In addition to the staff tending to exceed every expectation and (at least outwardly) being entirely non-judgmental, the social atmosphere of fine dining restau

In addition to the staff tending to exceed every expectation and (at least outwardly) being entirely non-judgmental, the social atmosphere of fine dining restaurants is drastically different than casual dining, as well. I think people assume that it's going to be snobby and full of pomp and circumstance, but it's the exact opposite for most of these restaurants. Even before the wine gets served, everyone seems to fall under the intoxicating effects of knowing they're about to experience some of the best food and service that humans are able to achieve. It adds some nearly-tangible magic that puts everyone on the same level of childlike enthusiasm, resulting in extremely wealthy tables cross-chatting and mingling with once-in-a-lifetimers without any reservation or judgement.