[chinook234]

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 took my wife there for our anniversary.....her meal was ok but I ordered short ribs. It was like getting pot roast chunks.....not impressed...Blue Fin is far better

[Marathon Man]

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

[justjim]

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.

When the waiter tells you it’s “market price” that is what it is! I guess the moral to your story is that we never get too old to learn something. Anyway, wish you many more anniversaries! 👩*❤️*👨

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by JSR22

An entree' was $43. I have never heard of a grouper dinner with shellfish and 2 sides for $21.50

The original message sounded like it was $43 PER MEAL. But $21.50 I probably wouldn’t of paid that much either. I’ve see fish entree’ higher than that, but like you I think I would of went to a Steak House & got a Filet. $21.50 doesn’t sound to much out of line! But I’m not a big fish eater.

[DeanFL]

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Don't a lot of you feel that you have nailed this one? Beat it to death.

So many of us have their expert personal input on this one and typical slams to the OP.

Let's end the yada yada, OK?

Move along to the next topic.

NEXT!!!!
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[james thompson]

Large scallops are 17.00 or more per lb as well.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

The original message sounded like it was $43 PER MEAL. But $21.50 I probably wouldn’t of paid that much either. I’ve see fish entree’ higher than that, but like you I think I would of went to a Steak House & got a Filet. $21.50 doesn’t sound to much out of line! But I’m not a big fish eater.

The one entree' was $43.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by Suzieque

$23 for 3 shrimp?

But they are the best TV shrimp yuge !

[bgamble3]

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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Are you being "cheap" when you ask the price or "wise"?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by bgamble3

Are you being "cheap" when you ask the price or "wise"?

Wise for sure.

Do not understand buying anything without know the price.

Look how many restaurants offer drinks on their menu and neglect to put in the price.

[erhrph]

Many restaurants fail to inform their guests what the prices are for the food that their ordering. Our town squares often have outdoor shopping where goods are displayed without prices listed. If consumers have to ask for a price, the probability of sales decreases. If surprises occur after the transaction is completed with the consumer not fully aware of the price in the first place, future business will suffer. I have seen studies showing as much as 47% loss in sales for merchandise that is not priced. Vendors and restaurants need to think before they open their doors.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by erhrph

Many restaurants fail to inform their guests what the prices are for the food that their ordering. Our town squares often have outdoor shopping where goods are displayed without prices listed. If consumers have to ask for a price, the probability of sales decreases. If surprises occur after the transaction is completed with the consumer not fully aware of the price in the first place, future business will suffer. I have seen studies showing as much as 47% loss in sales for merchandise that is not priced. Vendors and restaurants need to think before they open their doors.

I agree. My pet peeve is First Watch. When a couple sits down, the waitress will immediately show up and pour 2 cups of coffee. They don't realize that they have already spent 6 dollars on coffee before they even look at the menu. But, it wouldn't help anyway because the menu doesn't show prices for any beverages.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. My pet peeve is First Watch. When a couple sits down, the waitress will immediately show up and pour 2 cups of coffee. They don't realize that they have already spent 6 dollars on coffee before they even look at the menu. But, it wouldn't help anyway because the menu doesn't show prices for any beverages.

Thanks for sharing that is a restaurant we will not go too.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. My pet peeve is First Watch. When a couple sits down, the waitress will immediately show up and pour 2 cups of coffee. They don't realize that they have already spent 6 dollars on coffee before they even look at the menu. But, it wouldn't help anyway because the menu doesn't show prices for any beverages.

That's odd. We ate breakfast at the new first watch on 466A 5 days ago, and the waitress asked if we would like coffee or another beverage as she handed us our menus

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

That's odd. We ate breakfast at the new first watch on 466A 5 days ago, and the waitress asked if we would like coffee or another beverage as she handed us our menus

You are correct. I apologize. They will ask before pouring, but the cups are already on the table, and they don't volunteer the price, or tell you that you cannot buy one cup.