Comments on: How to Cut Your Restaurant Bill in Half http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Thu, 24 May 2012 22:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: How to cut your Restaurant bill in half. « iGotLunch - Daily Lunch Coupons http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-362754 How to cut your Restaurant bill in half. « iGotLunch - Daily Lunch Coupons Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:48:20 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-362754 [...] in half. Posted on July 14, 2008 by avigil1 I was reading a interesting article today from SavingAdvice It talks about saving money by joining email clubs such as iGotLunch or joining your favorite [...] [...] in half. Posted on July 14, 2008 by avigil1 I was reading a interesting article today from SavingAdvice It talks about saving money by joining email clubs such as iGotLunch or joining your favorite [...]

]]> By: TopWaysToSave http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-350971 TopWaysToSave Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:46:42 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-350971 I wrote an article similar to this on my site. There are so many restaurants right now giving discounts to get people in the doors. Many also have kids eat free nights which can be good if you have a larger family. I've seen Bugaboo creek do that. Pizzeria Uno's and TGI Fridays also have nice programs to reward frequent diners too. Its obviously cheaper to just stay home, but when you do want to go out get the best deal possible. Also try and cut back on the drinks. Most restaurants make a lot of their money from them since they're so heavily marked up. I wrote an article similar to this on my site. There are so many restaurants right now giving discounts to get people in the doors. Many also have kids eat free nights which can be good if you have a larger family. I’ve seen Bugaboo creek do that. Pizzeria Uno’s and TGI Fridays also have nice programs to reward frequent diners too. Its obviously cheaper to just stay home, but when you do want to go out get the best deal possible. Also try and cut back on the drinks. Most restaurants make a lot of their money from them since they’re so heavily marked up.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-348672 Nancy Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:08:25 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-348672 I just want to tell you all you are mean, you made me hungry now for a blizzard,grrrrr....lol. jk Ps. Disneysteve, I see you everywhere I go ...lol I just want to tell you all you are mean, you made me hungry now for a blizzard,grrrrr….lol. jk
Ps. Disneysteve, I see you everywhere I go …lol

]]> By: Alan http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-348089 Alan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:18:20 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-348089 Ditto on restaurant.com On a same note, overstocks.com is another site for discounts and my own shopping site has a rewards program that gives you points towards future purchases. Ditto on restaurant.com On a same note, overstocks.com is another site for discounts and my own shopping site has a rewards program that gives you points towards future purchases.

]]> By: Cheryl Cavender http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-348038 Cheryl Cavender Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:40:05 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-348038 I signed up for an email newsletter for the restaurant my daughter was going to for prom. The restaurant sent me an email coupon for a free appetizer. They weren't too embarrassed to use it. Actually her date was impressed. It saved them about $11. I signed up for an email newsletter for the restaurant my daughter was going to for prom. The restaurant sent me an email coupon for a free appetizer. They weren’t too embarrassed to use it. Actually her date was impressed. It saved them about $11.

]]> By: Save For House http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-347871 Save For House Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:52:59 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-347871 I live in the SF Bay Area and really like a restaurant here called Daphne's (Greek Food). They have a "Pita Points" club which I recommend. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend and get $10 off for having 200 points. This basically means you're getting 5% cash back. If you eat there a lot (like myself), it's a winning situation. I like to think I'm actually getting 6.5% back because I combine the Pita Points rebate with the points I get on my credit card as well (Amex Blue Cash). Another place I like to eat is Baja Fresh (Mexican Grill). They are currently offering a $2 off coupon that they give to their customers periodically. I go there so much, the friendly cashier gave me a handful of them last time so I'm excited to be able to save $2 each time for the next few trips. These savings really add up over time and make my lunch break a lot more enjoyable. I live in the SF Bay Area and really like a restaurant here called Daphne’s (Greek Food). They have a “Pita Points” club which I recommend. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend and get $10 off for having 200 points. This basically means you’re getting 5% cash back. If you eat there a lot (like myself), it’s a winning situation. I like to think I’m actually getting 6.5% back because I combine the Pita Points rebate with the points I get on my credit card as well (Amex Blue Cash).

Another place I like to eat is Baja Fresh (Mexican Grill). They are currently offering a $2 off coupon that they give to their customers periodically. I go there so much, the friendly cashier gave me a handful of them last time so I’m excited to be able to save $2 each time for the next few trips. These savings really add up over time and make my lunch break a lot more enjoyable.

]]> By: consumer_q http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-345756 consumer_q Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-345756 Dairy Queen sends me an email every month for a buy, get one free blizzard via: http://www.blizzardfanclub.com/ Dairy Queen sends me an email every month for a buy, get one free blizzard via: http://www.blizzardfanclub.com/

]]> By: Steven http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-344594 Steven Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:09:39 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-344594 I signed up Friday at a local restaurant for their loyalty club. The application was tucked in the leather jacket along with my bill. I filled it out and answered the customer service questionaire. By golley, I got one meal free and paid for the other meal. It costs nothing to join and I paid for dinner with my Amtrak Mastercard so I got train miles, too. I signed up Friday at a local restaurant for their loyalty club. The application was tucked in the leather jacket along with my bill. I filled it out and answered the customer service questionaire. By golley, I got one meal free and paid for the other meal. It costs nothing to join and I paid for dinner with my Amtrak Mastercard so I got train miles, too.

]]> By: Ann http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-343662 Ann Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:54:06 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-343662 The non-monetary savings of eating out--dishes, cook time/time with family, general clean up, leftovers--has always been in conflict with the monetary savings of eating at home. This idea at least makes eating out a bit more guilt free. The non-monetary savings of eating out–dishes, cook time/time with family, general clean up, leftovers–has always been in conflict with the monetary savings of eating at home. This idea at least makes eating out a bit more guilt free.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html/comment-page-1/#comment-343579 Michelle Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:47:01 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/06/21/102171_how-to-cut-your-restaurant-bill-in-half.html#comment-343579 Restaurant.com sells printable gift certificates for dining at reduced prices. Check for online deals before leaving to dine.These certificates also make good gifts. A $50 certificate (Your cost $10) in a greeting card with $20 to meet the minimum purchase makes giving a generous gift affordable. Restaurant.com sells printable gift certificates for dining at reduced prices. Check for online deals before leaving to dine.These certificates also make good gifts. A $50 certificate (Your cost $10) in a greeting card with $20 to meet the minimum purchase makes giving a generous gift affordable.

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