About Us | Delicious As F*ck

The Mission

Michelin and the James Beard Foundation get the foundation right. A single standard. Applied consistently. Focused on craft, execution, and the food itself.

We build on that — while covering far more of the places people actually eat, without out sourcing judgment to the loudest voices or then arrowest palates.

The food always comes first. But we widen the lens to include consistency over time, attention to detail, and whether a restaurant actually delivers on what it claims to be. We also pay attention to the people behind a place — whether they care, and whether it shows.

The Mission is simple. The brutally honest guide to eating well.

Rating Scale

Delicious as F*ck

Delicious As F*ck. Full stop. Eat here a few times before you die.

Delicious

Excellent food. The details matter. This place knows exactly what it’s doing.

Damn Good

Solid in all the right ways. Easy to recommend.

Worth Trying

Not flawless, but interesting. One great dish, a smart idea, or enough promise to justify a visit.

Nope

We’re out. Not worth our time or yours.

Not Reviewed

We haven’t spent enough time here yet.

Editorial Integrity: Restaurants don’t pay for ratings, placement, or coverage. Ever.

Contact Us

We welcome local insight on restaurants and value hearing from chefs, restaurateurs, media, and other brands who share our mission.

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Questions

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.

How do you choose which restaurants to feature?

We cover restaurants, chefs, and experiences that meet a clear editorial standard: strong execution, consistency, and relevance to the city. We do not publish to fill space, reward relationships, or chase trends. If it earns its place, it appears. Coverage is evaluated independently and may be revisited over time.

Can restaurants pay to be featured?

No. Restaurants cannot pay for reviews, list placement, or editorial inclusion. We do work with partners across events and brand collaborations, but those relationships are separate from editorial decisions. Our coverage is earned.

Do you accept free meals?

We aim to dine anonymously and pay our own way whenever possible. If we attend a media preview or invited event, that does not guarantee coverage. If we choose to write about it, we disclose appropriately. Independence is non-negotiable.

How often do you revisit restaurants?

Restaurants evolve. Standards change. Teams turn over. We revisit regularly and update our coverage when necessary. Not every restaurant remains on a list forever.

How can I suggest a restaurant?

If there’s a place you believe deserves attention, send us the details by using the contact form above. We review every submission. Coverage is never guaranteed

How do sponsorships and commercial partnerships work?

We work with select partners across newsletters, digital placements, guide sponsorships, events, and other commercial activations. These collaborations are clearly designated as commercial and are separate from editorial decision-making. Partnership supports the platform - it never purchases coverage or influences ratings. For partnership or press inquiries, reach out through the contact form above.