William Stevens

Family style dishes done right. Menu changes daily. We started with Creamy Tomato Soup with creme fraiche, brioche croutons, chives. ThenYankee Pot Roast snake river farms eye of chuck roasted root vegetables, buttermilk whipped potatoes creamy horseradish. Then Brie Donge w/ marshall's farm honey, looney bin crackers. Finished with a Ice Cream Sundae chocolate, strawberry & bourbon caramel sauces, toasted pearson farms pecans, whipped cream. Amazing meal!

+2

Sammi L.

Amazing fried chicken... juicy and crispy. I can finally say that I have been to The French Laundry fried chicken restaurant. I am no longer a basic KFC girl. I would highly recommend to try their fried chicken if you are visiting the wine valley. They have dine in and patio area for outdoor dinning. They do follow the covid protocols very well, all employees are masked and space was spread out in between tables. If I am in the area again, I will definitely get their boujee bucket of fried chicken to-go again!

Tim Chan

Excellent food and service. Eating at the outdoor patio is wonderful. Our only issue with the outdoor area are the bees that want to sample some of the food. The staff put some fans on the table to keep the bees away. Overall we still love the place and will return again.

+7

Katelyn

I've dined here twice now and both times were superb. I love how the food is served family style and has a casual yet elevated feel. Their fried chicken is by far the best i've ever had. This recent time we also had a cut of iberico for the main dish and it was incredible. I'm also still thinking about their lobster mac and cheese almost 2 years later! Ad Hoc is a staple of Northern California for me, i can't recommend it enough!

+1

D K

Delightful restaurant with a set menu of culinary delights. There was a lot of attention to details and the service was impeccable. Perfect evening meal after a day at the vineyards.

+2

Kinny Landrum

Dinner was amazing. We enjoyed 4 courses. We started with a Heirloom Tomato salad. The flavors were all went together perfectly! Our next course was a NY Steak that melted in my mouth. We added the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and it was the BEST I’ve ever tasted! Our sides were Broccolini and mashed potato’s. We next had an aged cheese board with and incredible jellied sweet accompaniment. Our final course was Tiramisu. We will definitely return when in Napa Valley!

+7

Casey Lauer

My wife and I had a fantastic Sunday at Silverado Resort for the Procore PGA tournament, and we ended the night with a delicious meal at Ad Hoc. We made a reservation in advance and were seated in about 10 minutes. The server was super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely incredible! We started with the grilled ribeye, mashed potatoes, and broccolini. The ribeye was perfectly seasoned and cooked to our liking, and the mashed potatoes were our personal favorite - fluffy, rich in flavor, and just so tasty. The broccolini was okay, but it had a bit too much pepper for our taste. My wife added on the buttermilk fried chicken, and it was crispy, juicy, and just perfect. The dessert was ice cream, and it was a bit of a novelty, but we had a great time trying the different flavored syrups they provided. My wife got the Flor d’ Luna drink, and it was fine, but it wasn’t her favorite. I got the old-fashioned, and it’s exactly the way I like it. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend making a trip to Ad Hoc. It’s a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for!

+1

Brian Albers

Finally got to eat here and enjoy some of the tastes we'd previously had from Addendum. The excellent service makes this a step up from the brilliant takeout. Our three course was salad, pork steak, and soft serve sundaes, and of course we had to add on the famous fried chicken. Note that this is a lot of food for two, but they were happy to package it up While everything was perfectly prepared, the soft serve was sublime, especially with all-you-desire caramel!

