand on anything anybody else has said here. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top 5#1 - Gordon Ramsay's The London NY#2 - The Dining Room @ Ritz Carlton#3 - The French Laundry#4 - Alexanders Omakase Chefs choice#5 - Black Cat Bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a once in a lifetime type meal. Be ready to pay, but also be ready to stretch your stomach in order to get a taste of every dish brought to the table. Wait service is impeccable and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how this restaurant could be rated as anything other than perfect. The price is certainly high, but we all know that going in. You get every bit of what you pay for.There's a very good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was simply the best meal I've ever had. I can die now. I don't want to cheapen the experience by attempting to put it into words.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great recommendation on wine and friendly service. Dishes were not surprisingly spectacular and nice presentations. Definitely be ready to eat 9 courses for the next 4 hours.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word: meccathe best food experience ever. ask for the frozen espresso and donuts when you order. they don't always bring it out for people, but they will make it fresh for you if you ask.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED - EXTREMELY EXPENSIVEThsi place isn't for everyone and I guess I am one of them 6 of us went there for dinner and the bill was over $2,000. ($250 fixed price menu per person plus tax and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If fine dining foods and flavors are your thing, then you must go to French Laundry at least once in your life, to experience what I've found to be epitome of this style of dining.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'm not a wino and I came from Chicago for this. Delicate simple ingredients delicately prepared, served slowly with pomp. The "jurassic salt" as a side topping sums up the sentiment...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course it's as good as it gets. It's the freaking Laundry! Everything was perfect, as anyone can imagine, EVEN THE SERVICE. I had many negative expectations of their service having experienced...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would, from the bottom of my heart, love to give French Laundry five stars but I can only give four stars. Here's why...The girls and I dined here for lunch in '07 and yes, I remember every single...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a reservation the day of. Yes, I know you think I'm lying, but I did. I explained I was a returning vet from Afghanistan and asked if there were any cancellations. There were none at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow it now accepts walk-ins wonder why??? great food though
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to French Laundry about 2.5 years ago and mostly remember being impressed with everything: the food, the service, the charming atmosphere. However, the second time around, it didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly 2 calendar months before my wedding anniversary, I started dialing at 9:58am with the hope that I could somehow score a reservation. To my surprise, after some busy signals, I actually got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, it was a pain to get reservations to eat here. yes, it was a surreal experience. yes, i was a bit disappointed, but how could i not be when my expectations were completely unrealistic (does...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you see the sun shining through a hole in the clouds like a spot light?? That's the feeling you get while seated at TFL table. This place is ridiculously, outrageously fantastic! With...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We actually got reservations the day that we were planning our Napa trip. 2 months ahead of time of course. I called like a crazy person until I got through. The rest is history. We had lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was on the wait list for a month and had given up all hopes, then they called! Lunch this past Saturday was incredible. They rightfully own the five stars for the beautifully prepared and tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may be bias, since Thomas Keller is a GOD to me. My friends and I were traveling through and they happen to have a cancellation, it's a blessing; since normally, the wait list is extensive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry plays at a level miles above any other restaurant I've visited. It is, without exaggeration, the best dining experience I've ever had.To keep it short, aside from an almost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Great staffs, friendly atmosphere, and excellent food...!!Try this place...Make sure to make your reso months ahead...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having a Forest Gump blessed type of life I wondered into the French Laundry just as they opened for lunch. I was wearing jeans, a white shirt and black shoes. I had no reservations and didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does French Laundry really need my review for business?Out of fear of FL not living up to the hype and expectations, we contemplated on canceling our reservations. But because it's for my husband's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents took me here last weekend for my 30th bday. I figured this would be my only chance and I really went for it. I tried things I normally wouldnt (caviar, foie gras, veal heart, etc). I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first Keller experience started out with none other than at the French Laundry. The reservations process is something else but if you are persistent and check open table at pretty much every hour...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry is hands down the best meal I've ever had in my life! I went there expecting the best, and they even went above and beyond my expectations. Their attention to detail and food flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not as good as Per Se, but still almost flawless.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't argue that the food isn't well-prepared. It is.The service is also professional.My main issues:1. The food is a little heavy with so much meat, fat, oil, cream.I really recommend ordering one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been almost three years since having dinner at the French Laundry, that right there should tell you how long the experience has lingered. It's taken me three years to write down my thoughts about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After years of dreaming about a meal at the famed French Laundry, some friends and I secured a Saturday night 9 pm reservation. We contemplated our wine cellars and pulled out 5 spectacular bottles,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Two years ago, I wrote "FL is teetering on the edge of behaving like a rockstar restaurant with only skyrocketing prices to show." Now, it's an obnoxious rockstar whose head is solidly buried in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and it was years ago, but I wanted to share my experience with you. I hear things haven't changed much. I made reservations way ahead of time and got in on a Monday night....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible experience. Incredible meal. Sigh. We were so excited to be eating at FL that we got there early and sat outside to wait until our reservation time. Within seconds one of the wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate at the French Laundy several months ago. No occasion, I just wanted something decent to eat for the day. We were staying at Yountville for the weekend, and I figured why not. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to French Laundry this past Saturday for lunch! Not the best meal of my life. I expected a lot more with all the hype and the high price. The restaurant looked like a home from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So many reviews, not sure if this review even matters. I loved this place. We had a dinner for a party of 10 in a private room which started at 7:00 pm and ended at 11:30 pm. We had more courses...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry is a wonderful restaurant where everything is done to perfection. The flavor components, look, and overall design of each plate is amazing. There was one course that I had there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing in every way you can imagine. It was what I expected but better. How often do you drive by a restaurant and see one of their staff walking across the highway from their garden with a box...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get any better than French Laundry. My husband and I have gone several times now and the meals have always been perfect. The service is impeccable. I admit that I feel a little guilty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow. Best. Meal. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are reading this, you have likely already read the hype (and a few other reviews), so I will get down to it. It actually was the best meal/dining experience I have ever had. We had a table...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fasted before this meal: 10 courses from 6pm - past 11pm. Not a good idea since I was so hungry I was gobbling everything up like a madman instead of savoring every bite like a sophisticated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best day of my life, past, present or future! flag day 2009!! french laundry amazingness. i don't even know how to start this review. it is by far going to be my most lengthy and descriptive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Much ado about nothing. The atmosphere is pleasant and the food good. Service is competent. The best part was the wine. The sommelier was excellent. Given how hard it is to get a reservation, though,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can now die happy... Its all that the critics say and more. I don't want to bore you with every dish but if you go you have to choose the Japanese beef, please do this. Its like Kobe beef but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always love reading reviews such as the one from "Moosedog". I haven't been to the French Laundry, but what motivates people to trash food that is obviously superior to all the Burger King crap the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here over a year ago, so I don't remember the details of all the food we ate, just that we had the 9 course dinner. But, I certainly remember that it was the best dining experience I've had, ever....