Upscale restaurants are called prix plus restaurants to attract customers . Some restaurants have three - course meals for $ 30 to $ 40 . Economic slump has hit high - end restaurants harder . Patina Restaurant Group , which operates more than 20 restaurants , is wrapping up a wine promotion at East Coast establishments March 31 that gives customers 25 percent off all bottles . Americans continue to dine out despite this .
Upscale restaurants are called prix plus restaurants to attract customers . Some restaurants have three - course meals for $ 30 to $ 40 . Economic slump has hit high - end restaurants harder . Americans continue to dine out despite this .