Jea Kim

My first Thomas Keller experience and a big personal moment. Chef Keller has long been my favorite American chef. I’ve read two of his cookbooks cover to cover, and his philosophy around precision, produce, and the farm-to-table ethos has shaped how I think about food. Ad Hoc, in particular, felt like the perfect entry point. Casual but rooted in the same ethos as The French Laundry, with ingredients sourced from their farm next door. Apart from the iconic buttermilk fried chicken and maybe the French onion dip, everything else on the menu changes daily. The brunch was a three-course meal with two optional add-ons. Since there were five of us, we decided to try everything, and just as I’d hoped, every dish was delicious. French Onion Dip + Kettle Chips – A staple for a reason. The house-made chips had that rustic crunch with a slight (and pleasant) bitterness. But the real highlight was the French onion dip. Ultra-savory, creamy without being heavy, and topped with an unapologetically generous layer of chopped scallions. Possibly the best version I’ve had. Garden Salad – Most of my friends thought it was plain. But knowing the backstory made me appreciate the details. The strawberries, for example, were unbelievably sweet (never had one this sweet in the US). Chef Keller writes about harvesting before sunrise to preserve natural sugars. It’s one of those dishes where simplicity is elevated through sourcing and intention. Çılbır – Poached eggs over yogurt with chili oil. Probably the most subdued dish of the meal. But the sourdough that came with it was phenomenal. Buttermilk Fried Chicken – Hands down the best “American-style” fried chicken I’ve had. At first glance, it looked ordinary, something between Popeyes and KFC. But the brining made all the difference. Moist, tender, and evenly seasoned throughout. Even the breast pieces, which I usually leave behind, were perfectly juicy. I’d come back to Yountville just to take home a box of this. Vanilla Soft Serve – Texturally flawless. So smooth it almost looked like shaving cream (in a good way). The hot chocolate sauce hardened on top just slightly, and flavor-wise, it felt like an elevated version of the nostalgic McD’s dipped cones.

+3

Lijia Cheng

First time at Ad Hoc on a Sunday and it was a delightful experience! They offer a unique prix fixe menu served family-style that you’ll be able to ask for seconds if you’re not satisfied. The menu is also updated daily, with day-of-the-week dinner specials (eg fried chicken every Monday and sundaes for dessert every Sunday), so there’s always a reason to return! The appetizer, broccolini with burrata, was stellar, and so was the short rib pappardelle. The short rib was very tender and just absolutely delicious. The dinner ended with a DIY sundae (because it’s Sunday!) which was very cute, but we had expected better quality vanilla ice cream considering that its a Thomas Keller restaurant. The service was also on the slower side, so that can be improved. Special shoutout to the restaurant for being thoughtful in providing separate plates that replaces the carbs with alternatives for my diabetic friend so that was greatly appreciated. Overall, we had a fantastic meal and would love to revisit to try out the other dishes / menus!

Been here everytime I come to Napa and it is a must for me. Their menu changes daily which is a nice lil surprise and everytime I've gone, it's always a 10/10. \n\nDinner is always amazing but if you…

Ad Hoc (and its sister Addendum) never disappoints. I've been twice now, and both visits left me amazed by the quality and care that goes into every dish. This isn't your everyday spot--the prices re…

One of the best places you can dine in Yountville. food is excellent and the service is spot on. A more casual atmosphere provides for a more relaxed dining experience and the prices are very reaso…

One of the best places you can dine in Yountville. Food is excellent and the service is spot on. A more casual atmosphere provides for a more relaxed dining experience and the prices are very reaso…

One of the best places you can dine in Yountville. Food is excellent and the service is spot on. A more casual atmosphere provides for a more relaxed dining experience and the prices are very reaso…

One of the best places you can dine in Yountville. Food is excellent and the service is spot on. A more casual atmosphere provides for a more relaxed dining experience and the prices are very reaso…

Always excellent service and food. Never disappoints ever. Even the butter for the bread was delicious. I don't like lemon desserts but this dessert was so creamy and tasty.

Always excellent service and food. Never disappoints ever. Even the butter for the bread was delicious. I don't like lemon desserts but this dessert was so creamy and tasty.

