Help us discover exceptional dining experiences. Share your favorite local spots and help other diners find their next great meal.
We're always looking for recommendations from fellow food lovers who know their local dining scene. Whether you've discovered a hidden gem, want to highlight an underrated chef, or have a favorite spot that deserves recognition, we want to hear from you. Our team reviews every suggestion carefully, and the ones that align with our editorial standards become part of the Salt & Copper Report.
Submitting a restaurant is straightforward. Use the form below to tell us about the place, explain what makes it special, and share any details that will help us understand why it belongs on our guide. The more context you provide, the better we can evaluate whether it's a fit for our readers.
To maintain our editorial independence and credibility, we have clear boundaries around what recommendations we include. We don't feature restaurants submitted by the owners or staff members of those restaurants, as our readers depend on independent voices. We also don't accept payment or promotional considerations in exchange for coverage — every restaurant on our guide is here because our team believes it deserves to be.
We don't include generic chain locations unless they have a genuinely distinctive location or local owner model that sets them apart from the standard corporate experience. We also skip restaurants that are currently under investigation for health code violations or significant labor issues. Our goal is to point readers toward places that are well-run, safe, and genuinely excellent — not just trendy or new.
After you submit a suggestion, here's what happens next:
| Timeline | What We're Doing | What You'll See |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | Initial review and email confirmation | You'll receive a confirmation email acknowledging we received your suggestion |
| Week 2-4 | Editorial team evaluates against our standards | No immediate response — we're investigating and visiting if recommended |
| Week 4-8 | Site visit and team discussion | Still no contact — we're experiencing the restaurant firsthand |
| Week 8+ | Final decision and content creation | If approved, content appears on our guide. If not approved, no notification (we can't respond to every suggestion) |
We read every submission, but we can't personally respond to everyone. If your suggestion is approved, you'll see it appear on the Salt & Copper Report within 8-12 weeks. Our readers' trust is everything to us, so we take our time to verify quality and make sure every recommendation meets our standards.