Tasting Menu reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 335 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Tasting Menu brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/chicagofood, r/finedining, r/FoodNYC, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/Charleston. Top-rated brands include Oriole (5.0/5), Indienne (4.9/5), Aquavit (4.5/5).
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Reviews335
Subreddits34
Posts65
Brands97
Products4
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#1
Oriole
5.0
(12)
"For my money, Oriole. Have done them all at once, and most of them a few times."
"My personal order of tasting menus in Chicago is Oriole > Carino > Smyth > Ever > Alinea > Elske > EL Ideas > Valhalla > Boka."
"I have done all of these and Oriole is my favorite from all of the ones you listed above. Carino is a close second. But the entire experience at Oriole is just SO GOOD."
"Oriole and Schwa are the places where I’ve eaten the best food of my life."
"Oriole, Ever, Valhalla in that order."
"Oriole is a top pick. Flawless execution, balanced flavors, no gimmicks just incredible food. Smyth is also worth considering for a more creative ingredient driven approach."
"Oriole was outstanding"
"Oriole was my favorite several times, but you will not be disappointed with Ever."
"Oriole or Cariño!"
"SingleThread and Oriole for instance were both happy to accommodate us."
#2
Indienne
4.9
(12)
"Is Indienne on your list? We loved it! A unique tasting menu instead of all this “new American” food."
"Indienne has a vegetarian tasting menu - highly recommend"
"Indienne was really good and they have a vegetarian only tasting menu."
"Indienne is spectacular"
"Indienne and Bruto"
"It’s better than their meat tasting menu, and that’s coming from someone who loves steak/chicken/etc"
"Seconding Indienne, my omnivore friend swapped a couple of her options for mine!"
"Indienne and it’s not even close - it’s vegetarian menu is probably better than their regular menu"
"I went to Indienne last week and can't stop telling people about it."
"Is awesome!"
#3
Aquavit
4.5
(11)
"The service at aquavit was incredible."
"Did chefs menu at Aquavit, was not disappointed at all."
"Lunch at aquavit."
"Aquavit! It's amazing."
"Can’t recommend Aquavit enough."
"Been to all three, and would say it’s aquavit > Aska > atera."
"I’d take Aquavit over Atera for sure."
"I’ve done the full tasting at Aquavit 3 times and Aska once. I preferred Aquavit."
"Ones that come to mind as being very good of late: Aquavit, Saga."
"You could do the 3 course lunch menu at Aquavit that gives you options."
#4
Aska
4.9
(10)
"No question Aska among the three choices. Been to the restaurant multiple times over the past several years and the consistency of excellence here always makes me smile after the meal."
"Aska for sure."
"You won't go wrong with either of these, but for me Aska is a notch above the other two in terms of food."
"We strongly preferred Aska to Atera, both for menu and the wine program."
"I’ve been to all three in the last year and a half - Aska is my favorite and feels like they’re chasing three stars."
"I loved Aska but I haven't tried the others."
"Aska changed my life."
"I have been to aska and aquavit. Both a delicious and great in their own ways."
"Aska for lunch."
"Out of the other two, I definitely prefer Aska over Atera."
#5
Kato
4.9
(9)
"For LA, Kato is top notch."
"Voting for Kato and Providence! Out of all the tasting menus I've done in the city, these two continue to stand out."
"We love tasting menus so I’ve added them to our list. We settled on Kato this time."
"Kato and Providence are unreal, can't go wrong."
"Just go to kato — it’s the best food in LA right now."
"Kato"
"10/10 as others have said."
"Le comptoir and kato. both are fantastic."
"The food is solidly michelin star level."
#6
63 Clinton
5.0
(8)
"I think 63 Clinton is a great choice! The food isn’t so out there, reasonably priced, Michelin star and pretty unpretentious (for a tasting menu restaurant!) great first experience"
"63 Clinton is EXCELLENT. I was there last week and was really blown away"
"63 Clinton is really great though."
"Sixty Three Clinton."
"Huge fan."
"63 Clinton."
"Update: went to 63 Clinton and had the most delightful experience."
