You Should Absolutely Eat at Restaurants Alone
People need to stop being afraid to eat in a restaurant alone.
Why are you waiting for anyone to do the things you want to do with your own life? If you want to go anywhere, especially a restaurant, just go— especially if it’s a restaurant.
Personally, I love going out to eat by myself. If I feel like talking with someone, I’ll chat with the people who work there. If not, maybe I’ll bring a book or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet for a change.
Not experiencing the things you want in life just because you don’t have company is a mistake— trust me on that. It’s worth working on overcoming a fear of being awkward or of others judging you. If you don’t, you’re going to miss out on so many incredible things in life.
Eating at a restaurant alone is a great way to build confidence and become comfortable with your own company.
Life goes by really fast; you need to stop waiting and start doing.
– Chef Mike
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32 Comments
I always do ❤❤❤
I am an official stupid rule breaker. Who makes this shit up ? I eat at a restaurant by myself snd its never been awkward. I can by myself flowers 💐 😊
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I dont think you understand how underrated this advice is.
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I go many places by myself. I'm my best company. Once, I even went to an amusement park by myself. It was so much fun!
Thank you. I had s server ask me why i came alone. After a terrible loss.
I love my solitude and stay far from people who need people around 24/7. It’s simply unhealthy in my observation.
Amen… I eat alone in restaurants all the time , all my life. It’s great. I love the peace and quiet!
I love your gutsiness! I can eat by myself, however I will one day go to
a movie theatre on my own too. I’d love to try your food one day! Just can’t get there yet, living in a different country. Love your vlogs!❤
Damn straight …
Ditto my man. Ditto.
Restaurants need to address serious problems with quality, service, and value. Until that happens broadly across the market, I and many others will enjoy healthy, affordable food cooked at home.
I feel like this too! I have the best time sitting at the bar and chatting with random people. I end up having the best night by myself.
I love eating by myself sometimes. If you love yourself , there's nothing wrong with it❤
I eat by myself at restaurants often
More than half of my friends died by the time I turned 30 and a couple years ago I buried my brother
So now at this point in my life I mostly fly solo and I often don't like dealing with people – I am more happy with my plants and animals
Table for one please!
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I like eating at a restaurant alone sometimes because it means I can go to places that my friends wouldn’t like. When going with a group, we always go with the “safe” options that can satisfy everyone in the group, the larger the group, the narrower the list of restaurants become.
YEAH SURE IF I HAD MONEY IN THIS GODDAMN ECONOMY!
You might actually get a date out of it. I've been married for years but before I met my wife, I dated people that I met when I went out to eat by myself. Met her when I was by myself…
Mario Batali will call me a loser, but at least I'm not wearing crocs.
For me its 50/50
I enjoy company but do also have a need for me time :p
I make it a point to go to one of my fsvorite restaurants alone about once a month. Its my reset time
One of my favorite things to do. I get to eat at the exact pace I like without feeling rushed or in some cases feeling like I have to eat slower.
Why do I enjoy the way this guy says shit.
Never felt lonely alone.
What's your opinion on the restaurant industry having the highest rates of drug use?
Thank You, for this piece of advice!!! 😍
And your food doesn't get cold yappin'.
Thank you!
This is my 24th year as a server, and I absolutely love going out to eat by myself!
I sit at the bar and just enjoy my food and time. Plus I love watching another restaurant operate
I used to work on the road a lot. If I had the time I would eat at any restaurant I wanted to try out. I didn’t care. The only thing was that servers didn’t see me as a high earning table and chase the bigger tips so the service could slow. But if the service was good I would tip well.