My wife and I go to grocery stores to eat free samples.
That strategy isnt on the list below.
In any case, there are better ways to eat out for less.
The resources youll find usually link to the website of each restaurant listed.
Poke around and you’re able to often find a menu with prices.
Or try a website likeallmenus.com, which will save you a few steps.
Just type your zip code and get a list of restaurants.
select one and youll see the menu.
Sides are usually inexpensive, but not always, so look closely.
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Aim for around two in the afternoon to avoid crowds another advantage of this strategy.
Most places offer lunch pricing until three or four oclock.
Of course you wont spend anywhere near that if you follow the tips here.
Only once have we paid for the extra plate, and that $2 charge was very reasonable.
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Use Coupons
The best coupons are the ones offering buy one get one free lunches and dinners.
None of these are deal breakers.
But you do need to read the fine print so you know exactly what the deal is.
Weekend newspapers and promotional packets that come in the mail both have good coupons.
So you bring half of your meal home.
But now you have to cook the leftovers.
How much do you want to pay for food that you have to prepare by yourself?
Instead try skipping the appetizers (or make them the main meal), and order water.
Alternately, if you are with your spouse, you might split a soft drink.
Skipping appetizers and drinks (or at least one) can save you quite a bit of money.
Picnic With a Take-Out Meal
Sometimes you just want to get out of the house and avoid cooking.
Any other takeout options will work as well.
Half-priced appetizers and drinks are common.
At many restaurants you have to actually sit at the bar to get the happy hour prices.
This isnt a problem for my wife and I.
We can easily make a meal out of a few carefully chosen appetizers.
Take it out to a table in the backyard with a bottle of wine at sunset.
One solution is to first eat somewhere cheap, and then go to the pricey place for something light.
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