1. Alinea

OLD TOWN.   Prepare for sensory overload when you reserve a dinner at this hotspot – hailed as one of the best restaurants in the nation. Celebrated chef Grant Achatz, a former apprentice to Thomas Keller (of French Laundry fame), steers willing diners through meals comprised of 12 or 24 tastes of culinary nirvana. Many "courses," each consisting of a single, flavorful bite, are presented on serviceware tailored to a particular dish; in-the-know servers instruct you on how to consume each one. Usual textures, temperatures, and tastes of familiar ingredients are redefined and synthesized in dishes like peach with smoked paprika and carrot, or trout roe with cucumber and coconut. Unexpected platings and presentations are part of the sheer delight of eating in this sleek, minimalist space. A sommelier can suggest the perfect pairings for your gustatory explorations. Twelve-course tasting menu, $135; 24-course tour menu, $195.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Wed-Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 5pm-9:30pm

Pricing:

Average Main Course Price: $135.00

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Alinea website »

Alcohol Served: Beer, Liquor, Wine

Ambiance: Elegant, Quiet Conversation, Romantic, Sleek

Cuisine: American, New American

Dining Style: Fine Dining

Dress: Business, Jacket Preferred

Features: Non-Smoking, Parties / Private Rooms, Sommelier

Meals: Business Dinner, Dinner

Menu Type: Prix Fixe, Tasting Menu

Parking: Nearby, Valet

Reservations: Absolutely Required

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