Originally Posted by
JBord
I find this to be an almost impossible task. I have more luck researching area restaurants on my own. If I even bother asking at the hotel any more, I try to be very specific -- "where would you go around here to get a great burger?".
I agree, it's important to be specific in your request. I know if the situation were reversed-- if I were offering a recommendation-- I'd hate to have to start with being asked, "What's a good place to eat around here?" The answer is, "Depends on what you're looking for." If I were
busy or not in the mood to play 20 questions to ferret out the type of cuisine, style of service, price range, and geographical area you're interested in, I'd probably just give you a simplistic answer like "I like X", or "Visitors really enjoy Y." Describe what you want up front and you'll get a better answer.