Why do you eat out?

Question

Eating out is often more expensive than eating at home so what's your main reason for doing so?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I used to eat out more when I was single and lived in the Los Angeles area where there were some amazing places that I loved.

Since I've been married and my wife and I moved to a rural area where restaurants are at least a half an hour away, we usually eat at home. Some of our meals are truly gourmet; far tastier than restaurant food.

But sometimes we go out for special occasions or when we don't feel like cooking. There is a local pizza restaurant that we love. Best pizza ever! There is an Italian restaurant in an old Victorian house that has wonderful food, atmosphere and wines. There are Thai restaurants that make better Thai food than we can make at home. Same with Chinese. There is another restaurant that has amazing cioppino. Indian lunch buffets are wonderful. And, of course, there is sushi.
There is a steak house that we really like.
Mexican food can be an inexpensive and tasty option.
There is a place not far away that has great gyros and falafels.

Once in a while we will drive an hour to a Korean restaurant.

But ever since the covid mandates forced a lot of good places to close and, afterwards, prices skyrocketed, we don't go out all that often.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

I don’t go out to eat often anymore , because where I live the restaurants and food around me aren’t that good whatsoever, it’s mediocre to me , so I prefer cooking at home instead , but once in awhile I will eat out , because I don’t feel like cooking , but then I usually regret it , and wish I just cooked at home instead lol I have some decent places by me but not a lot . But Where I use to live , I loved going out to eat , because food was so much better quality and tasted so much better , sadly food around here doesn’t compare whatsoever , I get into food arguments all the time with people out here , and I tell them they don’t realize what they are missing out on , but since they are from here , they don’t want to listen to me lol I just laugh and feel sorry for them.

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Solely the social aspect. Food in most noble restaurants taste good but I always think I could make 3 kg of that food for price of 120g portion in restaurant. This bugs me, maybe I was a poor person in my former existence.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

@purplepoppy  On the rare occasions that we do eat out, it's purely for the social aspect of being with either family or close friends.

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

Eating out offers the thrill of culinary discovery, allowing me to experience flavors and dishes I might not attempt at home. Each meal is like a journey, often uncovering cultural stories and traditions. There's something magic about savoring a chef's creativity firsthand, akin to an edible art gallery. Plus, connecting with fellow food enthusiasts in such settings is a joy in itself. 🍽️

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DryGermanGuy · Answer

Either I'm on a project far away from home or it's for food I cannot do, e. g. sushi/sashimi.

MrOracle · Answer

It's the only way for me to get a hot meal most days, as I work at other people's houses (which are often under construction), and may be at as many as 5 or 6 different customer locations in a day, though more typically it's 1-3 different locations. I'm typically 40-70 miles from home, so a 2-3 hour round trip to come home doesn't make sense.

I can make a bag lunch (sandwich, etc.) during the winter, but 3 seasons a year, it gets too hot in my van to keep food at a safe temperature, and trying to manage coolers and ice packs is just too much to deal with, when I'm already having to deal with all of the parts and supplies and specific tools that I have to load into the van and then unload.

It's just far easier to hit a Drive through (if really busy) or hit a restaurant for a quick lunch so I can get back to work.

Jersey2 · Answer

Wifey is a great cook and will make me whatever I want. She appreciates going out to eat and letting someone serve her. I realize this and so we go out often. She is easy to please so we go from dives to the higher end. Yesterday we motored up in a boat to a waterside restaurant for lunch. Today was Costco pizza :D

I am curious as to the cheese they use but the staff did not know and after a fast check of the internet today it seems that it is not common knowledge as people are trying to find out. There are hints as to an 80/20 mix of skim milk mozzarella and parmesan that is aged 10 months.

BadApple69 · Answer

You needed at least one more choice. “ Variety”. You can’t make all the dishes at home that you can get out at all the different restaurants. I can have authentic Chinese Food one day and the next day I can have barbecue beef brisket, which takes 16+ hours to make.

TheSmellOfVictoria · Answer

Because the wife doesn't feel like cooking! I love her cooking, but she likes to go to a local restaurant and have a meal she likes but she doesn't cook it very well. Mainly sirloin steak, she loves it but doesn't know how to cook it. It's always over cooked when she cooks it (I like it but she doesn't)! I'll tell her, "I'll fly, you buy". I treat that little lady so good 😊

NicholasRedone · Answer

I can't be arsed and for all I know, fate has designed me a certain way - I mean somehow I feel like I must've made a deal with the devil : youthful metabolism and youthful looks even for 31 in exchange for something some afterlife someday lol 😆🤣 😈 😋

AviatorTom · Answer

Simple answer... Change and a Break!

Eating out, which my wife and I occasionally do, gives us a change from the things we eat when at home. My wife is a good cook and can cook what we eat out, but that would have her in the kitchen cooking most of the day. Let's eat out so she can have a more relaxing day.

