Best fine dining experience on Reddit
189 reviews from r/finedining, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/austinfood and 14 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
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."
#3
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."
#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
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."
#6
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."
#7
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."
#8
Beckta
5.0
(4)
"Beckta in Ottawa and L'Oree du Bois in Chelsea."
"Beckta. Absolutely."
"I would also say Beckta."
"Beckta."
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
Oriole
5.0
(4)
"Oriole (Chicago) and Providence (Los Angeles)."
"Oriole in Chicago was amazing."
"Oriole for me."
#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
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!!"
#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
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!"
#16
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."
#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
Camphor
5.0
(2)
"Camphor in DTLA was excellent."
"Camphor. Providence. Melisse."
#19
Chianti
5.0
(2)
"Chianti Il Ristorante."
"I like Chianti in Saratoga."
#20
Grappa 72
5.0
(2)
"Grappa 72."
"I’ve enjoyed Grappa 72."
#21
Gimlet
5.0
(2)
"Gimlet would be the pick (book now)."
"Worth the top 50 in the world rating."
#22
Inn at Little Washington
5.0
(2)
"The Inn at Little Washington."
"Every single course I had was incredible."
#23
Kato
5.0
(2)
"Thought it was truly incredible."
#24
Catalina
5.0
(2)
"We experienced great service and the food was great!"
"Had an amazing work lunch there."
#25
Noir
5.0
(2)
"Noir is awesome"
"If you want something different try out Noir."
#26
Intero
5.0
(2)
"Intero - 100%."
"Intero, ezov, salty sow, este, Bartlett’s, Perla’s"
#27
Brooklyn Fare Chef's Table
5.0
(2)
"Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare in 2016"
"The Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare was insane."
#28
Catbird Seat
5.0
(2)
"The most phenomenal meal I’ve had."
"Highly underrated in my experience."
#29
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."
#30
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."
#31
Melisse
5.0
(2)
"Melisse is my favourite."
"Melisse and Providence."
#32
Atomix
5.0
(2)
"Atomix"
"Loved Atomix in NYC."
#33
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."
#34
TFL
5.0
(2)
"TFL Summer 2022."
"TFL is well…TFL."
#35
Littlebird
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Littlebird! They always have plenty of non red meat options and vegan too!"
"Easily littlebird for dinner!"
#36
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."
#37
KinKan
5.0
(2)
"Delicious, interesting, and decadent."
"The Sun Moon Shine tasting menu (with sake pairing) at is excellent."
#38
Canlis
5.0
(2)
"Either Canlis or French Laundry."
"Canlis in Seattle"
#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
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."
#41
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."
#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
MDRD
4.5
(2)
"MDRD has plenty of seafood and veggie options, and is definitely on the finer end of dining experiences."
#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
Ginko
4.0
(2)
"Ginko is the next level sushi around here."
"I think Ginko has better sushi."
#50
Maha
5.0
(1)
"Is my favourite Mediterranean."
#51
Garam Giggles
5.0
(1)
"Garam Giggles, and I am not even kidding."
#52
Di Stassio Citi
5.0
(1)
"For classy Italian."
#53
Flower Drum
5.0
(1)
"For the best Chinese and top notch."
#54
Narisawa
5.0
(1)
"Narisawa in Tokyo."
#55
France Soir
5.0
(1)
"If you want an authentic French experience."
#56
Flavours
5.0
(1)
"Flavours restaurant,"
#57
Secret Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Secret kitchen"
#58
Imperial Palace
5.0
(1)
"Imperial palace."
#59
Khirasara Palace
5.0
(1)
"Khirasara Palace🌟"
#60
The Hobbit
5.0
(1)
"The Hobbit in Orange. Amazing meal."
#61
Maude
5.0
(1)
"Maude. Just perfect."
#62
Margaux Grill
5.0
(1)
"Margaux Grill in JW Marriott hotel."
#63
Daniel
5.0
(1)
"I second Daniel. Still one of my most memorable splurge dinner."
#64
Linear
5.0
(1)
#65
Grove
5.0
(1)
#66
Roseanna's
5.0
(1)
"Roseanna's on dove and spring is my go to date night spot."
#67
Reserve
5.0
(1)
#68
Pasjoli
5.0
(1)
#69
Prime at Saratoga National
5.0
(1)
"Prime at Saratoga National is nice."
#70
Amba
5.0
(1)
"Personally my fav higher end restaurant would be either Amba or Zhug!"
#71
Andiamo
5.0
(1)
#72
Hopfields
5.0
(1)
#73
Daley's on Yates
5.0
(1)
"I think Innovo and Daley's on Yates are two of the best spots for dinner."
#74
Vespaio
5.0
(1)
#75
Peche
5.0
(1)
#76
677
5.0
(1)
"Probably 677 or Black and Blue."
#77
Suerte
5.0
(1)
"Suerte or Junes all day. Great spots with some amazing vibes and foods"
#78
Qi
5.0
(1)
#79
Saraza
5.0
(1)
"Saraza is the only restaurant that serves authentic and original taste iykyk."
#80
Quince Eatery
5.0
(1)
"Quince Eatery for European fusion with an Asian flair."
#81
Clay Saigon
5.0
(1)
"Clay Saigon in district 2. Let’s just say I’ve never had a date that wasn’t impressed."
#82
Nikko Saigon Hotel
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend it!"
#83
Manzke
5.0
(1)
"Manzke was one of the best dinners I’ve ever had in LA."
#84
FBK
5.0
(1)
"I loved FBK"
#85
Cyrus
5.0
(1)
#86
BOM
5.0
(1)
"BOM - new fine dining spot. Enjoyed this more than EMP / Per Se / Saga / The Modern / Atomix."
#87
Uchi
5.0
(1)
"Uchi tasting menu in Dallas was phenomenal."
#88
Violino
5.0
(1)
"Classic, wholesome Italian food with a happy atmosphere: Violino hands down."
#90
Black and Blue
5.0
(1)
"Black and Blue is pretty good."
#91
Gaggan
4.0
(1)
"Gaggan in Bangkok."
#92
Gezellig
4.0
(1)
"Gezellig."
#93
Summer Place
4.0
(1)
"Summer Place has good food and a fun vibe at night/on weekends."
#94
Chakrabongse Villas
4.0
(1)
"Very private and just a few tables."
#95
ssaw
4.0
(1)
"One that I'd recommend that is way cheaper but was super good when I went to their preview is ssaw."
#96
La Dolce
4.0
(1)
"La Dolce in little Italy!"
#97
Le Pavillon
4.0
(1)
"Was fantastic IMO! Not a "3" Michelin star, but for the food quality/amount, ambience, and price, it was a great experience."
#98
Kulcha Cuisine
4.0
(1)
"I actually like Kulcha Cuisine Near 150 ring road west gate Complex"
#99
Temptation
4.0
(1)
"My goto places are Temptation and down town."
#100
Bizz
4.0
(1)
"Went to bizz, it was a nice experience!"
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