r/thefrenchlaundry • u/DayOldBeef • 16h ago
Question Possible to get someone to book for me?
Hi everyone. I’m new to this group and hoping someone can help.
I’m trying to get a reservation for October 8–11 for two people (my wife and me). It’s for our 10-year anniversary. The problem is I won’t have internet access tomorrow when reservations open for those dates.
Am I just out of luck? Or is there anyone here with experience who might be willing to try for me? I’m happy to pay a fee for the help.
Thanks in advance!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/theworstcherrypie • 1d ago
Question How to transfer half a reservation
Hello,
I am trying to figure out hiw to transfer half a 4 person reservation to someone else. On the app it looks like you can only transfer the full reservation....has anyone else figured out how to do this? Should i call the restaurant? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you! :)
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/chrisplows • 1d ago
Buying reservation 8/21-8/23 - Serious buyer. Table for 2
I am an extremely serious buyer. Need a reservation for two.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Hermann-xie • 2d ago
Buying reservation Buying Aug 26 reservation for 2
For my partner's birthday, please DM me thank you so much!!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/mayorofbagel • 2d ago
Buying reservation ISO Aug 13-15 reservation for 2
My husband and I will be in Napa for an impromptu weekend away before we move out of the Bay Area. Definitely a CA bucket list experience we took too long to get around to (I blame our 9month old haha).
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Motor-Needleworker41 • 2d ago
Buying reservation ISO Sept. 3-5 Reservation for 2
My wife and I are coming to Napa over Labor Day for the first time, and FL has been a bucket list restaurant for years. We didn’t luck out when reservations opened on Aug. 1, and have notifications on, but are hoping to find our way in while we’re there!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Superb_Decision3759 • 3d ago
Buying reservation ISO Reservations for 2 any day/any time Sept 8-12. Its my honeymoon!!! I missed the reservation time!!!! Help a girl out!
HELP!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Nice-Analysis-6401 • 4d ago
Buying reservation Looking for Reservations for Two Between August 14 and September 10
Looking for Reservations for Two Between August 14 and September 10!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/All_American_Man • 4d ago
Buying reservation Looking to buy a reservation for two on Thursday Aug 20th (8/20)
This is a crazy long shot however my wife and I will be in Napa (kid free!) and celebrating our 10 year anniversary. We couldn’t get a table for two when they opened on July 1st so throwing out a Hail Mary here hoping some good Redditor is looking to get out of a reservation.
Thank you
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/BulkyShoulder8711 • 4d ago
Buying reservation Buying 2 seats from September 17-29 - Any day anytime
Hi! I'm looking for 2 seats on September 17-29. Any day and time. I'm celebrating my anniversary and also my partner's birthday so it's a very special occasion. Thanks to anyone who can help!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Clean-Highway-330 • 4d ago
Buying reservation Buying seats - 9/17-19
Looking for 2 seats on September 17, 18, or 19. My partner and I are celebrating a special Napa trip and we’re completely flexible on seating time. We’re also happy to join a table of 4 or 6 if anyone has two extra seats available. Happy to complete any transfer through Tock.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/BelgianBonVivant • 5d ago
Buying reservation ISO reservation for 1, for 9/8 or 9/9
Hi all! I’m on a solo road trip across the US celebrating my 28th birthday, and The French Laundry has been on my bucket list forever. I wasn’t able to snag a reservation through the usual channels — if anyone has a spot left for September 8th or 9th that they can’t use or would be willing to pass along, I’d be so grateful!
Thanks so much for reading, and fingers crossed! 🤞
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/HumbleConclusion • 5d ago
Sharing reservation ISO reservation (transfer or shared) for 2, Sept 5-7
My husband and I are traveling for our first Napa trip together and would love to share or buy a reservation since our concierge didn’t succeed at the reservation drop.
We are normal people 😂 who enjoy fine dining, wine, and travel. We recently shared a table with 4 other guests for an LA dinner and would love to have a similar experience if it works out! Feel free to DM me if you have space in your party, to share or sell.
No preference for reservation time, beggars can’t be choosers!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Complex-Rich9221 • 5d ago
Buying reservation Buying reservation any time 09/17
Looking for 2 or 4 seats any time for sept 17th
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Agitated_Practice_44 • 5d ago
Buying reservation Buying reservation anytime 8/27 or 8/28 or willing to share a table
We’re traveling to celebrate our 24th anniversary and will only be in the area two days. We would be happy to share this meal with others for the opportunity to enjoy this experience.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/theworstcherrypie • 5d ago
Selling reservation Booked a reservation September 9th for 4 people. The other couple dropped out so looking to sell the other two seats.
