L'atelier De Joel Robuchon

They served me one of the best meals that I had in a while. Just Amazing! I don’t like quail but since they recommended it I decided to give it a try. It was out of this world. Wow! Everything was exceptional. They have the best mashed potato that I ever had in my life. The only thing that can improve is the desert. Don’t get me wrong, desert was great, looked beautiful, and I enjoyed it but it wasn’t exceptional like everything else that they have. Well Done! I’ll be back.

Wonderful food and comfortable atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and made this meal a once in a lifetime experience. The wine pairings with the tasting menu were excellent. Our sommelier John and the beverage director Sabra both spent a lot of time with us explaining various options and making recommendations.

Got seasonal tasting course for the dinner. The pre-appitizer muse was duck foie gras with foam, followed by six other course listed on the menu. Highlight was the salmon tartar, scallop and the wagyu beef. A very interesting experience but a bit more expensive than the value of courses. Bar seating was great, you can see how the food is prepared. Tips are included in the price.

Great service and pairings from the sommeliers accompanied the tasting menu, but the restaurant has yet to hit its stride in terms of service overall. We witnessed a more senior chef intimidate and aggressively criticize two different line cooks, and our server forgot to maintain the flow of our courses - resulting in a 30 minute intermission between our second and third dishes. The restaurant is abuzz with captains and servers flying around, which eliminates any real sense of intimacy in exploring all the exquisite flavors the kitchen staff bring to the plate. 1.5 stars for the wine and sommelier service, 1.5 stars for the food, and 1 star for the decor - one off for the poor service - though I'm curious to check out the separate bar area/menu another time.