1.                  Go out for lunch instead of dinner.  Most times the prices on the lunch menu are a fraction of what you will pay at dinner for the same entrée.

2.                  Watch what you drink!  Restaurants make a larger profit on beverages than they do food.  Do you really need that bottled water or cocktail?

3.                  Share dessert.  Find a partner who enjoys the same dessert as you and be sure to ask for two spoons.

4.                  Cut a coupon.  Use the coupons that come in the mail or check the restaurants website to see if they are offering any on line coupons.

5.                  BYOB.  If you have a nice bottle of wine at home look for a restaurant that offers a reasonable corkage fee.  With a group this is a great way to save.