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ClumsyPersimmon t1_ja8wdyw wrote

For when you decide to take a rare break from staring at your phone but want to still stare at a screen.

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data-influencer t1_ja8y5b6 wrote

It’s dimly lit to make it harder to tell that your steak wasn’t cooked right

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trollin2023 t1_ja8yjhr wrote

I bet they can change the prices whenever they want, too.

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Jemis7913 t1_ja96jad wrote

letting you know that they are never properly washed

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newenglandredshirt t1_ja99mkp wrote

With those prices, they can definitely afford to have menus like that!

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ThePhabtom4567 t1_ja9ceql wrote

68 dollars for a ribeye?!? No need for sexy time after dinner, you're already getting fucked.

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tanj_redshirt t1_ja9cuab wrote

There's a space-themed bar in Knoxville with a drink menu like this.

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gamageeknerd t1_ja9d5dj wrote

Wtf are these prices. 23 dollars for crab cakes and 17 for lobster soup. Are shellfish prices really that high or have I just missed something after not eating crab and lobster for a few years?

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XicaaxiC t1_ja9ducx wrote

As much as I recognise this is a dope little feature that elevates the experience a a little, I really can’t with everything turning into a screen these days. My eyes hurty

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laterkelly t1_ja9enn1 wrote

Nice, I went there for brunch a couple weeks ago. My menu didn’t light up, but that’s probably because daylight lol

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MoistLobst3r t1_ja9fbjp wrote

12 Oz ribeye, not even bone in... 68 bucks. Major metropolitan market mmmm yesssss?

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Canadiananian t1_ja9ffxi wrote

Replying to gamageeknerd (#2,070,983)

You actually missed a couple things. Alaskan crab fields are at disastrous lows currently. This years snow crab season was fully cancelled. Lobster has also seen a large increase in prices the past few years mostly as Chinese demand has increased. A larger and larger portion of Atlantic Lobster is being sold at a premium to East Asian customers.

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ThingCalledLight t1_ja9gctw wrote

Haven’t seen this mentioned yet, but as cool as this is, does it ruin the ambience a little?

Phone screens in a dark theater are distracting and a little blinding. I would imagine these giant, white, rectangular lights popping up all around you would do a similar thing. Or did you not encounter this issue?

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yeokyungmi t1_ja9jisu wrote

That’s pretty cool but as a vegetarian I wouldn’t order anything there

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Rahdit42 t1_ja9ku6r wrote

Replying to ThePhabtom4567 (#2,070,762)

I get paying high prices for excellent cuts. This a bit too high admittedly, but I throughly dislike the fact they charge you for a side. That’s getting not just getting fucked, it’s getting DP’ed. I mean, how much does a potato cost?

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Tenter5 t1_ja9o5cr wrote

Or just use your phone? Less e waste… the stupid shit we have to produce for no reason is drabbbbb

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Flgardenguy t1_ja9p5b0 wrote

The only restaurant I’ve seen those menus in was a strip club with the best damn steak I’ve ever tasted.

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mikek505 t1_ja9qywl wrote

There's a restaurant in St. Pete, FL that does it too! my needed to be charged

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nerragton OP t1_ja9rtv0 wrote

Replying to contrary-contrarian (#2,073,932)

My parents gave my girlfriend and I $300 for a nice Valentine's dinner. I considered being frugal and pocketing the leftover cash. Then I figured I should live a little! Spend that bread!

Normally I would never ever spend that kind of money.

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Elegant_Spot_3486 t1_ja9tq8v wrote

If it has self light up menus, I don’t even need to read it to know it is out of my price range.

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jnemesh t1_ja9waio wrote

Replying to ThePhabtom4567 (#2,070,762)

It's a high class steakhouse outside of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. If you pale at the thought of paying these prices, don't worry, you will never step foot in such an establishment. Just stick to Applebee's and Outback for your dining needs.

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jnemesh t1_ja9wg3m wrote

Replying to sedition- (#2,074,638)

You have obviously never eaten at a good steakhouse in your life. There are plenty of places where a steak is worth that much (or more)...and yes, it is quite different from your average steak at Chilis or wherever you get your $15 shoe leather served.

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contrary-contrarian t1_ja9wo09 wrote

Replying to nerragton (#2,075,008)

Fair! I've splurged every now and then for silly meals. Sometimes their worth it, sometimes they're not!

Best fancy food splurge I've had was for Omakase Sushi (where the chef served you curated dishes one after another at the sushi bar). Worth every penny!

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doggedgage t1_ja9xxjb wrote

You know you're in for it when the price is "MKT"

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jpiro t1_ja9yvvm wrote

Cool in theory, but I've been in a couple of restaurants that use them and it's hit or miss whether the damn things work. In a steakhouse in Orlando, the waitress went through probably 10 of them just to find 4 that actually lit up to give to our party.

