Comments on: Eating Out Alone: Tips for Dining Solo at a Restaurant

By: Elle Jones

Elle Jones — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:19:28 +0000

Thank you for pointing out that dining out can be both a great way to learn about a new location and an empowering experience. My husband and I are considering taking a vacation next month, and if we do, we’d want to test out the local eateries as well as those at our hotel while we’re there because we enjoy sampling different things. Eating out will help us learn more about the location and maybe a refreshing experience if we decide to go, therefore I believe it is a wise investment.

By: Taylor Abrams

Taylor Abrams — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:50:23 +0000

You were right to advise picking a restaurant with less noise because other places can be surrounded by families and couples. On my birthday, I want to pamper myself by eating a lavish dinner by myself at a restaurant with live music. On my birthday, I truly feel the desire to be alone myself so that I may reflect on my life.

By: Taylor Abrams

Taylor Abrams — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:49:46 +0000

Going out to eat is, in my opinion, one of the finest ways to acquire a sense of a new location, and it can also be an empowering experience. I can also concur with this. This is why for the weekeneds, I want to try and eat alone for the first time after a break up. I feel like going to eat at a Classic Greek Restaurant and that’s exactly what I will do. Thanks.

By: Charlotte Fleet

Charlotte Fleet — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:37:43 +0000

I find it interesting that when eating out alone, you recommend picking a place that has a quiet and chilled-out environment. My husband is out of town this week, and I am planning to go out to eat by myself while he’s gone. I’ll look for a restaurant that has a more relaxing and easy-going atmosphere.

By: Jesse Ford

Jesse Ford — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:31:17 +0000

Thanks for mentioning that eating out can be one of the best ways to get to know a new place and can be an empowering experience. My wife and I are thinking about going on vacation next month and if we do we want to try local restaurants and ones at our hotel at our destination because we like trying new foods. I think it’s a good investment to eat out because it’ll help us become more acquainted with the area and could be an invigorating experience if we decide to go.

By: Taylor Wright

Taylor Wright — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:28:19 +0000

It’s interesting that dressing up when eating alone can help calm your nerves. I have a bucket list to eat at the best burger joint in town all by myself so I’m not distracted. I’ll have to look online for where the best burger joints are.

By: Ciara Shenectady

Ciara Shenectady — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:02:53 +0000

You made a good point when you suggested choosing a restaurant that’s quieter since other restaurants may be surrounded by couples and families. My plan is to treat myself on my birthday by having a sumptuous dinner alone. I really feel the need to be alone on my birthday to perfectly reflect on my life. I think I will consider having the food delivered to my house instead to make sure that I will achieve my goal.

By: Annette White

Annette White — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:40:10 +0000

In reply to Chris Slack. I'm glad to hear that you now enjoy dining alone! It is definitely a different experience, but can be just as fun!

By: Chris Slack

Chris Slack — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:29:02 +0000

This was something I always felt self-conscious about when I was younger, especially as a female. I thought it made me stand out and look lonely. But after going through life experiences and backpacking by myself for 9 months I really enjoy eating by myself and don’t feel self-conscious. I really enjoyed the tip about where to sit, that can be one of the most intimidating and awkward parts about eating alone.

By: Susan Crawford

Susan Crawford — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:25:50 +0000

That’s definitely not something for me, I get nervous even eating with someone else!