EDIT: the 2/10 is the date (Feb-10 2026)
Highlights – they surprised me with flavors and textures I wasn’t expecting especially the Aji.
– Oysters and Pearls
– Shima Aji
– Quail
Least favorite. Still fantastic but less inspired and interesting.
– Lobster
First time and overall very impressive. Service was impeccable – well oiled machine.
I was a little disappointed with the wine pairing after talking to the Somm about what we generally like to drink. I’d get a bottle instead.
by BigData-dan
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I know that is the date, but I thought you gave it a 2/10 rating.
2/10 really? sounds like you mostly liked it
Yes – 2/10 was the date we went
EDIT: Feb 10th, 2026
Nice writeup! Thank you for sharing your experience. This is something I’ve always wondered and never really asked: what temperature is the Oysters and Pearls served at?
Went there a week before you basically, dreamed of TFL but have to say I wasn’t blown away or anything. Everything is immaculate, two fish dishes fall flat for me tbh (one overcooked other not balanced). What am I missing about French laundry that people praise it so much 😅
TFL hasn’t been relevant in a long, long time.
I went there for the first time about two months ago and also thought the somm did a pretty bad job. One of my friends who’s been there ~seven times said it was also his worst experience there. Overall I was pretty disappointed and have had much better experiences, even at a quarter the price.
Thoroughly enjoyed my tasting menu there a couple years ago, but $160 supplemental fee for winter truffles 🤦🏻♂️🤔😂😂
I have always said that if I was governor at the time I would have also risked a recall over dinner at TFL
Why is “everything” on the “menu” in “quotes”?
Maybe reconsider how you format your post titles.
TGL always slaps glad you had a ball
Hahaha…I saw the 2/10 and immediately thought “wow!! This place has fallen off!”
Does your partner not mind being ignored while you take pictures? I just can’t do it, feels really odd and rude
I really don’t like this “or” business. It should be “and/or” for the gluttonous lol
This looks amazing. asked Amex concierge to book a seat for me and friends in April. Fingers crossed!
” Menu”
I was like 2/10? Wow thats harsh i think a sausage and egg mcmuffin is a 7/10.
The wine pairing was fine not great for the price.