What to Look For in a Local Restaurant

Now that summer is here, you’re probably enjoying brunches, outdoor dinners, and late happy hours at your favorite spots. With over 1 million restaurants in the United States, according to Statista, you have boundless options to consider when looking for a new hangout spot. When planning your next summer lunch or dinner date, here are some things to look for in a local restaurant.

Good Food

It's a no-brainer that you should only consider a local restaurant that can please your palate. Do you want to look forward to a good lunch or dinner only to be disappointed by half-cooked or poorly seasoned food? You can always check reviews on Yelp, TrustPilot, and Google to see what customers say about the menu. Recommendations from family and friends who've tried a new place are a great place to start.

Sanitation

For your health and safety, never eat at a restaurant with a bad reputation for sanitation. Hepatitis A, E. coli, Listeria, and food poisoning are some things you can face when you eat at a restaurant that doesn’t handle food well, according to Healthline. In addition to food preparation safety, restaurants should be free of pests that can contaminate the food supply. Before booking a reservation, check the food safety rating.

Customer Service

When you eat out, you shouldn’t have to deal with rude waitstaff. Any professional restaurant should hire and train staff that knows how to deal with customers, explain the menu and keep things clean. Poor service can easily ruin an otherwise good meal and make people not want to return.

Activities

Do you want to experience a fun atmosphere where there is an activity to do while you're out to dinner? Of course! A local restaurant that offers a unique activity like bowling is the perfect thing. This gives you and your guests the opportunity to eat and play. There's no need to make plans to visit more than one place for an eventful night out.

You have tons of options to consider when looking for a new place to enjoy with family and friends. When you skip cooking and decide to dine out, you should enjoy all that a good eatery can offer. When you’re ready to experience a local restaurant that's also a bowling center, visit us today at Kingpin Social at Maple Lanes for a great time.