Brilliant Fork Rating System awards between 1-5 forks to restaurants based on a five "fork" rating scale. After considering the food, service, ambiance, wine list, value and overall dining experience. Brilliant Fork Rating system represents a combination of our staff evaluations and website users' feedback.

Core Competencies:

- Extraordinary		- Good
One of a kind, flawless dining experience, with consistently exceptionally exquisite quality and artful presentation, perfectly executed and gracious service, in an elegant and or luxurious setting. Wine list of exceptional depth, breadth and organization that complements cuisine; superior presentation and wine service.		Consistent dining experience with fresh food prepared to order, competent service in a clean setting. Limited wine selection by the glass and bottle.
- Excellent		- Fair
Memorable dining experience, with outstanding food, fresh, high quality ingredients, distinctive and/or imaginative presentations, professional service in a refined atmosphere. Well-chosen wine list representing quality producers, with selections chosen to match cuisine, price and style; knowledgeable and helpful wine service.		A good value dining experience with ordinary food, adequate service, and a clean practical setting. Limited wine selection by the glass or no wine selection.
- Very Good		- Below Average
Enjoyable dining experience, with skillfully prepared food, attention to presentation, well-trained efficient service in a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Appropriate and varied wine list; staff familiar with wines.		An unsatisfactory dining experience.