Two-Star Restaurant

A Two-Star restaurant serves fresh food in a clean setting with efficient service.  Value is considered in this category as well as family-friendliness Guests at a Two-Star Restaurant can expect to find all of the characteristics for a One-Star Restaurant, plus:

Restaurant Products

  • Trays, check folders or equivalent are used
  • Wine, where appropriate, is available including at least one red and one white by the glass
  • A selection of beer is available including some imports and specialty beers
  • Cubed ice, not crushed, is served

Restaurant Facilities

  • Signs and notices are professional, matching décor not "homemade"
  • Service doors in all public areas are clean, free of marks and damage, and closed
  • Objects d'art and wall hangings are neat, secure and dust free
  • Staff uniforms are matching/coordinated
  • Dining room walls, partitions and ceilings, especially those adjacent to dining tables are extremely clean and hygienic
  • Windows, frames and window treatments adjacent to dining tables are extremely clean and hygienic
  • Music system, if in use, consists of CD or equivalent and is interruption-free, not commercial radio
  • Dining tables and chairs are in very good condition, free of notable damage and wear; wobble-free
  • China, glass and stainless steel tableware; no plastic utensils or other items on tabletop unless appropriate to theme or atmosphere
  • All china, glass, silverware and condiments on tabletops in good condition, free of wear and damage
  • Ashtrays throughout public areas are well-maintained and free of excessive debris
  • Public washrooms are very hygienic and neat with well-stocked paper and soap

Restaurant Service

  • Table service is available
  • Service is pleasant, competent and able to assist guest with beverage and menu selection

Examples of Two-Star restaurants include:

Ginza, Boston MA
Bookbinder's 15th Street Seafood House, Philadelphia PA
Churrascaria Plataforma, New York NY
Border Grill, Santa Monica CA
Marche, Chicago IL

For information on Three-Star Restaurant criteria see the next section.