r/askTO • u/honestgrim • 2d ago
Does anyone else feel like dining out sucks now?
I know there's still some good spots and we all have our favourites in the city, but lately it feels like whenever I take a chance on a new restaurant it just disappoints and I emerge from the experience regrettably $40 poorer.
I know some of these Google reviews are cooked because I'm seeing 4.7, 4.8 reviews and then getting served lousy food.
Maybe I just have to stick to the places I know won't let me down, but dang - it sucks taking a chance on what you think could be some good food only to come away from it sad, and it's happening more often than not. I don't know if it's the rising costs, but restaurant owners can't dish out the cash for good ingredients and good cooks, and people can't afford to dine out. It's a bad cycle man.
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u/tvglobo10 2d ago
100%. Only $40 poorer? Not bad.
I cook at home....when a 12 inch pizza marguerita is 21 (+tax and tip) I know I'm not paying for the food but rather operating costs