My personal biases are towards places quiet enough to hold a conversation and great service. However, neither of those make it worth going to a restaurant if the food is bad. For the sake of comparison, I rate each restaurant on a scale of 1-5 based on the quality of the food. Half points are awarded or subtracted for service or ambiance that stands out.
5/5 = You can't miss this place
4/5 = A dependable favorite
3/5 = Average, worth stopping by if you are around, but don't go out of your way
2/5 = You are better off staying in
1/5 = Avoid like the plague it is