"1. 63 Clinton"
#7
Dirt Candy
5.0
(7)
"I recommend Dirt Candy, which is excellent and all veggie (if not vegan?)"
"I like Dirt Candy a lot, and I think it’s both wildly inventive and very approachable."
"Torishin, torien, any veg tasting menu (bernadin, dirt candy) or just inform them in advance - will work in 90% of cases as long as the restaurant serves something else than seafood"
"+1, Dirt Candy is so good!!"
"Loveee Dirt Candy. Such a fun place, every dish is playful in some way but never annoying."
"Dirt Candy NYC"
"I really enjoyed Dirt Candy."
#8
Mooncusser
5.0
(6)
"As a solo diner, Mooncusser is much more laidback and the food is top notch and innovative."
"If you go to mooncusser- their 3 way roast beef is my favorite in the city"
"Mooncusser because it's better."
"Mooncusser >>> No. 9 Park"
"I love Mooncusser, we’ve been there many times and every dish has always been fantastic."
"Mooncusser is great for a solo diner! (Have gone many times solo and have had a good experience each time)."
#9
Oyster Oyster
5.0
(6)
"For DC, I recommend: Oyster Oyster"
"Hard to think you’ll find a better value than Oyster Oyster. Always have a great time there."
"Oyster Oyster is amazing, highly recommend!"
"Oyster Oyster in DC"
"Oyster Oyster is worth it not only because the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great, but also because it really transforms ingredients."
"2 off the top of my head are Rooster & Owl and Oyster Oyster"
#10
Ever
5.0
(6)
"Ever in totality (food, service, vibe) is, to me, far superior to Alinea."
"Oriole was my favorite several times, but you will not be disappointed with Ever."
"Ever!!!"
"Ever has a 2 Michelin star rating. They LOVED IT."
"Ever was insane. I actually felt it was worth the price."
"Ever is a mindblowing experience and they have the best food."
#11
Bloom
5.0
(6)
"Not a vegetarian but was pretty blown away by Bloom in Wicker Park."
"I think the Bloom Plant Based Kitchen tasting menu is excellent and a lot of fun."
"I’ve done the tasting menu at bloom and fancy plants, both great."
"My suggestion is to go with the tasting menu at Bloom and then visit Fancy Plants to just order from the regular menu."
"Bloom is amazing, so worth it!"
"Bloom is fucking incredible."
#12
Jua
4.8
(6)
"Jua or Acru, if you can get a reservation!"
"Try Jua! You can get the uni Kim and pairing and still come in under budget."
"I was so impressed with JUA. Every single course was amazing."
"Try Jua! You can get the uni Kim and pairing and still come in under budget."
"Jua is amazing and very welcoming of solo diners."
"Jua -$140."
#13
Elske
4.8
(6)
"Elske is so fucking good"
"Did Elske over valentines weekend and loved it. The salt cured anchovies were amazing."
"My girlfriend really enjoyed Elske's vegetarian menu."
"Elske hs an amazing vegetarian tasting menu."
"I loved Elske. Def more reasonably priced tasting menu and beautifully made food."
"I really enjoyed Elske."
#14
Smyth
4.2
(6)
"Smyth 100%"
"In my experience it's Smyth. I went to Elske and Smyth within a few days of each other, and it was honestly shocking how much better Smyth was when I had the chance to compare them pretty much side-by-side."
"Smyth was the best meal I've had in Chicago."
"Best IMO is Smyth when it hits. Smyth is for sure the least consistent of the 3 or 2 stars in Chicago and many people have left disappointed, but when they’re on they are ON."
"I really enjoyed Smyth when I went a few years back."
"Smyth was unmemorable except for the off vibe."
#15
EDO
4.6
(5)
"EDO or Anima."
"Edo off strip."
"Anima, EDO’s second restaurant, has a bomb tasting menu."
"EDO is always delicious."
"Anima was nowhere near as good as EDO."
#16
Ariete
4.6
(5)
"This time, try **Ariete**'s tasting menu (and add the duck press supplement)."
"Ariete"
"I absolutely loved Ariete!"
"My wife and I loved Ariete’s tasting menu."
"My wife and I loved Ariete’s tasting menu."
