How to save money eating out?

Question

I'm just out on my own and my best friends are some guys and they always eat out, for most meals other than breakfast. if i hang out with them it's almost certain we'll go out and buy some food. i make my own meals when i can, but how can we all save money?

we live in the city and have access to pretty much all kinds of food from chains to holes in the wall.

Answer 1

try to avoid ordering sodas, get water, ask for a lemon wedge if you like it in your water, also alot of places serve huge portions of food, maybe you and friend would consider splitting a dish.

Answer 2

hello - make cooking a sport - who can make the best dinner type of thing - the person who wins the weekly challenge gets the next meal out for free from the rest.  something like that.  also, don't order sodas when you eat out, either wine (beer) or water - i promise you will save alot of you take the soda out of the meal.    good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

go to Waffle House...its cheap and very good food

Answer 4

u can save $$$ by eating @ home. another idea is 2 gather w/ close friends/family & every 1 bring something & set it out & every 1 can eat well.

Answer 5

Hello there,

These few tips should save you some money!

-order water instead of sodas, shakes, etc (healthier and cheaper)

-split a meal with a friend, they're usually more then enough food an you will only pay half price an still get full (save money)

-have a small snack before going to eat out. this way your stomache wont make you feel like your starving and you will wanna order something smaller (save money)

- try grocery shopping and having friends over for a dinner. try having a bbq  and watch the game or some movies perhaps (cheaper and you get a fun night at the house with your friends)

-even if you can skip one meal a week eating out, and throw that money into your savings, that will add up. save one 5 dollar meal per week, that is 20 a month, thats $240 bucks a year!)

- ordering appetizers instead of dinner is usually cheaper

- coupons if you have them

- best way is to not eat out at all! (of course this is hard to do, as is the situation you have described in your question)

HOPE THESE HELP! =]

Answer 6

If you are not embarrassed to use restaurant coupons, clip them and use them, there are so many that say buy one and get one free, talk to one of your friends to see if they will go for.  Another thing you can do is to prepare your meal at home, and meet you friends for coffee at the end.  That way you save money and spend time with your friends.

Answer 7

LEARN TO COOK AT HOME LIKE CHICKEN WINGS, TACO SALAD, AND GRILL STUFF. ORDER APPETIZERS ONLY CHEAP DESSERT FROM GROCERY STORES.

Answer 8

Stop eating out and start cooking together.  Make it a party!  You'll save a ton of money, improve your cooking skills and have a blast.  You'll also probably eat healthier.

Answer 9

Drink water instead of ordering a soft drink.  You'll save like two bucks each at most places.