California Wine Country Restaurants

Ad Hoc

Ad Hoc Review

When superstar chef Thomas Keller opened this relatively casual spot in 2006, he meant to run it for only six months until he opened a burger joint in the same space—but locals were so charmed by the homey food that they clamored for the stopgap to stay. Now a single, seasonal fixed-price menu ($52)is served nightly, with a small menu of decadent brunch items served on Sunday. The selection might include a juicy pork loin and buttery polenta, served family style, or a delicate panna cotta with a citrus glaze. The dining room is warmly low-key, with zinc-top tables, wine served in tumblers, and rock and jazz on the stereo. If you just can't wait to know what's going be served before you visit, you can call a day in advance for the menu.

    Restaurant Details

  • No lunch Mon.-Sat. No dinner Tues. and Wed.

Member Reviews

  • downer, from Western NY
    5/2/11

    Maybe it's our intimate table in the corner, away from the rest of the very lively restaurant; maybe it's the day's worth of wine tasting. Over the fall-off-the-fork chicken, seafood casserole, and, those donuts - we felt intoxicated with the food, the night...Per Se might have put me off Keller; Ad Hoc is on my US short list.

    Ratings details: Food: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 3 | Value: 4
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