#17
The Modern
4.4
(5)
"The Modern."
"The Modern is one of the restaurants that I can’t wait to go back to."
"Came here to suggest The Modern."
"Also The Modern could be a nice option too, super friendly service and classic food that will be guaranteed delicious."
"A bit above but The Modern for dinner ($275 pp)."
#18
Atera
4.0
(5)
"Atera is fantastic"
"I loved Atera but it seems polarizing."
"When I went to Atera in December there were tons available. Overall great experience."
"Just did Atera this weekend. Aska is so much more similar to what I had in Scandinavia last fall, Atera feels very much like it's own thing and was super creative."
"Atera here is either loved or hated. For the super high price, I think I would be on the hated side."
#19
Agni
5.0
(4)
"Are both fantastic."
"Was fantastic."
"Are the answers."
"I’d recommend Agni for a tasting menu experience."
#20
Boragó
5.0
(4)
"I’ve gone to Boragó and it’s simply sensational."
"Aside from Borago, visit Yum-cha, Olam, and Cora Bistró."
"Boragó is at the top 50 restaurants in the world."
"If money is not a problem, try googling Boragó."
#21
Hestia
5.0
(4)
"I love Hestia and Lucky Robot."
"Strong rec for Hestia!! One of my favorite experiences in Austin."
"You nailed it in your own post. Hestia or Otoko."
"Just did Hestia and it was fantastic."
#22
Postero
4.8
(4)
"I've heard nothing but good about Postero."
"Postero is the best restaurant in town in my opinion."
"I agree with the person who said postero, we sat in the upstairs so we could look down on the kitchen and watch them cook."
"Postero doesn’t have a tasting menu per se but we often go there and just order a few appetizers."
#23
Jeong
4.8
(4)
"I just had Jeong today and every single bite was amazing, and for the price is was an amazing deal."
"I went to Jeong at the end of January, and it was WONDERFUL! It was unique, delicious, and a great experience."
"I love Jeong. Seconding the scallop comment. Maybe the best scallop dish I’ve ever had."
"Jeong if you don't like beer."
#24
Meteora
4.5
(4)
"Meteora on melrose. dishes are overly thoughtful and they have different tasting menu options."
"Meteora"
"Meteora on melrose. dishes are overly thoughtful and they have different tasting menu options"
"Meteora would fit right at your budget. It's a fun experience."
#25
Galit
4.5
(4)
"Galit has to be up there."
"Galit."
"I also really liked Galit."
"Galit is good in terms of food."
#26
Atelier
4.5
(4)
"Loved the vegetarian menus (modified versions of their regular tasting menus) at Atelier"
"I think Atelier's 50 course menu is an experience you can't miss."
"If I had to choose, I'd give the edge to Atelier because it's got a better wine program and the food is slightly more compelling."
"Atelier is an experience to say the least."
#27
Charleston Grill
5.0
(3)
"Charleston Grill would be a very memorable experience- they go all out for special occasions- just mention it’s your wedding."
"Charleston Grill is surprisingly left off. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it."
"Charleston Grill has an awesome tasting menu."
#28
Otoko
5.0
(3)
"Otoko is worth it for the experience."
"I've been to both Otoko and Sushi | Bar ATX, which are both expensive japanese style Omakase."
"Went to Otoko on saturday night (2nd visit) it was excellent."
#29
George
5.0
(3)
"Did the tasting menu there as one vegetarian and one meat eater. They brought out all the classics for the meat eater and vegetarian alternatives or comparables for me."
"Was going to say this. Had a family birthday with 3 generations, 3 vegetarians, 8 kids 5-15, 1 gluten allergy. Everyone ATE. It was amazing."
"GEORGE restaurant is really good for this."
#30
Rezdora
5.0
(3)
"Obvious ones are Gramercy Tavern and Rezdora."
"Rezdora has a five course pasta tasting menu that’s $95 per person and it’s fantastic."
"Rezdora has a five course pasta tasting menu that’s $95 per person and it’s fantastic."
#31
Holbox
5.0
(3)
"Holbox."
"Holbox."
"Holbox’s mexican seafood tasting menu is amazing, and about $120 per person."
