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New York: Masa
$366
British pound: 210
Indian rupee: 16,390
Australian dollar: 487
Canadian dollar: 431
Singapore dollar: 618
Euro: 305

This tiny restaurant, which seats 26, is the most expensive in the country, with the prix fixe menu ranging from $350 to $500 per person--not including alcohol. Thinking of saving by bringing your own bottle of wine or sake? You can try, but expect to pay a corkage fee of $75. The menu changes frequently, but always includes five appetizers, a sushi entrée with up to 20 types of seafood flown directly from Japan and a dessert course served with tea.

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Chicago: Alinea
$192
British pound: 110
Indian rupee: 8,598
Australian dollar: 255
Canadian dollar: 226
Singapore dollar: 324
Euro: 160

Alinea's opening last spring generated major buzz, thanks to Executive Chef Grant Achatz, former sous-chef to Thomas Keller at French Laundry in Napa, California. Achatz left French Laundry for Trio, the Illinois restaurant where he continued making his name with an entrée called Black Truffle Explosion, which actually featured bursts of truffle broth while diners chewed. At Alinea, guests choose from a menu of as many as 24 mini-courses, which can take as long as five hours to finish. Since opening, Alinea has not disappointed Achatz fans, and reservations must be made several months in advance.

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Seattle: The Herbfarm
$152
British pound: 87
Indian rupee: 6,807
Australian dollar: 202
Canadian dollar: 179
Singapore dollar: 257
Euro: 127

Live guitar music, herbs and vegetables grown on the grounds and a large selection of Pacific Northwest wines are just a few of the reasons why The Herbfarm is a unique dining experience. Paying over $150 per person outside of New York or Los Angeles is a bit uncommon, but at The Herbfarm--where a nine-course meal (at $159 to $189, including wine but excluding tip and tax) can take over four hours to consume--we promise you it's worth it.

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Washington, D.C: Inn at Little Washington
$129
British pound: 74
Indian rupee: 5,777
Australian dollar: 172
Canadian dollar: 152
Singapore dollar: 218
Euro: 108

This country inn and restaurant opened in 1978 in a converted garage in Rappahannock County. The self-taught chef and owner, Patrick O'Connell, has since catapulted his inn and restaurant--now a Relais & Chateaux property--to national attention with innovative, hearty appetizers and entrées like lobster napoleon or a 'salmon five ways' starter. The homemade bread basket brought to the table, which includes chewy poppy seed rolls and rye bread with currants and nuts, is refilled every few minutes. Prix fixe menus start at $138 per person during the week.

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Philadelphia: Le Bec-Fin
$120
British pound: 69
Indian rupee: 5,374
Australian dollar: 160
Canadian dollar: 141.5
Singapore dollar: 203
Euro: 100

Le Bec-Fin celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, the restaurant launched a new, three-course prix fixe dinner as an alternate to the much heaver, seven-course prix fixe ($138 per person) that had traditionally been the only option. To toast your date, order La Bicyclette, a champagne cocktail with raspberry spirits and Chambord raspberry liquor introduced in honor of this year's anniversary. When it opened in 1970, Chef Georges Perrier couldn't have known the formal restaurant would become a hallmark of a town famous for its cheese steaks. Luckily for us, it did.

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Los Angeles: Bastide
$101
British pound: 58
Indian rupee: 4,523
Australian dollar: 134
Canadian dollar: 119
Singapore dollar: 171
Euro: 84

Classic French cuisine wouldn't set Bastide apart in and of itself. But the impeccable quality of the ingredients helps explain why this restaurant has made our list for the second year in a row--and helps justify the price tag. Indeed, the restaurant's owner, Joe Pytka, once paid $35,000 for a one-kilogram white truffle, which he incorporated into the menu. Entrées start at $50.

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Las Vegas: Picasso
$91
British pound: 52
Indian rupee: 4,075
Australian dollar: 121
Canadian dollar: 107
Singapore dollar: 185
Euro: 76

Although The Bellagio isn't short of dining options, the Picasso is a venerable favorite for hotel guests or anyone who comes through Las Vegas. Original works of art by Pablo Picasso, including oil paintings and ceramic sculptures, decorate the dramatic space. But don't come for the art: Come for the French-Mediterranean menu, the real reason for the restaurant's popularity. And plan to come early to fortify yourself before a night of gambling, as the kitchen closes at 9:30 P.M. The four-course menu is $90 and the five-course meal is $100.

