Restaurant Goers!

[Zebo]

Not on your list.....but for me, cleanliness.

Which is why I really don't go to restaraunts at all.
Many of them are disgusting places with dirty kitchens and staff.


Sorry....its how feel.

 

[TheProject]

What is important to you in your dining experience and in what order?

A - Quality of food
B - Selection of food dishes
C - Presentation of food
D - Overall restaurant ambience
E - Wait staff function
F - Wait staff appearance
G - Seating arrangement
H - Type of seating and comfort

Please give a rating 1-4 (4 being the highest) as to importance.

Assume that this is a high-end restaurant and money is no object to you.


Please feel free to add any of your own comments or personal experiences.

A - 3
B - 3
C - 2
D - 3
E - 4
F - 2
G - 1
H - 2

At the moment, I work in the restaurant industry, and have for several years, which makes me really conscious of what restaurants do well or not so well.

This biggest thing that will affect whether or not I go back is the quality of the service. Nothing pisses me off more than not having my drink refilled.

Outside of that, I'll echo spatts' sentiments. Warm lighting, comfy seats, oak or other light woods.

 

[OKIE]

What is important to you in your dining experience and in what order?

A - Quality of food
B - Selection of food dishes
C - Presentation of food
D - Overall restaurant ambience
E - Wait staff function
F - Wait staff appearance
G - Seating arrangement
H - Type of seating and comfort

Please give a rating 1-4 (4 being the highest) as to importance.

Assume that this is a high-end restaurant and money is no object to you.


Please feel free to add any of your own comments or personal experiences.

A - 4
B - 4
C - 2
D - 3
E - 3
F - 2
G - 1
H - 1

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

Velvett

Typically, the price range of the food determines the target audience. (Long Island is a little different because it's so wealthy, true but still)

If it costs $150 for two people for dinner, your target is generally a little bit of an older crowd, and the ambience should reflect that. You're not getting 25 year olds in there at those prices, typically. (You might if this is the Hamptons).

Ambience is a distant third to food quality and quality/attentiveness of staff in my opinion.

 

[Millie]

oh, i thought that this would be another one of velvett's infamous food threads and i was expecting something along the lines of "ordering this specific dish and eating it in that specific way will result in you re-enacting Meg Ryan's restaurant scene in 'when harry met sally'"


A - Quality of food - 4
B - Selection of food dishes - 4
C - Presentation of food - 3
D - Overall restaurant ambience - 3
E - Wait staff function - 4
F - Wait staff appearance - 3
G - Seating arrangement - 2
H - Type of seating and comfort - 3

 

[Millie]

oh, i thought that this would be another one of velvett's infamous food threads and i was expecting something along the lines of "ordering this specific dish and eating it in that specific way will result in you re-enacting Meg Ryan's restaurant scene in 'when harry met sally'"


A - Quality of food - 4
B - Selection of food dishes - 4
C - Presentation of food - 3
D - Overall restaurant ambience - 3
E - Wait staff function - 4
F - Wait staff appearance - 3
G - Seating arrangement - 2
H - Type of seating and comfort - 3

 

[musclebrains]

Hard to beat the Red Lobster for luscious seafood and beautiful views of beautiful people.

 

[velvett]

Velvett

Typically, the price range of the food determines the target audience. (Long Island is a little different because it's so wealthy, true but still)

If it costs $150 for two people for dinner, your target is generally a little bit of an older crowd, and the ambience should reflect that. You're not getting 25 year olds in there at those prices, typically. (You might if this is the Hamptons).

Ambience is a distant third to food quality and quality/attentiveness of staff in my opinion.

This one is in Manhasset.

Yessery bob - you're totally correct.
You could get dinner for two here for around $60-200 ( w/apps and drinks) - the menu is that large in food variety and price.




FOR EVERYONE


The food quality is top notch - the decor is currently dated (80's mica) and worn looking. The host-owner treats each and every customer like her grandchildren - so your meal is served with every desire met, you will have some of your requests filled before you ask (the regulars) and you may need help walking you and your stomach out the door.

 

[velvett]

THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karma for everyone!

If you did not receive any - it's either because I ran out - or I must spread it around.




A lot of great comments here and I will be sharing these in our meetings.


We'll call it interactive hospitality design.

 

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What is important to you in your dining experience and in what order?

A - Quality of food
B - Selection of food dishes
C - Presentation of food
D - Overall restaurant ambience
E - Wait staff function
F - Wait staff appearance
G - Seating arrangement
H - Type of seating and comfort

Please give a rating 1-4 (4 being the highest) as to importance.

Assume that this is a high-end restaurant and money is no object to you.


Please feel free to add any of your own comments or personal experiences.

3
2
1
1
1
4
4
4