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Whether you’re tired of cooking, too busy to shop for groceries, or just in the mood for your favorite restaurant, there are ways to save money when you’re dining out. Avoid an expensive check while still enjoying a nice meal out of the house.
Buy Discount Gift Certificates
Head to Restaurant.com for discounted gift certificates. You’ll be able to pick up $25 gift certificates to some of your favorite food establishments for just $10. Simply search for the restaurant you’re looking for, print out the certificate and bring it with you.
Get an Entertainment Book
Buy an entertainment book for your area at Entertainment.com. Inside you’ll find hundreds of valuable coupons to use at lots of local restaurants. Many include buy one get one free deals. Right now, you can get a free 2008 Entertainment Book when you reserve your 2009 copy.
Skip the Drinks
Alcoholic beverages and sodas can rack up your bill quickly. Instead order water and save the other drinks for when you are at home.
Trying Sharing or Saving
Entrees can be big. They often include far too much food for one person to consume. Try splitting your meal with someone or saving half to eat for lunch the next day. Either way you’re getting two meals for the price of one.
Look Inside Your Mailbox
Restaurants are competing for your business. Often they use your mailbox to try to win you over by sending you valuable coupons. Be on the lookout for some good deals.
Get Kids’ Meals Free
Plenty of restaurants offer free meals for kids. A great site to search for deals in your area is MyKidsEatFree.com. Here you can plug in your state, city and even the day of the week you want to dine out and you’ll get a list of restaurants offering free kids meals.
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