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to write some long winded review detailing every bite that I tasted at the French Laundry. Essentially I wanted the 'once in a lifetime' French Laundry experience. We were lucky enough...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In all honesty, even if French Laundry weren't so freakin' expensive, I'm not sure I would go back. Swear to God. Although they obviously view food preparation as nothing less than a high art form...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its been three days so I think I can tackle this. The meal I had at FL was among the best I've ever had, but certainly the most memorable. There was that time I took a solo backpacking trip in college...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is there anything else that can be said about a restaurant that has over 500 reviews and 300 pictures?All I have to say is:-They were very nice when I called them a bit before our reservation to tell...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our visit to the French Laundry on Saturday, May 30 was the centerpiece of the weekend trip. We spent the day cycling (with some wine tasting), so after 45 miles I had a healthy appetite. The food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow..Just ate here over the weekend, and i can tell you that the service here was superb. The food was great and tasty.They have 2 choice set menu's 1 was the Chef's side while the other was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I graduated from law school, my father offered to treat me to Chez Panisse to celebrate. All my training in law school came in handy, and I some how negotiated the deal into my Dad taking me to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know any person who is more critical about food than myself. I could NOT think of anything bad about the food, service, presentation, except for one complaint... Why couldn't this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever attitude... There is an underlying tone of tension and food snobbery at this place... makes eating uncomfortable when everyone in the restaurant is afraid to talk above a whisper. We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How do you even begin a review for a place that is essentially perfect.I've put off this review for over a year now simply because I'm not nearly a talented a writer as The French Laundry kitchen are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where to begin? Just a warning beforehand, this review is by far going to be my most in-depth and long. I don't feel a short review would do the place justice. In 2008 (when I went) French Laundry...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was definately one of best experiences ever!! We got the reservation after calling once and put on a waiting list.What makes this a 5 star is the fact that they actually do non-alcoholic pairings...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A meal at the French Laundry is the culinary experience of a lifetime. The stories of the difficulty of getting a reservation was the only hype I experienced. With enough advance notice it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry is like flying on a private jet (as compared to a first class seat on a good airline....) the analogy .... not the food ! Have had the pleasure to dine here twice.. But of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our reservation was for 9 pm. I was warned that this will be a 9 course meal. I was ready and ate small meals all day.The outside of the restaurant looks like a house decorated with flowers and vines....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite simply the best restaurant I have ever been to and I've been all over the world. Thomas Keller is the master of French cuisine. I really can't say enough. The menu is otherworldly, unique and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For years now, I've been wanting to dine at French Laundry and finally the time has come! Did it live up to all my expectations??? Well, I gave it a 4-star for a good reason. The food was good, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At long last...I had dreamed of coming to the French Laundry for quite some time. This is truly a special occasion place that you must plan well in advance for. As a matter of fact I had three phones...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, the legendary French Laundry restaurant. I'm a foodie and had heard of this place for years and years so decided to attempt to go there one day for a special treat. First of all, you need to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was the foucs of our trip to Napa. My husband had already eaten at Keller's Per Se in NYC. It was a great experience even for a newbie of fancy food like myself. I'm not a huge fan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare I have the opportunity to put in a wholeheartedly five star review.This is one of those opportunities.After a decade of wondering, I was able --- through the serendipitous appearance of a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was definitely a very very nice indulgent experience all in all. However, I would say that it was not all consummingly marvelous. Maybe my expectations were too high.I was most impress by the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! You must eat here before you die! It is amazing. Impeccable food, service, ambience. I am so thankful that I saved for three years to pay $522 for the two of us to eat b/.c it was so worth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, definitely a bank breaker. But it was AWESOME! As every other post here: food was spectacular, tasty, and great presentation. Perfect balance of flavors, refreshing, creative... I can go on....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, its good. And, I'm sure if you have not experienced very many mulit-course meals from celebrity chefs, you would consider a meal at the French Laundry a mind-blowing epicurean experience. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow..I think this is the first restaurant in the US that I've eaten at that I didn't have any critiques for. Perfection!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 30th bday, my hubby treated me and our village to the best meal of my life at the French Laundry. Of course, my husband wasn't able to get reservations the traditional way since he called...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
April 7, 2007 The single best dining experience I have ever had. Oysters and Pearls Moulard Duck Foie Gras (I had it seared, a friend had the torchon) Olive Oil-Poached Atlantic Halibut Sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine dining can be hit or miss. Yet this restaurant delivers on flavor, presentation, and setting.My only problem was I left hungry, and I hate that. However, what I did have to eat at the FL was...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No longer worth the effort. I tried to make reservations at least a dozen times and even be wait listed. I begged to get any reservation, any day, any time, and sorry, no dice. I even wrote by hand...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I was all ready to write a great review for Mr. Keller's restaurant a.k.a. The French Laundry. However, after reading "Jeff N's" review (find it...its a must read), I refuse to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to an old boss for telling me I should go to FL back in 1986ish. Took over 20 years to get there, but I finally made it. Simply the best meal I have ever had. My wife and I will certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say I have been here recently - but I feel like I need to write a review just to express this one thought:I went to the French Laundry years ago as a child with my parents, and I still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was given a wonderful surprise treat last week as we spent a couple days in Napa to enjoy the weather. Note- Book early because the waiting list is very long (months).It is hard to summarize this 9 ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You obviously cannot go wrong with a place like French Laundry no matter how hard you try ...FL is definitely a place for special occasions and the night we went was certainly a special one. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing to this restaurant that makes you feel anything less than a member of an elite food club. From the requirement of having a jacket on the entire night, to the unmarked restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came into this restaurant without much expections at all. Or perhaps what I mean is not too high an expection. I certainly wasn't shocked when that's exactly what I got.When I saw it on the menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With such high expectations going into our dinner service at FL it is really hard to imagine how they or anyone could really exceed it. But they did. That's really all I need to say.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luckily, I have been fortunate to eat a lot of spectacular food. From Moulin de Mougins and La Tour D'Argent in France to some of our more delicious American institutions, I was always impressed by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can be said, but still we persist to try and describe how amazing the Laundry really is. First and foremost, the service is BY FAR the best that I have every encountered or imagined. