Alinea

Amazing experience and incredible food. The most flavorful dishes were the Thai, Japanese, and Mexican inspired dishes. The French and American dishes were salty, bland, and overly creamy. Dessert was the best part and incorporated many flavors and textures at once. I recommend getting the wine pairing as well, even if you're not a big fan of wine it is still worth it. The service was also perfect. We felt like we could focus on eating without worrying about or asking for anything. The table was cleaned between courses, new silverware brought out and water glasses were constantly full. The staff were friendly, attentive and made great conversation. The kitchen was able to accommodate our dietary restrictions (vegetarian and no red meat/pork). Overall, this is one of the best of all the Michelin star restaurants we've been to. We were so happy with our experience and look forward to coming back in a week!

It's an EXPERIENCE. When you're there, you have to remember you're paying for the experience in addition to the food.The food by itself is not worth price. The food and experience are subjective depending on who you ask. My experience was good. There were courses that were amazing to eat and unlike anything else I've had - those were mostly the seafood dishes. Chef Grant has an amazing palette for seafood, other cuisines not as much. The other dishes were high quality but not top tier as if you were to get them from a high quality restaurant of that cuisine. The experience made it fun though, as you were eating it in new ways than before. The price was steep, and it's a once in a very long time experience to pay. I might come back in 5-10 years if I did. The 6 person kitchen table has a clear glass wall where you can see the staff and sometimes Chef Grant, and I would highly recommend that. If the price was lowered, I would consider giving this a 5 rating.

MUST VISIT!! THE HYPE IS REAL I decided to go for my birthday, and I would do it again! We were greeted by a lovely host and led through the main dining where children were laughing. It was a lighthearted environment. I booked the Salon experience, and it did not disappoint. The service was terrific. However, they did not put you on a pedestal which I like. We cracked some jokes with the servers, and the environment was nothing like I’ve ever experienced at any other Michelin restaurant (gone to six thus far). While the presentation may not be the prettiest, the backstory behind each dish is a full-circle story. The food was terrific and innovative through an experience that involved more than just taste. Dessert was AMAZING!!!!! It’s an experience. This is a must-visit in Chicago!

We sat at the glassed in kitchen table. It was a wonderful view of the action in the kitchen and many of the kitchen staff engaged with us. Definitely more exciting than the dining room. Also, we were loud. So it was nice to be away from others as to not disturb them. The meal is unlike any other you will have in Chicago. Amazing and exciting and delicious. The service is wonderful; you are taken care of so well. A couple of my guests got the wine pairing too. It was very interesting and worth it. Use the valet; it’s also super worth it.

I had high expectations as we saw Chef Grant on a cooking show. We flew to Chicago for the weekend just to visit this restaurant. The food was very good though not all my style. There were only a few dishes that I really savored. I expected amazing! Some details were amiss considering they’re a 3 star Michelin restaurant. The staff was very nice but seemed like they needed more. It was a fun experience, but I don’t think it’s worth the price tag. Michelin restaurants in the US seems to cost a lot more without much justification. It was very good, just not an all around WOW.

I’m not sure I can say anything that hasn’t been said already but this was one of the best dining experiences of my life. The staff was excellent and really made the experience wonderful. It was a birthday dinner I will never forget, and being able to do the kitchen table experience was a dream. All of the chefs are incredibly talented and the food is truly a work of art. The hot potato will be something I dream about and the desert performance was awe inspiring. Thank you guys for such a wonderful evening.

Not worth the hype. Come in and be amazed by the service and details that are not missed here. Gold leaf.. truffles and wine pairings are awesome however you will be hungry when you leave because everything is a sample. Lmao we literally went straight to another restaurant after because we was starving. This place is cute at best and a fun experience but I would never recommend it for the price you could fly almost anywhere on earth and eat great.

The most AMAZING culinary experience we have ever had. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were spot-on. The staff was great and friendly, they explained everything well and if you had questions they took the time to answer. Truly a 3 Michelin star restaurant and experience. I can't wait to return to Chicago and try this place again.