The Most Expensive Restaurant In Illinois Is...

CHICAGO, IL — Dining in Michelin-starred, highly-acclaimed restaurants may cost you your whole paycheck, according to a recent report by The Daily Meal. The site named the most expensive restaurant in each state, and explained what's behind the big bill. The website named steakhouses, farm-to-table eateries and flagship restaurants — some that start at $500 per person.

The Daily Meal named the famous Chicago restaurant Alinea as the most expensive restaurant in Illinois. Grant Achatz's three-Michelin Star flagship in Lincoln Park has won countless awards and appears in many 'best of' lists around the world.

According to The Daily Meal, Alinea's different prix-fixe menus are all "exorbitantly expensive:"

"On the lower end is the Salon menu, which consists of 10 to 14 courses for $175 to $225 per person. The Gallery menu includes 16 to 18 courses and costs $285 to $345."

The Daily Meal also mentioned Alinea's Kitchen Table experience, a private option for groups of six that costs $385 per person. The tip is included, however drink pairings cost extra, the report mentioned.

The report also named Masa in New York City ($595 per person before drinks and tax) and Urasawa in Los Angeles ($400 before tax, tip and drinks).

Image via Alinea; photo credit: Matthew Gilson