High-quality seafood often comes at a high price, and that’s definitely the case at Des Moines hotspot Splash Seafood. The restaurant’s Royal Surf & Turf is one of the priciest plates on the menu, clocking in at $196. However, the most expensive orders of all are the giant shellfish platter (complete with Gulf shrimp, Alaskan king crab, and Maine lobster) and California sterling caviar, both of which are available for $200.

Home to striking rustic interiors (think picture windows, wooden beams, and old signs hanging on the walls), the White Barn Inn is definitely worth seeking out. This award-winning spot serves elevated New England dishes, with a prix fixe menu for $175. Previous dishes have included caviar cannoli, forest mushroom consommé, and seared halibut with fennel. There’s an equally wow-worthy lobster tasting menu that customers rave about, costing $265 per person.

At Omaha’s 801 Chophouse, the 36oz porterhouse comes in at a rather lavish $165 – and that’s before you’ve added any toppings or sides. Pile on some of those, from glazed Brussels sprouts to scalloped potatoes, and you can expect to pay around $200 for just one meal. If that’s not fancy enough, the Japanese A5 wagyu tenderloin is priced at $36 per ounce, with a 4oz minimum order.

Established in 1986, The Herbfarm is a farm-to-table restaurant offering a nine-course tasting menu highlighting the freshest ingredients possible. The menu changes daily depending on the produce available and, due to its hyper-seasonal ingredients, the price tag is on the heftier side: $325 per person. Previous menus have included lamb tartare with pickled cherry romesco, halibut and crab with lemony herbs, and coal-roasted beef with mushroom, nettles, and rosemary.

As the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas, the price tag attached to the signature tasting menu at Joël Robuchon Restaurant shouldn't come as much of a surprise. An homage to French chef and restaurateur Joël Robuchon’s sophisticated culinary style, the Dégustation Menu takes diners on a 10-12 course journey through bold flavors and the finest ingredients available – but you can expect to pay $525 per person for the privilege. The restaurant's Art Deco interiors are worthy of a visit alone, complete with crystal chandeliers and marble floors.

Blink and you’ll miss this award-winning spot, which can only be accessed via a secret passageway through the larger Southern Belle restaurant. This multi-course chef’s table experience has been crafted by James Beard-nominated chef Joey Ward, and it gives diners an intimate look at the inner workings of a bustling kitchen. Expect to be wowed with Southern-influenced flavors as you’re presented 14-16 courses – at a rather wallet-damaging $260 per person.

Set in a former firehouse that’s been beautifully restored, O Ya is one of Boston’s most intimate dining experiences – but this elaborate affair does come at a wallet-bulging price. Inspired by the owners' travels across Japan, the restaurant offers a bespoke 20-course omakase menu. It’s priced at $295 per person and features a mix of nigiri, sashimi, and cooked dishes, including pricey wagyu beef and foie gras. Don’t eat meat or fish? There’s an equally tempting (albeit expensive) vegetarian and vegan menu, too.

Boasting two Michelin Keys – a new Michelin award recognizing hotels that offer outstanding stays and experiences – the Triple Creek Ranch is definitely worth adding to your bucket list. It’s an all-inclusive, adults-only resort set in the heart of the Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies, and it offers plenty of gourmet food. Try the Chef’s Table experience, and you’ll be greeted with five sensational courses made with the freshest seafood, high-quality game meats, and locally grown produce. It comes at a premium price, though, starting from $250 per person.

Established in 2011, The Catbird Seat has become one of Nashville’s most-loved destinations, known for challenging culinary expectations and norms. Now with a new location above the Bill Voorhees Building, the kitchen is headed by Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz, and the set menu spotlights local farmers and foragers through innovative dishes. This style of cooking comes at a high price, with menus starting from $165 before gratuity and taxes.

Influenced by California’s acclaimed The French Laundry, chef Thomas Keller opened Per Se in 2004. This New York City spot offers two daily changing nine-course tasting menus, drawing on traditional French techniques and flavors. The restaurant, which boasts three Michelin stars, is on the pricier side, with menus starting from $425 per person. There is a (slightly) more affordable four-course option available, costing $185 per head.

