DISAPPOINTING visit to a 3 MICHELIN star restaurant | ATELIER CRENN

[@SuperSah44]

Thanks for the brutal honesty. Absolutely necessary. I recently left a 3/5 review in a British fine dining location. They mustn’t have liked it as they soon blocked me following their socials. Keep the honesty up, both of you!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Oh no, that's annoying, sorry about that! If anything, feedback is positive and should provide as a resource to improve... guess they didn't see it that way haha. Honesty isn't going anywhere haha :)

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@JohnPaulKhoury]

Did business with Chef Crenn years back. Ate there when she had 2 Stars and the meal blew me away. The 'walk in the forest' dish still resonates. $125 for 5 courses and was very soulful. Different than what I saw in this video. Chef Juan is a truly nice guy and his desserts are phenomenal!

[@S3Lifestyle]

We totally believe that! I bet it was much different back then. This meal just felt like she hasn't visited the restaurant in a while... but agreed, desserts were creative and whimsical and delicious!

[@JohnPaulKhoury]

@@S3Lifestyle different when the Chef is there. Fredy Giradet was always in his kitchen, and when asked why he didn't go around and promote more he responded that he needed to be there for the guests. I think you would really need a CDC that would do it as good as you can.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@b.whisky9438]

Interesting Alexander The Guest also said the food was good and it wasn't spectacular. I could sense he was also disappointed. He honestly didn't give it a good review. I hope Chef Crenn reads these reviews.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@udaynautiyal9376]

That's one thing which pescatarian menu's desire, which is to be able to wow the guests. That actually looked like an attempt to get a michelin star rather than a 3 michelin star course.

[@danielgaspar6026]

Well said!

[@zes7215]

wrgg

[@Ruirspirul]

this is fascinating. you dont get videos like these very often…

[@sfdanceron1]

Are you familiar with "Alexander the Guest" youtube channel??? He also visits three star Michelin restaurants. Every restaurant I've seen on his channel put this place to shame, many for less money.

[@Ruirspirul]

@@jasons6229 you need to calm down. my tip is, dont trust anyone that is crazy for Champaign.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@andrewfeher224]

We ate at Atelier Crenn back in 2014 when it was a two-star Michelin restaurant and it was comically awful. Alas, it doesn't seem like much has changed.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Interesting... guess not!

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@korbinianvogt]

Wow! Agree, not much food in that courses.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@DamonBarrett]

I really enjoyed the new(?) format of you guys talking to the camera about the meal after the fact. Definitely going to be taking this one off my list for now, the other California 3 stars look so much better. Thanks for the review!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Thanks for sharing your feedback, we'll be including more front facing moving forward :) We'll see how it goes, haha! And yes... probably best to avoid this one haha!

[@couloir1]

I agree with your assessment. When I went it was underwhelming and was too dessert heavy. I can't recommend Atelier Crenn. Instead go to Single Thread...still probably one of the best dining experience I had.

[@S3Lifestyle]

That's awesome you had such a great experience at Single Thread, it's truly such a beautiful meal and experience!

[@100Tdurden]

Love it, I hate when alleged foodies act like every Michelin restaurant is the be all end all

[@S3Lifestyle]

Yeah, unfortunately this wasn't the michelin restaurant for us, haha..

[@gsus86]

Thanks for being candid and sharing your honest opinion! Love your channel!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Awh thanks so much! :)

[@elliotperes]

Its nice to see videos that show that even high end restaurants have its flaws. I have gone to places that is not even michellin stared with way better presentation.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Yup, same with us!

[@christinecamley]

That's too bad. I have been 3 times and I adored the experience each time. The food was outstanding. I got perfection! Cheers!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Well that's awesome! So happy to hear you had great experiences, as you should :)

[@JohnPaulKhoury]

I have eaten there before the huge accolades when they had a star and just before she received 2. It was amazing and a third of the price. What I saw here, was not the Atelier Crenn that I knew prior.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@peterturtle2000]

I had a very similar experience many years back, when Crenn was a 2-star restaurant: Inconsistent courses (some were punchy and exciting, but often unidimensional and always very, very small portions) and mediocre service. It always puzzles me why the accolades keep rolling in.

[@BootsandUtes]

I went in 2016 and they had a 12 savory dishes with a +1 option. Followed by 7 dessert courses. It was delicious and worth every penny! I am a 6'2 dude, but I was full (not stuffed) by the end. Did they remove their signature brioche loaf?

[@asgeirsoe]

It seems even Michelin starred restaurants struggle to make good and tasty alternative menus. Pescetarian/non dairy is quite the restriction, but at this level they should still be able to pull it off, for sure.

