Help Me Pick a Restaurant...

[JENNR8R 0]

I hate to shop for gifts and end up getting something that someone doesn't want. I've decided to simplify the process. I'm going to give gift certificates to a different restaurant every year. That way the receiver will have a surprise about where they will be eating and a fun night out to look forward to.

Where have you eaten that you would like to go back to? How much would you spend at this restaurant for two people?

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[2fat2fly 0]

Give me some cities to work with-ask around, it's obvious that I know a lot of restaurants

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[skymama 37]

Are you talking chain restaurants?

I just sent a restaurant card last week for a gift. The recipient was very happy. It's always nice to eat out on someone else's dime. I Googled her town to see what chains she had there. I ended up giving $40 to Logan's Steakhouse. Others that I considered were Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Outback.

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[JENNR8R 0]

Give me some cities to work with...

[2fat2fly 0]

Cool, I'll be back later today with suggestions

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[DougH 270]

A lot of chains share the same gift card: Red Lobster could be used at Smokey Bones, could be used at Olive Garden, etc etc

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[brierebecca 0]

I don't know any restaurants in that area, but I think this is a GREAT gift. One of my favorite things to do is eat out, and Travis and I give a lot of gift certificates for Christmas. Less to wrap, and it's a great way to let someone pick out their own present.


Brie

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[adventurechick 0]

Bonefish!!! Amazing.... I would say for 2 people to get a $40-$50 gift certificate.

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[lisamariewillbe 1]

Not a resturant but barnes and nobles is a good idea, that way they get a material item and I dont know anyone who cant find something at the book store

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[Jewels 0]

Do you have The Melting Pot there? That's a fun place to go if you like fondue, and it's also the kind of place that I wouldn't necessarily spend money on myself but that I enjoy from time to time. It can be pricey, but I've taken people there just for dessert and it's still a lot of fun.

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[Slappie 9]

In Houston I would suggest a couple:

The Taste of Texas - pretty much the best steakhouse in South Texas. $100-150 for 2 w/drinks

Mortons - Equally good food as TToT but it's not a local. It's more a franchise or chain if you could call it that. $125-175 for 2 w/drinks

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[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Where have you eaten that you would like to go back to? How much would you spend at this restaurant for two people?

Apart from the Outback (haven't picked out a good local steak joint yet) I stay away from chains since they pretty much guarantee homogenized food that's not a good value.

Many (good) local restraunts offer gift certificates.