We aren't rich, have never eaten at any of the legendary highest-end restaurants, seldom at places at all "toney". But we have dined just a couple of times at French restaurants, one in Saint Martin and one in N'awlins, way above what our usual budget allows. I would have to say that the food was superb. But the portions in the most expensive place, in New Orleans, were very ample - for a hummingbird.