Fine Dining Experience reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 242 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Fine Dining Experience brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/finedining, r/Bangkok, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/Albany, r/austinfood. Top-rated brands include Single Thread (4.9/5), Californios (3.8/5), Saison (5.0/5).
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Reviews242
Subreddits15
Posts21
Brands100
Products0
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#1
Single Thread
4.9
(15)
"Single thread has never disappointed"
"I would recommend Single Thread over French Laundry."
"Seconding ST and also Californios. Both meals were fantastic."
"I’ve been fortunate enough to dine at SingleThread twice. It’s an extraordinary experience."
"Single Thread. Stay overnight in Healdsburg that night."
"SingleThread"
"Single Thread is a really cool experience"
"SingleThread is fantastic but somewhat precious."
"SingleThread or Californios"
"SingleThread…. Even better if you can stay overnight."
#2
Californios
3.8
(10)
"Californios and Birdsong are my favorites."
"+1 vote for Californios!"
"Californios"
"Seconding ST and also Californios. Both meals were fantastic."
"Can't go wrong with Californios either."
"Californios (if you’re curious to try upscale Mexican)"
"SingleThread or Californios"
"Californios is the best in the city itself"
"Californios is my favorite"
"Californios was shockingly bad the last time I went"
#3
Saison
5.0
(7)
"If I could only pick one I’d go with Saison ftw. Best food and hospitality out of the group."
"In SF proper, Saison!"
"I also had a wonderful experience at Saison recently."
"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."
#4
Lazy Bear
4.6
(7)
"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."
"I like Lazy Bear but honestly Rich Table in Hayes is slept on."
"I also enjoyed Lazy Bear- the experience was a lot of fun"
"Lazy Bear is our favorite that still feels pretty fun"
#5
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."
#6
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."
#7
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."
#8
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."
#9
French Laundry
3.7
(7)
"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."
"TFL. It’s a classic for a reason."
"TFL, Harbor House Inn"
"FL is good of course, but not what it once was imo."
"Skip TFL. It's kind of boring and hard to get to."
#10
Birdsong
5.0
(5)
"I still think about the cornbread with caviar at Birdsong."
"Birdsong is tremendous!"
"Birdsong however does not get enough praise and consistently exceeds expectations"
"Birdsong (caviar and cornbread!)"
"Birdsong in SF."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
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."
#14
Beckta
5.0
(4)
"Beckta in Ottawa and L'Oree du Bois in Chelsea."
"Beckta. Absolutely."
"I would also say Beckta."
"Beckta."
#15
Benu
5.0
(4)
"Benu - one of the best meals I’ve ever had"
"Benu by a mile"
"If you can get reservations at Benu I’ve heard it’s amazing!"
"It wasn’t even close."
#16
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."
#17
Oriole
5.0
(4)
"Oriole (Chicago) and Providence (Los Angeles)."
"Oriole in Chicago was amazing."
"Oriole for me."
#18
Quince
4.8
(4)
"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!"
"I really liked Quince"
#19
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."
#20
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!!"
#21
Sühring
5.0
(3)
"Is my favourite."
"Few others have said suhring I will 3rd that."
"Of the Michelin star and general fine dining restaurants I’ve dined at in Bangkok, Suhring is the only one I frequent."
#22
Harbor House
4.7
(3)
"If you don’t want sushi, go out of your way for harbor house. It’s amazing."
"If Harbor House counts, that."
"TFL, Harbor House Inn"
#23
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."
#24
Sra Bua
4.3
(3)
"I would recommend Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, Sühring, Côte by Mauro Colagreco, CLARA, and Villa Frantzén."
"Sra Bua at the Siam Kempinksi - should be able to book without too much hassle."
"I also loved Sra Bua it’s not outrageously expensive with pretty big portions."
#25
Kato
5.0
(2)
"Thought it was truly incredible."
#26
Catalina
5.0
(2)
"We experienced great service and the food was great!"
"Had an amazing work lunch there."
#27
Littlebird
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Littlebird! They always have plenty of non red meat options and vegan too!"
"Easily littlebird for dinner!"
#28
Gimlet
5.0
(2)
"Gimlet would be the pick (book now)."
"Worth the top 50 in the world rating."
#29
Surf Club
5.0
(2)
"Surf Club - old school type of Steakhouse with high level techniques and ingredients(decadent meals)"
"Surf Club restaurant at the four seasons in north Miami Beach is absolutely excellent."
#30
Grappa 72
5.0
(2)
"Grappa 72."
"I’ve enjoyed Grappa 72."
#31
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."
#32
Canlis
5.0
(2)
"Either Canlis or French Laundry."
"Canlis in Seattle"
#33
Chianti
5.0
(2)
"Chianti Il Ristorante."
"I like Chianti in Saratoga."
#34
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."
#35
Intero
5.0
(2)
"Intero - 100%."
"Intero, ezov, salty sow, este, Bartlett’s, Perla’s"
#36
Atomix
5.0
(2)
"Atomix"
"Loved Atomix in NYC."
#37
Potong
5.0
(2)
"Potong and Wanna yook are both amazing."
"Potong is deserving of the hype. We’ve been 5 or 6 times at this point and it’s currently our favorite place in the city."
#38
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."
#39
TFL
5.0
(2)
"TFL Summer 2022."
"TFL is well…TFL."
#40
Catbird Seat
5.0
(2)
"The most phenomenal meal I’ve had."
"Highly underrated in my experience."
#41
Melisse
5.0
(2)
"Melisse is my favourite."
"Melisse and Providence."
#42
Camphor
5.0
(2)
"Camphor in DTLA was excellent."