#32
Circa 1886
5.0
(3)
"Circa 1886 is my girlfriend’s birthday tradition. It’s a very classy, classic tasting menu experience."
"Circa 1886 is the finest dining experience I have had living here."
"Circa 1886 has a couple of great tasting menus."
#33
Eleven Madison Park
5.0
(3)
"One of the best tasting menus I’ve had in New York was at Eleven Madison Park. The entire experience felt like a journey, and every dish was executed perfectly."
"Eleven Madison in NYC"
"He LOVED it. Would recommend to anyone regardless of their normal eating habits."
#34
Blue Hill
5.0
(3)
"I found blue hill family meal and dirt candy to be exceptional."
"Family Meal at Blue Hill (Greenwich Village) does a four course dinner or three course lunch at a reasonable price that is pure farm to table."
"Blue Hill is excellent."
#35
Tare
5.0
(3)
"Thank you guys so much for these awesome suggestions! Ended up going with Tare."
"Tare in Wapping Wharf is brilliant, amazing food with very friendly staff and incredibly reasonably priced for what it is."
"Tare was amazing"
#36
Valhalla
5.0
(3)
"Valhalla is so so good! Everything about my experience was amazing - the food, the ambiance, the service 10/10"
"Valhalla"
"They are putting out the best tasting food in the city. No tropes and no bullshit. Straight up delicious and creative."
#37
Ugly Duckling
5.0
(3)
"Ugly Duckling, hands down!"
"Is sublime."
"Are my favourite."
#38
Alice
5.0
(3)
"Easily one of the three best meals of my life."
"Alice in my opinion is better than atelier, there are less options but I think it makes the food even better."
"Alice was maybe my favourite tasting menu of recent memory."
#39
Per Se
5.0
(3)
"Per Se and TFL have incredible vegetarian tasting menus too if you're in NYC or the Bay Area and are fortunate enough to get a reservation."
"Per Se has both and they are both consistently excellent"
"Per Se."
#40
Atomix
5.0
(3)
"My two personal favorite tasting menus are Atomix on the Lower East Side and Yakitori Kono in Chinatown."
"The restaurant that chefs are most excited about right now is Atomix"
"Atomix is an incredible experience so would also recommend!"
#41
Surrell
5.0
(3)
"We ate at Surrell just last week and have an excellent meal and experience."
"I loved my experience at Surrell and would also highly recommend the bar."
"Our experience was outstanding."
#42
Chez Boulay
4.7
(3)
"Chez Boulay !"
"Chez Boulay is an excellent example of boreal cuisine."
"Chez Boulay or Arvi."
#43
Bruto
4.7
(3)
"Bruto is awesome!"
"Brutos tasting menu always hits."
"Indienne and Bruto"
#44
Kasama
4.7
(3)
"Personal ranking in rough order from ones I've done: Kasama, mako, indienne, Kai zan, Juno, jeong."
"Kasama."
"My wife did Kasama’s and enjoyed it"
#45
Gramercy Tavern
4.7
(3)
"Gramercy Tavern is my favorite restaurant in NYC."
"Obvious ones are Gramercy Tavern and Rezdora."
"Gramercy Tavern maybe?"
#46
Zero George
4.7
(3)
"ZG is the best restaurant in town by light years."
"Zero George will make it very special."
"I’d also recommend Zero George as well for atmosphere, although the food at chez nous is certainly be"
#47
Le Comptoir
4.7
(3)
"9/10, Kato 10/10 as others have said."
"Le comptoir and kato. both are fantastic."
"Le comptoir in LA"
#48
Alinea
3.3
(4)
"It’s hard to compare them since there’s usually some time between going to one Michelin Star restaurant and another, but the most memorable food-wise was Alinea for me."
"Next and Alinea both had amazing vegetarian menus"
"I found Alinea to be more show than food."
"Next and Alinea vegetarian accommodations were a complete waste of money."
#49
Richmond Station
4.3
(3)
"Went to Richmond Station yesterday. It was great!"
"Richmond station or Dai Lo!"
"Richmond Station has a tasting menu, reviews are pretty good."
