Believe me, the pleasure of The French Laundry is in the hunt for a reservation. Yeah, it's a great experience, but relatively all down hill once you get the time slot. The food is great, the service is friendly and efficient (not snotty at all). HOWEVER, it's unfortunately the kind of place where you feel like you have to whisper in order to not have the entire dining room within earshot - sure, you don't go there to rock and roll, but it's not really the kind of atmostphere that is conducive to fun or conversation. Oh, and our lunch for 3 - with only 1 bottle of mid-level wine - was $520. Glad I went, but I wouldn't go back. Go to GARY DANKO instead!
Pros: excellent service, unique flavor combos
Cons: overhyped, morgue-y atmostphere
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