How to Decide What to Eat When You Go Out

The question “what do you want for dinner?” is notorious for causing distress, indecisiveness, and even mild arguments. 

But, the answer doesn’t always have to be clouded in uncertainty. There are a handful of tips that can help you make a decision and put an end to the guessing.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we got you covered.

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about how to decide what to eat when you go out.

Consider Your Diet

This can go a long way toward eliminating potential options and helping you narrow down your decision.

If you’re trying to lose weight, fast-food, pizza, and burger joints are most likely off the table. If you’re trying to gain weight, though, these locations are the place to be. You could also pay a visit to a local buffet and pile on the calories.

For those with health-related diet issues, it’s a good idea to avoid greasy food at all costs. Somewhere that offers plenty of fresh, green foods is a safe bet.

So, keep your dietary obligations in mind when choosing. 

Make a Group Effort

If you’re with a group, things can be a bit easier.

In some cases, your group can choose a decision-maker. But, there will be times where nobody consents to have that responsibility.

Instead, you can have someone assign numbers to potential dining options. Then, then the rest of the members of your group choose a random number within the given range (without knowing what they’re assigned to, of course).

The option with the most numbers is the winner.

Similarly, you could draw potential options out of a hat to accomplish the same task.

Opt For Something New

This is a great way to both make a decision for dinner and try food that you haven’t before. Plus, you might find yourself a new favorite restaurant in the process.

To simplify the process, scroll through a list of restaurants near you until you find one you haven’t been to before (but also sounds appetizing).

If you’ve been to every restaurant in your area, order food you’ve never tried before at one of them.

Choose Something Random

If all else fails, leave it up to chance.

There are plenty of intuitive ways to randomly select your meal for the evening, but some are simpler than others.

This one, in particular, lets you spin a wheel with meal categories to help you narrow down your decision. You can also add your own options to make it more specific, such as restaurants, dishes, etc.

Knowing How to Decide What to Eat Can Seem Difficult

But it doesn’t have to be.

With the above information about how to decide what to eat in mind, you’ll be well on your way toward ordering a meal you thoroughly enjoy.

Want to learn more food tips? Check out this article for info on how to eat healthy at fast-food restaurants.