Comments on: How to Save Money When Going Out to Dinner http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Thu, 24 May 2012 23:54:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Susie B http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-44651 Susie B Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:31:13 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-44651 While meals coupons and websites like Restaurant.com can save you a ton of money, please be mindful of the actual value of what you are getting when you go to leave your tip. The author of the article mentions a family Italian meal for four at the bargain price of $20 that was probably worth $60. A $5 tip on this meal means you aren't really tipping your server appropriately for the value of the meal and the amount of work they are doing. Especially if you're bringing along three kids. It's all too often that those of us working hard to serve you quality food at a discount get the short end of the stick. It's hard to want to continue providing stellar service for coupon-toters who only tip based on the discounted price of their meals. While meals coupons and websites like Restaurant.com can save you a ton of money, please be mindful of the actual value of what you are getting when you go to leave your tip.

The author of the article mentions a family Italian meal for four at the bargain price of $20 that was probably worth $60. A $5 tip on this meal means you aren’t really tipping your server appropriately for the value of the meal and the amount of work they are doing. Especially if you’re bringing along three kids.

It’s all too often that those of us working hard to serve you quality food at a discount get the short end of the stick. It’s hard to want to continue providing stellar service for coupon-toters who only tip based on the discounted price of their meals.

]]> By: Michelle Travers http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-22127 Michelle Travers Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:37:04 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-22127 When I eat out it depends on who's with me and what I do. If it's just me and my daughter I usually just split a meal. If I go out with the family I use http://www.kidseatfor.com because then I can eat a a good place, i'm not restricted to a certain day and not have to worry too much. I don't order a soda, appetizer or dessert. I think when I go out to eat with my family of four, we can get out for under $25 with a tip. When I eat out it depends on who’s with me and what I do. If it’s just me and my daughter I usually just split a meal. If I go out with the family I use http://www.kidseatfor.com because then I can eat a a good place, i’m not restricted to a certain day and not have to worry too much. I don’t order a soda, appetizer or dessert. I think when I go out to eat with my family of four, we can get out for under $25 with a tip.

]]> By: Evan http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21941 Evan Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:37:18 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21941 I would absolutely add Restaurant.com . The best site EVER. When they are having delas you can get a $25 coupon for $3 (normally it is $10 which is still an insane deal) I would absolutely add Restaurant.com . The best site EVER. When they are having delas you can get a $25 coupon for $3 (normally it is $10 which is still an insane deal)

]]> By: Cd Phi http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21765 Cd Phi Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:52:57 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21765 I am an avid restaurant.com user. Sometimes they offer discounts on the coupons as well so it is even cheaper. Not only do you get to save money, but you can browse restaurants in your area and even try new ones that you may have been curious about. The only way i go out to eat nowadays is if i can find some kind of deal for that restaurant and that saves me a LOT of money while being able to enjoy eating out as well. I am an avid restaurant.com user. Sometimes they offer discounts on the coupons as well so it is even cheaper. Not only do you get to save money, but you can browse restaurants in your area and even try new ones that you may have been curious about. The only way i go out to eat nowadays is if i can find some kind of deal for that restaurant and that saves me a LOT of money while being able to enjoy eating out as well.

]]> By: Credit Card Chaser http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21764 Credit Card Chaser Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:27:56 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21764 I also pay with my cash back credit card that saves me anywhere from 1% to 3% off of the total cost of the meal. Not a fortune but it certainly adds up over the course of the year. I also pay with my cash back credit card that saves me anywhere from 1% to 3% off of the total cost of the meal. Not a fortune but it certainly adds up over the course of the year.

]]> By: Ashley http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21756 Ashley Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:47:45 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21756 I'm a big fan of drinking water at restaurants. Also, if you're an adult that doesn't eat much, consider ording a kids meal as well. Same food, smaller portion, better price. I’m a big fan of drinking water at restaurants. Also, if you’re an adult that doesn’t eat much, consider ording a kids meal as well. Same food, smaller portion, better price.

]]> By: Craig http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21755 Craig Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21755 Drinks are usually what jack up the price of a meal. Stick with water and split appetizers. That way you can save money, or get something for dessert. Drinks are usually what jack up the price of a meal. Stick with water and split appetizers. That way you can save money, or get something for dessert.

]]> By: Jack http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21752 Jack Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:37 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21752 We always buy dessert elsewhere. $7.00 for a piece of cake is way too much. We get a whole one and have it for days for less than dessert out. We always buy dessert elsewhere. $7.00 for a piece of cake is way too much. We get a whole one and have it for days for less than dessert out.

]]> By: kenyantykoon http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21739 kenyantykoon Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:10:16 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21739 when dining out the last thing that is on my mind is saving cash in restaurants but i should start being frugal in this area because if i don't it will be a case of penny wise and pound foolish. It makes no sense to live frugally in many areas, save a lot of cash and blow it all on food or something when dining out the last thing that is on my mind is saving cash in restaurants but i should start being frugal in this area because if i don’t it will be a case of penny wise and pound foolish. It makes no sense to live frugally in many areas, save a lot of cash and blow it all on food or something

]]> By: Dawn http://moneyning.com/money-tips/how-to-save-money-when-going-out-to-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-21732 Dawn Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:39:12 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4116#comment-21732 Great ideas for saving $. Eating out is definitely a treat, especially in these tough times. Great ideas for saving $. Eating out is definitely a treat, especially in these tough times.

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