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Expensive to whom? and expensive for what circumstance? If it's a first date then yes it is rather expensive, a first date should cost as little as possible because most first dates don't even go anywhere... and whether it is expensive or not depends on your income level, for someone in a lower income bracket $24 is going to be a LOT of money.
And of course we know that people here on CD are high rollers so a $48 bill for a first date is nothing for them, they usually spend $200 and up
Depends on where you live, I suppose. We're lucky in our town to have a lot of great restaurants, two of which are perennial Beard finalists. So if you eat at one of those places, dinner for two, including wine and dessert, will run you $150-$200 plus tip.
It really depends upon the city, as others have said. In some major cities, $24/per entree is not expensive. A good restaurant in a large city generally runs a bit more than this, though there are some superb restaurants that deliver at a lower price point.
It's not uncommon to pay $80 to $175 for a prix fixe vegetarian meal in good restaurants, plus drinks and tip. Some of the other prix fixe or tasting menus can run anywhere from $80 to $250 per person, though some tasting menus include wine pairings. And, some a la carte can be higher for certain entrees, especially if they are seasonal or market priced.
However, it should never be the cost of the meal that's a factor on the date, since many cities have fantastic restaurants that have great food at a more reasonable price point. Sometimes the ambiance of too nice a restaurant can backfire on a date, especially if the other party is not accustomed to such places; but even if such restaurants are de rigeur, sometimes the hidden gem of a restaurant makes much more of an impression, no matter the cost.
Today, it's difficult for restaurants to know who will be paying for the meal, so they have one largely done away with the old-fashioned custom of pricing only one set of menus. Rather than being focused on a price point, however, I would say that if you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and company, then the cost was worth every penny paid, be it $24 or be it $500+.
Most I've ever spent in $90 with tip + 2 drinks. I knew the girl a little bit beforehand so I didn't mind paying. If it's someone I barely know then we're going somewhere where the bill is gonna be around $40. If things don't work out then I don't mind losing $40, but $80+ can kinda sting. I'm only 24 so I don't have tons of disposable income.
Further into the relationship I don't mind going out somewhere expensive every once in awhile.
I've definitely been to my fair share of expensive restaurants (mostly with family or a family member) and some were worth the money, some weren't.
When it comes to a first date though, either take me to a fun restaurant (like a great Mexican place) or to a decent chain (such as Applebee's or Olive Garden - DON'T JUDGE lol).
While I absolutely love going to amazing restaurants, I think that's better for a 2nd or 3rd date for a variety of reasons for both parties. This way the guy won't have to spend too much money for a first date and the girl won't feel obligated since the guy just bought her a $250+ dinner.
I have to tell you guys, though. Unless there is serious, serious chemistry, taking a first date to an expensive restaurant is sending the wrong signals unless, of course, you fart hundred-dollar bills. But if you're an ordinary guy who lives paycheck to paycheck and you're taking your date to Chez Riche, you're basically going for broke--in more ways than one. You'll impress her more if you take her someplace nice outdoors with a picnic basket, a bottle of wine and some lunch. For about 30 bucks.
I have to tell you guys, though. Unless there is serious, serious chemistry, taking a first date to an expensive restaurant is sending the wrong signals unless, of course, you fart hundred-dollar bills. But if you're an ordinary guy who lives paycheck to paycheck and you're taking your date to Chez Riche, you're basically going for broke--in more ways than one. You'll impress her more if you take her someplace nice outdoors with a picnic basket, a bottle of wine and some lunch. For about 30 bucks.
You are absolutely correct. The hard part, was that many of the girls I have taken out expect nothing less than a nice fancy dinner so they can get all dressed up or whatever other reasons.
I'm not looking at the dang on menu. I eat at Applebees, often, so I'm pretty sure on what things cost there. If you add up what the appetizer costs and the entree (depending on what you get), your bill will come close to that. The point of the matter is and the point I was trying to make is that $24 is NOT expensive. So, again, I guess she considers Applebees, TGIF's, and even Olive Garden, expensive.
at all those restaurants you listed, my entree has never costed near 24 dollars... maybe the restaurants in your area are inflated?
on another board (not on cd) i said that this guy took me to an expensive restaurant and dinner was 24 dollars each. a few men said that is not an expensive meal. i consider that much really expensive!
You are not from LA are you? Im mean really. You say it in your posts, but I dont believe you.
$24.00 each is pretty standard Cheesecake factory fare. Not expensive by any means. Id say its about average to low end for a dinner date. Cheap would be Chilis or El Torito. I think you start to get into the expensive range with the likes of Ruths Chris steakhouse or Delmonicos.
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