Thomas Keller started Ad Hoc in 2006 as a temporary project while getting permits to do a "Burger and Bottles" concept. The restaurant took off and has now become a permanent Napa Valley fixture. Keller's Ad Hoc cookbook was one of the most popular books last year and still is a hot seller. Everything Keller touches turns to gold, including this restaurant which offers a The nightly changing four-course menu is served family-style; go to the restaurant's Web site to find the day's menu. Recently, the meal started with a broccolini tart, then went on to a grilled veal chop with polenta and Swiss chard, a cheese course with spiced cashews and pear butter, and a blood orange granita granite with cookies.

 
Specialties: Menu changes daily, but beef short ribs and buttermilk fried chicken make regular appearances.

Hours

Dinner 5-9 p.m. nightly; brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday..

Cuisines

• American

Features

• Online Reservation
• Beer and wine
• Corkage ($20)
• Credit Cards: Accepted
• High Chairs
• Outdoor Seating
• Parking: Free Lot
• Brunch
• Seating (87 (plus 10 at the bar and 8 on the patio))