Boasting a string of accolades, including three Michelin stars and a Forbes 5-star rating, The Inn at Little Washington is one of America’s greatest – and most expensive – dining destinations. Under the watchful eye of chef Patrick O’Connell, the main dining room offers two seven-course tasting menus (one meat based, the other vegetarian) every evening, each of which costs $388 per person. Those with even deeper pockets might be tempted by the caviar tasting menu, which will set you back $2,500 per head.

Portland isn’t short of excellent fine dining establishments, and MÄS is no exception. Headed by chef Josh Dorcak, the restaurant specializes in Cascadian cuisine, drawing on major influences from Japanese flavors and techniques. The space is very intimate, with the main dining area only housing two tables. Menus start from $250, and dishes have previously included scallops with truffle ponzu, and lamb with white asparagus and morel.

Helmed by acclaimed chef Dominique Crenn, Atelier Crenn is one of San Francisco’s most intimate destinations. The restaurant, complete with wooden accents, glowy lighting, and a bespoke forest-inspired mural, serves a menu influenced by the Pacific Ocean, made with locally sourced produce. Dining here does come with a dizzying price tag – menus cost $395 per person, plus add-ons – but you can expect to be presented with beautiful dishes championing Crenn’s poetic approach to cooking.

If an intimate affair with stellar service and talented chefs preparing food in front of you is what you desire, Tatsu is guaranteed to impress. This Japanese restaurant houses just 10 counter seats, where diners embark on an omakase experience filled with seasonal ingredients. For $195, guests are presented with one or two light appetizers, 13-15 pieces of nigiri sushi, a hand roll, miso soup, and a small dessert. Still hungry? You can add extra sushi pieces on after the final course.

Set in the heart of Philly’s Queen Village neighborhood, Ambra is a stylish restaurant serving up rustic Italian cuisine executed brilliantly. There are two ways to experience this spot; you can opt to sit in the communal dining room, where the atmosphere is buzzing and lively, or you can perch at the chef’s counter, with front-row seats to the kitchen. Both options are filled with culinary theatrics, with tasting menus starting from $300 per person.

Usually associated with giant turkey legs and Mickey Mouse–shaped creations, Disney World perhaps isn’t where you’d expect to find a Michelin-starred restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s, which earned its first star in 2024, is a highly acclaimed fine dining establishment, offering world-class service and exceptional food. Designed to delight, the restaurant's décor is inspired by gardens, with Victorian-themed murals and flowers adorning the walls. The experience is an elaborate affair; the tasting menu, which starts from $295, is presented over three hours.

For a real blow-the-budget meal, New York City’s Masa is the restaurant to book. The acclaimed Japanese eatery has a reputation for its especially expensive omakase offering, which is priced at $750 and includes 26 delectable courses. Taking things even further, Masa also hosts a sushi counter experience, clocking in at $950 per person – and that’s before you’ve even added drinks or tax. The quality of food is exceptional, though, so many say it’s worth the splurge.

Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy has a global reputation for French gastronomy and boasts numerous noteworthy restaurants around the world, including Restaurant Guy Savoy in Las Vegas. Nestled inside Caesars Palace Hotel, the top-rated restaurant offers an à la carte menu, with Japanese wagyu beef paired with lobster, vegetables tian (a type of gratin), and lobster Bordelaise priced at a staggering $340. The spot also offers exclusive tasting menus hosted by Savoy himself; however, they come at a pretty penny, starting from $1,000 per person.

Dramatic dining is the order of the day at three-Michelin-starred Alinea. In fact, it’s the order of every day, with the restaurant firmly established as a trailblazing destination for New American Cuisine. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the restaurant offers a playful multi-course tasting menu filled with theatrics and edible art (think consumable helium balloons and clouds of dry ice). Prices start from $325 per person, plus add-ons.

One of the country’s most renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, The French Laundry was founded by in 1978 by chef Thomas Keller, who had one mission in mind: to establish the destination for fine French cuisine in Napa Valley. The restaurant, which now boasts three Michelin stars, offers a daily changing tasting menu, with prices starting from $425, plus add-ons. It also hosts a monthly black truffle and caviar dinner, costing a rather hefty $1,200 per person.