Deals & Discounts
Restaurant deals can save real money or quietly cost you more. This section explains loyalty programs, happy hours, early-bird menus, lunch specials, restaurant weeks and gift cards, including the catches and scams to watch for, so you can judge whether a deal is actually good value before you use it.
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How Restaurant Week Events Work
Restaurant weeks open the doors of pricier dining rooms at set prices. Here is how the format works,…
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Restaurant Gift Cards: Myths, Facts and Scams
Gift cards are a handy present and an easy way to lose money if you misunderstand the rules.…
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Lunch Specials vs Dinner: Why Lunch Often Wins on Value
The same kitchen, the same chef, often the same dishes. Here is why the midday menu so often…
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Early-Bird Specials Explained
Eating dinner an hour or two earlier can be one of the simplest ways to pay less for…
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Happy Hour Food Deals: How to Eat Well for Less
The discounted bar menu can be one of the best-value meals in town, if you treat it as…
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Restaurant Loyalty Programs: Are They Worth Joining?
Points and free birthday treats sound like easy savings. Use these criteria to tell a scheme that pays…