Have you been to a restaurant with a michelin star?

[WorldofWarcraft]

From what I hear, it's incredibly difficult for a restaurant to receive a michelin star.

I've never been to one, but I want to try and see what the deal is.

 

[ObsoleteSoul]

Been to Nobu in Vegas. I'm pretty sure they got one, but not sure how many.

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

Be prepared to overpay for your disappointment.

 

[ToxicShocker]

The difference between a really amazing 12 dollar entree and a 200 plate at a high fashion restaurant is negligible and not what you expect it to be. I've sat at a table in Beverly hills that dropped 1500 easy and it should have been 225 anywhere else

 

[Ikuza]

Nope. My palette isn’t refined enough to pay that kind of money for such a small amount of food.

Though I did have reservations at French Laundry once, but then plans fell through.

Edit: Looks like Bouchon has one star, so yes, I’ve eaten at one before.

Edit 2: Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at the London also had one star, so that’s two places. This was by far the best meal I’ve ever had. BY FAR.

 

[LEWIS540]

Who knows more about culinary excellence more than a tyre company?

 

[DariusTheGreat]

I dunno but I heard Kobe beef is very expensive and its only served in very high-end restaurants

 

[Joe Wong]

 

[ObsoleteSoul]

Be prepared to overpay for your disappointment.

I watch a lot of food shows, and many of these places look fantastic. Then i look at their menu, and clearly I'm a pleb, because I'm not paying $100+ for some food i could crush in 3 or 4 bites.

 

[AznTrojan]

i've had plenty of fine meals at michelin and non-michelin restaurants.. my current favorite restaurant is a chinese seafood spot in vancouver which crushes anything i've had at some of the fancy michellin joints..

some michelin starred restaurants were a disappointment... i wouldnt head back to gary danko, boulevard or french laundry.. well... i'd probably give french laundry another try..

 

[KONG-D'SNT-TAP]

Yes many of them in NYC. Food is top notch but it's more of a special event than having a quick meal.


Eleven Madison Park is 3 Michelin star and it is fantastic. Super expensive though and you need to enjoy food to truly appreciate it.

 

[KONG-D'SNT-TAP]

I watch a lot of food shows, and many of these places look fantastic. Then i look at their menu, and clearly I'm a pleb, because I'm not paying $100+ for some food i could crush in 3 or 4 bites.

There isn't a good tasting menu in America that costs $100. Its more like $300-$400 per person and thatsbwithout wine pairing for each course.

Blue hill farms is around $300 for like a 12 course tasting menu and you'll never have a better meal in your life.

 

[Hagelslag2]

I've been to several 1 star restaurants and one 2 star restaurant. My girlfriend and I went to a 1 star restaurant on one day and the 2 star restaurant the day after. The 1 star restaurant was much better in both our opinions.

 

[AznTrojan]

There isn't a good tasting menu in America that costs $100. Its more like $300-$400 per person

Blue hill farms is around $300 for like a 12 course tasting menu and you'll never have a better meal in your life.

wrong.. there are plenty of places that can do a fantastic tasting menu for around 100-150.. plenty of excellent omakase sushi joints can do just that... not everyone has to break the bank at urasawa to have an excellent meal..

 

[Sir Galahad]

Had sushi at Nobu.

 

[BEER]

The difference between a really amazing 12 dollar entree and a 200 plate at a high fashion restaurant is negligible and not what you expect it to be. I've sat at a table in Beverly hills that dropped 1500 easy and it should have been 225 anywhere else

This.

I've eaten meals prepared by world-class chefs, and while I put them far ahead of their more familiar and affordable counterparts, a person without a palate might not notice the small differences that elevate a dish from good to amazing.

Seeking out a restaurant with Michelin Stars isn't worth it if you dig into some research on restaurants beforehand anyway. The criteria goes beyond the food, and the food is all I give a shit about when I go out to eat.

 

[kahiljabroni]

Would never drop 500 ona fkn plate just to say I did. 450 of the 500 is paying for the hype and prestige which is pretty shallow imo

 

[PolishHeadlock]

There isn't a good tasting menu in America that costs $100. Its more like $300-$400 per person and thatsbwithout wine pairing for each course.

Blue hill farms is around $300 for like a 12 course tasting menu and you'll never have a better meal in your life.

There are in Philly.

Laurel, Bibou, Zahav etc.

 

[PolishHeadlock]

Now that I think about it the most expensive tasting menu in Philly is Berri at $165 a person

 

[Deleted member 484047]

Yep. After I was done, I went to a nearby diner and paid a tenth of what I did at the fancy place for more food that tasted better and was more filling. Never again.