It takes only one meal to understand why many contend that Thomas Keller presides over the best restaurant in the United States. Dining here, if you can get a reservation, is a magical experience. The service, setting and, especially, the food, much of which comes from the extensive gardens across the road, are is stupendous. Keller believes that when diners finish a course, they should crave one more bite; he teases and satisfies the palate through nine or more courses. The $250 fixed-price menu includes extras, coffee or tea and the service charge. The elegant century-old stone building started out as a laundry, but you won't feel as if like you've been taken to the cleaners.

 
Specialties: "Oyster and pearls" (pearl tapioca with oysters and caviar); cornets of salmon tartare; "coffee and doughnuts" (espresso mousse and doughnuts).

Hours

lunch Fri-Sun 11:30-1:45, dinner 5:30-9:30 daily

Cuisines

• American
• California
• French

Features

• Online Reservation
• Beer and wine
• Corkage ($50 for any bottle not on the list)
• Credit Cards: Accepted
• Disabled Access
• Parking: Easy
• Parking: Free Lot
• Parking: Street
• Lunch
• Seating (64)