Fodor's Expert Review Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

Should you manage to snag a seat at Brooklyn's only Michelin three-star restaurant, you're in for an exceptional culinary experience. Chef Cesar Ramirez prepares more than a dozen courses of French- and Japanese-influenced raw and cooked seafood small plates. The extravaganza feels like dining in a secret enclave of sophisticates; note-taking, photography, and mobile phone use are discouraged to keep the focus on the meal, which costs $330 per person, exclusive of tax and beverages. Every Monday at 10:30 am, reservations open for the entire week that's four weeks ahead; seats fill up quickly. The dress code is strict, so no jeans and jackets are required for men.