How To Save Money At New Orleans Restaurants

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South Louisiana restaurant prices are getting out of hand, and that’s saying a lot when you consider the food haven that is the Pelican state.

In this article, we’re going to show you how to eat out and save money. This tips will cover ways you can keep more of your money from what you order on the menu as well as how you tip.

How To Save Money When Eating Out In Restaurants

Lets get into some ways you can save while eat9ng at restaurants.

1. Order The Special

Don’t roam across the menu for the exotic dishes you’ve never had. Stick with the daily special. That’s how you save money.

Most restaurants will have a dish or two that they’re offering for a lower cost. Keep it simple and save.

2. Tip Before The Food Comes

Contrary to popular belief, tipping can save you money. If you want to motivate your server and get more food (and drink) than you pay for, try giving your help a tip before they bring you your food.

If you tip beforehand, it can signal to your waiter or waitress that you’re serious about taking care of them. The early money will also inspire them to go the extra mile for you, including throwing in some extras.

3. Skip The Alcohol

Another way you can save is to forgo the wine and spirits while eating out. Restaurants make most of their margin on alcohol, especially if you order multiple drinks.

Do your wallet a favor and skip the hard drinks for soda…

4. Order Water

To save even more money, why don’t you just order water with your meal. Water is one of the most healthy drinks you can have.

Not only is water good for you, but it’s good for your wallet.

5. Skip The Dessert

One of the ways restaurants pad your food bill is to offer you a decadent dessert that is hard to resist. They know you’re probably full, so that’s why they rely on the server to physically show you the dessert so that your eyes can entice you to order it.

Skip the dessert so that you can keep the bill down. Your waist line will be glad you did.

Final Word

Restaurants are experts at getting you to spend more money than you intended. After all, the food is so food!

New Orleans is one of those cities that you can get lost in once you take the time to explore it. As the former capital of Louisiana, New Orleans is one of the most eclectic and eccentric cities in the world.

One of the things that makes the place special is the people, which are eager to show you a good time via parties and authentic New Orleans cuisine.

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James Johnson

James Johnson is a writer originally from New York City. She has lived in the South for the last 15 years and enjoys Creole cooking and shrimp and grits.