I'm still at a loss to understand why people have such strong reactions to the notion of a server's recommendation. I take people's advice on what to see and do in places I haven't been to, movies to see, music to listen to, why not food to eat?

I also don't understand what intelligence or success have to do with anything. Firstly, they're not requirements to eating anywhere and secondly, a hallmark of intelligence is knowing when to ask for help. Or at least to not be dismissive of the idea of it.