Originally Posted by
missydarlin
Why would you expect crab and shrimp to cost less in the morning?
When I see the word brunch, I expect that there will be breakfast type items served until 2pm, whereas they would normally not be served at all, or stop being served by 10 or 11. I don't expect it to be a buffet, and I don't expect it to be cheaper than having the same quality food served to me 6 hours later.
But back to the OP... I always check out a restaurant website before I go. If you don't see anything you think Grandpa will eat, then take him elsewhere?
For the same reason that I tend to pay less for lunch than dinner at the same place when I order the same thing (and yes, same size). I don't know whay, but restuarants charge less during the day than in the evening, I am guessing because the average person has a lower 'mental limit' in mind for brunch / lunch than they do in the evening.
I think part of it comes down to the fact the restaurant will still do its evening meals, brunch is a 'bonus meal' for them, and they know people have a lower price point in mind, and given the margins they make in the evening, can afford a more customer friendly price point for brunch.