| $ | $3 - 6 |
| $ $ | $7 - 13 |
| $ $ $ | $14 - 20 |
| $ $ $ $ | $21 + |
| * | Uncreative combinations, little flavor, badly presented. Might as well stay home. |
| * * | Decent food, but not particularly innovative or a taste sensation (fast food quality). |
| * * * | Interesting combinations of foods well prepared; temperatures appropriate. |
| * * * * | Very original dishes, artistically presented, a special flavor with uncommon combinations. |
| * | Very slow. Servers are rude and inattentive. |
| * * | Slightly slow. Timing of courses poor. |
| * * * | Decent service, server attentive to various needs. |
| * * * * | Prompt service, timing excellent, all staff extra courteous. |
| 3 | Too expensive for quality of food. |
| 4 | Below average, could prepare food cheaper at home. |
| 5 | Average value, medium food quality for price. |
| 6 | Good value, but some aspect lacking. |
| 7 | Great value, dishes a bit small, but delicious. |
| 8 | Excellent value!! |
| * | Overall, unpleasant. Bad location. Ugly decor. |
| * * | Generic appearance, but clean. |
| * * * | Matching furniture, some privacy, comfortable chairs. |
| * * * * | Innovative decorating, good location, ample leg room, table room. |
An average was taken of 4 scores: Food, an average of Service and Ambience, and Value (scaled 3-8), plus the reviewer's personal assessment [±0.2]. A rating of 3.0 or higher warrants mention in the E & J Hall of Fame List.