La Belle Vie

Fine dining is often attempted, but rarely done. Why? Few and far between are the chefs with the cooking skills to design an unforgettable menu, and fewer and farther between are the cooks with the skills to pull those menus off flawlessly, all night long. Few and far between are the dining spaces with the elegance, design, and elan to frame a man in a really fine tuxedo. Few and far between are the wine lists with enough depth, variety, and connoisseurship to entertain and amuse wine's passionate hobbyists, while simultaneously offering comfort to those on a budget. Few and far between are the service staffs knowledgeable or well trained enough to interface between complex menus and diners in the throes of the most meaningful celebrations of their year. And then we have La Belle Vie. La Belle Vie is a world-class restaurant, fit for the biggest events in your year. The chef, homegrown superstar Tim McKee, designs five- or eight-course menus, costing $65 or $80, menus which span the fanciful, the impossible, the substantial, and the lovable, all in his unique, intensely flavored Mediterranean style. Please note that the spectacular desserts and most of the fine-dining menu at La Belle Vie are available in the lounge, a big martini bar of a party space, which is sexy and stylish and dark, and perfect for birthday drinks or anytime indulgences.

• Cuisine(s): French, Mediterranean, Wine Bar

  Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

• Price: $$$$

  Features: Delivery, Private Party, Business Dining, Prix Fixe

• Reservations: Accepted

  Parking: Street, Valet