Hard earned income can easily be spent in restaurants. However, there are many ways to save money when you go out to eat. Besides using money-saving coupons like the ones you’ll find on Savings On Arrival, here are some dining out tips that are sure to save you even more money!

• When you go to restaurants and want to order the same salad, order a large portion and split it for two. If a half order cost $8 and you purchase two, you would pay $16. Order one large for $11.99 and split it for two. Utilizing this technique will save you money and will leave room for dessert.

• When you go out to breakfast, you may be tempted to add side dishes such as bacon, eggs, pancakes or other items. Study the menu and look for combos that have these items. This will save you quite a bit of money when you add up the additional charges you would have paid for each additional side order. Also, when you order juice, make sure you ask the server if refills are available at no charge. Some restaurants offer unlimited refills.

• Dining out for dinner can be relaxing, especially at the end of a busy day of traveling. If you drink wine, order a bottle. Why, you ask? Because if you drink one glass, you will probably order another. Why pay $10 for 2 glasses of wine, when a bottle costs a few dollars more and has the equivalent of 4 glasses. Consider this approach for large cocktail drinks. If you order a small drink for a lesser price, you will probably have another. Order the large drink, if you can handle it, and save a few dollars.

• If the food you ordered is not cooked right, or doesn’t taste good, speak up. Tell your server that it wasn't what you expected. They will gladly replace it, or take the item off the check

• Last, and certainly not least, check back frequently with Savings On Arrival for new offers.  We are adding new restaurants all the time.  When you return home from your trip, check your own city to see which restaurants are offering savings.  You may just find that you can save on your dining costs without traveling at all! And remember, Savings On Arrival is your one-stop site for vacation savings.

• Last, and certainly not least, check back frequently with Savings On Arrival for new offers. We are adding new restaurants all the time.  When you return home from your trip, check your own city to see which restaurants are offering savings.  You may just find that you can save on your dining costs without traveling at all! And remember, Savings On Arrival is your one-stop site for vacation savings.

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