Best fine dining experience on Reddit

174 reviews from r/finedining, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/ottawa and 9 more subreddits

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The French Laundry

5.0

(6)

"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."

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."

Alinea

4.5

(6)

"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."

"Alinea 2010, EMP before they went Vegan."

"Went back to Alinea in 2019 and was a shadow of its former self."

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."

Oriole

5.0

(4)

"Oriole (Chicago) and Providence (Los Angeles)."

"Oriole in Chicago was amazing."

"Oriole for me."

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."

Beckta

5.0

(4)

"Beckta in Ottawa and L'Oree du Bois in Chelsea."

"Beckta. Absolutely."

"I would also say Beckta."

"Beckta."

Le Bernardin

5.0

(4)

"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."

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

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."

#11

Per Se

4.8

(4)

"Per Se, several times over."

"Per se in 2018 ish? Just perfection end to end."

"Solo meal at Per Se, NYC."

"2013 and 2019 **Per Se** were pretty special."

#12

Providence

5.0

(3)

"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"

#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

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."

#15

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."

#16

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!"

#17

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."

#18

Inn at Little Washington

5.0

(2)

"The Inn at Little Washington."

"Every single course I had was incredible."

#19

Melisse

5.0

(2)

"Melisse is my favourite."

"Melisse and Providence."

#20

Camphor

5.0

(2)

"Camphor in DTLA was excellent."

"Camphor. Providence. Melisse."

#21

TFL

5.0

(2)

"TFL Summer 2022."

"TFL is well…TFL."

#22

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."

#23

KinKan

5.0

(2)

"Delicious, interesting, and decadent."

"The Sun Moon Shine tasting menu (with sake pairing) at is excellent."

#24

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."

#25

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."

#26

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."

#27

Noir

5.0

(2)

"Noir is awesome"

"If you want something different try out Noir."

#28

Brooklyn Fare Chef's Table

5.0

(2)

"Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare in 2016"

"The Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare was insane."

#29

Intero

5.0

(2)

"Intero - 100%."

"Intero, ezov, salty sow, este, Bartlett’s, Perla’s"

#30

Atomix

5.0

(2)

"Atomix"

"Loved Atomix in NYC."

#31

Canlis

5.0

(2)

"Either Canlis or French Laundry."

"Canlis in Seattle"

#32

Catbird Seat

5.0

(2)

"The most phenomenal meal I’ve had."

"Highly underrated in my experience."

#33

Barley Swine

5.0

(2)

"If you can get into Barley Swine, that would be my suggestion."

"Barley swine in Austin."

#34

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."

#35

Suhring

4.5

(2)

"Absolute best any type of cuisine is Suhring."

"Suhring or Sorn."

#36

Este

4.5

(2)

"I really really enjoy Este, especially if they are seafood people!"

"Este is delicious"

#37

Diplomat

4.5

(2)

"Just go with Diplomat. Safe bet. A classic."

"The Diplomat! It's retro but amazing."

#38

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."

#39

Elgin

4.0

(2)

"Elgin and Quince are both great."

"We also saw the reviews on Google and one of them recommended Elgin."

#40

Emmer & Rye

4.0

(2)

"More expensive than that maybe, but do Emmer and Rye."

"Can’t go wrong with emmer and rye."

#41

Nixta

5.0

(1)

"There is no bigger name in the food scene right now then Edgar Rico at Nixta."

#42

Clover Hill

5.0

(1)

"Clover Hill! Also seconding Jungsik"

#43

Sara Restaurant

5.0

(1)

"Had a fantastic chef's tasting menu there recently, very reasonably priced."

#44

Richmond Station

5.0

(1)

"Service and food is top notch."

#45

Sabor

5.0

(1)

"Sabor is fantastic both in quality of food as well as environment."

#46

Primrose

5.0

(1)

"I liked it. Good service and ambience and most importantly no crowd."

#47

Phoenix Resort

5.0

(1)

"For fine dine go to phoenix resort."

#48

Meraki

5.0

(1)

"The og flavours or Meraki (phoenix resort)."

#49

Cordon Bleu

5.0

(1)

"The cordon bleu restaurant is a great experience."

#50

Ko

5.0

(1)

"Top three were Ko (10+years ago), Single Thread, and Sons & Daughters."

#51

The Restaurant at Meadowwood

5.0

(1)

"Hauntingly beautiful meal."

#52

The Dabney

5.0

(1)

"The Dabney in DC."

#53

Fiola

5.0

(1)

"Fiola D.C."

