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Bouchon BakeryvsThe French Laundry
Both restaurants are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The French Laundry is the choice of most professionals compared to Bouchon Bakery. The French Laundry scores 98 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Bouchon Bakery
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6528 Washington Street, Yountville, CA
From $0/night
Fodor's "Roasted chicken with leeks and oyster mushrooms and steamed mussels served with crispy, addictive frites (french fries) are among the perfectly executed entrées." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Timeless French food is re-created with great regard for quality and technique at Thomas Keller's exuberant brasserie, set down the street from his iconic French Laundry." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Interior seating is limited, so a gravel-laden patio is made available to enjoy breakfast and lunch." Full review
Lonely Planet "Details at celeb-chef Thomas Keller’s French brasserie are so impeccable – zinc bar to white-aproned waiters – you’d swear you were in Paris." Full review
Lonely Planet "Bouchon makes as-good-as-in-Paris French pastries and strong coffee. There's always a line and rarely a seat: get it to go." Full review
Fodor's "To satisfy that craving you didn't know you had—but soon will—for macarons, stock up on hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate-dipped raspberry, and several other flavors at this bakery." Full review
Time Out "The bistro is a French affair, with things like oysters and steak frites and salad Lyonnaise peppering the menu...there are white tablecloths nonetheless, and an impressive wine list to boot." Full review
The Infatuation "There’s usually a line outside, but everything inside is worth it. Our favorite thing to do is grab a few loaves of bread on our way out of Napa, and eat all of them before we get back to the city." Full review
Gayot "Well worth the wait for Thomas Keller's baked goodies from this charming Yountville boulangerie-pâtisserie." Full review
Frommer's "The attraction: a (relatively) affordable taste of world-famous chef Thomas Keller’s greatness in the form of awesome coffee, freshly baked breads (and sandwiches), luscious pastries, and salads." Full review
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Tip: For faster service, you can order online and schedule pickup.
The French Laundry
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6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
From $50/night
San Francisco Chronicle4.0
"Those who persevere are in for a magical experience. Keller believes that when diners finish a dish, they should crave one more bite, so he teases the palate through nine courses." Full review
The World's 50 Best Restaurants50.0
"With no single ingredient repeated twice on any menu, each dish achieves a perfect harmony and flavour balance. " Full review
Fodor's "An old stone building laced with ivy houses the most acclaimed restaurant in the Napa Valley—and, indeed, one of the most highly regarded in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the world’s hardest-to-score tables (where diners have been known to wait a year for reservations) has been praised to the heavens for more than a decade now—and deservedly so." Full review
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There’s little to do but choose between the vegetable menu or the chef’s nine-course tasting menu (both change daily) and then sit back and relax.
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Dishes are small and prompt contemplation on the perfect marriage of fresh, pristine ingredients on each plate. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The pinnacle of California dining, Thomas Keller’s French Laundry is epic, a high-wattage culinary experience on par with the world’s best." Full review
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Avoid tables before 7pm; first-service seating moves a touch quickly.
Zagat4.9
"French-American fine-dining destination." Full review
Time Out "Be it grilled veal tongue with peaches and cornichon relish or earshell clam tartare in finger-lime aigre-doux—you know that he’s set the standard for immaculate service as well. " Full review
Gayot19.0
"Chef-proprietor Thomas Keller’s iconic Yountville destination presents culinary wizardry." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Over 20 years old and topping every foodie’s bucket list, Thomas Keller’s legendary destination still doesn’t miss a beat" Full review
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Choose from two seasonal tasting menus, including a vegetarian option.