Fantastic service, delicious wine, very accommodating of our kiddos. We came on a fried chicken night -- extremely generous portions! I thought the famous chicken needed some additional pep fro…

We had a reservation for Friday and Saturday and debated if we wanted to go Friday for a German themed menu. We are so glad we did it we'd fantastic. Pork shank, spaetzel, cabbage, potato salad, pr…

We originally had a reservation for lunch for the indoor seating, but after having a heavy breakfast earlier that morning , we thought we would be too full to eat a set menu for lunch. Luckily we w…

Food, Service. Served family style. So fun and considering the quality not a horribly bad price. If u can't afford the French laundry stop in here. So good a must try at least once. Menu rotates Da…

Not our first time but always a great meal, atmosphere and service! We all ordered different items and all were fantastic! I highly recommend taking the opportunity to try Keller's proprietary wine…

This was a top notch foodie experience! They have a set menu each day from salad to dessert & you can include (for an extra charge) supplemental food items, but not necessary. Everything tasted ter…

My wife and I went there for our anniversary. Very nice place. The food was very good and the portions sizes were as well. We could not even finish our dessert. Very nice ambience and very knowledg…

We absolutely love this place! The service is always professional and so friendly Chad and Iban were attentifs to details and make sure everything was perfect. The food is gorgeous here always fre…

We absolutely love this place! The service is always professional and so friendly Chad and Iban were attentifs to details and make sure everything was perfect. The food is gorgeous here always fre…

We had always heard great things about Thomas Keller’s fried chicken, made famous at Ad Hoc and then at their pick-up window, Addendum. Although we had visited Yountville a few times, we had neve…

Charming location! We enjoyed so much the table outside. The service here is excellent with a very professional and super friendly Team. Especially Alexis! The menu was extraordinary with fresh and…

Read other 5 star reviews so we don’t repeat the same superlatives. Look at website before you go or make a reservation as the menu is different for each meal. Our day, it was pork shoulder at lu…

We dined here while visiting Napa. Great menu and drinks. Prix fix as usual. Good service. Great ambience. Steak was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended!!

Set menu. 4 stars because the vibe was a little odd to me (I’m used to how lively SF restaurants are) and the gem salad was really confusing as the prequel to such a good beef stroganoff. It wasn’t super tasty and the lettuce just felt really uninspired. Pretty good service and a nice lunch overall.

We sat outside, which was a bit chilly at first, but our server was kind enough to move a heater over for us, really appreciated that gesture. The outdoor seating felt more relaxed, whereas the indoor area was noticeably louder when I went in to use the restroom. The food overall was good, and we enjoyed hearing the stories behind some of the dishes. That said, since there's no assigned server, the service felt a bit inconsistent. Some servers would have detailed explanations of the dishes (which we really enjoyed), others would just dropped off without a word. The only real letdown was the dessert, it didn’t quite deliver the strong finish we were hoping for. Still, a thoughtful dining experience with a few highs and some room for improvement.

Hsin-Ling Tan

We visited this restaurant because of a friend’s recommendation of their tender fried chicken. We were not disappointed; it was juicy and delicious. However, I believe the price is a bit high for the quality of the meal. The waiters were very kind and professional, but the downside was that there were only two restrooms, and people had to wait in long lines to use them. It felt a bit strange in this nice restaurant.

+1

Tung Tung Hung

If you decide to dine in, please note that each person must order a prefixed meal. The prefixed meal typically includes three courses. If you're not very hungry but would still like to try the restaurant's famous fried chicken, you can opt for a takeout order.

Soham S

The restaurant is a casual but expensive one. They have fixed menus. I had one of the best fried chickens ever. However, the rest of the menu was simple and nothing to be wowed about. The service was great. Servers explained the menu well.

+6

The food is good. It's hard to make a dissatisfying fried chicken when you're in a Thomas Keller restaurant and the chicken is freshly cooked and well-battered. Don't sleep on the cornbread w…

The food is good. It's hard to make a dissatisfying fried chicken when you're in a Thomas Keller restaurant and the chicken is freshly cooked and well-battered. Don't sleep on the cornbread waf…

So excited to snag a Monday night dinner reservation at Ad Hoc! Cute old house but enter through the doorway on the driveway side and that's where you'll find the hostess stand. They have a prix-fi…

Food, service, ambience and quality is all around just good. Corkage at $55.00 is out of control for a prix-fixe restaurant. Haven't seen that but in top rated restaurants. Bringing my favorite win…