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Mynekrauft t1_jaa5em3 wrote

Replying to doggedgage (#2,076,831)

To be fair, this is quite common at many restaurants just due to the fluctuations on the price of seafood. Although seeing the prices on this menu, I’d say it’s more than likely you are going to need a second mortgage for dinner if you order one of those 😂

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Tmdngs t1_jaa7ptr wrote

Kindle recharge fee ($2.99)

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towcar t1_jaaampp wrote

I would have a tough time choosing something to eat. Looks amazing.

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jnyk20 t1_jaabw3o wrote

Saw these for the first time at Truluck’s in Naples, FL. They were pretty cool!

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notrh1no t1_jaac63x wrote

Can’t fuck with that ambiance my dude.

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SirGanjaSpliffington t1_jaadg2i wrote

It cost $15 bucks for a basic bitch beet salad, $13 bucks for some lousy tomato soup and sourdough bread, $10 bucks for a side of mashed potatoes, and $13 bucks for your average Caesar salad?!

What's up with these prices? It would be one thing if they were serving high end meals like real truffles, A5 wagyu, filet mignon, caviar, fresh caught fish, etc but what they're serving is something you can usually find at any half decent 3- 3/1/2 star restaurant for half the price and probably just as good if not better.

Edit: $12 bucks for a fucking pretzel?!

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AshDenver t1_jaaelr9 wrote

Probably got tired of us GenXers with bad eyes and Boomers using the cellphone flashlight and annoying all other patrons nearby.

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Coonydog t1_jaaeyup wrote

Last time I saw a lighted menu was a strip club with bottle service that started at $950…

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Opalessence- t1_jaajls8 wrote

Trifle is such a cop-out dessert, especially for a 95$ 5 course meal.

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Nobel6skull t1_jaalbue wrote

When you’ve resorted to backlit Menus you’ve turned the lights to far down. This idea that fancy restaurants are poorly lit is extremely dumb.

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Anakha00 t1_jaals0j wrote

Replying to samba_01 (#2,076,663)

I don't think it's a standard thing at steakhouses specifically so much as standard at upscale restaurants. Even still, there's only so much you can do with mashed potatoes for them to cost that much. I think I'd pay up to $20 for truffle fries though, maybe add some aioli, so good.

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Jaerin t1_jaamhiu wrote

For the true movie theater experience

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Azhaius t1_jaanuzv wrote

Replying to jnemesh (#2,076,370)

I must just lack the taste receptors necessary for enjoying un-marinated beef, because I have literally never had a steak that tasted better, or even just different to any random grocery store slab cooked on a frying pan.

Literally the only time I'd ever choose steak over other options is if those other options were dry-ass chicken breast or even drier-ass turkey.

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Agent847 t1_jaao9vr wrote

Seriously, Elwood, the soup here is fucking ten dollars. C’mon, I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.

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thrillhouse212 t1_jaaqu6h wrote

These are Canadian prices, this looks like it's in Alberta.

edit, I just saw the address, NC.

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sofalofa04 t1_jaauas7 wrote

But you yada over the best part! No, I mentioned the bisque.

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foolish_me t1_jaauh6n wrote

At there a couple months ago, wonderful food!

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e30e t1_jaawx1j wrote

Prices seem very fair for a place to have that

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FrankDrakman t1_jaax7ry wrote

I worked at a restaurant briefly where these would have been a god send. The architect apparently had designed everything - the building, the interior, the furniture, the decor, and the lighting. He won an award for it, and the deal with the restaurant mgmt was they couldn't change anything.

Lights were so low, people couldn't read the menus. We carried little flashlights with us.

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FINANCIALGOOSEEEEEEE t1_jaayqe6 wrote

I love the red stag, we used to go there for my grandparents anniversary. The whole vibe of Asheville NC is super nice

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Rorynne t1_jab4v9a wrote

Replying to Azhaius (#2,084,455)

That is a thing afaik. Some people find steak and red meat in generaly to be extremely bland regardless of whats done woth it. Its some type of thing where that cant taste an essential part/enzymes/protein, whatever of steak.

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baltinerdist t1_jab712c wrote

Replying to StewartGotz (#2,074,405)

I seriously do not get the shock that people seem to be undergoing in this thread about these steak prices. I'm not wealthy by any means but my wife and I go out for a fancy dinner now and again and I've absolutely paid 60-80 for a standard cut of steak.

You hit the right kind of white tablecloth restaurant in Vegas or NYC or Philly or DC or whatever and you're absolutely not getting out of there for less than $200 across two people.

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baltinerdist t1_jabcn7u wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,091,363)

Generally speaking, the kind of place that serves a $60 ribeye vs a $20 ribeye is going to have a vastly different dining experience. Better cocktails, better wine selection, better apps, better sides, better dessert, better service, better atmosphere. And the steak itself is likely to be a high quality piece of meat that is cooked properly, crusted and seasoned expertly, and is served at the temperature you ordered.

