Locals are a great source of information
so ask around. Asking locals can bring you some of the best information
available about a restaurant. However, sometimes locals, such as
hotel front desk staff and cab drivers, get referral fees for bringing
in customers, so don’t forget to ask some questions and do a little
looking around before you go in.
In tourist areas, casual dress is
usually appropriate in all but the most expensive Restaurants. Restaurants
in downtown locations, business areas or in private clubs tend to
have a more formal dress code. The general trend has been for restaurants
to become more casual, but if you have any doubts, it is certainly
worth a phone call.