Alinea

The Salon experience was wonderful. The menu had many nostalgic flavors in a unique presentation not found elsewhere. The staff were beyond professional, warm, and courteous. The drink pairings were perfect and definitely complete the experience. The quality of the ingredients was second to none and offered many new offerings I had yet to experience. This was absolutely bucket list worthy if you appreciate food and are open to me experiences.

It cost $500 per person, and I expected at least privacy, quality, and consistency. We drove a good couple of hours to experience this mediocrity and spent money on a city stay for an average experience. What a shame. It was also close to Valentine’s Day, and they did absolutely nothing to acknowledge it. No small gesture, no themed touch, no attempt to make it feel special. For a place positioning itself as an “experience,” that felt like a missed opportunity. I don’t trust any place that messes up desserts; that’s the one place where you can redeem yourself. The initial item was an osetra caviar so salty it was inedible, with salty cheese and a disgusting sauce that did not pair well. After this experience and few other items on the menu, I am traumatized by caviar. Then they moved

One word: Exceptional. Everything was amazing. The food was innovative and surprising. The staff were very well versed, knowledgeable, and very charismatic. The wine pairings were perfect.The atmosphere was relaxing. The only downside is that I can't give them more than 5 stars. I would highly recommend Alinea to anyone. It is worth every penny.

I don’t think I can tell you anymore than what other people have experienced. Yes, the food is unique, but there is nothing that I would ever want again. Nothing blew my mind that I’m gonna talk about it at parties or crave an item and have to go back. Very creative, very unique, I’m glad that I experienced it, but it was definitely not worth my time or my money. I found the waitstaff and atmosphere good. Everybody was professional and nice but when asked one server what the duck liver she was serving us was confit in, she said butter, but we weren’t sure because she wasn’t sure. She had to think about it and then simply said butter, but we’re wondering was that right? Either way, it was good but not fabulous.

This may be the most exciting meal I’ve ever eaten. It’s a place where spoilers should not be shared so I’ll withhold much of the experience, but Grant Achatz and his team delivers one of the most extraordinary dining experiences possibly anywhere on the planet. I was able to secure a seat at the Gallery after a last minute cancellation, and while I cannot speak to the experience at the Salon, I would highly encourage trying the Gallery if you are at all fortunate enough to be able to make the reservation. The whole night was an experience straight out of The Menu (except you get to go home at the end of the night). There’s a lot of talk saying Alinea’s not able to top the creativity that they used to be famed for, but if this is your first time and having had the experience before, I woul