The best meal I've ever had in my life was at Joe's Steak and Seafood at Caesars Palace in Vegas. The steak was perfect, I still dream about the hash brown potatoes, and the service was immaculate. And I'm pretty sure after it was all said and done at two steaks, two sides, appetizer, couple of glasses of wine, dessert, with a healthy tip, it was probably around $250.

I also just ate at Longhorn (a steakhouse chain) last Friday and paid $24 for a strip that was quite yummy. I don't discriminate.

And like I said before, I'm not wealthy. Comfortably middle class. I haven't gotten into Wagyu or Kobe or any of the dry aged market price pay by the ounce shenanigans that can set you back $200 a steak. I think there's likely a point of diminishing returns. I can tell the difference between a $20 steak and a $60 steak, but am I going to be able to tell the difference between $60 to $180 steak and even if so, is it going to be worth the triplicate increase?

Only one way to find out but I'm not fiscally there yet.

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A_Symptom_of_Life t1_jabeqy7 wrote

Some of the bars on Carnival Cruise Ships have had these for years now. I know for a fact that the Alchemy Bar on the Valor has them.

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GreasyPeter t1_jabitqa wrote

Replying to newenglandredshirt (#2,069,931)

It's Ashville, NC. The most progressive part of North Carolina. With that usually comes tons of gentrification, and with that comes higher prices for everything because it's not a "store" anymore, it's a "boutique".

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chadwicke619 t1_jabnppp wrote

Replying to SirGanjaSpliffington (#2,081,386)

Where do you live? None of the stuff you’re naming off is particularly egregious in a big city. This isn’t even remotely expensive-expensive even. These are like the prices you’d encounter at a Morton’s or a Ruth Chris or something. Though, I could see how that would seem atrocious if your frame of reference is an Applebees or something.

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rachelch3rry t1_jabshbr wrote

they were tired of all them old people taking out their phone flashlights to read the menu & complaining about it like they didn’t just resolve THEIR issue

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sabersquirl t1_jac0ez6 wrote

Replying to newenglandredshirt (#2,070,596)

It’s been over 5 years since I’ve been to a Chilis. I still remember the exact scenario. I’d become disenchanted by their low quality food, and the meal I had just eaten was so bad, and at such a price that I looked at my friend and we both agreed that Chilis was no longer for us.

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araldor1 t1_jac5th7 wrote

Something that's actually mildly interesting. Nice.

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motojunkie69 t1_jac7wwd wrote

Replying to GreasyPeter (#2,093,448)

Your gonna get down voted but you're 100% correct. It's the gentrified pretentious wannabe art community of the tri-state area where the prices are beyond ridiculous and the local breweries are subpar garbage.

(I like the little city but by no means am I being to its faults)

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Cosmandoo t1_jac90g7 wrote

What is lusty monk mustard LOL

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lost_in_connecticut t1_jaceag0 wrote

“I was going to get the bison sirloin but I can’t find it on the menu. It’s too dark.” “Ahhh, we have that fixed. All you have to do is say ‘Let there be light.’” “Wow. There it is. I’ll have the bison sirloin.”

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ScottdaDM t1_jacraci wrote

Yeah. Wife and I went to a local restaurant for Valentine's Day that has the same sort of setup. And the same sort of pricing.

I thought it was a nice touch.

I had wild boar. She had ribeye. Both were delicious. Will likely go back, one day. Unfortunately, I can't afford this as an everyday dinner, and would do better things with my money if I could afford it.

But for my wife of 17 years? Yeah. I can splurge.

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DocHanks t1_jacutci wrote

There’s a super high end country club that used to do this, but they upgraded to literal ipads. I always would try to break out of the menu app to no avail.

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DeadLizardBill t1_jacx8ey wrote

Do the menus also allow you to pinch to zoom in? Asking for a friend…

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jnemesh t1_jad5cqa wrote

Replying to bow420 (#2,086,171)

Was actively trying to be a dick about it. Just because that individual can't afford it doesn't mean that such establishments don't have a place in the market. I don't eat at such places even REMOTELY regularly, but for a special occasion or to treat a date, I will absolutely spend the money on a good meal!

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jnemesh t1_jad6y1z wrote

Replying to Azhaius (#2,084,455)

I am guessing you never have been to a good steakhouse then. Find a Ruth's Chris sometime...

There is a HUGE difference between the "grocery store" beef, which is primarily grain fed, mass produced beef, and grass fed beef. You CAN taste it!

There is also the cut of the beef and the dry aging, both of which will improve the taste and texture. A proper dry aged steak is aged for at least 21 days...which also contributes to the cost of your meal.

If beef isn't your thing, this may be wasted on you, though...but for someone who enjoys a good steak, there really is no comparison.

Alternatively, you can also find a good local butcher who has grass fed beef, and dry age and prepare the steaks yourself...

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sedition- t1_jaeokgj wrote

Replying to 40ozkiller (#2,115,995)

That's crazy, you act like cooking an amazing steak is somehow worth that extra $40. Literally just chuck it into a well seasoned cast iron pan with melted butter and you've magically cut out the middle man somehow.

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