11 Signs a New Restaurant Is Worth Trying, According to Experts

For food lovers, there’s not much more exciting than seeing a new restaurant opening in the neighborhood. Some check local websites or social media to get the scoop, others might drive or walk by to try and get a peek. But are there any methods or techniques the experts use to determine if a new restaurant is worth trying?

Before going out and dropping your hard-earned cash on a mediocre meal, read what our experts and chefs say about spotting a great new spot—and what red flags to look for! Some are as simple as checking out what real people are saying on social media and listening to the spots (unpaid) cheerleaders, but others are industry secrets that will point you in the right direction—before you make an expensive mistake.

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10. Look for happy staff

If the team doesn’t love working at a restaurant and doesn’t have the process down, you might want to skip, says Kushner. “Before even considering what is on the menu, observe the restaurant staff: do they seem panicked and take a while to check in with your table, or are they attentive and having a great time at work,” he told us. “In new restaurants, staff training is crucial for a great dining experience, and seeing staff that are relaxed, confident and who enjoy their work environment is a big sign of how the owners operate.”

Jelena Pasic, Founder, Harlem Shake, adds, “If you see an upbeat team that’s well organized, that’s a good sign. Servers who are excited and knowledgeable about food indicate that management has the same attitude, so you are likely to encounter a good flavor.”

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