Fodor's Expert Review The French Laundry
$$$$
Yountville
American
Fodor's Choice
Inside an ivy-laced old stone building and atop many a Napa Valley visitor's bucket list, chef Thomas Keller's destination restaurant lives up to the hype with intricate yet not overthought cuisine. Some courses on the two prix-fixe menus, one of which highlights vegetables, rely on luxe ingredients such as white quail; others take humble elements like carrots or fava beans and elevate them to art.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Signature starter "oysters and pearls"
- "supplements" like white truffles, caviar, and Wagyu beef
- Superior wine list
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs., Reservations essential wks ahead, Reservations essential, Jacket required