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Why Reservations Are Limited
The French Laundry's intimate dining room has 16 tables. The average dining time is 3-4 hours per table. Reservations are in high demand as The French Laundry has received global recognition for its award-winning cuisine and service.

Exact Number of Tables Available ONLINE via OpenTable.com
* Two tables are available online via OpenTable.com for dinner service, one @ 5:30pm (party of 4) and one @ 9:15pm (party of 4).
* Two tables are also available online for lunch service, one at @ 11:00 am (party of 4) and one at 11:15 am (party of 2) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. The French Laundry does not offer lunch Monday - Thursday.
* If an online booker cancels one of these tables, then it will immediately become available again on OpenTable.com.

Hints For Reserving A Table
Please check back often on OpenTable.com for last-minute cancelations on weekdays and Friday lunches.

Wait List
The French Laundry maintains a waitlist via the phone only. They would be happy to add your name to the list. Please call the restaurant directly at 707.944.2380 to do so.

Role of OpenTable.com
* Please remember that OpenTable.com is simply a tool for making a reservation in The French Laundry's reservation book.
* The restaurant itself completely owns, manages and controls its reservation book and reservation policies.
* Please note that there are no special favors for anyone under any circumstances on OpenTable.com regarding The French Laundry.

Please Do NOT Contact OpenTable about The French Laundry
* Reservations must be made either via phone to the restaurant at 707.944.2380 or online at OpenTable.com.
* Please do not call or email OpenTable.com with requests for help. We are very sorry but we cannot accommodate them.
* Reservations made online must be changed or canceled online via OpenTable.com. Guests are empowered to make their own reservations via OpenTable.com. The OpenTable.com web site is a completely automated process that is synchronized with The French Laundry's reservation book.

Prix-Fixe Tasting Menus & Corkage Fees
The French Laundry offers two prix-fixe menus to choose from at $240 (including service charge): Nine Course Chef's Tasting Menu and Nine Course Tasting of Vegetables.

A corkage fee of $50.00 applies per 750 ml. bottle not on the wine list. The French Laundry offers an Award-Winning All World Wine List.

Confirmation Policy
The French Laundry Restaurant asks that you call three days prior to confirm your reservation @ 1.800.944.1224.

Dress Code
Jackets are required for both lunch and dinner service. Ties are optional. No jeans, tennis shoes, shorts or t-shirts are permitted in the dining room.

Thank you for your interest in The French Laundry.


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