These Restaurant Apps Make Eating Out Affordable

By Housing Nonprofit

HUD Certified Housing Counselors

Do you want to keep eating out, but at a much lower cost? Then give these restaurant apps a look, as they can help you find great dining deals to make eating out a lot more affordable.

When you need to trim your budget, what do most people suggest? Stop eating out so often, as it can be pretty costly and burst your budget.

Why do so many people love eating out? Because it’s convenient and fun. Use the following apps, and you can make it budget-friendly as well.

The Coupons App

Since you’re reading this to learn how to save money at restaurants, we can assume you’d like to save money on everything else too. That’s why we listed The Coupons App first, because, as you can tell by its name, it’s all about savings.

The Coupons App is incredibly simple to use while being easy on the eyes. In terms of food, you can find discounts at fast food joints or restaurants, plus grocery stores for those days when you’d rather cook at home.

Depending on your location, you could use the app to find freebies every single day. And if you use it to order something, the app will apply coupons automatically, so you never overpay.

RetailMeNot

Speaking of apps that help you save on everything under the sun, RetailMeNot is one of those. In fact, many online shoppers use it to save on things other than food, so keep that in mind if you’re looking to add a money-saving app to your smartphone.

Finding dining deals on RetailMeNot is simple. Just download the app, let it use your location, and see what’s available near you. Even if you don’t live in a big city, you’re bound to find dining deals via RetailMeNot, as the app is linked to over 24,000 restaurants.

LivingSocial

Are you not a huge fan of fast food and national chains? Would you like to find local restaurants that offer fantastic food that also fit your budget? Then give LivingSocial a try, as the app is loaded with local food deals to lower your dining costs while helping you try new cuisine.

How much can you save via LivingSocial? That depends on where you live, but don’t be surprised if you find coupons for 60 percent off or more when browsing the app.

Restaurant.com

You won’t be downloading this app to your phone, as it’s a website. Still, Restaurant.com is worth a look because all it takes is typing in your zip code to see which eateries are offering discounts on their meals. When using the site, pay attention to the filter. You can use it to see which restaurants are new in town, so you can visit them and try their cuisine at a lower cost.

Groupon

Here’s another food-friendly app that works with plenty of local restaurants and offers massive discounts on dining. Just download the app and click on the food and drink tab. Once there, you’ll see which restaurants have specials in your area, some of which could slash your food bill in half.