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At last I'm writing an long overdue review on this restaurant. We came here last September. It was my husband's birthday weekend, with many Michelin star restaurants in Napa. French Laundry was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second French Laundry experience, my first was five years ago. The food was just as I remembered it, excellent. the service, impeccable. Not THE most expensive meal I've ever had.. that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the most expensive meal ever! My uncle knew some folks at the restaurant, so we were able to get a reservation for my undergrad graduation. We did a tasting menu, which was ~7-9 dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scheduled for a three day trip to Napa in early March, I had the crazy notion of maybe, just maybe looking to see what it would take to eat at the French Laundry - the greatest American restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes it's nice to go north for the heck of it and see where it takes you. Well this time it took me to French Laundry. French Laundry is such an exciting place to go. It's like eating in your own...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, the build up of over 5 years of waiting finally came to a head on Wednesday night. I have tried Ad hoc, Bouchon, and the bakery, and felt for what they are,all are fantastic. So how could TFL...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely worth the $240, adding wine ups the ante considerably. The cauliflower panna cotta with caviar was amazing, and the morrels and asparagus that accompanied sauteed snapper were two of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
- BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE.- TOP 5 GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE.- MY FIRST, AND ONLY, FOODGASMEverything about this dining experience was absolutely perfect. The service was impeccable. When I showed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes this place different from the other uber-restaurant is the special attention and care given by the staff. I've been here a couple of times and both times, our waiter was very knowledgable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As an American, I do not appreciate the whole 3 hour meal ordeal. I'd rather have a cheeseburger and onion rings than being tortured into a 17 course meal that takes half a day. Don't say I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat out frequently and I just had lunch at French Laundry. The experienced was "mixed." First, it's a real pain trying to get a reservation. I tried repeatedly to make a reservation on Open...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at TFL 4 times over the years - starting in 2002. And I've never walked away disappointed.Chef de Cuisine Corey Lee executes Thomas' vision in a perfect way, and is able to add just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken out on a wonderful surprise date to french laundry. This place is very special & I am so glad that Finally someone special took me there. I took pics of my food it was so incredible....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 45 mins of the busy dial tone, we finally got through to make reservations for VDay. This is definitely one of those restaurant you have to try once if you consider yourself a foodie. Some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, here I am. Fresh from the experience at the French Laundry just a few hours ago....Yes, the service is impeccable and really deserves 5 stars. You have basically a one to one ratio of servers to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the world. Many years ago, on my first visit, I had the coffee and donuts and will never forget it. Was so delicious that i craved it for many years. Well went again...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After months of wrangling and angst, we finally secured a coveted reservation to The French Laundry. With great anticipation, we arrived at the storybook cottage-like restaurant, and at precisely 5:45...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The babe scored us reservations to French Laundry on a Saturday afterrnoon. He called about a month ahead for reservations. We were initially placed on a waiting list then received the wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the type of person who hates hype. So I confess that when some friends from out of town made reservations for dinner here in January and asked if my husband and I were up for joining, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it sad that the best thing I had during the meal was the brioche roll that came from Bouchon Bakery? It was the best roll I've ever had. I can't say that French Laundry served the best meal I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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I made reservations two months ago and dined tonight. During that time, I had spent several weekends researching all I could about Thomas Keller, his restaurants, his philosophy, studied the 100 page wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A worn out copy of The French Laundry Cookbook adorns my bookshelf as I am reminded of a "Love" that inspired me to want to pass through the "Halls of Thomas Keller", past the blue door into the inner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to write my review it would be too long and really not necessary. Hence, The French Laundry is one of the top 50 restaurants in the world and that is not just my opinion. If you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh, The French Laundry. One of the world's most elusive restaurant reservations. Acclaimed as one of the top 5 "Best Restaurants in the World" (Restaurant Magazine) consistently for many years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
See profile site for full review with formatted pics.#1 GOUGERES - Savory pate a choux with GruyA�re cheese and sauce Mornay. Small as a gumball yet dainty as a dried flower, so dense and packed with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth every penny. Be sure to call 3 months exactly to the day you want to go, and you'll get your reservation; I've heard tell of people calling a few weeks before and getting lucky, but I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
! :-)Have you got a good suit... A dinner date... 4 hours to kill... and connections upstairs? Well if you don't, then don't even bother trying to get into this restaurant unless you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Dining Experience. Ever
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful experience. As expected the food was amazing. The food was simple with the subtle flavors highlighting the essence of everything we had. The restaurant is basically a cottage from Snow White...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure it's really no surprise that I'm giving French Laundry a 5-star review, but O-M-G!! We had the *MOST WONDERFUL* experience dining here! If I could, I'd give this place 10 stars! It was the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impeccable service, divine food a truly extraordinary experience.I have had the pleasure of eating here on at least six occasions since 2000 and each time I am blown away. My favorite season to visit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I dined here for dinner last week for our pre-Valentine's Day celebration. It was a fantastic meal and definitely the first time for many items like caviar and the heavenly Kuroge...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food as good as it gets. Service? Not so much.Several years ago, I took a date to FL on her birthday. I was at the time the Cellar Manager at Schramsberg Vineyards. On many occasions, the FL would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been lucky enough to dine here three times to date now and every time we've gone it's been fantastic. The service is impeccable. The food sublime. I never, ever tire of the oyster and pearls....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at The French laundry was fabulous. Every expectation I had was fulfilled. The service was delightful, the food divine. I've never been anywhere where all aspects of the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very skeptical of FL because of some of the negative comments I had seen on the internet. I figured it would be good but I didn't know if it would be worth all the money. I just got back and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a huge mistake my first experience at FL by eating too much brioche and all the assortment of breads. I was literally in tears by the 6th course because I couldn't finish the Wagyu Beef. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place six (6) Yelp stars, I would.It's difficult enough earning the coveted "trois etoiles" from Michelin, but Thomas Keller's restaurant surely deserves all three stars.The last...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so lucky to be able to dine here!!!Great food, great presentation, and great service!!You pay not only for the best food in the world, but for a great experience in life. We can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had both the vegetable and traditional chef tasting menus. The food was delicious, imaginative, artistic and technical. Their service was excellent and flawless, and the sommelier demonstrated a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to start with saying that the staff is amazing and deserves 5 stars. The gentleman serving us, as well as others, including the sommelier provided service of highest quality. I only rate the 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply fantastic! I'm not going to do a blow by blow of the meal, suffice to say the menu was incredible, the creativity was off the charts, the flavors were transcendent and the experience exceeded...