NEEDHAM, Mass., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel
platform, today revealed the most popular restaurants and great
hidden-gem alternatives in top summer travel destinations.
To offer more flexibility to travelers, TripAdvisor asked its
Destination Experts -- prolific forum contributors -- to recommend
great local alternatives to the top-rated restaurants in popular
summer travel destinations. These hidden-gem restaurants are more
easily "reserve-able" via the TripAdvisor app, and still offer an
exceptional dining experience.
TripAdvisor recently launched a new "Nearby" feed in its mobile
app to help travelers better discover local places to eat and
things to do while on a trip. Travelers can now quickly find great
recommendations for nearby restaurants and experiences, and view
them on an interactive map to uncover hidden gems. The
recommendations are dynamic, so for example, if it's noon, you will
automatically be shown ideas for where to eat lunch.
"Every city has those popular restaurants where it's almost
impossible to get a reservation, even when planning in advance. The
great news is that there are other fabulous restaurants to discover
when you are ready to eat," said Desiree
Fish, vice president of global communications for
TripAdvisor. "The latest TripAdvisor app is the best in-destination
travel tool because it helps you find great dining alternatives
wherever you are traveling this summer. By leveraging the power of
our community-driven platform, travelers can easily access
restaurant recommendations from locals, experts and other
travelers, as well as reserve tables on the go."
Popular Summer Restaurants and Delicious Alternatives
Destination
|
#1 Restaurant
(Traveler Ranked)
|
Top Alternative
(from Destination Expert)
|
New York
City
|
Piccola Cucina
Osteria
DE tip from
iStillDrinkwater: I have been able to get same day reservations
even on busy summer Fridays. Sometimes I walk in and had to wait
10-30 minutes to get a table, no issues.
|
Il Corallo
Trattoria
Recommended by
iStillDrinkwater: This restaurant is almost right next to Piccola
Cucina. It has an amazing selection of pastas for almost half the
price. The food is fresh and quick. Great deals on beers and wines
as well. Just walk in, and you can easily get a table. If you have
to wait, then the wait is quick.
|
Las Vegas
|
Edge
Steakhouse
DE tip from kbunde:
There shouldn't be difficulty getting a table on any given day,
though it will always be more difficult during special events &
on weekends, as with any restaurant.
|
McCall's Heartland
Grill
Recommended by
kbunde: I recommend the Stratosphere--McCall's is the better
steakhouse, but the Top of the World restaurant has arguably the
best views in Vegas. They have a great happy hour & I
especially recommend coming for drinks or dinner at sunset. You get
the same views others pay for--but you get a drink and/or dinner
with your view!
|
Boston
|
Mistral
DE tip from
Northern_Traveler00: Book well in advance for a weekend
reservation, even in summer.
|
Teatro
Restaurant
Recommended by
Northern_Traveler00
|
San
Francisco
|
Kokkari
Estiatorio
DE tip from mini:
It's best to reserve a table one to two months in advance, as this
is popular among locals and tourists. There is a sister restaurant
in Palo Alto but both locations are booked well in
advance.
|
L'ardoise
Bistro
Recommended by mini: This is
the most unique and best Greek restaurant in San Francisco and it's
hard to find a good alternative. They sometimes do the Greek Summer
Fairs in the bay area - small booth area so may you want to look
into that if you want to dine on their food.
|
New
Orleans
|
GW Fins
DE tip from
The_Loup_Garou: Best to reserve a table during peak dinner hours
14-20 days in advance.
|
Red Fish
Grill
Recommended by
The_Loup_Garou
|
Sydney
|
Jack &
Knife
DE tip from KVE1005: A
very generic non-descript restaurant, offering a creative but
limited menu. Jack & Knife doesn't require advanced bookings,
and accommodates the majority of the walk-ins.
|
Mister
Percy
Recommended by
KVE1005
|
Chicago
|
Steak 48
DE tip from
Cliff_Rock: You can usually get a same-day reservation.
|
Wildfire
Recommended by
Cliff_Rock
|
Lisbon
|
Sanskar
Nepal
DE tip from PMAL: You need to
reserve a table at least one week in advance to get the day/time
you want during summer peak season.
|
Ola
Nepal
Recommended by
PMAL
|
Tokyo
|
Han no Daidokoro
Kadochika
DE tip from Dr.
Shibuyakko: You can generally get a table if you make a reservation
2-3 days in advance; however, this restaurant is extremely popular
among foreign tourists, so in a peak season (such as the cherry
blossom season of late March-early April), it's better to make a
reservation at least one week in advance.
|
Hanno Daidokoro
Bettei
Recommended by Dr.
Shibuyakko
|
Methodology
Highlighted destinations based on the top
destinations with mobile bookings.
"Destination Experts" are the passionate backbones of the
TripAdvisor community. They are regular contributors who give
helpful, friendly advice and welcome new members in the forums.
Whether residents, locals or frequent visitors, they have
up-to-date knowledge of what's going on in their destinations.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest
travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of
every trip. With over 760 million reviews and opinions covering the
world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering
approximately 8.3 million accommodations, airlines, experiences,
restaurants and cruises – TripAdvisor provides travelers with the
wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly,
what to do, where to eat and how to cruise. TripAdvisor also
compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers
can find the lowest price on the hotel that's right for them.
TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home
to the world's largest travel community of 490 million average
monthly unique visitors**, all looking to get the most out of every
trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better. The
subsidiaries and affiliates of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) own
and operate a portfolio of websites and businesses, including the
following travel media brands:
www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bokun.io, www.bookingbuddy.com,
www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com,
www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com,
www.eltenedor.com, and www.restorando.com),
www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com,
www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com,
www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com,
www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com,
and www.viator.com.
* Source: Jumpshot for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, February 2019
** Source: TripAdvisor internal log files, average monthly unique
visitors during season peak in Q3 2018
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