Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena

Two friends and I went to a local "nice" Italian place. Two of us had the Restaurant Week menu (3 courses=$40) while the third ordered off the regular menu (he had 2 courses-no dessert=$ 24)

Our servings were tiny! While our friend could not finish his entree it was so large.

Not the first time we have experienced this. A local Chain (Fleming's Steak House) Often has set menu specials, and they are always cheaper than The Restaurant Week Specials.

So, what are your experiences with Restaurant Weeks?