Advice of where (not) to eat, in case you happen to travel to any of these places :). Ratings in brackets of 5 (best) to 1 (worst). Only includes non-chain restaurants (less than or equal to 5 locations). Ratings are based on value, taste, and atmosphere.
Lynda's Ristorante
Cuisine: mostly Italian
Cost: 0
- Barbeque Oven-baked Baby Back Ribs <5>
- Chicken Marsala <4>
- Spiced Morning Southern Hash <3>
- Spaghetti Arrabbiata <4>
- Tomato Florentine Soup <1>
Albany, NY
The Tavern @ The Desmond Hotel
Cuisine: American
Cost: $$
Overall: 2
- French Onion Soup <2>
- Parmesean Chicken Sandwich <2>
Albuquerque, NM
Flying Star Cafe
Cuisine: American, diner
Cost: $
Overall: 4
- Fabulous French Toast <5>
The Grove Cafe & Market
Cuisine: American, sandwiches
Cost: $
Overall: 3
Savoy Bar & Grill
Cuisine: American
Cost: $$$
Overall: 3
- Bread <2>
- Classic Creme Brulee <4>
- Pan Roasted Chicken Breast <3>
Austin, TX
Chez Nous
Cuisine: French
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
- Crepes aux Fruits de Mer <3>
- Gazpacho <5>
Eighteenth Over Austin
Cuisine: American, steakhouse/TexMex
Cost: $$
Overall: 3
- BBQ Rib Stack <3>
- Baked Tortilla Soup <3>
Champaign/Urbana, IL
Bombay Grill
Cuisine: Indian
Cost: $$
Overall: 3
- Chicken Curry <4>
- Chicken Jalfrezie <3>
Jim Gould
Cuisine: American, steakhouse
Cost: $$$
Overall: 3
- Grilled Duck Breast <3>
- Mexican Ceviche <2>
Minneci's Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian
Cost: $$
Overall: 3
- Minestrone Soup <3>
- Pasta Arrabiata <3>
V. Picasso
Cuisine: Spanish, tapas
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
- Canelones <4>
- Chorizo con Huevos <3>
- Gambas al Mole <3>
- Mussels <4>
- Pollo al Ajillo <2>
Chapel Hill & Durham, NC
411 West
Cuisine: Italian
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
Allen & Son Bar-B-Que
Cuisine: American, North Carolinian barbecue
Cost: $
Overall: 3
Carolina Coffee Shop
Cuisine: American
Cost: $
Overall: 3
Linda's Bar and Grill
Cost: $
Cuisine: American
Overall: 3
- Hamburger Steak <4>
- Pot Roast Special <4>
Merlion
Cuisine: Singaporian
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
- Roti Prata with Chicken Curry <5>
Pepper's Pizza
Cuisine: American, pizza
Cost: $
Overall: 3
Spanky's
Cuisine: American, burgers
Cost: $
Overall: 4
Thai Cafe
Cuisine: Thai
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
Fayetteville, NC
Pait's Place
Cuisine: American, burgers
Cost: $
Overall: 2
Madison, WI
The Old Fashioned
Cuisine: American
Cost: $$
Overall :#
- Scandinavian Style Chicken Dinner <4>
Orlando, FL
50s Prime Time Cafe
Cuisine: American
Cost: $$
Overall: 3
- Beer Battered Onion Rings <3>
- Roasted Pepper <3>
Bistro de Paris
Cuisine: French
Cost: $$$
Overall: 4
- Bread <3>
- Butternut Squash Soup <4>
- Sea Bass <3>
- Vanilla Creme Brulee 4 Ways <4>
Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge
Cuisine: English, tea
Cost: $$
Overall: 5
Jiko
Cuisine: African, fusion
Cost: $$$
Overall: 4
- Bread <4>
- Swahili Curry Shimp <4>
Narcoossee's
Cuisine: American, seafood
Cost: $$$
Overall: 4
- Bread <3>
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- Crab-crusted Alaska Halibut <3>
Restaurant Marrakesh
Cuisine: Morrocan
Cost: $$
Overall: 3
Raleigh, NC
Angus Barn
Cuisine: American, steakhouse
Cost: $$$
Overall: 4
- Braised Center Cut Bone-in Pork Chop <4>
- H'orderves Plate and Cheese & Crackers <4>
- Manhatten Clam Chowder <3>
Raleigh Times Bar
Cuisine: American, sandwiches/bar
Cost: $
Overall: 3
San Diego, CA
Lady Carolyn's Pub
Cuisine: American, sandwiches
Cost: $
Overall: 3
- Chicken Sandwich <3>
- Tortilla Soup <3>
Wilson, NC
Quince
Cuisine: American, southern
Cost: $$
Overall: 4
- Bread (cornbread) <5>
- Jerked Shrimp and Grits <4>