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Atlanta: Seeger's
$86
British pound: 49
Indian rupee: 3,851
Australian dollar: 114
Canadian dollar: 101
Singapore dollar: 145
Euro: 72

Currently closed to undergo renovations on everything from the dining room to the menu, Seeger's will reopen on Oct. 14. The eclectic menu, which changes daily according to the whims of Head Chef Guenter Seeger, will feature four-course ($105 without wine) and eight-course ($125 without wine) tasting menus, instead of the five- and eight-course menus previously on offer. The dining room, which once accommodated 65, will be whittled down to only 32, and the wine list will be thoroughly expanded. If this sounds up your alley, Seeger's is currently accepting reservations for the week of their reopening.

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Orlando, Fla.: Victoria & Albert's
$85
British pound: 49
Indian rupee: 3,807
Australian dollar: 113
Canadian dollar: 100
Singapore dollar: 144
Euro: 71

Frette linens and Christofle silver may not sound very Disney, but it's all part of the dining experience at Victoria & Albert's, the restaurant located in the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, a part of Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Fla. Not only that, but the seven-course seasonal menu ($95 without wine; $145 with wine), which is customized daily and may include such delicacies as Hudson Valley foie gras, Fuji apples or dayboat diver scallops, is very adult-friendly--as is the 4,200-bottle wine cellar.

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Boston: L'Espalier
$84
British pound: 48
Indian rupee: 3,761
Australian dollar: 112
Canadian dollar: 99
Singapore dollar: 142
Euro: 70

This French and American restaurant in Boston's Back Bay has been a local favorite for years, although tourists are often too distracted by the culinary gimmicks of the North End to get here. Local fishermen supply the fresh cod and other seafood on the menu, and farms in Massachusetts and Vermont supply the fresh fruits and vegetables that go into dishes like the native raspberry cobbler. The prix fixe menu starts at $70 for three courses.

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Detroit: The Lark
$81
British pound: 46
Indian rupee: 3,627
Australian dollar: 108
Canadian dollar: 96
Singapore dollar: 137
Euro: 68

The Lark is one of the few places in the Midwest where you might actually be fooled into thinking you're in Europe. The restaurant overlooks a walled garden with a splashing fountain and grape trellis, and romantic doesn't even begin to describe a candle-lit dinner here. The French menu features main courses (around $70 each), which include Nova Scotia halibut with artichoke hearts ($72), chanterelle mushroom cannelloni ($65) and wild striped bass with littleneck clams ($69).

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Dallas: French Room
$77
British pound: 44
Indian rupee: 3,448
Australian dollar: 102
Canadian dollar: 91
Singapore dollar: 130
Euro: 64

Downtown dining in Dallas has never been finer than at The French Room--the restaurant in the Hotel Adolphus. Although French, this restaurant features Kobe steak and seafood, as well as other favorites, like roasted breast of duck with duck confit, foie gras, caramelized pearl onions and dried cherry port wine sauce. If you fancy a little caviar before the $85 prix fixe menu ($135 with wine), Golden Iranian Asetra ($265 per ounce) or Iranian Sevruga ($235 per ounce) is available.

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Denver: Alpenglow Stube
$73
British pound: 42
Indian rupee: 3,269
Australian dollar: 97
Canadian dollar: 86
Singapore dollar: 123
Euro: 61

Located atop Keystone's 11,444-foot North Peak, Alpenglow Stube is open for the winter ski season and for summer mountain biking, but is closed during the spring and fall. The dramatic dining room is reached via a gondola, and the blazing fire will warm you while you ponder a six-course ($87) or dégustation ($95) menu, which includes ragout of black crab and cider marinated muscovy duck. This year, Alpenglow Stube will be open from Nov. 18 until April 16.

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Tampa, Fla: Six Tables
$70
British pound: 40
Indian rupee: 3,134
Australian dollar: 93
Canadian dollar: 82
Singapore dollar: 118
Euro: 58

Dining at Six Tables in Tampa is like being the guest of honor at the exclusive private dinner party of your best friend. With only six tables and one seating per night, this restaurant is hard to beat in terms of service quality. The food, which is modern Continental with a French influence, is hard to beat too. The evening starts with champagne served on a silver platter and only gets better from there. The entire dining room can be reserved for groups of up to 24. The prix fixe menu starts at $70, without wine.

