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The French LaundryvsAd Hoc
The French Laundry and Ad Hoc are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The French Laundry is preferred by most writers compared to Ad Hoc. The French Laundry ranks #1 in Napa Valley with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and San Francisco Chronicle.
The French Laundry
San Francisco Chronicle
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Time Out
Gayot
Michelin Guide Show All Reviews
6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $50/night
San Francisco Chronicle4.0
"Those who persevere are in for a magical experience. Keller believes that when diners finish a dish, they should crave one more bite, so he teases the palate through nine courses." Full review
The World's 50 Best Restaurants50.0
"With no single ingredient repeated twice on any menu, each dish achieves a perfect harmony and flavour balance. " Full review
Fodor's "An old stone building laced with ivy houses the most acclaimed restaurant in the Napa Valley—and, indeed, one of the most highly regarded in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the world’s hardest-to-score tables (where diners have been known to wait a year for reservations) has been praised to the heavens for more than a decade now—and deservedly so." Full review
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There’s little to do but choose between the vegetable menu or the chef’s nine-course tasting menu (both change daily) and then sit back and relax.
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Dishes are small and prompt contemplation on the perfect marriage of fresh, pristine ingredients on each plate. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The pinnacle of California dining, Thomas Keller’s French Laundry is epic, a high-wattage culinary experience on par with the world’s best." Full review
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Avoid tables before 7pm; first-service seating moves a touch quickly.
Zagat4.9
"French-American fine-dining destination." Full review
Time Out "Be it grilled veal tongue with peaches and cornichon relish or earshell clam tartare in finger-lime aigre-doux—you know that he’s set the standard for immaculate service as well. " Full review
Gayot19.0
"Chef-proprietor Thomas Keller’s iconic Yountville destination presents culinary wizardry." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Over 20 years old and topping every foodie’s bucket list, Thomas Keller’s legendary destination still doesn’t miss a beat" Full review
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Choose from two seasonal tasting menus, including a vegetarian option.
Ad Hoc San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Travel + Leisure Gayot Lonely Planet
Where Zagat
The Infatuation Time Out Michelin Guide Show All Reviews
6476 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599-1294
From $41/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The menu is printed daily online, and if you don't like something they can always make a substitution." Full review
Fodor's "The dinner selection might include smoked beef short ribs with creamy herb rice and charred broccolini, or sesame chicken with radish kimchi and fried rice. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The menu at Ad Hoc is an homage to the comfort food of Keller’s youth—charred broccolini salad, buttermilk fried chicken, and red velvet cupcakes." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Thomas Keller's casual restaurant serves up simple, homey food with a pedigree." Full review
Lonely Planet "The menu changes daily but regularly features pot roast, BBQ and fried chicken, which is also available (for takeout only) on weekends behind Ad Hoc at Keller’s latest venture, Addendum." Full review
Where "Four-course, family style menu, changing daily and inspired by the comfort food of Keller’s childhood." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Casual American spot from Thomas Keller." Full review
The Infatuation "Probably our overall favorite restaurant in the entire Napa Valley, because it’s Thomas Keller food without Thomas Keller restaurant pretense" Full review
Time Out "A more laidback counterpart to The French Laundry and Bouchon down the street. Ad Hoc serves a four-course, family-style menu that was inspired by chef Keller's childhood" Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"It offers accessible fare served family style in a bright and inviting wood-paneled room...the food is worth the wait and while dishes may sound simple, the crafting is not" Full review
