1. Beat the dinner rush: If you enjoy eating at buffets, schedule your meals between noon and 4 p.m and save money. Restaurants are light during these hours, and they typically offer lunch prices. This is perfect for families who want to enjoy a meal out. Anyone who arrives at the restaurant prior to dinner hours can eat for less. As a matter of fact, you can step foot in the restaurant five minutes before dinner prices set in and save.
2. Don’t forget your coupons: Nowadays, every restaurant offers some sort of coupon deal. Whether it’s a buy one – get one free offer, or take 20% off your total bill. These coupons arrive in the mail, or you can buy a yearly Entertainment Book and receive two-for-one deals on more than 100 restaurants.
3. Share an entrée: Restaurant food portions are huge. And if you can never finish your entrée…consider sharing. This simple maneuver decreases your dinner bill by 50% - and you save money on tip.
4. Skip the alcohol and sodas: There was a time when restaurants charged a dollar for non-alcoholic beverages. Today, you can expect to pay over $2 for a soda or ice tea. Multiply that by four, and the total bills increases by $10 – including tax. And if you really want to save money, don’t order a cocktail.
5. Complete a survey: Restaurants want you to come back for more, and they’ll do anything to keep business. This includes offering discounts on future visits or a free appetizer. But there’s a catch. To acquire these savings, you’ll have to complete a short survey about your restaurant experience. Upon completion, you’ll receive a redemption code, which can be used on your next visit.
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