Comments on: Fine Dining on a Fast Food Budget

By: Be Beautiful AND Affordable on Prom Night :: Inexpensively

Be Beautiful AND Affordable on Prom Night :: Inexpensively — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:57 +0000

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Money Saving Monday: Budget Date Night :: Inexpensively — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:41:24 +0000

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Inexpensively :: $25 Restaurant Certificates for Only $2 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:23 +0000

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By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:25:46 +0000

Thanks for the tips! We go out mayyyyybe once a month, if that, because of the expense. We ditch the drinks too, and we almost never get appetizers (except maybe bottomless chips) and rarely, if ever, get desserts. My husband has a HUGE stomach, so we haven’t really broached the idea to split a plate before, but one thing I like to do is divide whatever I get in half, eat half and take the other half home. I try to pick things that I know will keep in the fridge and do ok as leftovers. And I always get a refill on the bread basket too! Little things, but since there are only 2 of us, the little things are good enough.

Restaurant.com has been a big thing for us too – especially when I can get something for 80 or even 90% off. We’ve been able to have $40 meals with a friend and spend only $10 or $12 out of pocket.

By: Inexpensively :: Lower Your Budget, Not Your Standards

Inexpensively :: Lower Your Budget, Not Your Standards — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:50:54 +0000

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By: Just Heather :: D is for Indianapolis

Just Heather :: D is for Indianapolis — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:13:31 +0000

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By: Inexpensively :: Indy Dining on a Budget

Inexpensively :: Indy Dining on a Budget — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:27:18 +0000

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By: The Queen of Free

The Queen of Free — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:24:46 +0000

We often ditch the drinks, too. I’m not afraid to bring in my aluminum bottled ice tea from home to even a swanky place. If you enjoy wine, most places will also allow you to bring your own from home. Call ahead and double check first but it’s a pretty common practice.

Great tip on tipping. Don’t short the server. Being frugal doesn’t mean you can’t be generous.

A few times we’ve also done a progressive dinner – half priced appetizers one place, split an entree elsewhere, and finished with dessert somewhere cheaper but no less yummier.

Great post Lady Heather!