One of the best things about travel is eating. While not quite the best meal I had in Athens, Greece, this picture is from Orizontes, a hill top restaurant with arguably the best view of the city. The restaurant can be reached by cable car or you can take the stairs and the steep path. I made the mistake of walking up and riding down. I would recommend not doing that on a hot and humid evening. Better to ride up and walk down if you would like. While the food is just average, the view is unbeatable.
Truth is, travel food can be hit and miss very often, but even the experience of dining in another setting is worth the risk. I try and make a list of potential dining locations prior to my trip. By this method, I can have some options and do some research. Sometimes it is good to trade food versus view and other times you are willing to forgo the nice scene and just enjoy an exquisite meal. The more research conducted prior to the trip, the more you can narrow down the options. Of course, it is also true that people have different tastes. I have dined in restaurants that have had horrible reviews but found my experience quite different. So, while research is definitely worth the time investment, a traveler should always be open to making their own judgements.