Known For
Thomas Keller is most celebrated for his three-Michelin-star restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se, which redefined precision-driven fine dining in America.
About
Renowned for spearheading The French Laundry in Yountville and Per Se in New York—both three-Michelin-starred beacons of American fine dining—Keller once left South Florida in the 1980s seeking greater opportunities, only to return years later to revive its culinary prestige. At The Surf Club Restaurant within the historic Four Seasons Surfside, he delivers timeless Continental dishes like Beef Wellington, Lobster Thermidor, and True Ribeye, capturing the glamour of Miami's golden era frequented by Frank Sinatra. His Bouchon in Coral Gables, opened in 2023 with a new Garden expansion in 2025, offers classic French bistro fare including roasted chicken and escargot, fostering community in a lighter, modern style. Keller views Miami as a dynamic hub blending cultural depth with local ingredients, strategically rooting his empire here after global triumphs.