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You get what you pay for and this place is worth every penny. Believe the hype my friends, this is a great dining experience. The service is impeccable and the dishes are fresh and creative. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As of today, there are only seven restaurants in the USA that have been awarded three Michelin stars. Five of them are in New York, one in Las Vegas and of course, our very own French Laundry in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after several years of trying to get a reservation, I finally got one. Everything was perfect, from service to everything we put in our mouths. There were absolutely no flaws and my experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You really have to wonder when a restaurant that has been rated the best in the world gets less than 5 stars on Yelp. What DOES get 5 stars?! I've eaten in some pretty great restaurants, but my dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 hours and $550 later, I still can't help but think that my one dinner is one month's rent for a lot of people. Granted, it was an experience, and the service and food were really good (some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh. my. GOD. one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Such a wonderful, perfect dining experience. Flawless, sublime, transcendent. Impeccable service, without being stuffy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the amazing opportunity to eat here as an engagement gift from some friends. Making reservations, apparently, is a chore as you must call exactly 2 months ahead to the day and start calling at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
epitome of cuisine...while i preferred Cyrus in Healdsburg, due to palate, the execution of the entire meal was perfect.unobtrusive yet attentive service (they guide you to the restroom!), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best and only best meal that I had in my life. Nationally ranked and known worldwide! But will always known for its service and food. I often dream about this place in my sleep waking up the next...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite all the cooking, eating and writing that I do, I hardly see myself as an authority on food. If anything, I have a lot to learn about food, especially on the higher end of the spectrum, so each...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved FL!! Although I shouldn't get used to that kind of food (or the prices). What it does is is up any expections you may have about any future fine dining restaurants. I mean you can dine out at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything actually tastes exactly like what it's supposed to be - the flavors all complement each other so well, nothing is overpowering, everything is very delicate and satisfying. Definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2008 was a terrible year for us, as for many, but the one thing we had was The French Laundry. We were able to get reservations for December 27th, it was our Christmas present to ourselves. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal I've ever eaten....Pretty damn pricey, however thankfully I didn't pay!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember much, but what I do remember is that I woke up the next day disappointed that I had to eat a meal 1000 times inferior to the one I went to sleep with in my stomach. Subsequent eating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best meal I have ever had. Extremely professional staff. They go into intricate details describing every item they are serving you...even when your plate has something on it the size of a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait and the money -- what an experience!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before you die... you need to experience the French Laundry. It is an extremely unique experience. Whatever the cost is...its worth it. I would not want to say its a once in a lifetime experience...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Literally the best meal I have ever had, though it nearly killed me from the richness. Don't be afraid to bring your own (fantastic) bottles of wine- you'll need more then one.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i so want to give this review 5 stars, but i feel like the only place it fell short was the dessert, and i'm sure it was delicious, but just not for my own palate. having said that, everything else...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you find yourself in a position where you can splurge (and I mean REALLY splurge) on a meal, The French Laundry is your once-in-a-lifetime meal experience. It was years ago that we went, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 300th review goes to none other than French Laundry. As one can see from all the other reviews, this place inspires novels of praise. There really isn't a way to describe how wonderful this place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just some notes to start it off:1. This place is expensive. Not steakhouse expensive. Not sushi expensive. The real deal expensive.2. Based on how much it was, if i don't give it five stars i'll want...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the French Laundry back in July and I think I figured out last night how to put the experience into words. The French Laundry both ruined, and made better, every meal I've had since July. It...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried their white truffle menu, the tagliatelle and the risotto. I personally prefer the latter as it allows the truffle flavor and smell to come out more.But I have to make a comment about our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't see writing yet another review of French Laundry, with so many that have come before me that have used all 5000 of the 5000 words Yelp allots reviews. As much as I like the sound of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup. Its good.We finally made it to FL for a special holiday dinner this past weekend. Our party of 6 was seated in the alcove downstairs. Chef Keller was present and mingling throughout the night...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is simply the best restaurant I have ever been to. From the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out, everything was perfect. I sensed no pretense or arrogance and the service was flawless....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An evening at the French Laundry is an experience that transcends dining as we know it. A flawless interplay of exceptional food and remarkable service performing in perfect synergy and purpose. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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I dined at the French Laundry & was a bit disappointed. Started w/ oysters with a sabayon sauce, which I would have preferred chilled, I guess I wasn?t expecting the oysters to be poached, however the caviar...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just looking at a few of the reviews will tell you that this is an amazing place. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we are absolutely spoiled with good food. And, you still have not eaten until you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Meal. Of. My. Life.(And if I had paid, it would have been worth every penny).
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So disappointed . . . After years of looking forward to this dining experience, I am left "sur ma faim". The food was good - sure - but only the oysters and pearls dish could be called innovative,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After many years of trying to eat here, I recently did--sadly, i was a bit dissappointed. Perhaps it was because we had had a great meal for significantly less $ at Cyrus the night before. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the story of a six hour meal, twelve courses.Situated in an actual former french laundry building, I would have never guessed a restaurant was there since it looks just like a house.(Sidenote:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is in commeration of thawing out a credit card. I went here a little over two years ago and you could say I just stopped paying for dinner for two. It just might be the best money I will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely worth it! Great staff, wine & food.Thank goodness I did not have to drive back to SF after that meal - I was so happily in a food & wine coma.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One week ago today we took a bite out of the really good life at French Laundry. Words can't express the food and the experience. You just have to be patient about getting a reservation even if it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has already addressed the food, so I'm just going to make some points for those of you who can't decide if it's worth it:Believe the hype -- The French Laundry is the best, most memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few instances in life - where the hype is true. I absolutely loved our French Laundry experience, even though it started at 9 pm. We shut the place down and finally stumbled out just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best culinary experience I have ever had. Had lunch on a beautiful fall weekend. Each of the nine courses was expertly crafted with care and service was impeccable. Not a detail was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not too much I can add to the overall Yelper zeitgeist on this place; the entire experience is sculpted, manicured, polished, and choreographed to perfection. This was my 4th visit to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you're lucky enough to get a reservation, you're in for a simply perfect dining experience.bring lotsa money, an empty stomach (and i mean REALLY empty), a printed list of exercises you can do...