A dimly lit corridor provides the dramatic entrance to Chef/Owner Grant Achatz’s stunning restaurant. Once inside, you can catch a glimpse of the spotless open kitchen and watch a team of chefs cook with scientific precision. The four intimate dining rooms, appointed with dark mahogany tables, provide the perfect setting for the adventurous cuisine. The restaurant offers two types of menus: a 12- or 24-course degustation feast. Steaming eucalyptus leaves, smoking cinnamon sticks or lavender air-filled pillows are just some of the unusual elements that may be incorporated in the presentation of some dishes. The knowledgeable and affable wait staff are passionate about every guest’s experience and deflate any sense of pretension.

Alinea Information:

• American menu. Dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday; July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Credit cards accepted.