NPR
Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Personal finance and nutrition experts recommend several strategies for reducing restaurant spending. These include limiting use of food delivery services, which typically charge fees above menu prices. Additional approaches mentioned by experts include reviewing menus before visiting, ordering water instead of other beverages, and sharing entrees with others. Eating at restaurants during off-peak hours sometimes results in lower prices at certain establishments.
