Alinea, Chicago, Illinois, American Restaurant Details

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"Always an adventure", Grant Achatz's Lincoln Park New American is one for the "bucket list", delivering an "over-the-top" multicourse tasting menu highlighted by "performance art"–like presentations and "innovative" dishes of the "highest level"; the staff "pays attention to every detail" (winning Top Service honors) in the dark, contemporary setting, and while the bill may "approach the car payment", foodies argue it's an "experience not to be missed."

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ok no good no very good no very very good no excellent no
délicieux

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One of the best dining experiences i've ever had. Dining at Alinea is more than just having a meal, it is an actual experience and unrivaled by any other Michelin rated restaurants i've ever been to.

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Was ok did not wow me was a waste of $$$$ if ppl want to spend that much then go right ahead but if im paying for dinner then i want flavor and want to leave with a full stomach not pay for art.

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Alinea is one of the coolest and most creative restaurants I've ever been in my life! I was in Chicago for vacation and everyone told me to try this place. It's a Michelin star restaurant so everything's fancy and everyone had to dress up. One person pays around $200 each and there were around 15-20 small dishes in the menu set. My favorite was "Skate" and "hot potato". The helium apple balloon was really cool.

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This place is fun and entertaining. They engage you in the meal and challenge your senses. The food itself is good, but not great. It's really for the experience. A food adventure.

You really need to be open to trying new things and concepts in order to enjoy this experience. So, think before going, and don't fault the restaurant for what it is. Consider yourself informed.