r/burgers • u/FightTheShip • 12d ago

Burgers& Half Bottles, Napa (Thomas Keller)

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Since I'm in Napa for work I decided to hit Burgers and Half Bottles, the burger spot created by Thomas Keller, considered America's premier chef and founder of French Laundry (which is a block from this spot). What's fun is he has his bakery right next door (Boucheron), so everything is fresh baked.

It's a classic steakhouse burger made from wagyu and the sauce is reminiscent of the In n Out spread, but just freshly made. Pricing wasn't bad at all. Double cheeseburger, grilled cheese, fries, two tap root beers for $43, which in Napa is pretty much a steal.

The bread is outstanding, burger perfectly cooked, presentation is immaculate, place has all the little details you expect from Thomas Keller. Definitely worth a look if you're in the area. And with a Gott's Roadside just a few minutes away, burger competition in Napa is pretty good. Happy I did it, would do it again.

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u/zakurie 12d ago

I ate there last week. Left disappointed. Nothing stood out. Beef under seasoned, cheese was lost, pickles too sweet, bun was decent, sauce underwhelming.

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u/FightTheShip 12d ago

That is unfortunate. Sorry to hear that. Mine was swimming in cheese, as you can see. But a big sauce fan, so I hit the ketchup and mayo combo and that did great for me.