This is not your Holiday Inn, where “restaurant” is loosely defined, and sometimes includes a vending machine. Hotel restaurants have come a long way from the convenience of a consolation prize meal. In fact, some of these restaurants are the reason to not only stay at these abodes, but to in fact make the journey to the destination itself.
The Hotel Restaurant: Rivea
Location: Delano Las Vegas, Las Vegas Blvd, NV
Love it or not like it so much, Las Vegas restaurants are as compelling, or for some, even more so, than the casinos. Rivea is proof of this, with Alain Ducasse, who is the most Michelin-awarded chef with 31 stars. Chef Ducasse is the master of creativity, serving French and Italian cuisine with an original twist. The meals are light and simple, using the freshest seasonal ingredients available. Menu items include Maine lobster, sea scallops, maple leaf duck breast, and of course the best wine your casino winnings can buy. What’s unique about this outpost, unlike those throughout France, is you’ll have the chance to enjoy your meal with a view of the Las Vegas strip.
The Flamingo Grill
Location: The Boca Raton, FL
First off, this hotel restaurant is from Major Food Group, so you know the food is going to be tops. However the food has some competition, with the stunning interior of the Flamingo Grill. The restaurant’s interior is so beautiful, that even if they served no food at all, it would still win just by design alone. To call The Flamingo Grill “aesthetically pleasing” is an understatement. Thankfully, the food is classic Major Food Group, which means that Flamingo Grill is not just a pretty face. Menu items include filet mignon, roasted chicken riviera, and prime rib.
The Inn at Little Washington
Location: Washington, VA
Dining at The Inn at Little Washington is meant to feel like enjoying a meal in a private home. From the decor to the friendly service, everything is meant to make you feel comfortable. Chef Patrick O’Connell serves American meals influenced by French cuisine, using seasonal ingredients. O’Connell uses produce and herbs grown in the hotel’s own garden. There are two menus available: “The Gastronaut’s Menu” includes items like grilled Carolina shrimp with corn and carpaccio of big-eye tuna and swordfish. “The Good Earth Menu” includes meals like spring pea and wild mushrooms with parmesan consommé and chilled-roasted beets with horseradish cream and pistachio butter.
Single Thread
Location: Downtown Healdsburg, CA
Single Thread is the place to bring wine connoisseurs and farm-to-table enthusiasts. Located in the heart of wine country, Single Thread has earned three Michelin stars for its outstanding food. Chef Kyle Connaughton uses produce from the hotel’s farm to create fresh, wholesome meals. There is a ten-course tasting menu which changes seasonally.
Oriole
Location: Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood, IL
Since it opened in 2016, Oriole has been awarded two Michelin stars and even been named Restaurant of the Year. Chef Noah Sandoval serves contemporary and innovative American meals. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to try Chef Sandoval’s culinary creations from an extended tasting menu. Sandoval’s refreshing creativity is what makes the restaurant so unique.
Tre Dita
Location: The St. Regis Chicago, IL
Tre Dita combines high-quality food with amazing city views. Chef Evan Funke serves authentic Italian cuisine, expressing his love for Tuscany through cooking. Chef Funke’s “pasta laboratorio” is the heart of the restaurant, as he makes fresh pasta daily. The menu includes classics like linguine al limone, spaghetti alle vongole, and pollo alla toscana.
FAQs
Q: Does Alinea accommodate dietary restrictions?
A: Alinea can accommodate food allergies with 72 hours’ notice, but they do not accommodate food aversions.
Q: What is the dress code at Tre Dita?
A: Like most of the restaurants on the list, it is best to dress “elevated casual” at Tre Dita.
Q: Are children welcome at The Flamingo Grill?
A: Yes! Children are welcome at The Flamingo Grill, and the restaurant even includes a kids’ menu.
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