Pull up a chair! We asked National Consumer Panel members about their dining habits, from favorite restaurants and must-have appetizers to special occasion splurges and sweet treats. Take a look at what’s on the menu and see how your dining style compares!
How often do you dine out at a restaurant?
– Sometimes 45%
– Rarely 34%
– Frequently 17%
– Never 4%
Which meal do you usually eat out?
– Dinner 57%
– Lunch 24%
– Breakfast 13%
– Brunch 6%
On which days do you most often dine out?
– Saturday 33%
– Friday 22%
– Thursday 13%
– Wednesday 12%
– Sunday 11%
– Other 9%
What type of cuisine is your go-to?
– American 28%
– Mexican 18%
– Steakhouse 15%
– Italian 12%
– Seafood 10%
– Other (Asian, Mediterranean, BBQ, vegetarian 17%
What matters most when choosing a restaurant?
– Great food 68%
– Good prices 26%
– Service 4%
– Atmosphere 2%
What most influences your choice?
– Recommendations 37%
– Budget 25%
– Location 21%
– Passing by 9%
– Reviews 7%
– Other 1%
When you dine out, how do you pick your meal?
– Whatever looks good 40%
– A favorite dish 39%
– Something new 9%
– Signature dish 7%
– Chef’s special 5%
What’s the hardest thing to resist at a restaurant?
– Bread & chips 44%
– Appetizers 25%
– Desserts 23%
– Drinks 8%
How often do you order appetizers?
– Rarely 40%
– Sometimes 36%
– Most times 13%
– Never 7%
– Always 4%
How often do you order dessert?
– Rarely 52%
– Sometimes 25%
– Never 16%
– Most times 5%
– Always 2%
Where do you usually celebrate special occasions?
– Casual, sit-down restaurants 52%
– Local restaurant 21%
– Fine dining restaurant 20%
– Buffet 7%
Why do you choose not to dine out more often?
– Too expensive 42%
– Prefer homemade meals 24%
– Takeout instead 12%
– Dietary needs 11%
– Don’t enjoy it 7%
– Not convenient 4%
That’s it for this edition of In The Know! What do you think of the survey results from our panel members? I’d love to hear about your dining habits, leave me a comment and let me know how your habits compare!
Regards,
Taylor
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I go out when their not much in pantry to cook, but I love to cook home.
We go out to eat whenever the moment strikes us. No typical day or time, just whatever we are craving at the time.
Monday and Tuesday brunch, it is.
Thanks for the surveys.