Abigail Jackson When people are about to travel, they usually give themselves promises that they will not fall prey to tourist traps but they end up spending hours in queues in front of well-known restaurants that locals do not regularly frequent. Curiosity, fame, and social media buzz keep on attracting thousands of people to destinations where the service was priced high and the food is also low in quality and quality which shows that popularity is more important than value and authenticity to the visitors.
Serendipity 3, New York City
Customers are used to forming queues outside this legendary dessert restaurant as it has been featured in films and various travel programs and thus it is a venue that first time tourists in New York feel obliged to visit. Although the prices are high, and the service is notoriously slow, the tourists keep thronging this area in an attempt to have the luxurious frozen hot chocolate and an element of the pop culture history of this city.
Katz’s Delicatessen, New York City
This historic deli draws huge crowds due to its status of serving some of the most renowned pastrami sandwiches in America and long history of being part of the New York food history. Numerous patrons happily spend the high prices and stand in long queues just to claim that they had visited one of the most legendary places of dining in the city.
Pink’s Hot Dogs, Los Angeles
The small hot dog shop in Hollywood has been attracting tourists over the decades due to celebrities photos on the walls as well as a long history of being a classic in Los Angeles history. Although the menu has higher prices than usual street food, the visitors still stand in a queue with the hope of getting a taste of the well known hot dogs and taking a snap shot at the well-known stand.
The Crab Pot, Seattle
This restaurant is situated close to the bustling waterfront in Seattle and therefore is able to bring visitors on board with the promise of dramatic seafood spreads poured on the table so that they can experience a shared meal. The increased costs are disregarded by the tourists due to the vibrant environment and disorganized presentation of seafood, which make the meal worth remembering about the trip.
Joe’s Stone Crab, Miami Beach
This restaurant boasts of a long history and stone claw crabs which are seasonal and this has earned this restaurant a reputation that keeps the tourists queuing every year. Its prices tend to be significantly over and above other seafood restaurants in the city, but people are still ready to get the tradition and status that come with this famous Miami restaurant.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., A wide range of tourist cities
Having been inspired by the popular movie Forrest Gump, this theme restaurant is formed in key tourist spots where patrons usually flock to due to their curiosity and nostalgia. The menu consists of familiar seafood food available at above average prices, yet the movie based decor and the well-known brand name still help in drawing consistent crowds.
Hard Rock Cafe, International Tourist Destinations
The Hard Rock Cafe restaurants are consistently full of the travelers seeking to have a meal accompanied by music themed environment and merchandise that they can collect. Although one can get similar food elsewhere at a lower cost, the world brand that the restaurant has and the music memorabilia on its shelves make the queues outside the restaurant doors continue.
The Varsity, Atlanta
Being one of the largest drive in restaurants in the United States, The Varsity has been a historical place of visit among tourists in Atlanta. The long queues and the increased cost of the usual American fast food are usually accepted by the visitors as the restaurant has a long history and an exciting atmosphere, which makes it seem like a cultural heritage.
Giordano’s, Chicago
Its deep dish pizza is famous and this Chicago restaurant is a regular tourist destination where people are keen on having one of the most discussed dishes in the city. The excessive wait time and high prices have not deterred people much, as most of the travelers feel it necessary to taste Chicago style pizza as a part of their tour.
Philippe is the original Los Angeles
Many attribute popularization of the French dip sandwich to this old fashioned sandwich shop which has become part of Los Angeles dining culture. The old fashioned ambiance and famous sandwiches have made visitors queue up just to get the customary taste and even though one can find a similar meal elsewhere at a cheaper cost.
