I love this and need to know: how much do you let reviews inform your order vs. flying blind and getting whatever sounds good? I sometimes like to know what the skips/must-gets are, especially if it's a spendier spot, but also... surprise and delight, baby!
Yeah, same. If it's a new place or a new menu, I'll ask the waiter for one or two must orders, and I'll text friends the same question before arriving.
If it's a place I'm particularly excited about with a huge menu — like my first visit to RVR — I'll do some iG stalking on the restaurant page and the tags to see if something catches my eye.
Re: the waiter’s recs, I don’t think it’s a red flag if they suggest two things for opposing tastes. If they say something like “if you’re looking for something light, I like this, if you’re looking for a full entree, I like this” or “this is my favorite vegetarian dish, this is my favorite meat dish” kind of thing.
Great post! I agree with the importance of knowing how to order but restaurants with small menus and high prices shouldn’t all dishes be worth a try?
I live in Vancouver and most of the higher end restaurants I have been to have not been up to par with the price. Maybe its al differents between cities.
I love this and need to know: how much do you let reviews inform your order vs. flying blind and getting whatever sounds good? I sometimes like to know what the skips/must-gets are, especially if it's a spendier spot, but also... surprise and delight, baby!
I personally rarely use reviews to order, but I will ask friends who I know have been if there are must-gets! Sometimes I listen :)
Yeah, same. If it's a new place or a new menu, I'll ask the waiter for one or two must orders, and I'll text friends the same question before arriving.
If it's a place I'm particularly excited about with a huge menu — like my first visit to RVR — I'll do some iG stalking on the restaurant page and the tags to see if something catches my eye.
Re: the waiter’s recs, I don’t think it’s a red flag if they suggest two things for opposing tastes. If they say something like “if you’re looking for something light, I like this, if you’re looking for a full entree, I like this” or “this is my favorite vegetarian dish, this is my favorite meat dish” kind of thing.
LOVE THIS A LOT!
Me at the thought of skipping Mac and cheese at kestrel….🤯🤯🤯
Great post! I agree with the importance of knowing how to order but restaurants with small menus and high prices shouldn’t all dishes be worth a try?
I live in Vancouver and most of the higher end restaurants I have been to have not been up to par with the price. Maybe its al differents between cities.