Why don't restaurants put thier prices of alcholic drinks on thier menus?

Question

I WOULD LOVE TO SAMPLE A COCKTAIL ONCE IN A WHILE,THE MENUS SHOW PRETTY PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS BUT NO $'S !!. I JUST PAID $8.00 FOR A MARGARITA AT CHILIS AND $4.99 FOR A PREMIUM BEER AT RED LOBSTER THIS WEEK. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

Answer 1

It is a marketing ploy. If the restaurant posted the prices, it would dissuade consumers from purchasing the beverage. Liquor mark up is extraordinary, and they count on consumer impulse to sponsor the profits. Typically you can expect to pay similar prices at all corporate chain restaurants, $4-5 for a well mixed drink and $6-7 for a call mixed drink. Beers range from $3-5 a bottle and drafts are similarly expensive. In many cases, the largest sized draft is not a bargain, and you should be aware of that prior to ordering it. Many restaurants offer drink specials, particularly earlier in the week when business isn't as steady, in order to encourage both consumer attendance and to spur liquor sells (by lowering the mark-up). There are restaurants out there that have very reasonable prices (comparatively), and you would do well to shop around before choosing a restaurant.

Answer 2

The prices aren't listed because of liquor costs. If alcohol goes up in price, then the company must adjust the prices accordingly. The exception to this is "Happy Hour" Menus, which will list their specials. Usually "happy hour" specials are made with well liquor and offer domestic beers or a house wine. Alcohol is expensive, and if you are ordering in a restaurant, you are paying for the drink, all of the ingredients (in a margarita there are at least three, more if it is premium), the person bringing it to you, the hostess who sat you, and the dishwasher who cleans your dishes after you are through. The restaurant industry is a tough one, but if you want to call Chile's or Red Lobster's corporate offices, they may give you some more information.

Answer 3

I supervisor a eating place and the main important reason is that the beverage menu has distinctive photos and is incredibly high priced to print. additionally in maximum bar the tax is secure interior the cost so whilst the tax or the cost of a million drink is going up the excellent menu must be reprinted at a substantial price.

Answer 4

Once I ordered a couple round of shots for myself and 3 of my buddies. Afterwards I found out they were $8.00 each. $8 x 4 x 2 = $64.00!

You learn by doing, and if you are a cheapskate ask first or follow the chalkboards to $1.00 drafts.

Answer 5

So you pay out the a** for them. It's not too appetizing to see $7.99 next to a delicious looking margarita. Sad when the meal itself is almost as expensive as a drink.

Answer 6

Just ask what their specials are before you order. Or call and find out when happy hour is before you go.

Or push come to shove have a drink before you go out.

Answer 7

A lot of times they do, but top shelf costs more than regular stuff.
So, learn to drink soda!

Answer 8

Oh Yeah, big time. I've asked how much the House wine ways, he looked at me, said ' dunno'!!!!!!! Had to go on computer to find out. Than he put his tip on bill, took it. Been in this business over 20yrs, WRONG!! Its like take the money and run!!! Service is usually lousy, bad attitude. From now on I ask, they do not like it, go else where!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

Probably because they change the prices on their drinks so often.
They would have to print new menu's.

Answer 10

you could simply ask the waitor or waitress the price, but i find that most places do put there prices on the menuse.