For me it's that the staff are attentive, but don't hover. They're relaxed, but paying attention so that if they see you look for them, they'll catch your eye and arrive at your table. They're polite but not "Yes sir, no ma'am, certainly my Lord". They're knowledgeable but not stuck up enough to look down on people who aren't. They MUST know the menu inside and out (including any specials or dailies), and they MUST have tasted the core dished and be able to describe them and have an opinion on them.
What is the most expensive meal you've eaten? How was it?
Lucas Long
Ryan Sullivan
The Lamb's Club in NYC. Was about $300 for two people, after wine and tip.
Worth every penny.
Jose Powell
It was my parent's 30th anniversary, and we wanted to take them somewhere nice, so we went to Cracker Barrel.
Spent almost $60 for the 4 of us.
Easton Reed
That's obscene. The nonchalance wealthy people can feel toward money blows my mind.
Charles Brooks
>somewhere nice
>Cracker Barrel
Lad...
Daniel Williams
Kill yourself idiot
Thomas Ross
Been there as well, can confirm best service of any restaurant I've ever been to and I've been to several upscale places, ordered the wagyu ribcap which they don't always have and it was so fucking good.
Adam Sanchez
Basque restaurant in bumfuck Nevada. Was served like 5 courses for probably $50/person. Had veal sweetbreads that had been cooked in a shit ton of butter. Was amazing.
Jace Adams
It's not about money, it's about food... well actually the whole dining experience (food, service, music, decor, etc etc)
I've had my share of Michelin restaurants and all of them were great. That being said, if you only focus on the food, there are other restaurants that serve better food (still expensive), for a better price.
Hunter Rogers
Recently went to a place in Belgium. I had the meat platter with chicken, sausage, lamb and steak. GF had unlimited ribs. Came out to about $70 with the exchange rate. Most expensive meal I've had in recent memory but I wanted to go back for a second night.