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What are the top 5 things you look for in a "fine dining" restaurant?
Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:48 am
Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:48 am
So the conversation of what's better - herbsaint or clancys in New Orleans - made me think, what are the things that you look for to assess what's "good" or not.
My 5:
1. Appropriate time from ordering to serving. Too fast means it's been sitting, too slow makes me angry and I can't enjoy my meal.
2. Quality of food
3. Food coherence. The dish should work together with a variety of favors who work together across the courses.
4. Engaged service
5. Wine variety
My 5:
1. Appropriate time from ordering to serving. Too fast means it's been sitting, too slow makes me angry and I can't enjoy my meal.
2. Quality of food
3. Food coherence. The dish should work together with a variety of favors who work together across the courses.
4. Engaged service
5. Wine variety
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Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:53 am to mahdragonz
From your list....2,4,5,3,1.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:55 am to mahdragonz
I look for snow crabs on the buffet and the chocolate fountain...
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:12 pm to mahdragonz
Ketchup. Must have lots of it.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:12 pm to mahdragonz
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What are the top 5 things you look for in a "fine dining" restaurant? by mahdragonz
One thing and one thing only. I want to set the pace of the meal. Don't rush me, I know what I'm doing and what I want.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:20 pm to mahdragonz
In no particular order:
1. General ambiance, including appropriate level of patron noise (loud enough that the table next to me can't overhear my conversation unless they try, but not so loud that I need to raise my voice).
2. Quality of food.
3. Competent service. I don't need you to bother me, but if I happen to have a question, be able to answer it thoroughly. Also, if I so much as think you're rushing me, it's a huge strike against. One of my favorite meals I've ever had in New Orleans was at Irene's in which we burned through almost two full candles, and Daniel still seemed reticent to let us go.
4. Price needs to be in the same universe as food quality/presentation. I have no issue paying an obscene amount of money for food, but there needs to be something special about it if I do.
5. Availability of high quality small plates. If your menu is filled with standard soups, salads, and huge main courses, I'm probably not going to frequent your restaurant.
1. General ambiance, including appropriate level of patron noise (loud enough that the table next to me can't overhear my conversation unless they try, but not so loud that I need to raise my voice).
2. Quality of food.
3. Competent service. I don't need you to bother me, but if I happen to have a question, be able to answer it thoroughly. Also, if I so much as think you're rushing me, it's a huge strike against. One of my favorite meals I've ever had in New Orleans was at Irene's in which we burned through almost two full candles, and Daniel still seemed reticent to let us go.
4. Price needs to be in the same universe as food quality/presentation. I have no issue paying an obscene amount of money for food, but there needs to be something special about it if I do.
5. Availability of high quality small plates. If your menu is filled with standard soups, salads, and huge main courses, I'm probably not going to frequent your restaurant.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:25 pm to Joshjrn
good vibe
Quality scene
Lots of variety in menu
Good portions- my number one complaint is j hate those places with the big white plates and you order shrimp and grits and it's a scoop of grits and two shrimp on top for $30
If I'm paying that much I want to leave full
Nice wine list
I also like when they have either piano or some sort of music playing
Quality scene
Lots of variety in menu
Good portions- my number one complaint is j hate those places with the big white plates and you order shrimp and grits and it's a scoop of grits and two shrimp on top for $30
If I'm paying that much I want to leave full
Nice wine list
I also like when they have either piano or some sort of music playing
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:41 pm to Joshjrn
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5. Availability of high quality small plates. If your menu is filled with standard soups, salads, and huge main courses, I'm probably not going to frequent your
Probably one of the biggest things I look for when I'm checking out menus online. I'd rather buy a handful of really good small plates and get a taste for a restaurant can do, than commit to one entree. It's not really a fine dining thing, it's more of a restaurant in general thing.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 12:45 pm to bosoxjo13
Do the restaurants you eat at not offer quality appetizer dishes on top of main entrees??
I don't understand that comment. I can't think of one good restaurant I have been to that did not offer good smaller/first dishes on top of the regular main dishes.
I don't understand that comment. I can't think of one good restaurant I have been to that did not offer good smaller/first dishes on top of the regular main dishes.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:08 pm to hiltacular
Yeah I hate the small plates. It's a way to give small portions and charge big prices.
Give me some food dammit
Give me some food dammit
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:11 pm to hiltacular
What's hard to understand. Many more restaurants now days really focus on their small plates. Some traditional restaurants don't do this. When I'm traveling and look at what restaurants are recommended, I usually check out their small plate menu. I know my SO and I will usually grab a hand full of small plates and some drinks. If I look at a menu, and it's the same thing being offered at most places, I usually don't go there. Does this help better explain my post? Let me know if you need more.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:18 pm to mahdragonz
At this point in my life I am just thrilled if I'm able yo be a fine dining restaurant. Momma rarely gets to eat a hot meal, with utensils, and sitting down all at the same time.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:45 pm to wickowick
Presence of little umbrellas in the drinks and absence of snails on the plates.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:46 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
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absence of snails on the plates.
Posted on 9/19/15 at 1:58 pm to mahdragonz
guys wearing their "dress" or "good" jeans
Posted on 9/19/15 at 2:06 pm to quail man
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guys wearing their "dress" or "good" jeans
Posted on 9/19/15 at 10:17 pm to mahdragonz
1. Turning away underdressed patrons
Posted on 9/19/15 at 10:35 pm to dallastiger55
you might be confused if you think large portions are key to fine dining
Posted on 9/19/15 at 11:31 pm to dsides
Don't need large portions l just don't wanna leave hungry
A 3oz piece of fish on top of 3 asparagus is not filling
A 3oz piece of fish on top of 3 asparagus is not filling
Posted on 9/20/15 at 3:10 am to mahdragonz
Food
Service
Well made drinks
Comfort of the chairs
Pace of service.
Service
Well made drinks
Comfort of the chairs
Pace of service.
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