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The Florida restaurant C.L.A.S.S. Soirée Steakhouse, located in Hollywood, has offered its patrons an unusual dining experience — the chance to enjoy a meal completely naked. These spicy events now take place at the establishment on the first Monday of every month.

The chef and owner of the eight-year-old establishment, Morad Ali, shared that the idea to launch such a bold format came to him after a group of nudists rented out the restaurant for their private dinner. Facing fierce competition, the chef decided to make these gatherings regular.

"In the restaurant business, just doing your job well is no longer enough. Everyone has a New York strip, everyone has a ribeye, everyone has great dishes. We had to stand out," the restaurateur explained.

Pricing: Why do men pay more?

A special prix fixe menu is provided for 20 brave guests willing to dine without clothes. It includes light appetizers, a surf 'n' turf main course (a combination of meat and seafood), and a glass of champagne.

However, the cost of admission strictly depends on the status and gender of the visitor:

• Men: $250

• Women: $150

• Couples: $300

Legality and decency rules

Local authorities have already commented on the restaurant's initiative, confirming that the establishment is not violating any regulations. City of Hollywood spokesperson Joann Hussey explained that the format is entirely legal because all service staff remain fully clothed.

To ensure hygiene and comfort, each naked guest is provided with a chair cushion, a small lap towel, and a robe upon entry. However, according to the chef, most visitors shed their robes at the entrance or quickly discard them during the meal. "This has become a very popular format. What we're doing is truly something special," Ali concluded.

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