[@KellyMSharp]

Please excuse my ignorance, BUT, with the 20% fee added to the bill, is it still expected to leave an additional tip?

[@Bragglord]

This is the kind of experience that adds fuel to the uninformed saying "you'd need a burger after that", in relation to fine dining. Every fine dining establishment in Europe has left me between comfortably full and stuffed; sadly I don't see myself paying AC a visit anytime soon. Obviously a visit to a 3* isn't about stuffing yourself, but it should be a given that you won't leave hungry.

[@jamesquirk8656]

Thanks for posting this. All too often, reviews of these restaurants are far too fawning. I would be very unhappy if I shelled out $450 per person for this.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Totally, not the greatest experience!

[@bottippnorway3671]

Before the desserts, that looked like a 400 calories dinner..

[@S3Lifestyle]

Totally 😂

[@Paul-yt3gs]

Did you ask for pescatarian/dairy free or are they pruposefully doing that?

[@lugaretzia]

Someone has upped their thumbnail game!!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Hehe, thanks!

[@TheHaubs11tx]

At least he admitted that he liked the dish that she did not. They have stars for a reason.

[@CookChad]

As a cook myshelf i find it dissapointing most restaurants forget how to actually cook and develop flavour layers instead they use molds to give purred chicken a different shape or other techniques that are overrated imo

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@RS3Dutchie]

This video shows that this restaurant charging almost $500 usd per person for the menu was pure robbery. To be honest, this is the worst reviewed 3 star restaurant video I have ever seen.

[@jameswelsh4479]

Someone getting fired because of that beet

[@twangology]

lol!

[@JeffSmothe-ll4yg]

Truly another great review. Alexander the guest also gave it a ehh review. He really wasn’t impressed and I’ve seen him disappointed before but a few of the dishes he wanted to do a Gordon Ramsey and spit it to the napkin.

[@gammakap]

She’s so American that she has a French accent. Like, huh? Only American female chef what?!

[@S3Lifestyle]

I mean yes, she's born in France... but immigrated to America and is an American citizen, so both can be said I guess.

[@floodedalpaca6954]

@@S3Lifestyle I'm sure she would says she's a French chef not American lmfao

[@Newvision-ck9cr]

how do we trust they have good taste

[@LoveFoodMore]

Can we hop on a call? I have so many questions.

[@S3Lifestyle]

😂

[@ryanuy2136]

I agree, I ate there couple of months ago and it was quite disappointing.

[@badgebadge8946]

Have eaten many 3 hat restaurants in Australia. Many of them no 1 at the time. Unfortunately this kind of food happens. Its all a show, no substance, more times than not. If I get 3 good plates, I am happy, but does not happen often. Love your honesty.

[@keithss67]

The desserts looked great at least

[@QuestionableCooking-n1w]

Dominque has been over blown for 10+ years easily.... never shined brighter than coi, was always what is everyone else doing, that's what we're doing type place. The most damning piece of this review is when they went in the kitchen... no Chef, go figure

[@KK-bc8gt]

I'm sorry for the experience you had, God bless you both

[@S3Lifestyle]

🙏🙏🙏

[@victorkaine4919]

awwww I thought you two would've had an amazing time at Atelier Crenn. I went back in 2019, a week after they received their third star. The menu I got is DRASTICALLY different than what you two got. Nevertheless, thank you for the insights

[@S3Lifestyle]

Oh, interesting! Yeah, I guess we'll always have different experiences on it haha

[@HN-vi9nv]

The food looks pretty here. Taste is more on par with a 1 star.

[@apl175]

Sounds like Lazy Bear might be a better choice in SF

[@adachan3295]

Thanks! I don't have to go now!

[@lukaswestman9992]

I had a meal there a few years ago and had a very similar experience. Pretty disappointing meal overall and honestly left feeling hungry.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Yeah, that's too bad!

[@caspito12345678]

love your very honest review on a very well known restaurant and I can. see us a chef this food is over rated for the value and the price

[@S3Lifestyle]

Thanks for sharing, honesty isn't going anywhere haha

[@hw260]

I didn't enjoy the 'trolling' wait staff. There was constant movement of the staff; walking in a line and staring at tables. It felt chaotic and distracting. Excellent wait staff are invisible yet attentive and efficient.

[@leonardobravo4865]

The desserts saved them from getting an S 1\2

[@S3Lifestyle]

😂

[@Shroomunati]

How is it 500 dollars, I missed something

[@S3Lifestyle]

We did too apparently haha

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

Just ate dinner at Atelier Crenn last night, it was very disappointing from beginning to the end.

