How to Review a Restaurant
So you've been assigned your first restaurant review. Whether it's an assignment for class or a review for a publication, reviewing a restaurant may seem overwhelming at first glance. Take a look at these tips for help on how to review a restaurant.
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Instructions
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Head to your favorite restaurant and take notes on the décor. What does it look like? What type of furniture do they have? Take notes about the colors inside of the restaurant, the style of the furniture, and any art that you see.
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What type of ambiance does it have? What kinds of people come to this restaurant? Make notes about this as well.
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Pick a few of your favorite items on the menu and describe them. What does the dish look like? What does it taste like? Then, ask a waitress or chef what the most popular items are in the restaurant. Make note of that as well.
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Once you have collected these notes, head home and write your notes coherently and concise. Separate the descriptions into sections: Décor, Cuisine, Ambiance, Customers, etc.
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Combine your descriptions into a review, as if you were writing a short essay about the restaurant.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're still having trouble organizing your sections, take a look at the work of some of your favorite restaurant critics for general tips on how to construct your review.
