It's tricky to name the best fine-dining restaurants in the U.S.: There's food, and there's price, and then there's ambiance to consider.
And nobody knows how to judge all three like a traveler does. TripAdvisor has released a nomad-vetted list of the top fine-dining restaurants in the United States, after analyzing thousands of reviews from savvy travelers around the world. The restaurants range from iconic mainstays, like NYC's Le Bernardin, to more off-the-beaten-spoon spots, like a swanky eatery near Disney World in Florida.
Prepare to eat GREAT food, no matter where you roam. The best fine dining in the U.S. is found at...
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Pappa Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas, Texas
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Visitors say this classy Texan establishment serves "some of the best steak they've ever had."
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Daniel in New York, New York
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Meals here aren't cheap, but on a special occasion it's worth every penny.
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Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California
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Funky little Berkeley is home to a French-American winner with "exceptional" food, as travelers say.
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Canlis in Seattle, Washington
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A gorgeous, mid-century modern building sets the stage for even more gorgeous food.
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Victoria & Albert's in Orlando, Florida
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Yes, it's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. But once you taste the desserts, you'll get over it.
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Halls Chophouse in Charleston, South Carolina
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Steak and seafood are the names of the game at an epic Southern Sunday brunch.
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Uchi in Austin, Texas
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"I never knew food could be SO great," raves one guest of this full-service sushi bar.
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Alinea in Chicago, Illinois
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The tasting menu is part artwork, part epicurean adventure and all parts awesome.
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Bouley in New York, New York
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Visit Bouley during the holidays for an experience that's truly classic.
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