9. Opaque, San Francisco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDlsNg1KSqw The picture above is what you will see if you dine at Opaque, San Francisco. Opaque - Dining in the Dark will seat you in a literally pitch-black dining room where you will be guided and served by blind or visually impaired individuals that have been specially trained to serve meals in the dark, casually and comfortably offering guidance and reassurance for sighted guests. Dining-in-the-dark restaurants have taken off in cities like New York, London and Paris. The concept originated in Zurich, Switzerland, where Jorge Spielmann - a blind man - began blindfolding guests to recreate the experience of eating as a blind person. According to the company, the dining in the dark experience allows you to willingly plunge into a world of sensitivity, taking you through a journey of taste, sound and touch, all in the dark. They claim that you are abandoning vision in exchange for a new, multi-sensual dining experience. Upon arriving at opaque you will be welcomed in a lit lounge area where you will pick from a specially prepared menu or you can select mystery options. One you have ordered you can check your coat and bag, and then be guided into the darkened dining room. All reviews agree that it truly is sub-terrain darkness with only a minimal amount of light being offered by exit signs for safety reasons. Your server is there to assist and guide you throughout the meal, helping you position food and drinks so that they are easily located and you dont spill them all over yourself. The Opaque experience costs around $80-$100 per person.