[Plinker]

I have eaten at Coastal Del Mar several times and find the staff friendly, the service good and the atmosphere upscale. Prior to eating there with a friend for lunch a few days ago, I went online and viewed their luncheon menu (11 to 3). We were seated promptly and noticed EVERYONE was handed the dinner menu instead of the luncheon menu. I inquired about the luncheon menu and we were promptly brought two. The luncheon menu offers meals at a lower price (30 to 50% less) than the dinner menu and there are choices that are specific to only the luncheon menu. I will go out on a limb and suspect many, if not most, people are unaware of the availability of a luncheon menu. Clearly, this a a conscious decision by management as many patrons are unaware that lower-cost options are available. Personally, while I understand the reason from a profitability standpoint, I think they should default to the luncheon menu as is offered on their website. The next time you go, be sure and ask!

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Plinker

I have eaten at Coastal Del Mar several times and find the staff friendly, the service good and the atmosphere upscale. Prior to eating there with a friend for lunch a few days ago, I went online and viewed their luncheon menu (11 to 3). We were seated promptly and noticed EVERYONE was handed the dinner menu instead of the luncheon menu. I inquired about the luncheon menu and we were promptly brought two. The luncheon menu offers meals at a lower price (30 to 50% less) than the dinner menu and there are choices that are specific to only the luncheon menu. I will go out on a limb and suspect many, if not most, people are unaware of the availability of a luncheon menu. Clearly, this a a conscious decision by management as many patrons are unaware that lower-cost options are available. Personally, while I understand the reason from a profitability standpoint, I think they should default to the luncheon menu as is offered on their website. The next time you go, be sure and ask!

Hosted a luncheon there last Thursday for 30 women. We were only given the lunch menu and had to request a dnner menu. The luncheon menu items looked fine, but I like the dinner menu better.

[fdpaq0580]

If both menus are available, then both should be presented at the same time. Not doing so is bait and switch strategy and, imo, a bit dishonest.

[Direwolf]

I always like to review the menu online just get an idea what my options are. Looks like there is another reason to preview it. Thanks for the tip.