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What dinner for two will cost you at some of Alabama's most expensive restaurants

That income tax refund is already burning a hole in your pocket. What better way to blow a nice windfall than a big night out at dinner?

We perused the menus of some of Alabama’s fanciest restaurant and picked out some of the most expensive dishes on the menu to see how much it might set you back for a dinner for two.

For our purposes, we chose two appetizers and two entrees and figured after a big meal like that, you could share a dessert. We added 10 percent sales tax (those prices may vary by city) and another 20 percent tip after that.

We did not include alcohol, but depending on how much or how little you want to spend on a bottle of wine, you could share a bottle of 2017 Priorat Ester Nin for $190 at Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham or a bottle of Zonin Amarone for $95 at NoJa in Mobile. (Or you can easily spend five or 10 times that amount if you really want to splurge on a bottle of wine.)

If you prefer a cocktail, expect to pay $13 for a Manhattan at Shula's Steak House in Hoover and $10 for a Satsuma Slinger at Acre in Auburn.

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360 Grille, Florence

Appetizers: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, $18; Beef Cheek Penne, $14.

Entrées: All-Natural Beef Filet, $39; Grilled Scallop, $34.

Dessert: Crème Brulee, $8.

Subtotal: $113.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $11.30.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $25.00.

Total tab: $149.30.

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Cotton Row Restaurant, Huntsville

Appetizers: Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, $16; Bayou La Batre Crawfish and Leek Risotto, $15.

Entrées: 14-Ounce Prime New York Steak, $38; Seared Maine Diver Sea Scallops, $31.

Dessert: Chocolate Caramel Crunch Cake, $9.

Subtotal: $109.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.90.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $143.90.

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Chuck's Fish, Tuscaloosa

Appetizers: Gulf Oysters, $15; Seafood Mac 'N Cheese, $13.

Entrées: Ribeye, $36. Gulf Catch Piccata, $34.

Dessert: White Chocolate Bread Pudding Sundae. $12.

Subtotal: $110.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $11.00.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $25.00.

Total tab: $146.00.

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Kozy's Fine Dining, Tuscaloosa

Appetizers: New Orleans BBQ Gulf Shrimp, $14; Kozy's Mushrooms, $10.

Entrées: Filet Oscar, $36; Veal chop, $35.

Dessert: The Kozy Kreamer. $10.

Subtotal: $105.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.50.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $139.50.

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SpringHouse, Alexander City

Appetizers: Carolina Gold Rice Porridge, $12; SpringHouse Garden Crudite, $12.

Entrées: Hickory Grilled Bone-In New York Strip. $45; Pan-Seared Swordfish, $30.

Dessert: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, $8.

Subtotal: $107.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.70.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $141.70.

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Acre, Auburn

Appetizers: Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab, $13; Gulf Shrimp and Grits, $13.

Entrées: Hereford Beef Tenderloin, $36; Oven Roasted Gulf Grouper, $30.

Dessert: Cheese Board, $14.

Subtotal: $106.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.60.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $140.60.

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Cafe Dupont, Birmingham

Appetizers: Fried Oysters & Okra, $14; Café Dupont Charcuterie, $14.

Entrées: Grilled Smoked Prime Beef Ribeye, $38; Grilled Gulf Red Snapper, $29.

Dessert: Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, $10.

Subtotal: $105.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.50.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $139.50.

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Satterfield's Restaurant, Vestavia Hills

Appetizers: Pat's Baked Blue Point Oysters, $19; House Charcuterie Board, $16.

Entrées: Hickory Grilled Hereford Beef Filet, $39; Seared Maine Sea Scallops, $31.

Dessert: Artisanal cheese plate. $15.

Subtotal: $120.00

Tax at 10 percent: $12.00.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $27.00.

Total tab: $159.00.

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Highlands Bar and Grill, Birmingham

Appetizers: Seared Foie Gras Biscuit, $18; Stone Ground Baked Grits, $12.

Entrées: Cowboy Ribeye, $58; Gulf Red Snapper, $32.

Dessert: Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise, $10.

Subtotal: $130.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $13.00.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $29.00.

Total tab: $172.00.

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Shula's Steak House, Hoover

Appetizers: Shellfish Trio, $29; Blackened Tenderloin Tips, $16.

Entrées: Surf & Turf, $67; Ribeye (14 ounces), $44.

Dessert: Molten Lava Chocolate Cake. $15.

Subtotal: $171.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $17.10.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $38.00.

Total tab: $226.10.

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Hot and Hot Fish Club, Birmingham

Appetizers: Charcuterie and Cheese, $15; Wagyu Beef Tartare, $13.

Entrées: Pan-seared scallops, $34; Hot and Hot Bouillabaisse, $34.

Dessert: Elton's Chocolate Souffle, $9.

Subtotal: $105.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.50.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $24.00.

Total tab: $139.50.

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Birmingham

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Birmingham

Appetizers: Bacon Wrapped Scallops, $18.95; Perry's Signature Fried Asparagus with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, $16.95.

Entrées: Bone-In Filet Mignon, $59.95; Steamed Lobster Tail, $47.95.

Dessert: Nutty D'angelo, $10.

Subtotal: $153.80.

Tax at 10 percent: $15.38.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $34.00.

Total tab: $203.18.

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NoJa, Mobile

Appetizers: Seared Duck Foie Gras, $18; Wild Caught Sea Scallops, $15.

Entrées: Colorado Lamb Chops, $44; Panko-Crusted Fish, $34.

Dessert: Passion Fruit Cheesecake. $9.

Subtotal: $120.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $12.00.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $27.00.

Total tab: $159.00.

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Central, Montgomery

Appetizers: Watermelon West Indies Salad, $17; Tom Tom Salad, $12.

Entrées: Ribeye, $38; Duck and Dumplings, $26.

Dessert: Bread Pudding, $8.

Subtotal: $101.00.

Tax at 10 percent: $10.10.

Gratuity at 20 percent: $23.00.

Total tab: $134.10.