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Most people pick a restaurant by checking the menu and the reviews. Fewer people think about walking back to the parking garage afterward. Safety is one of those things you notice most when it’s missing, and for foodies who travel specifically to eat, the neighborhood around the table matters almost as much as what’s on it.
The cities on this list were selected by cross-referencing crime data from multiple sources, including rankings based on the most recent FBI crime data available, covering calendar year 2024, with a focus strictly on reported violent and property crime rates per capita to provide a standardized comparison across communities. Alongside that safety foundation, each city had to offer a genuine, varied food scene. The result is a gallery of places where you can eat well and feel at ease doing it…