17 ultra-expensive restaurants that are actually worth the price

At high-end restaurants, it's easy to end up shelling out hundreds of dollars per person on lavish tasting menus and meticulous wine pairings. But just because a restaurant is expensive, doesn't always mean it's worth your hard-earned cash.

Fortunately, we know a few that are.

Business Insider recently released its list of the 50 best restaurants in America, compiled by combining six noteworthy lists from food critics, experts, and diners. We pulled out 17 spots that will indeed cost a pretty penny, but offer impeccable food and first-class service.

All prices come from Zagat, which includes the price of dinner plus one drink and tip.

Keep scrolling to see outstanding restaurants that are worth every dime.