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Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the Dining In The Dark Experience offers a unique culinary adventure that tantalizes the senses in unexpected ways. This innovative restaurant invites guests to embark on a journey where sight is removed from the equation, allowing taste, smell, and texture to take center stage. Imagine savoring a gourmet meal while completely blindfolded, heightening your awareness of every bite and sip. This immersive dining experience is not just about food; it’s about exploration, curiosity, and a touch of mystery.

The menu at Dining In The Dark is a carefully curated selection designed to surprise and delight. One standout dish is the succulent duck confit, served with a rich, velvety sauce that envelops your palate in a warm embrace. Each bite is a dance of flavors, from the tender meat to the crispy skin, leaving you guessing at the complex seasoning. Another highlight is the decadent chocolate mousse, a dessert that melts in your mouth, perfectly balancing sweetness with a hint of bitterness. The experience is further enhanced by the sommelier’s selection of wines, expertly paired to complement the mystery of each course.

The concept of dining in complete darkness originated in Europe and has since made its way to New York, where it has captivated adventurous foodies. The restaurant’s team is trained to guide diners through the experience, ensuring safety and comfort while maintaining an air of intrigue. Guests often share stories of their initial hesitance transforming into excitement as they navigate their meals, relying solely on their other senses. This unique approach not only fosters a deeper connection with food but also encourages conversation and laughter among diners, making it a perfect setting for dates or group outings.

Located at 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY, the restaurant is surrounded by the eclectic charm of Greenpoint. After your dining experience, take a stroll along the waterfront at Transmitter Park, or explore the local boutiques and artisanal shops that dot the neighborhood. For those looking to extend their evening, nearby bars and cafes offer a lively atmosphere to unwind and reflect on your unique dining adventure.

The dining experience is immersive, as guests eat while blindfolded, relying on their other senses to enjoy the meal.

Yes, it’s a unique setting perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a memorable date night.

Yes, the restaurant offers vegetarian options that are just as delightful as their meat counterparts.

Ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other? Join us at Dining In The Dark for an unforgettable experience that will challenge your perceptions and delight your taste buds. Book your table now and discover the magic of dining without sight!

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The Most Bland & Cheap Food I’ve Ever Been Served

Okay so it’s a blindfolded dining experience, not in the dark per se but you will be eating blind.

The vibe was nice enough! The person hosting was reading from a script and would ask people to guess the meal.

Now the food: sadly the worst I’ve ever had. For me it was worse than airplane food, maybe like a bad airport lounge. It was honestly insulting to be served that in New York where you get some of the best food. I won’t spoil the dishes but they underperformed our lowest expectations.

If you like good food definitely skip this.

If you don’t care much about food and you want a novelty dining experience, you may have a good time!

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We came to the event for mine and my husband's birthday in dc. I really liked the idea. But that's all I liked.

The price was pretty good at first, but then all the added fees and craziness got insane.

We spent 88$ a person. Then an additional 130$ when we got there.
. That's insane. Hidden fees when you get there.

You charge premium fine dining prices for a casual basic experience.

The light wasn't even dim. We paid that money for a blindfold to eat our food.

1 star review.

I am so embarrassed. We traveled to DC for THIS event! So underwhelming.

I had the seafood blue option.
The first course was underwhelming. It was arugula with one tiny piece of brie. The fish with polenta was actually very enjoyable! Seasoned very well. And the dessert was okay. I think it was too much on the plate, but good.

My husband got the red meat option. He liked the appetizer! Duck was nice. The main course for him was underwhelming. And the dessert was nice and deep chocolate flavor.

The venue was nice! Beautiful space.

The wine was okay. It was a little expensive, but nice to have with dinner.

All In all, we will not come back. The host "princess" was on the mic. If you want to do a microphone,  do it last. Not in between each course. The people next to us didn't even get their food yet, so they yelled the entire time that they didn't want to know what it was. Makes sense.

I requested a partial refund or something to make it feel like we didn't get scammed. And all they said to me was "sorry. No refunds" ... really? Just terrible.

I wouldn't recommend. Don't do it. It's not like all the hype and. Its like the photos.

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My experience with dining in the dark was fun and quite delicious! It was an interesting to try to guess what the food items were. I was eating couscous and I thought they were different tasting peas. It was a fun date!

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The experience was weird to get use to but cool. At first it feels off to be blind but you adjust quicker than expected.  My husband and I plan to visit this restaurant again but not as dining in the dark. The first course of dining in the dark was really good, the second was pasta with some meat which I felt was a little skimpy for the price paid. It also wasn’t my kind of flavors but that’s part of the experience! The dessert was very good as well. Looking forward to see what the regular menu dishes taste like.

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Worst dining experience I’ve ever had. Big waste of money. Tourist trap

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