> just don't like paying someone else multiples of what it would cost for me (or my spouse) to do ourselves

I live in west Wyoming and stopped eating steaks out for this reason.

That said, I am an adventurous eater. I am curious about food, and for that restaurants are a raison d’être. If you aren’t curious about food, it obviously isn’t worth the price. (The Sysco spots pretty on tourists or those seeking to eat out for convenience. They serve glorified fast food.)

> Forgot how much HN loves restaurants

For what it’s worth, your original comment dismisses restaurants generally. If you point out you prefer to eat simply, predictably and on a tight budget, the conclusion that restaurants don’t work for you follows.