The French Laundry

Overview

Over 20 years old and topping every foodie’s bucket list, Thomas Keller’s legendary destination still doesn’t miss a beat. The cuisine, staff, and a remodeled, state-of-the-art kitchen embedded with the chef's renowned sense of purpose and functionality continue to remain at their height. In fact this may be known as the greatest cooking space in America as every aspect of the setting is carefully determined—from the counter height to the flowing lines in the ceiling. It's a meeting point of the past, present, and future. Chef Keller continues to pair incredibly classic French techniques with wildly fresh ingredients in a setting that is a perfect storm of restaurant greatness—we should all be so lucky to score a reservation here in our lifetime. Choose from two seasonal tasting menus, including a vegetarian option. Both feature products from boutique purveyors. Dinners may highlight signature oysters paired with white sturgeon caviar in a warm sabayon studded with tapioca pearls or golden striped bass with deconstructed deviled eggs. Located along a shady, winding road, it is the very picture of bucolic charm, with ivy creeping up its stone exterior and a homey dining room with elegant everything.