Best fine dining experience on Reddit
188 reviews from r/finedining, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/austinfood and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Alinea
4.6
(7)
"Alinea Chicago and it doesn’t get the credit most fine dining restaurants do."
"Alinea but if theatrics aren’t your thing N/Naka."
"Very Chicago centric but there was a long time I genuinely believe Chicago had the best restaurants in America."
"Alinea in 2013."
"I’ve always wanted to try Alinea."
"Alinea 2010, EMP before they went Vegan."
"Went back to Alinea in 2019 and was a shadow of its former self."
#2
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
5.0
(6)
"Blue Hill at Stone Barns (2015), followed closely by Alinea (2012)."
"For me, Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Have been there four times now."
"Blue hill at stone barns."
"Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Hands down."
"Blue Hill at Stone Barns. We were given the whole tour of the grounds."
#3
The French Laundry
5.0
(6)
"The French laundry in Napa Valley, CA. Impeccable food and wines."
"The French laundry in Napa Valley, CA. Impeccable food and wines."
"French Laundry, Navio brunch on Thanksgiving, Manresa (RIP)."
"Incredible."
"The French Laundry or Per Se."
"Was sublime."
#4
Per Se
4.8
(6)
"For sure."
"Per Se, several times over."
"Per se in 2018 ish? Just perfection end to end."
"Sure knows how to make the evening special."
"Solo meal at Per Se, NYC."
"2013 and 2019 **Per Se** were pretty special."
#5
Eleven Madison Park
5.0
(5)
"It was a great experience."
"Eleven Madison Park in 2010 for my tenth anniversary."
"Eleven Madison Park in 2006ish? Pre-vegan."
"EMP in March of 2013 when they were chasing #1."
#6
Le Bernardin
5.0
(5)
"The passion and precision is just phenomenal."
"Le Bernadin!"
"Exceptional food, went out of their way to make my solo meal the best."
"It’s got to be Le Bernardin for me."
"My favorite would probably be ls bernardine or per se."
#7
Oriole
5.0
(4)
"Oriole (Chicago) and Providence (Los Angeles)."
"Oriole in Chicago was amazing."
"Oriole for me."
#8
Lazy Bear
5.0
(4)
"Lazy Bear is incredible!"
"Lazy bear is a real favorite."
"We loved Lazy Bear too!"
"It's just so special; was even more memorable for me than The French Laundry."
#9
Saison
5.0
(4)
"Saison 2016 for me."
"Their hospitality started from before I even got into the restaurant."
"The meal I had at Saison in 2013 is one of the best I’ve had anywhere."
#10
Providence
5.0
(4)
"Taste and presentation wise it was as good as any three star I’ve been to."
"Craft is really good too, they're the epitome of great service."
"Providence is the best place for you"
"Providence with the wine pairing was exceptional."
#11
Beckta
5.0
(4)
"Beckta in Ottawa and L'Oree du Bois in Chelsea."
"Beckta. Absolutely."
"I would also say Beckta."
"Beckta."
#12
Atelier
5.0
(4)
"Atelier and Perch would be my top suggestions."
"Atelier #1 followed by Carben #2."
"Atelier-with or without the pairings is an awesome experience."
"Atelier #1 followed by Carben #2."
#13
Quince
5.0
(3)
"Dined at Quince in 2014 a few months before it earned its second star."
"Quince in SF. I was blown away."
"Quince the year they earned their third star.. I think it was 2017?? It was amazing!"
#14
Homestead
5.0
(3)
"I’ve heard good things about Homestead as well."
"If you enjoy wine and dining Homestead is a great choice."
"Check out Homestead, amazing food and wine flights."
#15
French Laundry
5.0
(3)
"Meeting Thomas Keller. I’m BOH myself, so meeting the man was an amazing experience."
"The most incredible experience I've ever had in a restaurant."
"French Laundry-flawless."
#16
Addison
5.0
(3)
"Addison (Del Mar San Diego) or Aubergine (Carmel)."
"Our minds and expectations were completely blown out of the water."
"So lovely and delicious!!"
#17
Barley Swine
4.7
(3)
"If you can get into Barley Swine, that would be my suggestion."
"Barley swine in Austin."
"Barley swine in Austin."
