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6 Ways to Dine Out for Less
Menus reflect higher food prices, but you can trim restaurant bills by 50% or more.
 
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Posted 3:40 PM EST May 08, 2008
Posted by: mwamom
Use www.restaurant.com. you can purchase gift certificates at a discounted rate for restaurants you often dine at-they are good for 1 year from the time of purchase. If you sign up for their emails, you get info on when they are having 'sales' on the gift certificates which gives you even more savings. It has encouraged me to try some new places as well. I hope you find this helpful.
Posted 3:03 PM EST April 01, 2008
Posted by: goatgruff
Or, if you are both retired, eat lunch at your favorite restaurant. Then have a light supper, say, of wine and cheese at home. You will avoid the restless nights of little sleep as you digest those gargantuan dinner servings, and, furthermore, enjoy the always lower prices on smaller portions given at lundh time.
Posted 11:39 AM EST April 01, 2008
Posted by: 2buoys
Another great resource for Kids Eat Free restaurants in your area is KidsMealDeals.com
Posted 3:42 PM EST March 31, 2008
Posted by: scosio
Another tip: Drink water instead of sodas. Restaurants make their largest profit margin on soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Save those drinks for when you're home and save some money by drinking good ol' H2O.

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