[JSR22]

We eat at Chop House frequently. The price for the grouper including shellfish was fine. Grouper is an expensive fish. I always ask the price prior to ordering. The best quality and service in TV.

[CFrance]

She's just giving everyone a heads-up. No need to shoot the messenger.

[tjsolomon]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

Guess you never eat in high end restaurants. Very few of them tell you the prices. You have to ask.

We ate at Turner's in Leesburg last night and they mentioned the price of their special and they are a high end farm to table restaurant. Last night was Losternado night and the twin lobster tails were really great and for desert they have a white chocolate bread pudding which is fabulous.

[Joeint]

Originally Posted by woderfulwendy1

The Chop House is the best place to eat in TV!

Not really that big of an achivement considering the competition.

[Kgcetm]

$43 for Grouper, shellfish and 2 sides is a very reasonable price to pay for a meal at Chophouse. You should always ask the price because some believe that the special is in the price and most restaurants look upon specials as a special, off menu offering.

[jeffy]

Happy Anniversary.

Sorry that the sticker shock and the high and mighty comments here dampened your special occasion.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

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...this is one of my (many) pet peeves.

1. Stating the price of 'specials' should really be standard practice.
2. I always felt that it sounded "cheap" to ask the price of a Special.
2a "Market Price" is one thing, but a standard 'special' is another.
2b. One can feel 'cheap' asking, especially in a Group lunch/dinner.
3. But I'd rather be looked upon as "cheap" than feel 'gouged', as the OP.

re #2, perhaps it's a psycholgical matter employed for profit $$$.

Buyer beware, and don't be shy.
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Almost always restaurants will tell you the specials and not include price. Have learned to ask and notice that prices for specials usually higher than most of the menu.

Would not be surprised the server gets an extra buck or two for getting people to order the special.

[Suzieque]

Originally Posted by Tooker

The shrimp and scallops sides are listed at about $23 on the menu so grouper for $20 seems reasonable.

$23 for 3 shrimp?

[Suzieque]

Originally Posted by tjsolomon

We ate at Turner's in Leesburg last night and they mentioned the price of their special and they are a high end farm to table restaurant. Last night was Losternado night and the twin lobster tails were really great and for desert they have a white chocolate bread pudding which is fabulous.

And, how much were they?

[banjobob]

Seems like a high price but the quality and size of the items should be considered to justify the price , if large portions OK no reason to complain ,if a great meal ,no reason to complain ,just not a reason to stop enjoying this restaurant. In the future .ask the price it’s your money.

[daca55]

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.

Totally agree! Many good restaurants don’t state the price of specials, you have to ask them for the price. I wouldn’t criticize the Chop House for something that is a standard practice in many good restaurants. You should have asked the price.

[Kgcetm]

Did you as for a table for 6?

[MacScuba]

Sounds like a decent price. Thanks for the tip. We always have a nice time getting apps and drinks at the outdoor bar.

[Singerlady]

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.

I usually ask the prices but feel uncomfortable doing so...embarrassed. Or, I just don’t order it if they don’t tell the price. Thx for the info.

[DecaturFargo]

Who orders withput asking prices.