Best Restaurant

JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)

JUDGING FUNDS REQUIRED - Funds for two people to have an entrée, main meal, sides, dessert and beverages must be provided to cover the cost of judging.

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

OVERVIEW

This category is open to venues offering full table service, delivering exceptional dining experiences with high-quality cuisine, ambiance, and customer service.

GENERAL CRITERIA

• Décor, design, ambience, atmosphere, lighting, and comfortability
• Quality and appearance of the venue (furniture, table setting, crockery, cutlery, glassware)
• Popularity of venue and alignment to local market
• Pricing relevant to local market, quality of the restaurant and restaurant experience
• Hygiene and cleanliness (all areas including restrooms)
• Original and innovative wine list with a range of wines served by the glass and bottle
• Innovation and creativity incorporating the overall theme of the restaurant with the food and beverage offerings

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CRITERIA

• Menu/food experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety, and quality)
• Beverage experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety, and quality)
• Evidence of specials for food and beverage

EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• Excellent customer service
• Staff presentation and quality of interaction (willingness to make recommendations)
• Staff knowledge of all products with the capability of food and wine matching with dishes offered
• Efficiency of order taking, meal delivery, table clearing
• Staff well-groomed
• Service consistent with a restaurant experience

2024 WINNER – Bistro George, Jacksons on George