Ad Hoc

Cuisine

American

Michelin

selected

Price

$$$

Website

https://www.thomaskeller.com/adhoc

Description

If you’ve ever wondered how Thomas Keller cooks at home, Ad Hoc is your best bet. The most casual of Chef Keller’s restaurants, it offers accessible fare served family style in a bright and inviting wood-paneled room that feels like a country home, one fitted with an iconic blue awning. Waits are inevitable without a reservation, but the engaging staff keep things moving along. The food is worth the wait and while dishes may sound simple, the crafting is not. Vibrant salads can feature the likes of green asparagus, cauliflower and beets. Buttermilk fried chicken is a longstanding signature. Fr

Review score

3.7

Review count

80

Review summary

Ad Hoc offers American comfort food, notably Thomas Keller’s fried chicken, via a daily changing fixed menu. Food quality receives mixed reviews; many praise the freshness and taste, especially salads, while some report dry or poorly cooked chicken. Service is generally professional and friendly, though occasional delays or uneven attention occur. The atmosphere is casual and lively, ideal for families, but noise levels are high due to poor acoustics. Value perceptions vary, with some finding it reasonable and others considering it overpriced given limited choices.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking casual American cuisine who can tolerate noise; check the daily menu beforehand.

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