#50
Musket Room
4.3
(3)
"Musket Room is excellent, have tried both tasting menu and a la carte and would happily go back for either."
"Musket Room and Gramercy Tavern have a la carte menu."
"Musket room is solid for around that price."
#51
Pasta Bar
4.3
(3)
"Pasta | Bar has a 12 course tasting menu for $225 a person."
"Pasta Bar."
"Pasta Bar"
#52
Baroo
4.0
(3)
"Look into Baroo at DTLA."
"People say Baroo for Korean fusion."
"New Baroo is pretty great."
#53
Schwa
3.7
(3)
"Look into Schwa or Atelier too! Schwa is a very different vibe from the places you mentioned and BYOB, but we’ve been 3 times and have never had a bad experience."
"Schwa"
"Schwa, hands down, worst experience ever. First 3 courses were inedible. Vibe sucks. Service, meh."
#54
Circa
3.7
(3)
"Circa is wonderful. I have also heard amazing things about zero George."
"Zero George is closer to a Michelin-level restaurant, imo, but you will get more flexibility at Circa as you can order a la carte unlike 0G - you’re locked into the tasting menu, as is, no substitutions"
"Circa was boring and bland. I didn't feel anything special eating there."
#55
Imperfecto
3.7
(3)
"Imperfecto, albi, or el cielo."
"Imperfecto prob the best on on the list bang for your buck."
"I personally didnt love imperfecto."
#56
Masque
5.0
(2)
"I’ve only had the chance to try Masque, and I visited with my parents. The hospitality was exceptional."
"Masque is amazing. Expensive and takes a long time...but amazing."
#57
O Ya
5.0
(2)
"O Ya in Boston."
"If you are into Omakase, there is O Ya in Boston with its 20-course dinner. We really enjoyed it."
#58
Stages
5.0
(2)
"I went to Stages a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic. Definitely recommend it."
"Stages looks legit."
#59
Alo
5.0
(2)
"Still think about Alo’s tasting menu to this day."
"Are my faves"
#60
Wilson’s
5.0
(2)
"I will also add to the praise for Wilsons. We went recently for my wife's birthday, and it was incredible."
"Wilson’s is incredible"
#61
Disfrutar
5.0
(2)
"Disfrutar in barcelona"
"If you can get a booking otherwise I would do Cocina Hermanos Torres if not Enigma."
#62
Saint Germain
5.0
(2)
"I'm partial to Saint Germain."
"Hands down, Saint Germain! It’s phenomenal."
#63
Kaneyoshi
5.0
(2)
"Kaneyoshi—top tier set menu sushi."
"Kaneyoshi—top tier set menu sushi."
#64
Twelve
5.0
(2)
"Portland = Twelve < book the chefs counter & wine pairings, elevated pairings if you're out for a splurge."
"My favorite tasting in New England so far has been at Twelve."
#65
Hilda and Jesse
5.0
(2)
"Hilda and Jesse is great!"
"Hilda and Jesse! They have given me one of the best fish courses I've ever had."
#66
Partage
5.0
(2)
"Partage —off strip."
"Partage"
#67
Melisse
5.0
(2)
"My ranking of the tasting menus I've been to in town (and are still open) are: Melisse"
"Melisse"
#68
Saint-Germain
5.0
(2)
"Saint Germain, Mosquito Supper Club"
"Best: Saint-Germain"
#69
Rooster and Owl
5.0
(2)
"I really like Rooster and Owl and Rose's Luxury tasting menus."
"Pricy, but really REALLY loved Rooster and Owl."
#70
Nobu
5.0
(2)
"Nobu !!!"
"Nobu has a very good Omakase tasting menu that’s right around $200 maybe a little more."
#71
Dabney
5.0
(2)
"Dabney or Maydan would be my top choices."
"Dabney, Albi, and Causa are amazing, but anywhere excellent needs reservations a ways out so not sure how 'soon' soon is for you."
#72
Artifact
5.0
(2)
"Artifact at Mingei is $55/person and amazing."
"Friday night prix fixe is $55 and extremely generous."
#73
Kiin
5.0
(2)
"Kiin. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service."
"Had an excellent tasting menu at Kiin for $90 recently."