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! What can I say that hasn't already been said about The French Laundry. OK, here it goes..... My husband by some miracle was able to get a reservation, OK so maybe not a miracle per se, but as you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably common to experience utter excitement at the thought of dining at the French Laundry. The rave reviews, the praise over Keller, all of it add up to this highly anticipated moment of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice and unfortunately been disappointed twice. The meal was not worth the cost. Even a friend who dines here frequently said the same after our last meal. I have a feeling Mr....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has got to be the ruiner of all foods. I think I am totally absolutely ruined for steak, duck, foie gras, caviar and just about everything they serve there after having been there. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Yes, the $250 lunch is worth it. Think of it in the same regard as relaxing on a beach in the Caribbean, you don't pro rate the price of the flight into the hourly enjoyment of the beach...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh no she didn't. Yes. Three stars. I'm rating this overall, okay? First, let me say I am not stingy with my five stars. I'm cool with that. And French Laundry has been a bucket list restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! Best meal of my life. Worth every hundred. As good as it gets, and definitely deserves the title of the best restaurant in North America. My girlfriend took me here on my 21st birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the honor (?) of having dinner at FL almost a year ago, so the recollection of the tastes and dishes are much faded. I do still have a copy of our menu somewhere. FL has pre-printed menus...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at French Laundry last Friday night, after years of anticipation and excitement for the day I'd finally walk through the doors of the F.L.I will stand by my three stars; however will continue to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: October 8People: MeganMy tab: ~$400Rather than attempt to talk about the food, I'll just list the 3 things that sum up the meal:1. Our reservation was at 8:45, and because we knew this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place for YEARS before the pilgrimage was made. Thomas Keller didn't win a James Beard award for nothing. It's NOT for big eaters. Rather, it's for those appreciate textures, colors...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Ok - it's expensive. Ok - you need to plan several months in advance. Where...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said?The service was perfect. To have attentiveness at every moment. To be in an environment that completely focuses itself on the food made this experience...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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My husband and I ate here for our anniversary. It was different from all the restaurants we've ever eaten at. First they treat you with first class service (10 STARS instead of just 5 STARS). The menu prepared...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to bore you with elaborate descriptions of the separate dishes - just go. Without wanting to seem arrogant, I've been to a good number of 3 star Michelins (incl. Le Bernardin,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have received a great deal of feedback on my original review and I feel like I should explain further.Obviously the industry thinks Keller is a genius and having enjoyed his Bouchon restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You really need a whole different scale for this place because a 4 for French Laundry versus a 4 for other restaurants I've reviewed is not fair (i mean c'mon i gave Nizario's a 5!). But seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and loved it both times. I don't know where to begin or how I would ever end talking about this place. Look it up online, read all about it and Thomas Keller, then save your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, romatic atmosphere, the best. Yes, it's expensive, and impossible to get a reservation, but it was totally worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little presumptuous (and frankly hilarious) to be Yelping a place like French Laundry, yet I still feel the need to express my impressions from my evening there. If you want to experience the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flawless service, nice ambience. Good food, but not mind blowing. If it's any other place, it would be 5-Star, but given the high price and the expectation, it fell short. Rabbit dish was good;...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel that those who don't rate this as a full 5-stars don't really understand the rating scale. I went to French Laundry about 2 years ago (after about 6 months of calling daily for reservations),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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We dined with a party of ten in Sept. 2006 and 2007. At our 2007 seating they forgot the promised birthday cake and 5 of the 9 dishes were the same as the previous year. When we emailed and asked them to vary...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foodies must absolutely come here at least once. I'll make this a short review because there isn't much to say...just advice to make this experience your own so you must go!Advice: * Bring good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We dined with a party of ten in Sept. 2006 and 2007, the check each time coming to around $6,000.00. At our 2007 seating they forgot the promised birthday cake and 5 of the 9 dishes were the same as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES YES YES YESSSSSSSSSS!i finally made it to THEE infamous french laundry ... and i was truly blessed ... this place is soo cute.. this2 story charming stone cottage was once a real french laundry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm having a difficult time delicately composing the perfect string of words to describe the ambience, the service and the food. I want the words to be perfect because my personal experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Listen, unless money is no object and you don't mind going through a huge hassle to get a reservation, the French Laundry will probably not live up to your expectations of it. We went for a special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 'laundry' experience was amazing. I LOVE Keller, that's a given. How can anyone love food and not appreciate him.18 courses of fabulous food (I kept a copy of our tasting menu but can't find it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 100th review, I bestow upon yelpers my review of The French Laundry.Chris and I are both huge Thomas Keller fans and we've been to almost every restaurant (Per Se is the only one we haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish Yelp had a special "6 stars" rating for places like this.The food is amazing. You'll feel like aliens are feeding you highly advanced food, and that human food is as bad to them as pet food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Open table actually had a table for 4 for Lunch, so we jumped. My 2nd trip, his 3rd. I was really disappointed this time. The service was really off. Placing of wrong item in front of the wrong guest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great time for a HUGE price. Of course it was an awesome experience but for the price, every single one of the 9 courses should have been mind blowing. About 3 were ammmmaaazzzzing (lobster was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was good but there are better restaurants at this price level such as Joel Robuchon (Las Vegas), Guy Savoy (Paris), Pierre Gagnaire (Paris), etc. Better in both food & Service. Babbo in NYC was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I flew up from Los Angeles ate, spent the night, and then flew back the next morning. We were joking at dinner that if the plane crashed on the way home, we wouldn't have cared because the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. I don't think I could add anything that hasn't been said, and yet it must be said:Best meal of my life.Shannon was an excellent captain, and picked a wonderful wine for us (Modicum)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I literally cried when I left the restaurant after a 5 hr long meal. It may have been the 12 glasses of (amazing) wine, but I was overrun by emotion after my experience here.It wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Due to character limitations, I can't show my full review, but it can also be found on the Yelp website. Look up user "Dave M" under the French Laundry reviews. Simply put, the food was incredible. A culinary...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally have the time to do a full-blown review of The French Laundry. Let's hope I remember my exact feelings for each course because it's been almost 3 months since I ate there...I arrived with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh come on, as if my review means anything to anyone interested in the French Laundry. I think the only appropriate thing one can say about eating here is:Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a good experience to have at least once. However, if you are not a foodie, forget it! The portions are extremely small and candidly not that good. All I can say is that I was still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who really enjoys food needs to try it once. It is, after all, the French Laundry.Yes, the reservations are incredibly difficult to get. We had reservations for 6:30pm on a Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a unique experience for me. I've been to many fine dining establishments, quite a few Michelin one stars, and you can see the difference in what it takes to be a 3 star dining experience....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There really isn't much to say that hasn't been said. This is by the far the best place my fiancee and I have ever eaten. I still have dreams abou t the Lobster Mitts with Chestnut Sauce. The price...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't need my review.15 courses... best dining experience I have ever had, one of the most expensive. $3500 at least for 6. Have your moral discussion now, I know it is gross. It was a superb,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course the food was awesome.Foie Gras served with 3 different types of salt from all over the world in all different shapes and colors that I didnt know existed.For dessert, the caramel souffle was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who the hell am i to review thomas keller. "i had a culinary boner"
