What better way to stand out in the competitive industry of the restaurant business than to go nuts with a Michelin-esque presentation. Is that a single meringue served on a levitating pillow? Did we get charged an extra $10 because they served our butter on a posh-looking rock?

The world of wannabe fine-dining restaurants, of course, is not a new phenomenon. Throughout the years, we've written about it enough times to know that we shouldn't be expected to get this instead of a pea soup like we've ordered. And so, in honor of this peculiar trend, Bored Panda has curated a collection of the most outrageous fine-dining experiences out there.

#1

I Ordered The Salad At The Fanciest Restaurant In Town

I Ordered The Salad At The Fanciest Restaurant In Town

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    These Snacks Served With Stones: Some Are Real Stones And Some Are To Eat. You Have To Guess

    These Snacks Served With Stones: Some Are Real Stones And Some Are To Eat. You Have To Guess

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    #3

    Wife And I Accidentally Went To A Michelin Star Restaurant On Our Honeymoon In Ireland

    Wife And I Accidentally Went To A Michelin Star Restaurant On Our Honeymoon In Ireland

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    #4

    Michelin Star Chocolate Hands

    Michelin Star Chocolate Hands

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    #5

    Sushi For M’lady?

    Sushi For M’lady?

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    #6

    Have Some Gyoza With This Houseplant

    Have Some Gyoza With This Houseplant

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    #7

    Seen In A Sushi Restaurant In My City. I Still Can't Believe It

    Seen In A Sushi Restaurant In My City. I Still Can't Believe It

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    #8

    Next Time Just Throw The Dish At Me Please

    Next Time Just Throw The Dish At Me Please

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    #9

    This Free Birthday Cake At A Fancy Restaurant

    This Free Birthday Cake At A Fancy Restaurant

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    #10

    This Is A Fancy Restaurant, Not A Supermarket Checkout

    This Is A Fancy Restaurant, Not A Supermarket Checkout

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    #11

    This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant

    This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant

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    #12

    Restaurant’s Version Of Corn On The Cob. Wouldn’t Just Be Easier To BBQ Them On The Cob?

    Restaurant’s Version Of Corn On The Cob. Wouldn’t Just Be Easier To BBQ Them On The Cob?

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    #13

    What 20$ Gets You In A Fancy Restaurant. I Didn't Even Know What To Do With It

    What 20$ Gets You In A Fancy Restaurant. I Didn't Even Know What To Do With It

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    #14

    Is It Forgivable When It's A Michelin Star Restaurant? (De Librije In Zwolle)

    Is It Forgivable When It's A Michelin Star Restaurant? (De Librije In Zwolle)

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    #15

    Marshmallow "Worms" Served On A Plant

    Marshmallow "Worms" Served On A Plant

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    #16

    My Mom Asked The Waitress What Type Of Bread It Was. It’s A Rock With The Butter For The Bread

    My Mom Asked The Waitress What Type Of Bread It Was. It’s A Rock With The Butter For The Bread

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    #17

    Ate At Three Michelin Star Restaurant Alinea In Chicago. Dessert Painted On The Table, Edible Balloons, Table Fires
 It’s An Experience

    Ate At Three Michelin Star Restaurant Alinea In Chicago. Dessert Painted On The Table, Edible Balloons, Table Fires
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    Rocks And Potatoes Painted To Look Like Rocks At Michelin-Starred Restaurant

    Rocks And Potatoes Painted To Look Like Rocks At Michelin-Starred Restaurant

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    #19

    At A 2-Michelin-Stars Restaurant

    At A 2-Michelin-Stars Restaurant

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    #20

    Recently Sat Through A 44-Course Meal At The Atelier In Ottawa, Canada

    Recently Sat Through A 44-Course Meal At The Atelier In Ottawa, Canada

    But this one was a freaking star: “cook” at the table in liquid nitrogen, dunk into hot spicy squash soup.

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    #21

    Tempura Green Beans, In A Shoe

    Tempura Green Beans, In A Shoe

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    #22

    At A Michelin-Starred Restaurant In Amsterdam, My Cocktail Arrived In A Plastic Bag

    At A Michelin-Starred Restaurant In Amsterdam, My Cocktail Arrived In A Plastic Bag

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    #23

    Incarne (And Bones)

    Incarne (And Bones)

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    #24

    Croquette In A Box Among Rocks

    Croquette In A Box Among Rocks

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    #25

    Lab By Sergi Agola, Sintra, Portugal - Some Highlights In No Particular Order

    Lab By Sergi Agola, Sintra, Portugal - Some Highlights In No Particular Order

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    #26

    Appetizers On Nails At A Conference

    Appetizers On Nails At A Conference

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    #27

    The Vegan Option Served At A Fancy End Of Conference Dinner

    The Vegan Option Served At A Fancy End Of Conference Dinner

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