#74
Stubborn Seed
5.0
(2)
"Stubborn Seed’s tasting menu is amazing!"
"Stubborn Seed’s tasting menu is amazing!"
#75
Esme
5.0
(2)
"Of that list I'd go to Esme!"
"Esme, Temporis."
#76
Church Cantina
5.0
(2)
"I will blindly eat anything off the Church Cantina menu."
"They did a vegan tasting menu for us and took us on a tour of the little farm they have."
#77
No. 9 Park
5.0
(2)
"I’d personally pick No. 9 Park for a tasting menu"
"Both were great but No. 9 park was better."
#78
El Cielo
5.0
(2)
"Hiden, Elcielo or Shingo"
"For the most wonderful experience."
#79
Alma Fonda Fina
5.0
(2)
"Alma fonda fina."
"Is crazy good! I loved everything there."
#80
Shibumi
4.5
(2)
"Shibumi"
"Shibumi is 125 for the tasting menu and it's a really interesting meal."
#81
Fabrik
4.5
(2)
"I took my husband to Fabrik for his birthday and it was incredible."
"I went to Fabrik recently which is a plant-based fine dining concept."
#82
Acre
4.5
(2)
"I would also mention Acre again."
"Another good choice is Acre up in Parkville."
#83
Moody Tongue
4.5
(2)
"If you like beer do Moody Tongue with the tasting."
"Moody tongue. the beer pairing was a bit much."
#84
Scully
4.5
(2)
"One of, if not my favourite, London tasting menus. I couldn’t believe the price for the quality and portions. The staff were an absolute delight as well."
"The tasting menu is £130, a bit expensive for 5 courses but they are fully sized. I was stuffed by the end. Just straight up unique, good cooking in a chill environment."
#85
Emmer and Rye
4.5
(2)
"Seasonal tasting menu at Emmer and Rye."
"Hestia or seasonal tasting menu at Emmer and Rye"
#86
Toqué
4.5
(2)
"Toqué. Frequently changing tasting menu. Great cocktails and great wines."
"We had the tasting menu this week at Toqué. Will say we absolutely loved the discovery wine pairing"
#87
L'Ostrica
4.5
(2)
"Both are so inventive and worth every penny."
"L'Ostrica if you're okay with the price."
#88
Boka
4.5
(2)
"Boka is my favorite restaurant in Chi. I'd recommend to all!"
"I’ve also had a good experience at Boka in the past as well."
#89
Sepia
4.5
(2)
"Sepia was able to do one for me!!"
"Sepia deserves more love...for the Bunnicula cocktail alone."
#90
Peyumayen
4.5
(2)
"Peyumayen is lovely! They have a meat-based tasting menu, a seafood menu, a veggie menu, or you can go mixed and get a sampling of each."
"Peyumayen in Bellavista has a very reasonable tasting menu with an indigenous theme."
#91
Saga
4.5
(2)
"Saga. Just tell them you have a shellfish allergy."
"Saga could be a good option. Super dazzling luxurious feel with the view, nice/not stuffy service, and the food isn’t trying to do anything challenging or unusual."
#92
Le Bernardin
4.0
(2)
"Another great one is Le Bernardin."
"Torishin, torien, any veg tasting menu (bernadin, dirt candy) or just inform them in advance - will work in 90% of cases as long as the restaurant serves something else than seafood"
#93
7 Adams
4.0
(2)
"7 Adams! Also, on a budget, Trestle."
"7 adams is super solid."
#94
Sons and Daughters
4.0
(2)
"Pay a little more, and go to Sons and Daughters"
"Pay a little more, and go to Sons and Daughters"
#95
The Wolf's Tailor
4.0
(2)
"If you have the budget for it."
"The Wolf's Tailor is excellent but pricy."
#96
Next
3.0
(2)
"Next and Alinea both had amazing vegetarian menus"
"Next and Alinea vegetarian accommodations were a complete waste of money."
#97
99
3.0
(2)
"99, Yumcha, Demencia, Casa Las Cujas, Cora Bistró and Olam. Those tend to be the names with the most international accolades."
"99 is other one with similar style."
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