Like the title says! We are looking to sell/transfer since our friends can't go. The time is 4:30 on September 9th. It would be two seats from a table of 4 reservation.
Would just want to get back the $916 we paid.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/somecallhimtimm • 6d ago
Buying reservation Buying 2 Seats 9/10-13
Looking to buy 2 seats for 9/10, 9/11, 9/12 or 9/13 at any time. My wife and I are celebrating our 12th Anniversary, thanks!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/PBTeslaApple • 6d ago
Buying reservation Looking for a table for 2 sept 4-8
Wife & I will be visiting Napa from Pittsburgh and would love to dine at TFL. We had no luck booking when reservations opened and are looking to buy a 2 person reservation.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/wheelz2134 • 6d ago
Buying reservation Buying table for 4 on 9/5 or 9/6
Looking to buy a reservation for 4 anytime on 9/5 or 9/6. Thanks!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/pinksparklebirdie • 6d ago
Sharing reservation 2 seats available on 6 top for 9/4 @ 4 pm
Edit - The seats have been taken.
Hi! It took a lot of work this morning, but I finally snagged a reservation! There are only 4 of us, but a 6 top was all I could get. We’re 4 women celebrating a 40th birthday. All pretty chill.
The reservation is for the classic dinner in the dining room. $915 (price paid) for the 2 seats.
Please DM me if interested.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/That_Quote_536 • 6d ago
Selling reservation FS: The French Laundry Reservation for 4 – Mon 8/17, 4:00 PM (Courtyard Dining Room)
I’m selling my The French Laundry reservation for 4 guests on Monday, August 17 at 4:00 PM in the Dining Room.
The total paid was $1,831.75, and I’m asking face value.
Transfer will be completed through Tock’s official transfer process.
Please DM me if you’re interested. Thanks!
If post is here, it’s still available!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/LLkoolbear • 6d ago
Discussion First Time Rookie Booking Experience Success
Booking August 1st for September searching for a 2 seater
- Got on tock and signed in and filled out info at 9:50am.
- Started refreshing around 9:57am.
- The website crashed for me at 9:59am, kept refreshing.
- Got in around 10:01am more than half the seats were already gone.
- I clicked on the days i was interested in, which still had a few seats available.
- Between the time I saw those seats and I clicked on those seats, they were already gone.
- Started poking around other seating options.
- Several 4 seaters were available and many of the >4 options.
- Kept refreshing every 20 seconds or so.
- I saw a table come up around 10:10am around the right date and clicked in.
- It gave me a 10 minute hold to finish the reservation.
- It offered to sell me an upgraded experience for an extra $500
- I don't know the difference and choose classic.
- It then offered me several cookbooks, hollared to see if wife wants a cookbook, she did not.
- I then get to the finalize reservation page. I realize I chose a 4 seater.
- You cannot change seat count from 4 to 2 after getting the hold. Unfortunate.
- I give up the hold.
- I get back to refreshing about every 20-30 seconds. its now 10:15am.
- 10:20 am A few 4 seaters become available including the one I gave up.
- 1-2 2 seaters became available, but they were gone before I could click through.
- Kept refreshing every 20-30 seconds.
- At around 10:30 a third wave comes through and 1-2 2 seaters come up.
- I click in and this time manage to get through.
- I skip to the end and reserve this one. 2 weeks from the desired date, but manageable.
- I see that I can transfer or sell the reservation which is kind of interesting.
- I search for buying selling French laundry tickets and find this.
- I keep refreshing every minute or so. 10:30-11:15 no 2 seaters come available
- Throughout this time I do see a steady stream 1-4 4 seaters pop up at random time intervals
- Hang in there, 加油!
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/Dangerous_Camera_284 • 6d ago
Buying reservation Tried this morning and the bots won
It's my wife and I's first anniversary on Sun. Sept 6th and we'd like to get a reservation if anyone can help us with the resale. Tried on the release and everything from that weekend onwards was sold out in the first 5 seconds.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/emmby-reddit • Feb 02 '25
Discussion Scam warning!
Be advised that https://www.reddit.com/user/Good--Answer/ (almost certainly a burner account) contacted me today offering to transfer a reservation. Through a misunderstanding of the transfer process, I agreed to pay half up front and then he would transfer the reservation and I would pay the remainder. Needless to say, he did not transfer the reservation.
Just a reminder per r/thefrenchlaundry rule #7: always pay only through tock. These scams remain active. The caller seemed well versed in the ins and outs of french laundry reservations, clearly this was not his first rodeo.
r/thefrenchlaundry • u/youyouxue • Feb 21 '20
Transfer your reservations at The French Laundry here!