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry is EVERYTHING in a fine dining experience you could want. You MUST plan ahead to obtain a reservation. The seasonal menu offers the opportunity to sample fresh, regional and local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was scared to eat here at first b/c I was thinking. What will I wear? What's it going to be like in there? Then I got there, remembered its California, that I lived in NYC for six years and nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is unforgettable, impressive, meticulously GOOD. We had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings (thanks to our sommelier). Everything was over and beyond my expectations. I would call...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry is more than just a famous name; it is an unforgettable dining experience. The nine innovative courses, the incomparable culinary skills of Thomas Keller, the freshest ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beef literally melted in my mouth. The artichokes were so intense I could smell them from across the room. Wine pairings that brought out unexpected flavors in every course. Friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Napa for the weekend, just to hang. I joked that I was gonna get us French Laundry reservations. My girlfriend told me she knew people who tried for months and never got through. I call...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on 2/10/08. Can't really give French Laundry anything but five stars. Exceptional, attentive, service. Extraordinary, creative and highly refined food. Wonderful, once in a lifetime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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A rustic French restaurant that makes it home inside a quiet twp-story stone house. The food was delicious and the setting is perfect.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband took me there for our one-year wedding anniversary ... We had the nine-course chef's tasting menu (at $240 a pop). It was a bit hit and miss for us but definitely worth the experience in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it is the most expensive meal that i have had so far since i did have to fly out and drive out to this place from new york.everything was excellent. the waiter stopped my friend from eating her cold...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been fortunate enough to eat her twice. People ask me if a meal can really be worth the price charged. Simply put, yes. If you have an open mind toward food and can appreciate goodness when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Six hundred big ones.Six hundred big ones.Six hundred BIG ones.Loved it. But won't be doing it anytime soon.Six hundred big ones.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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We went here for our 5th anniversay, after a wait of nearly 4 months. The dishes was okay, but far from spectacular. I am a pretty nice guy and maybe my expectations were higher, but this is truly a classic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie - I am a Thomas Keller groupie. And I mean clutch-the-FL-cookbook-while-sitting-behind-a-bush-outside-his-private-residence-waiting-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-TK groupie. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The easiest way to describe the French Laundry is over-the-top, much like a fancy restaurant in a comedy movie.The service here is incredibly attentive, although stiff as all hell as noted by other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I add to what many Yelpers have already said about FL? It's simply heaven on earth. We've been here twice already and both times the dining experience have been more than exceptional....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To my sis and future brother-in-law, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and stomach for making reservations here this year and inviting us to dinner. It was literally beyond any of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at this restaurant two consecutive nights.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Time for a Michelin downgrade....If I have a religion it is the celebration of excellent food and wine with friends... last night I celebrated half of all that at the French Laundry. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? It is like great theater. The foie gras was out of this world as was the beef which was a cross between angus and kobe was melt in your mouth perfection. I was not ill or over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo....this isn't actually a REAL review...yet. See, I have a reservation for July 13th. I live in Texas and happen to be going to SF for my birthday and got REEEEEELY lucky to get a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$1400 for four41/2 hours of a dream come trueWORTH IT! WORTH IT! WORTH IT!I don't mind paying for a dream once in awhile.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best. Every single dish was amazing; the produce fresh and of the best quality, cooked (or uncooked!) to perfection.An amazing atmosphere; relaxed, subdued, romantic spring to mind...Simply...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Danko kinda stanko, Minna was pretty mint, and Campton Place (under old foamy chef) was pretty great but French Laundry was really as good as it gets. It tops my list.Yelp needs to consider adding a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having eaten at French Laundry and Gary Danko in the same day (talk about indulgence, it was an anniversary weekend) I feel that I am able to acurately compare the two and can't understand the hype...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I, along with another couple, ate here last weekend. It was AMAZING! It was everything I imagined and then some! The food was beautifully prepared and presented. And of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They get 2 stars when it comes to value. The food was a gastronome's dream. Everything is excellent. You get about nine tastings. Along with the nine tastings, you should order about 3 bottles of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say enough positive things about French Laundry. I have read many reviews detailing the dishes- they do a much better job than I ever could. As for service, we found it impeccable and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry is really a place where you go when you are so filthy rich that you don't know how else you can spend your money. It is definitely luxury you don't need. But, ahhh.... the food is good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We can all forgive the occasional mediocre dish, even at an establishment of the caliber of the French Laundry, but I do expect the staff to be polite, and they are not. The maitre'd especially made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this may get me deported and my citizenship stripped away, but I am not a huge fan of French Laundry. My expectations were quite high due to price points and wait time for a reservation (my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's every foodie's mecca, and i'll be honest, i'm reviewing because i kind of want to brag that i went there *sheepish grin*staff are so professional but so down to earth...and the food... don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I made the culinary pilgrimage to Napa to eat at French Laundry....It's not that the food is innovative or thought provoking. The French Laundry is so great because they use the absolute best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm tempted to take out one star off all my previous food reviews after having had Thomas Keller's food at French LaundryI guess what I want to say is that the French Laundry exemplifies what a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate you French Laundry. I hate you because I want you so bad but you keep rejecting me with your busy signals only to tell me "oh, sorry, I'm already booked even though it's 40 minutes after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little apprehensive about my first experience dining at French Laundry. With so much media hype surrounding this famed restaurant, my expectations were unrealistically high. The truth is, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a reservation is like winnng the lottery, and every foodie should go once. It's almost impossible not to give 5 stars - it's perfection. However, at some point it's hard to justify the cost....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit major traffic on the way there(from SF) and were about 25 minutes late. Some of our party was there so he told them our situation and they held the table for us. One thing though: there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We died and went to Culinary Heaven. This past week we attended a wedding at the French Laundry. We almost passed up the opportunity and I think that would have been insane...knowing what I know now....