[Mr. Jeeves]

Restaurant food quality seems to have taken a major dive during the Obama years. My wife and I have stopped going out, not so much because of the cost (which has gone up) but because we always walk away feeling ripped off by the quality.

Cooking at home is now not only healthier, it's mandatory if you want anything to eat that actually tastes good.

[Safetgiver]

it’s mandatory if you want anything to eat that actually tastes good...I go to Mexican restaurants around here where I can’t understand them and they don’t know what the hell I’m asking them about. I point at the beer, point at the menu and if I like it, tip like hell. They are always happy to see me, shake their heads ‘No’ if I point at something that isn’t good. Brought some dried peppers in one time and they put it on their own food and stared at me like I was nuts.

[knittnmom]

When we go out, we typically stick with family style restaurants, where they owners are likely to also be the wait staff and cooks. Good quality, good prices, and friendly service.