Is $13 too much to pay for a fried pickle?

[debodun]

I have a gift card to a local restaurant. I was going to take my aunt out so I can use it since I've had it about a year and a half and it's between our birthdays. I was looking at an online menu. I haven't eaten out in so long I was a little surprised at how much prices have gone up. A dill pickle is $13???? That maybe be reasonable if the pickle is 18 inches long.

 

[IrishEyes]

My Grand Daughter aged 26 buys big dill pickles covered in chocolate and sprinkles for 8 bucks..... crazy!

 

[MACKTEXAS]

I wouldn't eat a fried dill pickle if they paid me $13.

 

[OldFeller]

I wouldn't eat a fried dill pickle if they paid me $13.

How about a chocolate covered one? YUK!

 

[CallMeKate]

My Grand Daughter aged 26 buys big dill pickles covered in chocolate and sprinkles for 8 bucks..... crazy!

... And people act shocked when I mention chocolate covered bacon! I can't even imagine what a pickle would taste like covered in chocolate.

As for your original question, Deb... pretty sure that $13 for a pickle is a tad overpriced. Maybe if it would come with another lunch item or two.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I understand the sticker shock but it looks like a pretty average pub menu to me.

I try to think back to what the minimum wage was compared to the menu prices that I remember and compare them to the minimum wage or starting salary today compared with current menu prices.

$17.00/hr compared to a similar amount on a menu sounds about right to me, enjoy your pickle!

 

[That Lady in PA]

I have a gift card to a local restaurant. I was going to take my aunt out so I can use it since I've had it about a year and a half and it's between our birthdays. I was looking at an online menu. I haven't eaten out in so long I was a little surprised at how much prices have gone up. A dill pickle is $13???? That maybe be reasonable if the pickle is 18 inches long.

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The price is in line with the other prices for appetizers.

If people weren't buying it because of the expense, then either the price would come down or it would be taken off the menu.
So... the patrons must think it is worth the price!

 

[Knight]

Might want to check that gift card for an expiration date. A year & 1/2 seems a tad long to be unused. Other than that seems about right for pub menu pricing

 

[debodun]

The card has a $25 value. That's an awkward amount. Too much left on the card after one meal, but not enough to cover two meals.

 

[That Lady in PA]

The card has a $25 value. That's an awkward amount. Not enough for two meals and too much left on the card after one meal.

Consider it a discount on your total bill instead.

 

[CallMeKate]

The card has a $25 value. That's an awkward amount. Not enough for two meals and too much left on the card after one meal.

Take your aunt out for a pickle and you'll only have to add $1 to pay the bill.

 

[Llynn]

I've eaten fried dill pickles from a steakhouse appetizer menu and found them quite enjoyable. But then I liked the breaded and deep fried cauliflower the US Navy often served so my food tastes may be questionable.

 

[debodun]

Those are just the appetizers. I looked at their main meal menu and the prices aren't much different. The highest priced item is the fish and chips for $21.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Those are just the appetizers. I looked at their main meal menu and the prices aren't much different. The highest priced item is the fish and chips for $21.

$8.50 each for fish and chips isn’t bad.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

$8.50 each for fish and chips isn’t bad.

$8.50 for fish & chips is a GREAT price. It makes me wonder what type of fish it is.
Deb just finished saying the fish and chips are $21

 

[Sunkist]

$8.50 for fish & chips is a GREAT price. It makes me wonder what type of fish it is.
Deb just finished saying the fish and chips are $21

 

[AutumnGal]

Chocolate covered potato chips are awesome (and I thought they sounded awful until I had them) but choco dill pickles? Never heard of that one.

However, I have had deep fried pickles but they are slices generally so maybe it's sliced.

Everything is up in price these days.

I am not a fan of dill pickles really BUT one time before a trip at an airport hotel the night before flying out, many years ago, we met a young couple and started drinking with them, I forget where they were headed, actually I think they were just there for the weekend, maybe her birthday or something and we just kind of hit it off... Anyhow they ordered deep fried pickles and I was never a fan but that night they tasted great but then I was hungry lol. They were pretty good.

Anyhow I'd think it would be slices but who knows...

Looking forward to the report on the food, whatever is chosen.

 

[StarSong]

$8.50 for fish & chips is a GREAT price. It makes me wonder what type of fish it is.
Deb just finished saying the fish and chips are $21

I speak Aunt Bea because our minds work the same way. Figure two fish & chips meals costing $42. Subtract the $25 gift card and come to $17. Divide that by two and it's $8.50 per person for fish and chips.

 

[Sunkist]

$8.50 for fish & chips is a GREAT price. It makes me wonder what type of fish it is.
Deb just finished saying the fish and chips are $21

Maybe they could save on the breading process and just give a person a plate of these..

 

[Sunkist]

I have a gift card to a local restaurant. I was going to take my aunt out so I can use it since I've had it about a year and a half and it's between our birthdays. I was looking at an online menu. I haven't eaten out in so long I was a little surprised at how much prices have gone up. A dill pickle is $13???? That maybe be reasonable if the pickle is 18 inches long.

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I've never had a fried pickle.. probably wouldn't want one.. but it seems a teeny bit expensive at $13.

 

[Trade]

Those Tavern fries for a buck and a half sound good. You could get 15 orders of them for $22.50 and the remaining $2.50 should be enough to cover the sales tax.

 

[OldFeller]

Those Tavern fries for a buck and a half sound good. You could get 15 orders of them for $22.50 and the remaining $2.50 should be enough to cover the sales tax.

I suspect that the $1.50 is a surcharge added to the $15.00.

 

[Trade]

I suspect that the $1.50 is a surcharge added to the $15.00.

Oh crap! You're right! I should have known! If it seems too good to be true it probably is.

 

[CallMeKate]

Those Tavern fries for a buck and a half sound good. You could get 15 orders of them for $22.50 and the remaining $2.50 should be enough to cover the sales tax.

The Tavern fries are $15. The $1.50 is added on if you want to substitute tots for the fries.
EDIT: Ooops, that was just pointed out.