Eating out is a luxury many people are cutting out of their budgets these days. But with some frugal tips and deals right here in Grafton, you can get more for your money and still enjoy going to restaurants occasionally.
It may mean shifting old habits, such as what time you go out. But if you think creatively and use available resources, you can still meet up with friends, take a break from cooking and still support some of our local restaurants.
The website TheFrugalShopper.com points out that a great way to cut back when dining out is not on what you eat, but what you drink. You can save as much as $2 per person by just ordering water. “Most waiters will put in a twist of lemon for free,” the site points out.
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Also, when you eat out can really make a difference. for instance, offers a Saturday all-you-can-eat breakfast for just $5.99. It’s a step up above meeting for coffee, but won’t result in a dinner check that costs more than your weekly grocery bill.
“The same meal can cost 50 percent or more at night,” points out the Frugal Shopper site.
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If you definitely want to do dinner, some restaurants offer deals on their slower nights. For instance, th in North Grafton offers $9.99 specials on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Complete dinner choices include baked haddock with potato or vegetable; or roast pork with caramelized onions, apple chutney, mashed potato and vegetables.
has a five-dollar-off online coupon with a food purchase of $25 or more, with some restrictions.
Busy families find takeout a lifesaver: t has a deal which is good through the end of September offering a free order of chicken fingers or small pork fried rice with a food purchase of $25 or more.
And frequently has buy-one-get-one coupons in newspaper circulars for a free six-inch sub, when you buy a six-inch sub and a drink. Keep a few in your car for when you’re passing through North Grafton with a car full of kids hungry for meatball subs.
However you choose to save, remember to choose wisely — and tip generously!
