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Acquerello - San Francisco, California

Here's another exceptional "special occasion" budget dinner that's even steeper than the last (sorry), but it merits the triple-digit price tag on all levels. The incredible seasonal tasting menu at San Francisco's Acquerello is expertly and meticulously prepared by Chef Suzette Gresham and paired with phenomenal wines from start to finish. Not to mention, it's housed in a former chapel, exuding a rare, classic, old-fashioned elegance that adds to the whole experience.

Get this: Seasonal tasting menu ($205; pictured here: Ridged pasta with foie gras, black truffle and Marsala)