Restaurants come and go, but some stand the test of time and offer something truly unique and awe-inspiring that leave diners speechless and satiated. Restaurants on this list in one way or another ? creating new cuisines, crafting new dishes, pushing the boundaries of conventional cooking ? have had some influence on the food and restaurant landscape over the past 30 years. From masterful grilling to fine dining and experimental cooking, here are the 20 most influential restaurants of the last 30 years.

Alinea, Chicago
Serving fun and provocative dishes, Alinea uses the unique ?Tock? booking system, so diners need to buy a ?ticket? in advance of the meal. After a renovation in 2016, chef Grant Achatz and restaurateur Nick Kokona invite diners into one of their three unique and distinct experiences: the Gallery, the Salon, and the Alinea Kitchen Table. At the first-floor Gallery, guests can enjoy a multi-sensory 16-to-18 course menu that combines fine dining with experimental moments while the Salon offers a 10-14 course tasting menu and the Alinea Kitchen Table is an intimate six-person kitchen table immersive experience. Photo: Courtesy Asador Etxebarri
Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain
At Asador Etxebarri, self-taught chef Victor Arguinzoniz brings skillful barbecuing techniques into a beautiful rural setting. Relying on fresh ingredients and masterful grilling, the menu is prepared daily with each dish having a small (or large) taste and semblance of fire and smokiness....