Service was Excellent! Food was good. Atmosphere Divine! Complimentary limo rides to and from the house was a wonderful bonus. They even send you home with a parting gift. And the Mansion was a once in a lifetime magnificent sight!
Had the 16 Course Degustation menu and ordered a nice Rose from Cortes De Provence. With an initial glass of Champagne when we arrived + 2 Bottles of flat water = just a little over $1000 for 2, before tip.
Although I felt the dinner was impressive, I would suggest several things.
1. 16 Courses was WAYYYYYYYYYYY too much food. Yes, the portions are small but they are extremely rich and heavy. The table next to us chose to pair their meals w/ wine and they were dying by the 4th course! Next time I'll just do 3-4 courses. You want to enjoy the most expensive meal of your life and not have to fight through it!
2. When you get seated they will ask if you would like a cocktail or glass of Champs. Take your time and request a wine and champagne menu and order water for the moment. I then would suggest ordering a bottle of wine or champagne for the entire night because by the glass is almost the same price as one bottle. Choose your alcohol wisely and you can easily shave $200-300 off your bill. My single glass of champagne cost almost as much as our bottle of wine.
3. Go easy on the bread cart. Though it is impressive and has some wonderful options, it can easily creep up on you later while you struggle to finish the rest of your meals. It shows up first so exercise restraint and just choose a few.
I really did enjoy the experience at Joel Robuchon. The Michelin Star restaurant really lives up to that promise of excellent service and an ultra plush dining experience. I did feel that the food was good and some very delicious but not EXTRAORDINARY. The price is a little too steep for the food but I think the value lies more in the limo pick up, sneak peak of the Mansion, impeccable service and sensational ambiance. I would suggest dining on the faux terrace with the gorgeous floors of flowers and the beautiful IVY WALL. It was extremely romantic and cozy. Perfect for celebrating something special like we did for our Anniversary.