| Atmosphere, attentive servers, cleaniness (a must!), excellent food and a good wine list.
If we are going out, we tend to go more upscale. Rarely, if ever, do we go to chains. Too many great independently owned places out here. We are very fortunate to have such a variety plus they all rely heavily on local produce and seafood.
My thinking is, if I can make it at home, why go out? If I want to treat myself, we go out. I would say we probably go out about once a week. Japanese food is a favorite, I never make that at home.
I would say the places we frequent are top rated...if they weren't, I wouldn't bother.
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