[@S3Lifestyle]

That’s too bad you had the same experience as us :(

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

@@S3Lifestyle One dimensional and none of the course of the tasting menu was memorable. It was mostly dishes consists of sweet, sour, olive oil, vinaigrette, orange zest variations. All tasted similar and there was no WOW factor that make you think that you're eating at a Michelin restaurant, let alone a three star Michelin.

[@TheHaubs11tx]

Commenting on the size of the restaurant is stupid and that’s the people that they know they can accommodate based on their menu so you can throw that out the window. Thank you.

[@MrShadowtruth]

"She was the advisor of the movie "The Menu"." That explains a couple of things about the movie

[@giggiofaffo7231]

Wow 19 course! And people are even disappointed

[@kittiew260]

I think the comparisons are being picky. Every resource is unique and has a right not to be compared with others.

[@S3Lifestyle]

I mean fair... but even on it's own, without comparison, left us feeling really underwhelmed, but I get your point!

[@michaelpulikunnel5661]

wow, i can't believe how sparse the offerings were. Looks very unimpressive.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Yeah, we definitely snacked afterwards... haha

[@TheHaubs11tx]

Upbeat dish that heavily acidic as the cleanse your palate to get you ready for the next one it’s not supposed to be the star of the show

[@Canadianworkout]

Very educational

[@floodedalpaca6954]

She's French not American....????

[@shbz949]

I can’t believe they didn’t clear the table in a timely manner. Last year I went to Providence and they didn’t bother to clean the bread crumbs or salt from the salted prawns off our table. I even made a point to brush some off with my hands when a server came to our table and it didn’t even make them flinch. I feel they should lose a star for that.

[@chrisnavarette6541]

DC is not american 0:16

[@esacinti5588]

Beautiful❤

[@GeraldGlover-f6b]

Huh! What???

[@jarettlouie6442]

Wow jeez... That looked like a very underwhelming meal 😢

[@S3Lifestyle]

Yeah, unfortunately, not our favourite meal haha

[@SacClass650]

Representative of San Francisco itself, perhaps?

[@BiffJohnsonIII]

yeah...

[@TheHaubs11tx]

Buckle up people I’m gonna be commenting during my entire watch this video because if there is 3 Michelin Star Pl. they probably just don’t like food

[@sympatyk8906]

💪

[@armandalikaj]

To be expected, considering San Francisco's urban decay

[@Bragglord]

Sadly it's true, the city used to be one of the creative powerhouses of America, now it seems well past its prime. I've started seeing "visit San Francisco today" adverts; since when did SF have to advertise itself? Quite sad.

[@traveltime6975]

LOL....the comment I'd expect from a FL realtor who's been beating the "CA is done' drum for years now. Arman is just schilling for his business interests, not offering realistic information. He needs to pretend Naples is still hot to protect his income stream.

[@twangology]

good honest review, I almost feel that these 3 Michelin stars are just all showy and no substance - I mean sure it will look good on your instagram but ultimately the proof is in the pudding - thank you again for a straight up review, it's refreshing!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Thanks, definitely wanted to share our honest experience! Most Michelins we go to are true works of art, full of substance and incredible expressions of what chefs are able to create... but, unfortunately, it's not always the case!

[@twangology]

@@S3Lifestyle Yes you can tell the ones that are just doing it for the glamour and prestige but that has to be backed up AMAZING food and service, so thanks once again!

[@S3Lifestyle]

Totally agree :) And thanks for your feedback, and joining the journey :)

[@jonfactor7675]

The guy showing you around the kitchen has a jacket that is 3 sizes too small. That button could kill

[@smokyo7855]

Have you been to Single Thread? Don’t bother

[@loveszappa]

never trust a skinny chef 😂

[@Truth.is.out.there3200]

Nothing like eating Bio-Engineered food…. SIC

[@jzwadlo]

She's French not American. If you can't even get the right then, wow....

[@EatingLife-yt4vc]

omg

[@chantalferreirapulzone3630]

I'm disappointed for you 😢

[@S3Lifestyle]

😂

[@i_dont_live_here]

So cool of you to use someone else’s attempt at having a good life to make some views for yourself 👍👉👉

[@dougchinn2820]

Dominique Crenn announced several years ago that she no longer cares about Michelin star reviews anymore. She'd rather cook to make her customers happy. Restaurants like Atelier Crenn are always pushing the envelope, some creations are a hit, others not so much.

[@S3Lifestyle]

Fair... but I mean, we're customers haha...

[@whatinthrworld23459]

great video. gg.