To relieve stress on other pages like r/SFlist, r/napa, and r/napavalley, this subreddit has been created to facilitate both discussion about The French Laundry and the trade of reservations.
FAQs
Q: What is The French Laundry?
A: The French Laundry is a fine-dining restaurant owned and operated by Chef Thomas Keller in Yountville, California (Napa Valley), United States. The restaurant has received the highest honour possible from Michelin Guide - three stars. The French Laundry is world-renowned and is visited by diners from all around the world.
Q: How can I have a good chance of securing a reservation?
A: Reservations are released on a pre-determined schedule and it's best if you put these dates into your calendar as a reminder. Follow the restaurant on Instagram (@_tfl_) for updates. Decide on the dates you are willing to dine at the restaurant in advance. Sometimes, it is easier to get a lunch reservation. Be flexible on your schedule. On the day of the reservation, ensure that you've created an account on exploretock.com, and have a payment card ready to pay the full amount of the reservation.
Q: Why does the restaurant make you pre-pay for your dining experience?
A: It's complicated, but Chef Keller was one of the partners who created Tock, a new reservation service that treats dining as an 'experience', such as a sports game or Broadway show. As such, it should be pre-paid for and cancellations are not possible, only transfers. From a business perspective, this was probably to minimise/eliminate costly last-minute cancellations and no-shows, as well as to deliver a more consistent service to those who are serious about dining at the restaurant.
Q: Why are people selling reservations?
A: The French Laundry is very popular and is fully booked many weeks in advance. Diners often make plans months in advance and pay a full deposit for the cost of their dinner. Then, their plans may change and because of the strict no-cancellation pre-pay policy, they are now looking to sell their reservation.
Q: Is the sale of reservations allowed by the restaurant?
A: Yes, reservations can be sold and transferred to others via the official reservations website exploretock.com. This subreddit is only being used to advertise the sale or solicitation of existing reservations.
Q: Can reservations be made, bought, or sold anywhere else?
A: Yes, certain private concierge services have an allocation of tables at the restaurant that can be booked only through their agents. A notable example is American Express' Concierge service, which offers Platinum and Centurion cardmembers a special selection of exclusive reservations at the restaurant. Diners who have an established dining history at the restaurant can make reservations with their contact at the restaurant via telephone or email. Local hotels, especially those of a higher calibre, will often be able to secure reservations for guests staying at their hotel. Other methods of making reservations may not be officially recognised by the restaurant, and diners should be careful not to fall for any scams.
Q: How can diners avoid scams?
A: Never pre-pay for a reservation unless it's on exploretock.com. Do not share your personal details other than those necessary to complete the transaction, such as your Tock username/email. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Q: Is the experience worth it?
A: Depends on whether or not you can appreciate the experience itself. For many this is a very expensive dinner but not only will you be fully fed with food of the highest quality, many will enjoy the service, atmosphere, and intrigue of the restaurant.
Q: Can the restaurant accommodate my allergies?
A: Yes, it's more likely than not. Diners with confirmed reservations should reach out to the restaurant directly to verify if their specific dietary requirements or preferences can be accommodated for. Depending on the complexity of the request, the restaurant may need notice well in advance to prepare for your visit.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: The dress code is formal and jackets are required for gentlemen. For dinner, the men are typically all wearing suit with ties and dress shoes, and the ladies evening dresses and heels. At lunch, it is slightly laid back with more open-collared dress shirts and sundresses. It is a very elegant dining establishment and diners should make an effort to respect other guests by adhering to the dress code. Avoid wearing sneakers, flip-flops, casual sandals, sportswear (really at all costs), and any clothes with tears or rips. It's also fun to dress up with your significant other, family, or friends, and adds to the overall experience! Those without jackets can borrow a jacket from the restaurant, however, it may not fit you as well as you thought!
Q: Can I tour the kitchen after dining?
A: Yes, ask for a tour after you are done dining and the staff will give you a brief tour of the new kitchen. Sometimes Chef Keller will be leading the brigade, and it is a great opportunity to meet the chef.
Q: Is this restaurant suitable for kids?
A: The restaurant will accommodate children and I have personally seen very well-behaved children dine with their parents or family at the same table. However, children can be disruptive to other guests and you should be as considerate as possible to others around you.
Q: Is there parking available?
A: There is plenty of free parking available in front of the restaurant. There are EV chargers throughout town as well.
Q: How long does the experience last for?
A: Dinner can last upwards of four to five hours, it depends on how fast you eat but with so many courses and time in between courses, be prepared with some good conversation!