Restaurant Goers!

[Fonz]

Depends on the food.

Lots of restaurants specialize in different types of food.

I generally try to go to a restaurant and eat a food that they specialize in.

I'm not really bothered by anything else.

In Spain......you can go eat seafood at the pier..not exactly the best of places..but the food is amazing.

Fonz

 

[big4life]

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


When I go out to eat, it is based on the quality of the food. I have been to high priced places along the coast that everyone raved over and been very disappointed. Personally, I like the small, quite, out of the way places. Everything just seems better, the food, the service, atmosphere, etc..

 

[AustinTX]

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

Since we're assuming high end restaurant for your question, I would expect staff appearance, seating comfort, etc. to all be 4's, although they're not as important as quality, selection, ...

 

[CanadianCripple]

I've eaten in places (especially Europe) which you wouldn't normally feed your dog in (appearance), but were incredible.

Food & service are of greatest importance to me.

 

[Fonz]

I've eaten in places (especially Europe) which you wouldn't normally feed your dog in (appearance), but were incredible.

LOL......thats so true.

Specially the mediterranean countries...Spain/France/Italy/Greece

Probably b/c they have a lot of seafood delicacies.

But in general terms.....US Restaurants are far cleanier/better appearance than their european counter-parts.

Fonz

 

[The Shadow]

A - Quality of food - 4
B - Selection of food dishes - 4
C - Presentation of food - 4
D - Overall restaurant ambience - 3(not a priority to me as the person you are with creats your personal ambience)
E - Wait staff function - 4
F - Wait staff appearance - 3(as long as they are professional)
G - Seating arrangement - 3(again not a priority, BUT I do not want to be seated next to a table full of rowdy kids - lol)
H - Type of seating and comfort - 4



...but...in my opinion, what separates "good food quality" from mediocre are the little things:

Presentation of the food - VERY important to me(as much as quality iteslf) - especially Chinese/Japanese/Sushi places - presentation can literally change my mental approcah to a meal

Dinnerware and utensils are a biggie with me - linen napkins, heavy, solid utensils etc.

Wine list is a biggie with me


Other things not really applicable to a Chinese type place:

Salad Dressings
Sour Cream
Coffee
INHOUSE prepared desserts

 

[CanadianCripple]

LOL......thats so true.

Specially the mediterranean countries...Spain/France/Italy/Greece

Probably b/c they have a lot of seafood delicacies.

But in general terms.....US Restaurants are far cleanier/better appearance than their european counter-parts.

Fonz

Yeah, but (as I'm sure you know) there's nothing like finding that little jewel which makes you go "aaaaaaaah, now that's food".

I live in Canada's smallest Province, but have a few of those spots too.

 

[naturally anabolic]

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

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

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.

 

[HANSEL]

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

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 3
E. 3
F. 3
G. 4
H. 4

good food, good seating, and clean waitstaff/facility and I am happy.

 

[fistfullofsteel]

If I am going out to a restaurant with you, then I could care less. I just want to go straight to dessert.