Alinea

Michelin two-star dinner staged like theatre

⚠ Prepaid booking

Hours: Dinner from 5pm (check the official site for days)
Budget: $395–495 per person
Address: 1723 N Halsted St, Lincoln Park

Alinea plates its food like theatre. Michelin has dropped it from three stars to two, yet it still sells out most nights. Plan on three hours or more and a jacket. OpenTable lists the Salon at $395 a head and the Gallery and Kitchen Table at $495, prepaid, wine pairing extra.