What should customers compare first when choosing byo restaurants?

First compare the BYO policy itself-corkage fees, bottle size limits and whether corkage applies on weekends or weekdays. Next weigh value against your travel style: couples may prioritise ambience and quick service, families the space and flexibility, while value-led guests look for reasonable corkage alongside menu prices. This usually narrows the field to the strongest matches. The best next step is to shortlist those byo restaurants that clearly fit your trip and compare only those.