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The French Laundry, Yountville, CA

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The French Laundry

6640 Washington St · Yountville, CA

Why you should go…

The French Laundry is Thomas Keller's French and Californian restaurant in Yountville, holder of three Michelin stars since 2006. The stone building began as a saloon and became a French steam laundry in 1920, which is where the name comes from. Each day the kitchen serves two nine-course menus, the Chef's Tasting Menu and the vegetarian Tasting of Vegetables. Reservations are booked ahead through Tock.

  • #fine dining
  • #tasting menu
  • #napa valley restaurant
  • #michelin star
  • #french cuisine

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

What's around here?

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    Sonoma

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    9.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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