#54

August

5.0

(1)

"It was years ago but still remember some of the dishes like the octopus."

#55

Szacaracks

5.0

(1)

"Food was phenomenal and my wife and I still joke how the service was so good."

#56

Aquavit

5.0

(1)

"Loved every bite and was just such a warm, inviting experience."

#57

Fountain Room

5.0

(1)

"It still is our 'watershed moment' still comparing all dining experience going forward."

#58

Red Medicine

5.0

(1)

"Red Medicine in LA (rip)."

#59

wd-50

5.0

(1)

"Wd-50 hands down. One of a kind."

#60

Sepia

5.0

(1)

"They served this hot and cold crab dish that blew my brains out."

#61

Commanders Palace

5.0

(1)

"What restaurant inspires that in a teenager?"

#62

Zen

5.0

(1)

"It’s a tie between Zen and Eleven Madison Park."

#63

EMP

5.0

(1)

"EMP (2017), Le Bernardin (2019)."

#64

Gabriel Kreuther

5.0

(1)

"GK is a truly comfortable dining experience."

#65

Restaurant Eve

5.0

(1)

"Flawless and in many ways I’m still chasing the effortless class."

#66

SingleThread

5.0

(1)

"Currently SingleThread, Addison, Saison."

#67

Kato

5.0

(1)

"Thought it was truly incredible."

#68

Somni

5.0

(1)

"Was my fav dining experience in LA."

#69

The Living Room

5.0

(1)

"The most fine dining experience I’ve had."

#70

Vivo

5.0

(1)

"I can't recommend Vivo enough."

#71

Downtown Restro Cafe

5.0

(1)

"I like Downtown Restro Cafe"

#72

Aiana

5.0

(1)

"Exceptional experience."

#73

The Black Tartan

5.0

(1)

"The Black Tartan in Carleton Place does a fantastic 5 or 7 course dinner."

#74

St Elsewhere

5.0

(1)

"They care about their food and drinks (mocktails included) and will ask your opinion on their new recipes."

#75

Single Thread

5.0

(1)

"They changed up my entire tasting menu with wine reflected."

#76

Gunshow

5.0

(1)

"Creative, fun, delicious."

#77

The Kitchen Table at The Modern

5.0

(1)

#78

Charlie Trotter's

5.0

(1)

"Service and the way the menu changed all the time - kept things fresh."

#79

Mixtli

5.0

(1)

"Been a couple times and they never disappoint."

#80

Imperial

4.0

(1)

"Try imperial try flavours"

#81

Michis

4.0

(1)

"Try Michis, Flavours at Silver palace"

#82

North and Navy

4.0

(1)

"I enjoy North and Navy if you’re feeling Italian."

#83

Dunsmoor

4.0

(1)

"My rec that I think doesn’t get mentioned enough is Dunsmoor"

#84

Majordomo

4.0

(1)

"Majordomo is one of my recent favs"

#85

F&Bar

4.0

(1)

"Check out F&Bar. Quite the unique experience."

#86

Meteora

4.0

(1)

"Meteora. Everything you are looking for."

#87

Arroyo Chop House

4.0

(1)

"Arroyo Chop House hits all your marks."

#88

Naro

4.0

(1)

"If you want to replace Atomix, I’d look at Naro (same chef as Atomix) or Jungsik."

#89

SAGA

4.0

(1)

"For other very NYC fine dining, would also check out SAGA, The Modern and The Grill."

#90

Harbour 60

4.0

(1)

"Maybe try Harbour 60? They have some great seafood options and it’s a really nice restaurant."

#91

Don Alfonso

4.0

(1)

"Went to Don Alfonso last week and wasn’t disappointed."

#92

Amal

4.0

(1)

"Perhaps Amal may be a good idea."

#93

Le Petit Chef

4.0

(1)

"The food was delicious and the experience was lots of fun."

#94

Characters Fine Dining

4.0

(1)

"Characters Fine Dining was actually really good."

#95

Mena

4.0

(1)

"I enjoyed Mena on Preston a lot more."

#96

Barolo

4.0

(1)

"Barolo restaurant....another one just next to the Shang is the Riviera."

#97

Bicyclette

4.0

(1)

"Wonderful time at Bicyclette, the bistro side of the Michelin starred Manzke."

#98

Spago

4.0

(1)

"Exceptional service (10/10) and the food was also very good."

#99

Citrin

4.0

(1)

"Really liked the menu. Everything we ate was at least 'very good'."

#100

Avenue

3.0

(1)

"Avenue might be your best bet."

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