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Patronizing local eateries

Going out to eat has become more expensive, thanks to inflation and a shortage of restaurant workers. Those factors, and longer wait times for fewer tables, may be affecting how often Mainers decide to dine out.  

Have your dining habits changed?
I eat out less often (55%, 211 VOTES)
I dine out more often (4%, 16 VOTES)
The frequency has not changed (35%, 133 VOTES)
I patronize different establishments (6%, 21 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Patronizing local eateries

Going out to eat has become more expensive, thanks to inflation and a shortage of restaurant workers. Those factors, and longer wait times for fewer tables, may be affecting how often Mainers decide to dine out.  

  • 381 Votes
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4 Comments

  • April 12, 2023

    My favorite restaurants in Portland are getting too pricey for the value of the meal. Portland is now the home of the $20 cocktail, and the $49 steak. Thank goodness the weather is getting better and we can grill our steaks at home.

  • April 10, 2023

    What's the deal with eating out? It seems like southern Maine is unable to scramble an egg... I am a good cook and so are my three adult kids. We enjoy a good dinner but most of the time the joy is in the preparing among good friends and family. Anyone else like entertaining with fresh steamed lobster at camp?

  • April 10, 2023

    I have my favorites and I know the time to go to those...so I find myself looking for new options.

  • April 10, 2023

    We like to visit different establishments. The issue I see is the Maine dining scene is no longer a secret and it is more challenging to get tables at our favorite restaurants due to tourists. We don’t go near the Old Port from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The “sprawl” is becoming a challenge as well.