Fine Dining Has a Dress Code
Going out to eat at a fancy restaurant is a popular way to celebrate special occasions or impress a date. Just don’t go walking into a fine dining restaurant in your gym clothes. If the restaurant has a dress code, you might get turned away.
Why is this?
Well, your attire should fit the vibe. High-quality food, expertly prepared, and an elegant atmosphere do not match a pool-day towel dress. Following the dress code shows respect for the establishment and the other guests. So make sure to leave the witty t-shirts, flip-flops, and micro-mini skirts at home.
What Should I Wear to a Fine Dining Restaurant?
Fine dining restaurants strive to make every night exceptional, and most of them have dress codes. Acceptable attire can range from business casual to full formal, but deciding what to wear doesn’t need to be complicated. You are looking to hit a few points: polished, clean, and put-together.
There is most likely no need to run out and buy a new outfit. If you work in an office or have a nice dress or suit for weddings, you probably already have something that will work for most fine dining restaurants. For extremely formal events, you might need to invest in a new dress or formal suit.
Business Casual Attire:
Button-down shirts
Shirts and pants (including jeans) without graphics, rips, or stains
Dress pants or slacks
Suits or pantsuits
Skirts or dresses knee length or longer
Formal Fine Dining Attire:
Dark suits with a tie
Cocktail dresses in an appropriate length
Formal gowns
Elegant pantsuits
What NOT to Wear:
Exposed undergarments
Overly baggy or torn clothing
Clothing with vulgar or sexually explicit language or images
Men’s tank tops or muscle shirts
Bandanas worn as headgear
Swimsuits, joggers, or workout wear
Casual sandals, dirty shoes, or bare feet
Three Tips to Ensure You’re Dressed Appropriately
If you are heading to a new restaurant, here are three tips to help you make sure you get a table.
1: Check their website
Typically, if there is a dress code, it will be posted on their website.
2: Call ahead
The host can help answer any questions you may have, including letting you know if you need to wear a tie for your upcoming dinner reservation.
3: Check their photos
With Google reviews, people can post photos of their experience. Make sure to look at what they are wearing, not just what they ordered (although that is a good way to clock which dishes are most delicious).
Fine Dining in Chandler, Arizona
Looking for a fine dining experience right in your backyard? Book a table at DC STEAKHOUSE. Located right in the heart of Downtown Chandler, we’ve been serving gourmet steak dinners since 2010, and we’ve earned our reputation as the best fine dining establishment in town.
Our goal is to bring people together over amazing food and impeccable service, and we’d like to invite you to join us for a spectacular meal. Just make a reservation online, or contact our host stand for parties of 6 or more.