flyfish Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think I have ever heard a special verbaled without the price being quoted as well. This whole thread confuses me. Where are you all dining? I think it would save everyone trouble and embarrassment if they simply went to those fun places with the backlit menu boards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Paul Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think I have ever heard a special verbaled without the price being quoted as well. This whole thread confuses me. Where are you all dining? I think it would save everyone trouble and embarrassment if they simply went to those fun places with the backlit menu boards From a marketing standpoint, I think many restaurants are missing an opportunity to make some money. If there are more than 2 or 3 specials, the list should be printed and handed to the customer. Many places do this. Printing out a page with a dozen specials listed, in mouth watering detail, should be an opportunity to upsell, and collect some more revenue. It's not rocket science. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the waiters at Sammy's Roumanian should recite the prices whether on the menu or not, and the calories. Haha... You love yourself some Sammy's.. I am actually wearing the t-shirt as an under shirt today.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid1 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 XXL only, $65. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I've always enjoyed restaurants where prices aren't listed at all - board, menu, waitstaff, etc. It makes it more exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 a bottle of vodka $495, comes with ice, glasses, etc." Sammy's was the place that invented bottle service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 XXL only, $65. Its a medium thank you very much and they gave it to me for my birthday two years ago.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 IIRC, there was a thread on OA about this a long way back. Someone suggested that asking the price of specials sent a signal to the restaurant that price was more important than quality. I think it sends a signal that you understand that you have to pay for your food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Let me get this right - When you go for a meal out you decide on what you want according to the price alongside it? Not in the way you're saying. But if I'm choosing between, say, three different items that all look good to me, then price would be a factor. And there are some prices I just won't pay (although the break point obviously changes as the general market changes). If one main course on a menu costs US $75, and the rest are around US $40, that price difference wouldn't affect your willingness to choose the more expensive item? And if the price of that one much more expensive item hadn't been disclosed to you before ordering, you wouldn't feel a little put out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think I have ever heard a special verbaled without the price being quoted as well. This whole thread confuses me. Where are you all dining? That's weird. I rarely -- less than 25% of the time -- hear prices being quoted when the specials are orally stated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 If you consider the price per calorie, doesn't Sammy's seem a better deal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think I have ever heard a special verbaled without the price being quoted as well. This whole thread confuses me. Where are you all dining? That's weird. I rarely -- less than 25% of the time -- hear prices being quoted when the specials are orally stated. That's been my experience as well in dining in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey restaurants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeroW Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't think I have ever heard a special verbaled without the price being quoted as well. This whole thread confuses me. Where are you all dining? That's weird. I rarely -- less than 25% of the time -- hear prices being quoted when the specials are orally stated. That's been my experience as well in dining in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey restaurants. YMMV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The next time I go to a restaurant that has special and they dont have the price listed, I am going to fight with the waiter.. When the bill comes, I am going to say, there is no way I would have paid 70 dollars for the Dover Sole.. You specifically told me it was 6 dollars.. I remember clearly, that you said 6 dollars.. Because I thought to myself, wow what a deal.. I wonder if that would work.. If there is no listed price, how can the restaurant proove that they told me the real price.. Of course I will wait until I am with my girls family, or at an important business dinner.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The next time I go to a restaurant that has special and they dont have the price listed, I am going to fight with the waiter.. Hey, that's my job...no, wait I do the MD's. You can have the waiter - all yours, enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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