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San Diego: Mille Fleurs
$66
British pound: 38
Indian rupee: 2,956
Australian dollar: 88
Canadian dollar: 78
Singapore dollar: 112
Euro: 55

The exposed brick, wooden beams and roaring fire in Mille Fleurs make it a cozy place to experience some of the county's best dining. Although the waitstaff has a reputation for being brisk, it's their job to keep the place running--a responsibility they take seriously, with tables timed to turn exactly once during the evening. The French-inspired menu features grilled lamb, poached beef and pork tenderloin, all garnished with locally grown vegetables, like warm cucumber. The essence of heirloom tomato soup is a popular dish. Entrées range in price from $26 to $36.

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Houston: Tony's
$64
British pound: 37
Indian rupee: 2,866
Australian dollar: 85
Canadian dollar: 75
Singapore dollar: 108
Euro: 53

Tony's is one of the few--if not the only--place in Houston where you can find fresh fish flown in from all three U.S. coasts, Asian-influenced hamachi or a prime-cut steak all on the same menu. But the food, while excellent, is only part of the fun of having a meal here. The Versace plates, chandeliers and shiny Italian wood make the atmosphere ostentatiously (but good-naturedly) Italian. House specialties include truffle-scented baby hen with wild mushroom risotto. Entrées range from $28 to $42 on the à la carte menu.

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St. Louis: Tony's
$57
British pound: 33
Indian rupee: 2,553
Australian dollar: 76
Canadian dollar: 67
Singapore dollar: 96
Euro: 48

One of the best-known restaurants in all of Missouri, Tony's is famous for their hearty Italian fare and solicitous service--a waiter may even bring you a shawl if they think you look cold. Lobster Albenello is the specialty of the house, featuring shrimp and the lobster of your choice, served in a cream sauce. Entrées range from $25 to $40 on the à la carte menu.

Πηγη: Φορμπς

Ο χρήστης manosk έγραψε:
Έχω φάει σε ακριβότερα εστιατόρια (προσοχή: όχι καλύτερα) στην Αθήνα.

Οι τιμες εδω ειναι οι μινιμουμ τιμες χωρις αλκοολ, φορο και μπουρμπουαρ (που στις ΗΠΑ το tip ειναι τουλαχιστον 15%). Με αλλα λογια, διπλασιασε η και περισσοτερο την τιμη, για να εχεις μια πιο ρεαλιστικη εικονα.

Indeed, the restaurant's owner, Joe Pytka, once paid $35,000 for a one-kilogram white truffle, which he incorporated into the menu.

Ο χρήστης ΚRΙΕΖΑ έγραψε:
Ρε σεις!!!!!!!Σας εχω πει μη κλ@νετε οταν τρωτε σε τετοια ρεστωραν

You are just hopeless

Νικο Τ., περιμενα να δω πολλα ακριβα ρεστοραντ στο Σαν Φραν. What happened?

Ο χρήστης titsataki έγραψε:

Έχω φάει σε ακριβότερα εστιατόρια (προσοχή: όχι καλύτερα) στην Αθήνα.

Οι τιμες εδω ειναι οι μινιμουμ τιμες χωρις αλκοολ, φορο και μπουρμπουαρ (που στις ΗΠΑ το tip ειναι τουλαχιστον 15%). Με αλλα λογια, διπλασιασε η και περισσοτερο την τιμη, για να εχεις μια πιο ρεαλιστικη εικονα.

Ε και αυτα κατα μεγαλο ποσοστο ειναι το περιβαλον και το σερβις οσο και το φαγητο.

Για μια φορα σε ειδικαη περιπτωση (επαιτειος γαμου κτλ κτλ) τρωγωνται

Νικος

Νικο εχεις παει στο Λας Βεγκας? Εαν ναι, εχεις φαει εκει ποτε σε κανενα καλο ρεστοραν?

Ο χρήστης dimitrios έγραψε:
εκείνο το εστιατόριο στην κορυφή του Αιφελ ξέχασες.......

και πολλά άλλα......φυσικά.......

σιγά μην είναι το Χίλτον το πιο ακριβό ρεστωραν στην Ελλάδα

Δεν ειναι το Χιλτον, ειναι το Μιλος στο Χιλτον. Δεν εχω ιδεα για το Χιλτον στην Αθηνα, αλλα πολλες φορες μεγαλα ξενοδοχεια περιεχουν πανω απο ενα εστιατοριο.

Ξανα, αυτες οι τιμες ειναι οι μινιμουμ και συνηθως δεν περιεχουν αλκοολ, φορους και μπουρμπουαρ.