We found that there are not are and they do not take reservations further in. It’s generally easier to book a larger party of 10 by phone, because they have a separate queue.You must check every day with different combinations of times and number of people. Check Open Table for cancellations. This is how we got in.
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PRO TIPS ON HOW TO GET A RESERVATION AT FRENCH LAUNDRY: When Hsiao got us reservations, we moved our schedule around and road tripped back up to SF just for this. They only open reservations two months in advance, and he told me that it’s harder to get reservations at FL than to win something on the radio. We’ve been wanting to go for years, and Jacob gave up on taking me for our anniversary after calling for two months straight at 10 AM on the dot every day. Reservations are extremely difficult to get. “Chateaubriand” Of Marcho Farms Nature-Fed Veal – English Peas, “Pomme Fondante,” Pickled Ramps and Morel Mushroom “Blanquette”:Ĭharcoal-Grilled Japanese Wagyu – “Petit Oignon Farci,” Oregon Cèpes, Garden Carrots and “Sauce Bordelaise”:Īndante Dairy “Acapella” – Silverado Trail Strawberries, Graham Cracker, Cutting Celery and Pink Peppercorn “Gastrique”:Īssortment of Desserts – Fruit, Ice Cream, Chocolate and “Candies” (most pictured in the first photo). Herb-Roasted Four Story Hill Farm Poularde – Garlic Scapes, Cerignola Olives, Opal Basil and Spiced Tomato Conserve: Georges Bank Sea Scallop “Poêlée” – Sweet Corn “Porridge,” Chanterelle Mushrooms, Brooks Cherries and Watercress Salad: Slow-cooked Fillet of Wild King Salmon – Crispy Sacramento Delta Asparagus, Garden Beets, Creamed Arrowleaf Spinach and Ruby Beat Essence (This one was the most photogenic, so it deserved two photos): Salade Vert – Young Fennel, Garden Cucumbers, Green Tomatoes, Brokaw Avocado, Castelvetrano Olives and Green Goddess Dressing: Royal Ossetra Caviar (left) – Cauliflower “Bavarois,” Maine Lobster “Gelée,” Horsradish Creme Fraiche and Toasted Brioche. Oysters and Pearls (right) – “Sabayon” of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar. When we went, this is what the menu offered: The night before the staff and Thomas Keller get together in the kitchen to decide on the menu for the next day depending on what is most fresh and available. I was a little worried about this, but to our surprise everyone was extremely friendly! It makes me wonder if their rudeness was just a response to the attitudes of the diners. Some yelpers have complained that it’s the most pretentious experience and how you’re paying people to be rude to you. We also probably would never pay to go a second time, but yes, it was worth the splurge once. Jacob wanted to be there to experience it with me, but he would have never gone on his own. I would only recommend eating here to people who are huge food lovers or have lots of expendable income. BUT if any of you want to give it a go, Thomas Keller has a French Laundry Cookbook. Looks like being a chef is definitely not in my future. I know I’m no expert in the kitchen, but even if I picked one of the dishes and repeatedly cooked it for the rest of my life, I don’t even think I could get that type of consistency. It certainly raised the bar for me, but I also have not been to many Michelin star restaurants to compare. Because I’m huge on texture, I was thoroughly impressed to see that they nailed it every time. I’m not sure if every dish they served fit my personal palette, but I couldn’t complain about how well they prepared and cooked their food. Pin So the biggest question people ask is “WAS IT WORTH IT?” To each their own to what they find more worthwhile.
While others would be happy to spend their money on remodeling their home or a new car, since we’ve been married we talked about collecting experiences over things. However, this place has been on our bucket list for a long time, and this was an opportunity of a lifetime for us.
Originally, I felt reluctant to share about our experience here, because I know some people can never imagine spending so much money on food. Jacob and I were taking a walk outside when I heard the news, and I was literally jumping up and down like a lunatic. When my friend Hsiao told us that she got us reservations for 4 on a Saturday evening to the French Laundry restaurant, I was in disbelief.
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