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel ashamed and disgusted in my disclosure that is forthcoming.I have eaten at the French Laundry 5 times. I am not proud of this fact and I am certainly, slightly embarrassed. by it-- should one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry is charged with the herculean task of living up to some pretty ridiculous expectations. Reservations are next to impossible to secure, it's extremely expensive, and many "best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters and pearls are damned good. I can still taste the tapioca-oyster-caviar combination. Mmmmmmmm. No other course was *that* impressive, not even the slab of foie gras en terrine. (They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quote of the evening for the sommelier (Thank you - A - wish I'd said it) - in selecting among reasonably priced (under $100) cote du rhone bottles - "our tastes are, um, pedestrian - so if you could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The finest dining experience I've ever had. Hands down. Incredibly pricey and yes, I like to just hang out a burger joint once in a while too, but man this had it all.Took 4 hours to get through...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh la la! French Laundry is oh so heavenly. We couldn't get in for dinner so we had lunch on a Saturday (they do the full tasting menu). It was incredible but we also had wine pairings. So 9 courses...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to French Laundry twice with polar opposite experiences. The first time was over a year ago when we went to French Laundry with a client to celebrate the closing of a deal. The nine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best meal of my life. I was really scared that there was no way this place could live up to the hype, but it definitely blows Cyrus, Gary Danko and anyplace of the sort out of the water. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry will be one of the finest, if not THE finest, dining experience of your life...at least on the west coast. Yes, it really is that incredible. But is it worth the ridiculous amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can't give this place any less than 4 stars because it's been one of my 'before i die' restaurants for, ever.the food was quite lovely, the wine pairing was excellent (i don't know much about wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You need a whole evening to come here. Place is not only a five star restaurant but is a $$$$ menu. Ambiance, food, people, are calm serene, and very classy. I had a 4 course meal and was stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Oysters and Pearls were out of this world. I wanted to pocket some of the two million year old salt as a keepsake but as always, my wife knocked the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To sum it all up...The Restaurant itself. Rustic, Beautiful and Subdued...The Service. Outstanding.The Food. The Star. Simple, Imaginative, Artistic...The Overall Experience. Once in a Lifetime. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
:: Act I, Scene i ::Ext. A rustic French restaurant in Napa Valley.Enter two well-dressed men and two impeccably coiffed women. The night was halfway done but the evening was just beginning. It took a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfection in every sense. If there were six stars...Seriously, I'm going to petition Yelp to give the French Laundry the rating option of a sixth star.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When: Sun, Mar 23, 2008Time: 5:30 pmOccassion: Celebration of all the good things that happenedWe were very excited to go back to French Laundry after 6 years. We got there half an hour early, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My whole family came here for a special occasion back in September 2007. It was my parent's 30th anniversary, my older brother's birthday and my husband and I's 1 year anniversary. The small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just check out the photo's and you will see why it gets 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best, most orgasmic meal I've ever had, and probably ever will have. Best and most tender steak (cooked sous vide) I've ever had. Best lobster tail I've ever had. Best foie gras I've ever had (worth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best out of the world food! Have to try it at least once in your lifetime!! Came for dinner. Had a 9 course pri fixe menu. Everything is just so devine melt in your mouth meat, sauce, leaving you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a foodie's world, the French Laundry is one of those legendary restaurants that you only dream of. That is until you book the reservations two months in advance.There are few times in your life...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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After waiting the apparently "required" 2 months to get a reservation at The French Laundry, my husband and I were extremely excited to experience this "world class" restaurant. The wait staff, though...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. For over $700 for two people it better be the best food I have ever eaten. It wasn't. And I also don't expect to be left waiting at the table after being seated with no menu or greeting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place extra stars, I would. My bf and I were SO sad when we were on our last dish we almost cried. It's every foodie's mecca and it absolutely lived up to our expectations and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best and most expensive lunch I have ever had. Took my wife for her 30th birthday and was blown away. Great service, presentation, atmosphere. AMAZING!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impeccable. From the second you enter the garden where the host greets you to the tour of the kitchen to them walking you out the door with little goodies to bring home, perfect. The food was good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my g/f's birthday. The food, as others have already said many times before me, was gastronomic bliss. Service was attentive yet not over-bearing. Dining perfection.But OMFG. After we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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I like to be offered a drink before dinner when I'm about to sit down for 10 courses. I had to ask twice and they would not serve our champagne until everyone had arrived at the table. 2/10 courses were truly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fabulous...no doubt about it. The 6 of us had an amazing time, a bottle of wine with every course. The service was spectacular, the sommilier picked us great wines within the boundaries...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I may as well throw my five-star review onto the pile.I'm 26, paying for food here would require some sort of budgeting or planning. Luckily, both of my parents are foodies and I was able to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK I can't really rate this place - cause I can't get in for months. The closest I can get is the garden across the street. So if I could please get a reservation my email is : scott@scapes.org. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time we dined at French Laundry, we had already dined at all of the 4 star restaurants the Bay Area had to offer. Yet, this restaurant exceeded our expectations. We're fortunate to come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are expecting a casual dining experience then this is NOT the place for you. If you expect to be in an out in 3 hours, then don't waste your time. The French Laundry is for everyone who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had buyer's remorse even before you've been to a restaurant? I never did until I got reservations to the French Laundry. I was lucky in getting reservations just three days from when I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not every day that one's Father turns 65, so when the day arrived for my family we decided to cap the occasion by indulging in the ridiculous, lunch at the French Laundry. All in all this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to write much about this place.This was the first of its kind that I had visited. I was never into upscale fancy Epicurean dining before I went here. Thomas Keller's restaurant changed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fluke search on Open Table got us lunch reservations on a recent Saturday. Overeager, we arrived a full half-hour early. After taking pictures in front, in back and to the side of the restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations are tough but well worth the work. I suggest using open table and leaving some wiggle room with your date if possible. I am a foodie I admit it and didn't think ANY PLACE could live up to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First thing's first: the bill comes written on this lovely little laundry ticket designed to (I'm sure of it) distract you from the amount of the bill with the cuteness of the check's presentation....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the most sensual experience I've had in 6 years. Yes, it's been 6 years. Nine courses, 5 hours of pure... love. Until I experience El Bulli in Spain or The Fat Duck in England... I will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Many people start this review the same way... What can I say?What I can say is that I just had an amazing meal. I still want my wife's cooking for my last meal in life however the experience I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An absolutely exquisite meal. Everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food was perfect. The dishes were impeccably executed. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Yet somehow, it was also a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can any connoisseur of fine dining die before experiencing French Laundry? Reservations are hard to come by but you can always try OpenTable to get one online. You can reserve up to 2 months in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best French cuisine available in Napa Valley. For that matter, probably the best in any of the North Counties above SF. Reservations are a must and while you are at it, rob a bank...