#18
Kato
5.0
(2)
"Thought it was truly incredible."
#19
Catalina
5.0
(2)
"We experienced great service and the food was great!"
"Had an amazing work lunch there."
#20
Camphor
5.0
(2)
"Camphor in DTLA was excellent."
"Camphor. Providence. Melisse."
#21
Brooklyn Fare Chef's Table
5.0
(2)
"Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare in 2016"
"The Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare was insane."
#22
Pineapple and Pearls
5.0
(2)
"Highlight reel for me Pineapple and Pearls 2017 (engaged)."
"The one I find myself telling everyone about over and over again is Pineapple and Pearls."
#23
Gimlet
5.0
(2)
"Gimlet would be the pick (book now)."
"Worth the top 50 in the world rating."
#24
Fonda San Miguel
5.0
(2)
"I will second the suggestion of Fonda San Miguel, it is a great experience both in its quality of food and the gorgeous ambiance."
"Fonda San Miguel. The interior of the restaurant is impeccable."
#25
Canlis
5.0
(2)
"Either Canlis or French Laundry."
"Canlis in Seattle"
#26
Grappa 72
5.0
(2)
"Grappa 72."
"I’ve enjoyed Grappa 72."
#27
Littlebird
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Littlebird! They always have plenty of non red meat options and vegan too!"
"Easily littlebird for dinner!"
#28
Intero
5.0
(2)
"Intero - 100%."
"Intero, ezov, salty sow, este, Bartlett’s, Perla’s"
#29
Noir
5.0
(2)
"Noir is awesome"
"If you want something different try out Noir."
#30
Catbird Seat
5.0
(2)
"The most phenomenal meal I’ve had."
"Highly underrated in my experience."
#31
Bouley
5.0
(2)
"Bouley up until closing was the best fine dining in Manhattan period."
"The whipped potato side is still possibly the best thing I’ve ever eaten."
#32
Melisse
5.0
(2)
"Melisse is my favourite."
"Melisse and Providence."
#33
Atomix
5.0
(2)
"Atomix"
"Loved Atomix in NYC."
#34
RGE RD
5.0
(2)
"I really love Rg. Rd restaurant! It looks a tiny bit cottage-y but the food is amazing!"
"I would personally recommend that you go to RGE RD and order the road trip (tasting menu) with the drink pairings."
#35
TFL
5.0
(2)
"TFL Summer 2022."
"TFL is well…TFL."
#36
Inn at Little Washington
5.0
(2)
"The Inn at Little Washington."
"Every single course I had was incredible."
#37
KinKan
5.0
(2)
"Delicious, interesting, and decadent."
"The Sun Moon Shine tasting menu (with sake pairing) at is excellent."
#38
Chianti
5.0
(2)
"Chianti Il Ristorante."
"I like Chianti in Saratoga."
#39
Le Baccara
5.0
(2)
"I sent my parents to Le Baccara for their anniversary and they said the service was mind blowing."
"Le Baccara."
#40
Manresa
5.0
(2)
"I think my top three would be (1) Manresa in 2013."
"They were a 2-star then, but firing on all cylinders."
#41
MDRD
4.5
(2)
"MDRD has plenty of seafood and veggie options, and is definitely on the finer end of dining experiences."
#42
Suhring
4.5
(2)
"Absolute best any type of cuisine is Suhring."
"Suhring or Sorn."
#43
ROAM
4.5
(2)
"ROAM has some spectacular dishes with no red-meat."
"Roam is great menu-wise for this."
#44
Este
4.5
(2)
"I really really enjoy Este, especially if they are seafood people!"
"Este is delicious"
#45
Hardware Grill
4.5
(2)
"I vote for the Hardware Grill. Best restaurant I've ever eaten at."
"In my opinion the high class options are probably LaRonde or maybe Hardware Grill."
#46
Diplomat
4.5
(2)
"Just go with Diplomat. Safe bet. A classic."
"The Diplomat! It's retro but amazing."
#47
Emmer & Rye
4.0
(2)
"More expensive than that maybe, but do Emmer and Rye."
"Can’t go wrong with emmer and rye."
#48
Elgin
4.0
(2)
"Elgin and Quince are both great."
"We also saw the reviews on Google and one of them recommended Elgin."
