<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by USAFAN:
Posted by RS:
...dinner for four was over $800 with just a little wine...</font>
That would be $400 for me and Mrs. USAFAN! No way! French Laundry is not for me.
I have paid less in two and three Michelin star restaurants in Europe, also here, not all are worth the money.
I'll go back to Bistro Jeantry (spelling?) or Tra Vigne. O.K., it's not the same league like French L., but still good. Or I try the restaurant at Domain Chandon next time...I think the chef from Jeantry was the former chef from Do. Chan..?!
What is the price range at Gary Danko? This restaurant is mentioned again and again..
I just checked my Decemer 2002 credit card bill - it was $845.50 for 4 people. Maybe there's $100 for drinks in there though. And maybe I did order that truffle thing - oh and maybe I did get the full tasting menu with umpteen courses, oh well. Plus you get a real clothes pin to take home.
It is definitely worth a visit - I just thought the service a big disappointment that night.
On Gary Danko, expect about $100 per person (including tip) if you get the five course dinner plus drinks. Reservations can be 60 days out, so call early. You can probably be squeezed in at early or late hours though on much less notice.
Here's the menu so you can figure the price yourself. You'll enjoy it plus it's near Ghiradelli Square.
http://www.garydanko.com/flash/menu_print.html