Eating at a restaurant does cost more than eating at home, but there are ways to save some dollars. Consumer Reports magazine offers these tips:
Menu promotions. Buy one entree, get one free; smaller portions; cheap upgrades. Look for special discounts listed on the menu and consider eating at the bar to save on specials. McCormick &Schmick’s, the seafood restaurant, has a “10 under $10” specials section on its lunch menu.
Sign up. If you add your name to the mailing list on the restaurant chain’s Web site, you’ll be e-mailed coupons and special giveaways.
Bring your I.D. Many chains cut prices for kids and seniors and offer complimentary food on birthdays.
Eating during off-peak hours or on weekdays can get you special deals — check the chain’s Web site.
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