I chose the fourth option in the poll, which is the closest to the Change and Break reason we eat out.

mstbooblover · Answer

Presuming you didn't mean the naughty intimate activity of "eating out", when I go to a restaurant, also with my wife when she was still alive, it's actually to eat something else than what we prepare home, and of course to have some variety in life. What my wife sometimes said was that she didn't have to wash dishes on such occasions ;0)

Anonymous · Answer

There’s a lot of reasons. One, sometimes it can be cheaper eating out so long as I’m not going to some 5 star restaurant. Not only that my girl will split a meal w me as I’ve gotten better at portion control. So we might get an extra thing of vegetables or something. Two if you work 12 hour shifts like I do then sleep 6 hours to get up, shower then back to work, it’s faster. Sometimes the wife may be sick. In the summer here in Az it’s hot as hell to cook, gets up to 118 degrees some days. Also if there’s promotions for BOGO. I also need to eat right away because I can get irritated so I don’t always want to wait for her to cook me something. There’s other reasons.

Purpleronnie · Answer

I eat out mainly when I’m away on business - 5 - 7 days a month , otherwise it’s food prepared at home with the occasional meal out.

When I’m out with my partner it’s to a ‘nice’ restaurant, usually once or twice a month.

When I choose to go out it can be for a variety of reasons , sometimes because I want to treat my lady , other times for Socialising with friends and extended family without anyone having to be stuck in the kitchen

Crimsyjo · Answer

I actually dislike eating out in terms of value for money but the social aspect is really what it's all about.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Lately dining out has been cheaper because I am seldom home and things spoil. I only eat about once a day if at all anyway. When I do eat at home it is still pricy since I tend to keep it simple and just buy some fruit to munch on. Mostly mangos lately. No, I am not a vegan

NathanDavis · Answer

because standing to eat tacos is just best...  BEST

abc3643 · Answer

Because my wife is emotionally screwed-up. This is why we are on a first-name basis with all the local restaurants.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

I like to eat out from time to time... and Drama Queen and I love sushi :D

Insecure2 · Answer

I like to eat out from time to time just to feel better, see other people, try a new dish, not to cook or wash-up myself, spend time outside home or my work place.

19magic · Answer

Eating out is more of a catch up thing, normally spend anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours at the pub sometimes more. It's nice to chat with friends and family you don't see all that often.

douride2 · Answer

It's more of a social aspect. I meet up with friends.

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

I do it because well prepared vaginas are delicious.

Anonymous · Answer

let's say I eat McDonald's. it's because Im not going to get pots and pans dirty cooking a burger for myself. if I cook to eat alone and at home I literally just throw a microwaved potato into groundbeef with some steak sauce on it. I don't have time for fancy shit

lexxiliesbae · Answer

I love tasting flavors I could never recreate at home myself

Valdemort · Answer

Because @abbycado?  oh not that kind?

Iron_Man · Answer

it’s recreational get out of the house clear your head do something different

lilBigPotato · Answer

Lazy and my cooking skills aren't the best. Also I like to socialise with people and eating out is a good opportunity to do so

MemeSupreme · Answer

time bc it takes too long to cook that day for the time and energy i got available

serious · Answer

I only like eating at home. I rarely eat outside.

BonzoInBitburg · Answer

I only eat out for business meetings. My wife and I love to cook

soe11 · Answer

For social pleasure. My girlfriend's mother cook best cuisine. We enjoyed very much indoor too.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Oftentimes it's more unhealthy than what we make it home. And let me tell you, salt sugar and fat taste delicious!

Jennz6 · Answer

It’s the social aspect and taste of eating out

exitseven · Answer

there are some days when we are just too tired to cook.

Wiredone · Answer

Mainly for convenience. There are times when I'm not close to home to cook so I'll grab something while I'm out

Nikki1989 · Answer

It is the social aspect of it.

Becky93 · Answer

Social Aspect Plus: I work from home, and sometimes I need to get out.

najekim · Answer

Sometimes, it's just easier for the two of us to eat out.

shortster · Answer

Cooking for one often leads to leftovers that go bad before I can finish them.

DCVsMarvel · Answer

Cause I wanna satisfy her, in more ways than one ;)

Petiteboi65 · Answer

I like eating out because I dont have to cook and its nice to go out ~

Date_a_Snob · Answer

Me and my husband have a spending problem.

Agape93 · Answer

Because I enjoy her taste

itsannalee · Answer

Because i’m lazy to clean the kitchen

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

Because it's nice to sometimes 🤷🏻‍♀️

Stevepro68 · Answer

Because she really likes it when I do ;)

DJB72 · Answer

Because she asked for it

stratford · Answer

She enjoys it more when I do.

Lilly1979 · Answer

Cause she taste good. I like go out now and then.

bralesswonder · Answer

Usually it's a lack of time

Chase_1234 · Answer

It’s an easier grab when working a job

FenixG45 · Answer

Because she LOVES IT!

wkhan_87 · Answer

I reraly eat outside, if I am far away from home.

Anonymous · Answer

I actually prefer eating at home.

eagle1951 · Answer

don't like cooking

Sono83 · Answer

I typically don't, as it is too expensive.

robocop666 · Answer

Nothing like a chocolate fudge sundae

Lonelylooser · Answer

Because I love the taste.

jahaims · Answer

Travel

Madgedays · Answer

Because I like it

Jackguyy · Answer

I enjoy it

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