Friday, May 15, 2009

Restaurant Recession Deals

What kind of restaurant deals are out there now:

The Consumer Reports: Where to dine well for less
A subscription is required to read this article :-(
But briefly: Readers gave 21 chains top marks for food, and five very different chains earned exceptional scores for value: Black-eyed Pea (home-style comfort food), Sonny's Real Pit BBQ, Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Cheddar's Casual Café (eclectic American), and First Watch (eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches).

Here's the Consumer Report Survey Summarized on Reuters. Thanks Reuters!!!!
The tough economy has put diners in the drivers seat to find good meals, good deals and choices for every budget and taste according to Consumer Reports latest Restaurant Satisfaction Survey.

WalletPop
Great site that ranks the best deal for lunch and dinner. Worth a read if you want to save your pretty pennies. This article lists deals from Marie Callender's to PF Chang's to Morton's Steakhouse. There's lots of great articles on this site.

Do your homework:
  • Find out what specials your local restaurants offer each day
  • Clip and cut coupons
  • Sing up for email lists...restaurants are now sending specials via email