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best food experience I've had. I've been here twice. The first time was before Thomas Keller opened another restaurant in New York. The first time around, everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a 13 year old food slut with an expensive palate. So for my 13th birthday I insisted that me and my dad should go to the FL. So we get a rez for Dec. 6th at 530. We arrive in our suits lookin...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is how you will feel after they bring you the little tray of sweets at the end of your meal at the french laundry: you mo**erfu*kers are bringing me a plate of cookies ??? I'm on to you a-holes....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the most expensive meal i've ever had, but also the most enjoyable dining experience as well hands down. This will probably likely be one of the longest reviews I write as well. I'll leave...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best service and food experience I've had at any restaurant. We took my mother here for her birthday and from the moment we walked into the place to our final dessert course, they treated her...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after dinner at french laundry my dad said....."you know why they call it the french laundry? 'cause they take you to the cleaners!"i'm sure they have heard that one before.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place ZERO stars I would. I was SOOO disappointed with my experience here that I don't even want to waste more than 2 minutes reviewing it. We went here for my wife's birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the most expensive meal I've ever had. The service was impeccable. Flawless. The food was delicious and beautiful. Careful if they ask you if you want shaved truffle on your plate, they charge per...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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We made a reservation, and they called us that afternoon to tell us the choices on the menu. Our reserved table was ours the whole night, no one was there before us or after us. The prices are upscale but it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very lucky since I had gotten my reservation 5 days before the day I went for lunch. Someone apparently had cancelled their reservation and I happened to be looking at the right time. So...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, however wouldn't recommend going if you're feeling extremely tired or hungry. I know it's only a tasting menu and the proportions are supposed to be miniature sized, but I spent the hole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone was smiling down on me when I scored a coveted lunch reservation at The French Laundry for lunch today--my friend's birthday. It was just an overall wonderful experience. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I ate at the French Laundry. Can I die and go to culinary heaven now?Seriously... after weeks of trying (ok, having the American Express folks try), we got in. Reservations at a nearby hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, not sure I ever thought I'd see the day where I'd be reviewing French Laundry. Gosh, where to begin?Thank you Bruce & Pat for including me in your family gift! What an absolute pleasure!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh... not the best meal I've ever had.Most of the food was excellent. Some was not good at all. Wines were incredible. Service was pretty good, but very pompous. They made some pretty surprisingly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, here we go... Some background. I never give anyone five stars. Well, except for my haircut guy, but he paid me when he learned I'm a big time reviewer. Thomas Keller refused to bribe me even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here a little over a year ago, and then on my recent trip to Napa Valley - Robbie-boy took me here for lunch. Eating at FL again deserved a new review, so here it is. Thomas Keller...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cried.Not because the meal was spicy, nor because I was getting engaged or having some otherwise highly emotional experience. I wept because the food was so unbelievably, unthinkably perfect - every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Thomas Keller's TRUE restaurant, not that other overrated self-demeaning atrocity known as Bouchon.They say this restaurant is the best restaurant in America. Was this the best 9 course meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thomas Keller is genius! everone in the world should eat here once and bouchon is great too(get the nutter butter). if you don't have alot of money save it all up and come here. F@&% that Hermes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really had HIGH expectations because they were listed in a magazine as one of the five "must dine at restaurants before you die". I didn't find the food that spectacular.There were two tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The waiters and waitresses all spoke with the same soothing, pleasantly modulated, low voice that impeccably described every single dish placed before us. They noticed every piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Laundry truly needs a 6TH STAR on this scale. I frequent some pretty great restaurants, but French Laundry is truly in a class of its own. Some basic facts include a 62 total seat dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As of 1/29/08, there are 238 reviews of The French Laundry. At $240 per head. TFL has profited $57,120 just from yelp members. Wow. I don't think I can add anything new to the past 238 reviewers, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm..experience of a life time. With all supplementary charges for the beef and foie gras on tasting menu, expect 3-400 per person (excluding wine), but who cares when you're at French Laundry right?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was SO excited when my cousin secured a reservation last month. I had been there many years before, but that was at the start of my foodie fine dining phase so I was curious to see what a return...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what I can write that could do this place any justice.The best way I could describe it is that everything is cooked perfectly.The lobster was the best example of that. It was cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This would be one of the places you would want to try at least once, for me, I've been here twice. The first time coming here was perfect. The weather was so nice that we hung out at the garden...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the greatest dining experience of my life. Yes, it's painfully expensive but this is the ultimate special occasion restaurant. Save up your pennies for months (decades?), make that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give TFL 4.5 stars. It's not perfect.It may not be the "best restaurant" I have ever been to (think Inn at Little Washington), but I can say that this is the "best restaurant" in California.We opted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for an $800 meal. The price point in which I'd rate it 5 stars is something like a $150 meal (for 2).Not very creative. Rested on the same recipes since the 90s. Not even executed that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who am I kidding, I'm writing this review to brag that I've eaten here. Twice.This is the best meal that I've had. It's better than Per Se, WAY better than Danko, and better than other great Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my sweet bf planned an amazing trip to napa to take me to french laundry for my 30th bday. the experience was an experience of a lifetime. the service, the food, the wines....all impeccable. but,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience! They knew my name as soon as we walked in....service was impeccable...the wines left us speechless. The sommelier paired this earthy white burgundy for the first half of our dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think one more review about this place is going to make a difference......Definitely a fantastic experience. I tried food I've never had before and some of the food I don't think I'll try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best meals I have eaten. The entire experience was great and worth every dollar. As I have dietary restrictions that I informed them prior, they were very accommodating in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best meal I have ever had and the most expensive. Four of us went for dinner on a Friday night. We had 13 courses and probably tried 5 different wines. I thought I was going to explode...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had a wonderful meal there last night. I found it to be fantastically executed and perfect for fans of high end french cuisine. Like haute couture fashion or some types of jazz, it's not for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the BEST meal I have ever had. The 9 courses turned out to be more like 14, after all of the little extras they threw in. The service was impeccable, and I felt guilty after-- was it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to say the ambiance was a little too pretentious for my taste. But then again, it could have been the company. Or the tie that was choking my neck the entire night. Regardless, The French...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner with Le Snoots. We "dined" at French Laundry with some friends for my man-friend's birthday almost a month ago. We were so worked up about the experience we went and bought him a Burberry suit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt the food was quite good. I had the best foie gras terrine, the best lamb steak, and the best creme brule of my life here.Yet despite all this, after all the hype I was expecting more....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dare I not give 5 stars to French Laudry!That would have been blasphemous.But actually I'd give them 4.5 stars.Or shall I say 4.51 stars which rounds up to 5 :)I am no hedge fund guy, nor do I work...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
