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Opaque - Dining in the Dark
- American
- Santa Monica, KY
About this business
Located in V lounge in the neighborhood of Santa Monica, Opaque offers an out-of-the-box dining experience of Dining in the dark. Once you arrive at the restaurant, it is a lighted room where you have to place your order, after which you will be guided to be seated in a pitch dark room. The servers at Opaque are visually impaired and are well trained to serve food and to guide sighted people, ironical to the usual situation in life. A part of your bill goes as a charity towards blindness research. Call ahead for reservations... read more
Location details
2020 Wilshire Blvd - Located at the V Lounge, Santa Monica, KY, 90403, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | Closed | |
| Thu | 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Ignore the Bad Reviews! – I saw some negative reviews online before my boyfriend and I went to Dinner in the Dark (but after it was too late to cancel the reservation - 3 days notice required) so I was really nervous and braced myself for a doomed evening on August 24, 2007. In fact when my boyfriend ordered steak, I almost told him to order something else because of the bad steak reviews. Fortunately, my salmon was perfect and his medium rare steak was prepared exactly medium rare - and it was probably one of the top 5 BEST... read more
Darkness alone is not enough – I love this concept but it is not executed properly. My bff took me to Opaque as a surprise about a month ago. Although the total darkness is a really cool and unique experience, it alone does not justify the EXCESSIVE PRICE. Personally speaking I don?t usually mind over-paying for ?a great dining experience? I wish this had been the case. Upon arrival they take your order and introduce you to your wait staff, who is dressed in casual (even sloppy) street clothes. They escort you into the total... read more
Can I help you? – Have you ever wondered whether you should approach a blind person when they seemed to have trouble and ask them if they needed help? Not at this joint. They help you! big time. You eat in complete darkness, YEP! dark! as dark as it gets, you can't see your hand in front of your own eyes. All the wait staff is actually blind. They change roles. Now you are the one that needs to ask for help. They help you and give you a wonderful insight in the surreal world of mystery. As that is what this is. A dark room t... read more
dark is more – Unreal! How can someone come up with this idea only now? Why do we still eat in the light and in all those lame places? This is what LA, and I have been waiting for. Finally something that really keeps the promise of being a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you.
"Lost me at Hello" (Part 1) – PART 1: REVIEW So when I heard about this restaurant it sounded very intriguing so I went onto the website to check it out. The aesthetics & design of the website seemed hip, mysterious, & romantic all at the same time. The menu was "upscale" based on the $100+ per person price (drinks & tip not included), so I really envisioned a higher-end experience. So expectations were high, & I was looking forward to a very unique evening of nocturnal grandeur. So I pick up my ?fascinating-cute AND sweet-o... read more
"Lost me at Hello" (Part 2) – (Continued from Lost me at Hello-Part 1) ....What kind of $100+ plate restaurant doesn?t have a lounge/bar area that u can relax while waiting to be seated (which is now 40 min late). The theme is ?nocturnal? & ?experience ur other senses?, so why not have a teaser that gets guests in the mood; GET RID OF the inexperienced young plain clothes dressed hosts; I want to be greeted by the ?Opaque Master Concierge?, w/a big black cane, top hat, & dark glasses, u know? GET RID OF the makeshift podium ... read more
The most unique dining experience ever!! – Opaque is truly one of the most unique and rewarding experiences I've ever encountered! The food was exquisite (in particular, the White Chocolate Cheesecake) and the service was so friendly and made dining in the dark quite enjoyable!! My reccomendation is to start with the Mediteranian Salad, followed by the Pesto Chicken, and ending with the White Chocolate Cheesecake. MY NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: You must have an OPEN mind to try Opaque. Don't come here not willing to tr... read more
A Unique and fun experience – I stumbled across Opaque accidentally while searching for a new restaurant to try. I took my husband for his birthday and two friends joined us. It was a unique and awesome experience! Worth the cost for something different to do other than another steak dinner. You are in complete darkness and have to trust yourself and the people you are with - especially when passing butter! While the first few minutes were weird, we settled in and enjoyed our meal. The food was good, the service was great. W... read more
Unique Dining Experience – Dining in the dark is a truly beautiful and unique experience. You quickly learn to use touch, smell, and sound to make your meal taste like nothing you've ever tasted before. You leave with a greater appreciation for how the visually impaired live their lives. It's a whole new world! A beautiful world! The friendly servers do a great job of making the dinner guests feel comfortable in the dark, and the chef does a wonderful job of creating dishes full of flavor and texture that keep the taste buds... read more
Frequently asked questions about Opaque - Dining in the Dark
How is Opaque - Dining in the Dark rated?
Opaque - Dining in the Dark has a 4.4 star rating with 175 reviews.
When is Opaque - Dining in the Dark open?
Opaque - Dining in the Dark is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
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