[valuemkt]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

This is an example of the larger economic and social forces coming together to affect local restaurants and their customers. To me a top-rated steak house or a Taco Bell are all the same - they are to be avoided like the Plague - which is more than an expression today. We are literally in a Plague and all personal actions like going out to eat need to be individually evaluated with the risks involved considered. The restaurants have less customers so they are forced to jack up their prices. And a waitress is not going to brag about a "special" when it is not really "specially" a good deal. Their manager probably tells them to NOT mention the cost unless ASKED.

I personally am prepared to wait 1 or 2 YEARS to go out to a restaurant. I will wait for medical science to lower the risks of ANY indoor activity with groups of people. We are far from that. Some individuals will be willing to take those risks, which are increasing and not yet quantifiable. I also would NOT be buying any stock in restaurant chains. Good luck to you. And when you go to your restaurant, may you go with God.

It is impressive that you have the belief that you will be around in 1 to 2 years to enjoy eating in a restaurant and also have the belief that if you stay locked in your house you will not be subject to some other disease that will claim your life. It is also interesting that you must not feel that you will be missing out on any joys that you might have experienced if you stuck your head outside and celebrated life during that time instead of fear.

[Katelivingston]

Originally Posted by RDhot

Why didN’t you ask the price? I never order a special or anything that I do not know the price of first.

Reading these comments reminds me of proper phone etiquette: Never start a question with the word “Why” when trying to help someone or assist in assuaging feelings that have been hurt. You’ll only succeed in making the person to whom you’re speaking feel worse.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Katelivingston

Reading these comments reminds me of proper phone etiquette: Never start a question with the word “Why” when trying to help someone or assist in assuaging feelings that have been hurt. You’ll only succeed in making the person to whom you’re speaking feel worse.

WHY?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Rickanvic

I'm at a restaurant, not a garage sale. I shouldn't have to ask.

Then there should be no quibbling or complaining about the price you pay.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

WHY?

Why not?

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by Bob in Fishers

That is reasonable considering grouper is $25 a lb raw

Restaurants don’t pay that prices normal portions for fish are 3 to 6 ounces. Here in New England purchasing lobster off the boat $4 pound @ market $8 pound in restaurants market prices start @ $35 pound

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’m trying to understand the first watch complaint , do you really need to know the price of a coffee before you decide to buy it, and do you prefer only the one cup so you can share it. I’ve never gone into a breakfast place when the server wasn’t right over with pot and would say coffee., I don’t think in my 81 years I ever heard someone say how much is it first

[bimmertl]

It's interesting to note the Chop House website. Main page shows three steak photos which are stock photos from the internet. One of them appears to be of a bone in New York which they don't even have on the menu. The other two can be found on the web if you search stock steak photos. One would think they would have enough pride in their products to show some actual photos of what they serve. So their web site is misleading as to what they offer.

Chop House at Lake Sumter


Chop House only offers three steak cuts. One choice filet in two sizes and two prime steaks, a New York strip and a Delmonico, whatever that is. And of course, no prime rib.

Most steak houses typically state their best steak is a bone in rib eye, which of course Chop House doesn't offer. In addition, steaks at typical high end steak restaurants are broiled in high temperature infra red grills. Chop House pan fries all their steaks.

So other than the name, it's not much of a "Chop House".

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Quiltedviews

My husband and I went to the Chop House in LSL tonight to celebrate our anniversary. All was well until the bill came. Their grouper special: a piece of grouper, plus either 3 shrimp or 3 scallops, and 2 sides: $43!! I asked the waitress why she didn’t tell us the price when she described the special (I would never have ordered it if I had known it was $43), she said they only tell you prices if you ask. So I am posting this to advise you that if you order a special at the Chop House, ask the price before ordering!! We will never go there again after this experience.

OMG! You let a few bucks ruin your dinner? What is it you will have to give up for having this meal? Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have it and learn from your mistake..

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

After looking at The Chop House menu online, I have to agree that the OP has a very valid complaint. At $43, the "special" grouper entree would be more expensive than any other priced entree on the menu. And, it would be more than $10 above every entree, except the rack of lamb. So, in this case, the term "special" means that they purchased the highest priced entree on the menu. I think that the restaurant clearly deceived them by not telling them the price of the grouper entree, and by referring to it as a "special".

I'm sorry OP got so slammed by so many. Lotta crabby people here.


I guess by "special," Chop House meant they made something different that day. "Special" used to mean something at a good price, perhaps less than usual menu items.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

OMG! You let a few bucks ruin your dinner? What is it you will have to give up for having this meal? Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have it and learn from your mistake..

She never said it ruined her dinner. You said that.

[Ladygolfer93]

Originally Posted by Quiltedviews

My husband and I went to the Chop House in LSL tonight to celebrate our anniversary. All was well until the bill came. Their grouper special: a piece of grouper, plus either 3 shrimp or 3 scallops, and 2 sides: $43!! I asked the waitress why she didn’t tell us the price when she described the special (I would never have ordered it if I had known it was $43), she said they only tell you prices if you ask. So I am posting this to advise you that if you order a special at the Chop House, ask the price before ordering!! We will never go there again after this experience.

WOW ! I am a Grouper-A-Holic (or WAS ! ) at $43 for one small piece (and so many try to pass off so many other "meaty", "solid" fish as Grouper too). Think my last pound bought on the coast to take home was $27, so figuring most restaurants need to double that to make a profit after paying the chef(s), the servers, the rent, the AC, the cleaning people, the dishwashers.... well, you get the point. Probably not going to get any REAL grouper dinner for under $30 anytime soon ! Guess I'll just continue to go to Port Canaveral to Grill's for my grouper... sure hope they don't raise the prices or change out the real thing for something similar over there! While on the topic, anyone know where one can get genuine pompano when in season ?

[Ladygolfer93]

Originally Posted by james thompson

Large scallops are 17.00 or more per lb as well.

LOVE grouper.... but I guess I'll have the large scallops ! LOL !

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Ladygolfer93

WOW ! I am a Grouper-A-Holic (or WAS ! ) at $43 for one small piece (and so many try to pass off so many other "meaty", "solid" fish as Grouper too). Think my last pound bought on the coast to take home was $27, so figuring most restaurants need to double that to make a profit after paying the chef(s), the servers, the rent, the AC, the cleaning people, the dishwashers.... well, you get the point. Probably not going to get any REAL grouper dinner for under $30 anytime soon ! Guess I'll just continue to go to Port Canaveral to Grill's for my grouper... sure hope they don't raise the prices or change out the real thing for something similar over there! While on the topic, anyone know where one can get genuine pompano when in season ?

Understand that food cost should be no more than 30% of sales price of the item.

That of course would include any sides, salad etc.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

The OP has not returned. Tossed a grenade and left.

I wouldn't return either, after the way she got slammed to the wall and back.