The salad was fantastic! If you enjoy overcooked fried, dried-out chicken, burned ribs and ever so sweet dessert, you’ll love this place! How they managed to get a Michelin rating is beyond me. Oh …

The salad was fantastic! If you enjoy overcooked fried, dried-out chicken, burned ribs and ever so sweet dessert, you’ll love this place! How they managed to get a Michelin rating is beyond …

The salad was fantastic! If you enjoy overcooked fried, dried-out chicken, burned ribs and ever so sweet dessert, you’ll love this place! How they managed to get a Michelin rating is beyond me. O…

The salad was fantastic! If you enjoy overcooked fried, dried-out chicken, burned ribs and ever so sweet dessert, you’ll love this place! How they managed to get a Michelin rating is beyond me. O…

The salad was fantastic! If you enjoy overcooked fried, dried-out chicken, burned ribs and ever so sweet dessert, you’ll love this place! How they managed to get a Michelin rating is beyond me. O…

We went for lunch during restaurant week and received a small complementary side of fried chicken along with our fixed price lunch. Been wanting to try Ad Hoc fried chicken for the longest time and…

The service is horrible! When step into the restaurant, there is no service person there. After the lady finally shows, She only asked us the reservation time and then walked away again. Our reser…

Fixed menu. Nice salad. Good sides, but not hot. Tough, improperly cooked short ribs. Good service from waiter. No response from management when issue brought to their attention.

This was recommended as an alternative to Addendum. We had early dinner reservations. Service great. Had bbq chicken with optional lobster roll that was phenomenal. All other food was adequate. We …

We were looking forward to Ad Hoc, but unfortunately it was surprisingly disappointing. Service was great but the food was honestly mediocre & not worth the hype nor the inflated price.

We were looking forward to Ad Hoc, but unfortunately it was surprisingly disappointing. Service was great but the food was honestly mediocre & not worth the hype nor the inflated price.

We were looking forward to Ad Hoc, but unfortunately it was surprisingly disappointing. service was great but the food was honestly mediocre & not worth the hype nor the inflated price.

Food: Salads and fried chicken were very delicious. Pork chops were salty and tough and dry outside. Inside was moist but still salty. It tastes like salty ham than pork chops. We had to leave 2/…

Was it good? Yes. Was it Thomas Keller good? No! Maybe my expectations were not appropriate. Chicken was good. Odd mix if pieces. Some tables did not get a breast and had to ask. Service was ok. …

Was it good? Yes. Was it Thomas Keller good? No! Maybe my expectations were not appropriate. chicken was good. Odd mix if pieces. Some tables did not get a breast and had to ask. Service was ok…

Unfortunately this well intended restaurant is another traveler rip off. Menu is unimaginative and offerings. For which there is no choice since its price fix, are marginal at best. The meal of ov…

High expectations, that feel below the potential. We ordered the “menu” for tonight., salad (excellent) pinto beans (very good) pork (also very good)… we also added the Nashville hot chicken.. fant…

Max Bolingbroke

If you are bold enough to make fried chicken your signature dish it better be mind-blowingly good. Unfortunately the chicken was somewhat overcooked and the crust was underseasoned and quickly became soggy. The day we were there they were also serving a tomato salad (delicious!) and pork chop with fregola (confusingly, this was both overcooked and served lukewarm). There was also a cheeseboard which was quite incongrous with the rest of the menu - both of the tables sitting near us asked also seemed to be at a loss with what to do with it and asked for it to be boxed up rather than sent to the table. If you consider this to be a fine dining restaurant, the menu pricing is reasonable. If you consider it instead to be serving elevated diner food, then it feels a bit pricy. Portions are generous. The service also had some errors - I went for the reserve wine pairing, and for several of the courses the pairing arrived 5 minutes or more after I'd started eating. The wine really needs to be on the table before the corresponding food is. The pairing was only $75, which represents good value - though you don't get any of the usual theatrical description of the tasting notes that you might expect from a fine dining place.

+2

Food was tasty, but portions were skimpy for the high price. Outdoor seating sets a new standard for uncomfortably. Serving staff were inattentive and meal was delivered extremely slow. If you c…