you can try to mimic a favorite restaurant dish at home by simply googling the recipe.
sometimes it’s just nice to be able to get away from home and enjoy someone else serving you. you have to budget for it though and you have to be practical about what you can afford.
don’t buy the lobster tail when you should settle for salmon.
skip the appetizer, dessert and drinks, and have them at home instead before/after you go.
be selective about your restaurant. if you don’t go out to eat very often, save this special treat for a place that you know will end in an enjoyable meal.
if you know you should cut this 