"Camphor. Providence. Melisse."
#43
KinKan
5.0
(2)
"Delicious, interesting, and decadent."
"The Sun Moon Shine tasting menu (with sake pairing) at is excellent."
#44
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."
#45
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."
#46
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."
#47
Noir
5.0
(2)
"Noir is awesome"
"If you want something different try out Noir."
#48
Inn at Little Washington
5.0
(2)
"The Inn at Little Washington."
"Every single course I had was incredible."
#49
Brooklyn Fare Chef's Table
5.0
(2)
"Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare in 2016"
"The Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare was insane."
#50
Cyrus
5.0
(2)
"In personal ranked preference: Cyrus (by a margin)"
#51
Gaa
5.0
(2)
"I ate at Gaa last time I was there and had a wonderful experience."
"I also really love Gaa have been twice and it was amazing both times."
#52
MDRD
4.5
(2)
"MDRD has plenty of seafood and veggie options, and is definitely on the finer end of dining experiences."
#53
Suhring
4.5
(2)
"Absolute best any type of cuisine is Suhring."
"Suhring or Sorn."
#54
Este
4.5
(2)
"I really really enjoy Este, especially if they are seafood people!"
"Este is delicious"
#55
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."
#56
Diplomat
4.5
(2)
"Just go with Diplomat. Safe bet. A classic."
"The Diplomat! It's retro but amazing."
#57
ROAM
4.5
(2)
"ROAM has some spectacular dishes with no red-meat."
"Roam is great menu-wise for this."
#58
Small Dinner Club
4.0
(2)
"I still feel small dinner club is worth a visit despite the couple of misses"
"Small dinner club had some amazing dishes and a couple that fell flat."
#59
Ginko
4.0
(2)
"Ginko is the next level sushi around here."
"I think Ginko has better sushi."
#60
Emmer & Rye
4.0
(2)
"More expensive than that maybe, but do Emmer and Rye."
"Can’t go wrong with emmer and rye."
#61
Elgin
4.0
(2)
"Elgin and Quince are both great."
"We also saw the reviews on Google and one of them recommended Elgin."
#62
Kiln
3.5
(2)
"Kiln and LazyBear are sleepers and the beer value IMO."
"Kiln"
#63
Clam Bar
5.0
(1)
"The best place in Sydney."
#64
Firedoor
5.0
(1)
"And loved everything about it."
#65
Zhug
5.0
(1)
"Personally my fav higher end restaurant would be either Amba or Zhug!"
#66
LuMi
5.0
(1)
"Hands down."
#67
Super Normal
5.0
(1)
"Are both incredible."
#68
Amba
5.0
(1)
"Personally my fav higher end restaurant would be either Amba or Zhug!"
#69
Asoke Pi Shop
5.0
(1)
"A bit out of the box, but amazing food: Asoke Pi Shop."
#70
Lee Ho Fook
5.0
(1)
"Is absolutely incredible."
#71
Maha
5.0
(1)
"Is my favourite Mediterranean."
#72
Di Stassio Citi
5.0
(1)
"For classy Italian."
#73
Flower Drum
5.0
(1)
"For the best Chinese and top notch."
#74
Cru
5.0
(1)
"He raved about the meal and the overall experience."
#75
Haoma
5.0
(1)
"Haoma is absolutely amazing. World class when I went 2 years ago."
#76
France Soir
5.0
(1)
"If you want an authentic French experience."
#77
Roseanna's
5.0
(1)
"Roseanna's on dove and spring is my go to date night spot."
#78
Prime at Saratoga National
5.0
(1)
"Prime at Saratoga National is nice."
#79
Daley's on Yates
5.0
(1)
"I think Innovo and Daley's on Yates are two of the best spots for dinner."
#80
677
5.0
(1)
"Probably 677 or Black and Blue."
#81
The Grove
5.0
(1)
"The Grove, Reserve, MDRD would be my suggestions."
#82
Black and Blue
5.0
(1)
"Black and Blue is pretty good."
#83
R. Haan
5.0
(1)
"The food is easily the best."
#84
Nami
5.0
(1)
"Best Japanese Teppanyaki in Thailand."
#85
Damian
5.0
(1)
"Damian, probably the most well executed modern Mexican cuisine."
#86
Rain
5.0
(1)
"Go to Rain on Lark st and order the Peking Duck."
#87
Scratch Bar
5.0
(1)
"Scratch|Bar is criminally under-recognized."
#88
Canje
5.0
(1)
"+1 for Canje."
#89
The Bears
5.0
(1)
"The Bears in Duanesburg is amazing."
#90
Bavel
5.0
(1)
"Bavel. The only high end/expensive place that gets it right."
#91
Jua
5.0
(1)
"Check out Jua"
#92
Shoyo
5.0
(1)
"Dallas - Shoyo, Tatsu, or Tei-An for Japanese."
#93
Lucia
5.0
(1)
"Lucia for top notch Italian."
#94
Petra and the Beast
5.0
(1)
"Petra and the beast: whole animal concept."
#95
Dai Due
5.0
(1)
"Dai Due!"
#96
Royal OSHA
4.0
(1)
"Royal OSHA is great."
#97
Baan Tepa
4.0
(1)
"Baan Tepa it'll require you to make the trek out to the east side of town. but it's well worth it"
#98
North
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for strictly new places you might give North a try as it’s something different (lanna fine dining)"
#99
Ojo
3.0
(1)
"Ojo worth it for the view at atmosphere, food is above average but not amazing."
#100
Mezzaluna
3.0
(1)
"Mezzaluna was nice enough, but it is ridiculously expensive."
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