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Cuisine guide · Fine Dining & Upscale

Fine Dining & Upscale Menus & Prices: 27 Restaurants Compared

Every fine dining & upscale restaurant in the Menupedia directory in one place. 2 of the highest-demand names get a full menu guide with combos, cheapest items and a price comparison; the other 25 get a quick snapshot -- price range and what they're known for.

Full menu guides

These get the full treatment: complete priced menu, combos, cheapest items, and how they stack up against similar restaurants.

Quick price snapshots

Lower-traffic fine dining & upscale restaurants that don't need a full standalone page -- but still worth knowing the price range and specialty.

Spago

Quick snapshot · $$$$

Wolfgang Puck's pioneer of California cuisine in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. Famous for smoked salmon pizza, seasonal tasting menus, and celebrity guests.

Beauty and Essex

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Chris Santos' upscale shared-plates restaurant hidden behind a pawn shop. Glamorous decor, creative American cuisine, NYC and Las Vegas locations.

Polo Lounge

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Legendary Hollywood power-lunch spot at The Beverly Hills Hotel since 1941. Classic American and California cuisine, famous banana split, garden patio.

Six by Nico Belfast

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Rotating six-course tasting menu (GBP 39 pp) that changes every six weeks, inspired by places, memories and ideas. Cathedral Quarter, Belfast.

The River Cafe

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Landmark Brooklyn fine dining beneath the Brooklyn Bridge with panoramic Manhattan skyline views. Celebrated American cuisine and one of NYC's most romantic restaurants since 1977.

Haywire

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Upscale Texas cuisine in Plano's Legacy West -- prime steaks, smoked meats, Hill Country brunch, and craft cocktails in a lively, rustic-chic setting.

J Alexander's

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Upscale American grill known for wood-fired prime rib, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and hearty salads in a warm, comfortable setting.

Epicurean

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Seasonal New American at Tampa's Epicurean Hotel — Gulf seafood, steaks, Chocolate Pi pastry shop, and a curated wine program in Hyde Park.

Supperland

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Modern American fine dining in a converted church in Charlotte, NC. À la carte mains $32-52, tasting menu ~$95-130 pp — stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and Southern-inflected cooking by Chef Matt Krenz.

The Jones Assembly

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Oklahoma City's premier live music venue and upscale American restaurant. Seasonal menus, craft cocktails, and world-class concerts in the Film Row district.

71 Above

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Fine-dining New American on the 71st floor of US Bank Tower, DTLA. Prix-fixe dinner at $103/person, a la carte lunch, chef Javier Lopez.

Barton G

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Theatrical fine-dining in Miami Beach with liquid-nitrogen cocktails, Lobster Pop-Tarts, and spectacular dessert presentations. Dinner runs $150-$200 per person.

Blue Duck Tavern

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Michelin-starred American farm-to-table dining at the Park Hyatt in Washington DC. Wood-oven cooking, dry-aged beef, whole roasted duck and hand-cut fries. Menus are seasonal; prices set in-house.

Botanist Vancouver

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Pacific Northwest fine dining at Fairmont Pacific Rim. Botanical-inspired cuisine, award-winning cocktail bar, six-course tasting menu at CAD $178, and weekend brunch from CAD $72.

Inn of the Seventh Ray

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Legendary Topanga Canyon organic fine-dining since 1973. Candlelit creekside tables, house-made pasta, line-caught fish, and LA's most romantic outdoor dining atmosphere.

Lazy Betty

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Michelin 1-star tasting-menu restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. Eight seasonal courses at $250 per person (service inclusive). Bar seating with 4-course menu, no reservation needed.

Mahogany River Terrace

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Upscale American restaurant and event venue with river views, refined seasonal cuisine, and private dining for special occasions.

Merriman's Kapalua

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Oceanfront fine dining in Kapalua Resort by Chef Peter Merriman. Hawaii Regional Cuisine, 90% locally sourced. Entrees $42-$95. OpenTable Top 100, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Nido Austin

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Rooftop fine dining at The Loren Hotel, Austin. Modern American with Italian-French technique, Texas seasonal sourcing, Lady Bird Lake views. Entrees $35-48, pasta $21-28, brunch $18-32.

RH Rooftop Restaurant Dallas

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Skylit rooftop garden dining atop RH Dallas — Caesar salad, lobster roll, charred ribeye and bottomless-brunch-style bellinis from $16.

Seasons in the Park

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Fine-dining landmark at the summit of Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver. Panoramic city and mountain views, West Coast menus, Sunday Prime Rib, and an extensive BC wine list.

The Bygone

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Rooftop fine dining at Four Seasons Baltimore — contemporary American cuisine, panoramic Inner Harbor views, extensive wine list, and elevated weekend brunch.

The Polo Bar NYC

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Ralph Lauren's flagship NYC restaurant serving elevated American classics in a private-club setting. Known for the Polo Bar Burger, popovers, Prime Filet Mignon ($51) and Veal Milanese ($42).

Hay Wire

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Upscale Texas ranch dining in Plano's Legacy West — wood-fired meats, Texas-raised beef, craft cocktails, and barn-chic atmosphere.

Akoko

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West African fine dining in Fitzrovia, London. Tasting menu ~£95-135 pp. À la carte starters from £12, mains from £22. Suya beef, jollof rice arancini, oxtail pepper soup, egusi lamb — elevated West African cooking.

Fine Dining & Upscale menus -- frequently asked questions

Why do fine dining menus often leave prices off tasting menus?

A fixed-price tasting menu is quoted as one total (sometimes with a separate wine-pairing add-on) rather than itemized per course, since the courses aren't meant to be ordered individually.

What's typically included in a fine dining tasting menu price?

Usually all courses the chef has planned for that seating; bread service and amuse-bouche are typically complimentary extras, while wine pairings, supplements (caviar, wagyu upgrades), and gratuity are usually separate.

Is a higher price always a marker of better quality at upscale restaurants?

Not necessarily -- rent, decor, and labor-intensive service standards drive upscale pricing as much as ingredient quality, so price isn't a perfect proxy for food quality alone.

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