Evaluation of a Restaurant

I dont go out for very well dining as often anymore but when I do, my expectations are well within reason of a diner. There are many factors in a restaurant that will determine whether I will be a returning patron. These factors can range from the cleanliness of its restrooms to the way the interior is decorated, but the pursuit of this essay, I will narrow down to the three most common-service, food and price. Service- Upon entering, I expect a host or hostess to acknowledge my charge and escort me to a table as soon as one is available.The waiter or waitress, who will be serving me, should have a levelheaded knowledge of what is on the menu for both food and wine. The server should also be quick to fill my glasses when empty. After my food has been served and a some bites into my dinner, I should be asked if it is to my approval. If not, inquire why and do something about it. My server should be proactive and attentive and instead of having to be flagged down for everything. M ost of all, they should be pleasant and spontaneous in making my experience an enjoyable one.After all, Im not just salaried for the food but paying for the service as well. Remember, TIPS is short for To Insure Prompt Service. Food- Since I will be paying for my food, I would expect it to be nothing less of delectable. Of course, exhibit of the dish itself should be appetizing, but the taste is what Im here for. If a medium-rare steak is what I order, then I want to see it seared on the outside and pinkish to slightly red towards the center thickness.Just as important, flavor should be as close to, if not exactly, as described in the menu and by the server. Vegetables, if done correctly, will add a perfect compliment. Ive eaten at places where vegetables were so over cooked I swear it came from a can. The blot is if your food tastes like cafeteria food, complain. Lets face it, if Im going to fork out a Ben Franklin for this, it had fracture be cost that. Price-As the grey-ha ired saying You get what you pay for couldnt be further from the truth. Even for something that youve consumed before you pay for it.But then again, the price that Im willing to pay is for the entire experience not just the worth of the ingredients in making my entree and for the service provided, but ultimately for my enjoyment of the meal. If I pull a face after each shovel of food into my mouth as opposed to a frown after each nibble, then its all worth it. This doesnt necessarily mean I have to a pay and an arm and a leg for it either. I always say that when I retract a restaurant a little poorer in wealth but richer in culinary culture, then its worth a recommendation and better than that- a return visit.After all, regular customers and returning patrons are the ones who help keep their doors open. With all that being said, the establishment that I have been modeling the coordinate of this essay with, which exceeded all three of my criteria as well as others I didnt mention is Forbes Mill Steakhouse in Los Gatos, California. Only twenty proceeding from my house and is highly recommended to anyone be it local or visitors of the San Francisco Bay Area.