Originally Posted by
PsiFighter37
I would hate eating at a really nice restaurant for a work dinner. That said, one of the worst Michelin experiences was at Grace (3 stars in Chicago)...my wife and I naturally eat quickly, and they have someone who is watching how fast you are going and pacing you to that. As such - we blew through an 8-course dinner (not counting dessert or amuse bouches) in under 2 hours. THAT was too fast.
There's a fine balance to be struck between going too fast and too slow - at least for personal dinners. For work, frankly shorter is better, and that's just one reason why I would never have a business meal at a place that has a tasting menu that you have to stick to.
I find that many people want to eat in these restaurants, but they would never take their spouse and pay 300-400 euros pp out of pocket. Business is a good compromise but after several rounds of 'how's the wife, how's the kids?' it can get tedious. As mentioned, my ideal experience is on my own unless I'm with the most engaging people and they are few and far between