#49
Peche
5.0
(1)
#50
Qi
5.0
(1)
#51
France Soir
5.0
(1)
"If you want an authentic French experience."
#52
Cyrus
5.0
(1)
#53
Jua
5.0
(1)
"Check out Jua"
#54
The Grove
5.0
(1)
"The Grove, Reserve, MDRD would be my suggestions."
#55
MILA
5.0
(1)
#56
Rain
5.0
(1)
"Go to Rain on Lark st and order the Peking Duck."
#57
Shoyo
5.0
(1)
"Dallas - Shoyo, Tatsu, or Tei-An for Japanese."
#58
Lucia
5.0
(1)
"Lucia for top notch Italian."
#59
Petra and the Beast
5.0
(1)
"Petra and the beast: whole animal concept."
#60
Cry Wolf
5.0
(1)
"Cry wolf: I don't know much about it other than that's where all the chefs go to eat."
#61
Luna
5.0
(1)
"I’d head to Luna in the east end. It’s sublime to have their Caesar."
#62
Memories
5.0
(1)
"Memories, Golfs, Diplomat, Homestead are pretty much top tier for the city."
#63
Bavel
5.0
(1)
"Bavel. The only high end/expensive place that gets it right."
#64
Damian
5.0
(1)
"Damian, probably the most well executed modern Mexican cuisine."
#65
n/naka
5.0
(1)
#66
Scratch Bar
5.0
(1)
"Scratch|Bar is criminally under-recognized."
#67
Canje
5.0
(1)
"+1 for Canje."
#68
é by Jose Andres
5.0
(1)
"The food was so fun, imaginative and incredible tasting."
#69
Dai Due
5.0
(1)
"Dai Due!"
#70
Khirasara Palace
5.0
(1)
"Khirasara Palace🌟"
#71
Besuto
5.0
(1)
"Both are amazing omakase restaurants."
#72
Imperial Palace
5.0
(1)
"Imperial palace."
#73
Secret Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Secret kitchen"
#74
Garaku
5.0
(1)
"An amazing amazing experience."
#75
Roseanna's
5.0
(1)
"Roseanna's on dove and spring is my go to date night spot."
#76
The Bears
5.0
(1)
"The Bears in Duanesburg is amazing."
#77
Garam Giggles
5.0
(1)
"Garam Giggles, and I am not even kidding."
#78
Flavours
5.0
(1)
"Flavours restaurant,"
#79
Clam Bar
5.0
(1)
"The best place in Sydney."
#80
Firedoor
5.0
(1)
"And loved everything about it."
#81
Prime at Saratoga National
5.0
(1)
"Prime at Saratoga National is nice."
#82
Narisawa
5.0
(1)
"Narisawa in Tokyo."
#83
Nixta
5.0
(1)
"There is no bigger name in the food scene right now then Edgar Rico at Nixta."
#84
Clover Hill
5.0
(1)
"Clover Hill! Also seconding Jungsik"
#86
Naro
4.0
(1)
"If you want to replace Atomix, I’d look at Naro (same chef as Atomix) or Jungsik."
#87
Gezellig
4.0
(1)
"Gezellig."
#88
Gaggan
4.0
(1)
"Gaggan in Bangkok."
#89
Bizz
4.0
(1)
"Went to bizz, it was a nice experience!"
#90
Temptation
4.0
(1)
"My goto places are Temptation and down town."
#91
Imperial
4.0
(1)
"Try imperial try flavours"
#92
Michis
4.0
(1)
"Try Michis, Flavours at Silver palace"
#94
Dunsmoor
4.0
(1)
"My rec that I think doesn’t get mentioned enough is Dunsmoor"
#95
Majordomo
4.0
(1)
"Majordomo is one of my recent favs"
#96
F&Bar
4.0
(1)
"Check out F&Bar. Quite the unique experience."
#97
Meteora
4.0
(1)
"Meteora. Everything you are looking for."
#98
Arroyo Chop House
4.0
(1)
"Arroyo Chop House hits all your marks."
#99
SAGA
4.0
(1)
"For other very NYC fine dining, would also check out SAGA, The Modern and The Grill."
#100
Kulcha Cuisine
4.0
(1)
"I actually like Kulcha Cuisine Near 150 ring road west gate Complex"
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