Every restaurant that has a Mobil Star Rating is recommended -- those
with a higher Star Rating have passed a rigorous inspection and service
evaluation and are among an elite group of restaurants, known for
exceptional cuisine, service, décor, and presentation.
Mobil Travel Guide Inspectors evaluate several hundred objective
restaurant criteria, including food quality and presentation, service, and
atmosphere to provide a rating that you can depend on.
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About Mobil Star-Rated Restaurants
- Restaurant Star Rating Criteria
Understanding the Mobil Star Ratings process and
the criteria for each Star-Rating level for restaurants will give
you the background you need to get the most out of the ratings and
reviews on MobilTravelGuide.com.
Mobil Five-Star Restaurants: An elite group, Mobil Five-Star
restaurants deliver a flawless dining experience, consistently providing
exceptional food, superlative service, elegant décor and exquisite presentations. Every
detail that surrounds the experience is attended to. This exclusive group includes
restaurants as The French Laundry in Yountville, CA, Jean-Georges in New York and
Charlie Trotter's in Chicago
Mobil Four-Star Restaurants: Exceptional restaurants featuring
food that's creative and complex, and emphasizes seasonality and culinary technique.
A highly-trained dining room staff provides refined personal service and attention. Mobil
Four-Star restaurants that provide this style of refined dining include Michel Richard
Citronelle in Washington DC, Daniel in New York, as well as several of the Ritz-Carlton
and Four Seasons dining rooms.
Mobil Three-Star Restaurants: Offers skillfully-prepared food with a
focus on a specific style or cuisine. Dining room staff provides warm and professional service.
The décor is well-coordinated with fixtures and decorative items that are of excellent
quality and in keeping with the atmosphere. Restaurants such as Blackbird in Chicago, Boulevard
in San Francisco, as well as steakhouses, such as Ruth's Chris or Morton's, fall into the Mobil
Three-Star restaurant category.
Mobil Two-Star Restaurants: Provides freshly-prepared food and a cordial and
efficient waitstaff, in a clean and well-maintained setting. These restaurants are often
family-oriented or have a clear theme represented on the menu and the surroundings. Mobil
Two-Star restaurants usually showcase a distinct cuisine (Japanese, French, American, and so on.)
and can include such places as Prune in New York or Al Forno in Providence, RI.
Mobil One-Star Restaurants: Provides a distinctive experience through culinary specialty,
local flair or unique atmosphere. Value is considered in this category. Service may be limited (i.e.
self-service, counter-service) in many cases. Restaurants that would fall into this category include
barbeque joints, seafood shacks, pizza parlors, and mom & pop owned establishments.
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