12 Most Expensive Restaurant Dishes In America

Serendipity 3 is a New York City restaurant that will soon be entering its seventh decade of operation. Over the years, it has welcomed many notable guests, including both Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe. Like every other guest, these two were drawn to Serendipity 3 by its fun, whimsical nature. To this day, the restaurant’s style is upheld by its unique décor and erratic menu.

The most impressive item on the menu is the Golden Opulence Sundae. The $1,000 sundae features Tahitian vanilla ice cream, gold leaf, and caviar. It must be ordered 48 hours in advance, partially because it takes at least eight hours to craft the sugar orchid that sits atop the impressive dessert. Aside from ingredients, the sundae is expensive because of how it is served: in a crystal goblet with a gold spoon.

Serendipity 3 is home to many other exorbitantly priced dishes, including some that have been awarded Guinness World Records, such as a portion of french fries that costs $200. What’s more, the restaurant used to serve The Frrrozen Haute Chocolate, a sundae that cost $25,000. With a track record like this, it is no wonder Serendipity 3’s Golden Opulence Sundae costs four figures.