L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

"Bathed in a studied semi-darkness, two bars face each other around a central kitchen where the dishes are prepared under the gaze of the guests, seated on high stools at the counter. This "chic canteen" is a Western version of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi bars, with a menu that can be “tailored” into small portions and plates that boast superlative ingredients. Caviar on a soft-boiled hen’s egg and smoked salmon in puff pastry; fried whiting "Colbert style" in herb butter…not forgetting the house staples, king crab ravioli, suckling lamb chops and Joël Robuchon's famous mashed potatoes." - Michelin Inspector

Tony ate here with Joel supervising the meal. Gazpacho; sole meuniere; Robuchon mashed potatoes.

"L’Atelier in the Design District is a fine dining French spot that’s a guaranteed impressive dinner. The restaurant has a cool, futuristic interior and counter seating with a great view of the open kitchen. The food is rich and decadent (prepare for lots of foie gras) but also fun, interesting, and gorgeously plated. They have some pricey tasting menu options that won’t disappoint, but if you’re going a la carte, make sure to get the kampachi sashimi and le foie gras au torchon, a little puck of the best foie gras you’ll ever have with slices of buttery grilled brioche so you can assemble your own toast. The menu does change seasonally, so if you don’t see those two dishes—don’t panic. Whatever you have here is going to be some of the most memorable food you’ve eaten all year. Oh, and also quite expensive." - Ryan Pfeffer

"Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner by heading to two-starred L'Atelier, where chef Christophe Bellanca and team are serving up a five-course menu to the tune of $155 per person." - Abbe Baker

"Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner by heading to two-starred L'Atelier, where chef Christophe Bellanca and team are serving up a five-course menu to the tune of $155 per person." - Abbe Baker