How to Pick a Good Restaurant

[Rustynuts]

Interesting tips. Some seem obvious, others kind of nuanced. The only one that may not hold true outside of large urban/trendy chef restaurants is the one about eating there right after opening. My dad was a chef and always said NEVER go to a new restaurant in the first month or so. Everyone is still new at the place and not up on the menu, cooking style, etc.

Six Rules for Dining Out - Magazine - The Atlantic

[Greg O]

Pick a good restaurant? Depends on where you are. A few years ago we were out in Sundance, Wyoming and hungry. We drove up and down the main drag until I came to a small mom and pop restaurant with a bunch of dirty 4x4,s pulling cattle trailers parked nearby. The place was not very appealing, a bit run down and my wife second guessed my decision to eat there. The food was great, as were the prices. We have eaten there since with the same results.

[yocan]

I would never go in the first 2 months. Thats just me though.

[chowdalover]

For me I like to ask locals where a great spot. Most of the time they are right on the money. Specially around Boston locals know good eats for good prices!