Went to Napa for a wedding. Tried to call probably fifty times (3 months ahead of time) for a reservation. Busy signal, always. Frustrating. Tried redial/ speed dial. Called them at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 am (Central) when I knew they were closed. Still a busy signal. Then I read an interview with the owner and discovered his philosophy of... more
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- Cuisines: American, French, Contemporary, Eclectic, Californian
- Average price*: $ 240
- Recommended For: Romantic, Outdoor seating
- Address: 6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
- Phone: 707 944-2380
- Website: http://www.frenchlaundry.com/tfl/frenchlaundry.ht...
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Jun 24, 2008
In early May, I attempted to make a reservation for late June via the restaurant reservation line. I began calling first thing in the morning and after TWO HOURS of consistent busy signals, I nearly gave up. After checking the restaurant web site, I discovered customers could make reservations via Open Table.com After attempting to make a reservation and spending... more
Jun 23, 2008
My boyfriend and I celebrated my birthday at the French Laundry on June 20, 2008. We both LOVE food, and I am a bonafide foodie. We enjoy eating out frequently, and the Bay Area has many wonderful restaurants to offer. The Napa/Sonoma area in particular is beautiful, with spectacular scenery, outstanding wineries, and many fine dining options. We visited FL... more
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May 29, 2008
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The best restaurant ever. more
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May 18, 2008
0/3 found this review helpful
9+ courses , heaven in each bite ... more
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May 7, 2008
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May 5, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful
My husband took me to the French Laundry for our 10th wedding anniversary as a surprise. We decided to go into it with low expectation, I mean after all, it is just food, how good could it be? The restaurant is elegant, and the staff is perfect and accomodating. Our waiter had been a culinary graduate, and a former restaurant... more
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Apr 26, 2008
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it's french laundry... need i say more? more
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Apr 15, 2008
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greatest experience ever in terms of quality of the food and beverage. a bit to much at the end. I wish I could have tried the mignardises. I loved the brake somewhere in the middle of the menu outside by a glass of champagne. more
Apr 13, 2008
We thought we were lucky to get our reservation two months ahead of time... This party of two wish we could take the whole experience back (plus get our $800 back). I admit the service was good but the food was awful. The food was bland and had sauces on everything. Do not waste your time or money on this... more
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