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What is a great restaurant for the solo diner? My answer is any restaurant. There is no rule, hidden or otherwise, that says it is unacceptable to dine alone. Some advantages to dining alone are that you do not have to argue about where to eat, you go where you want. Most likely you will not have to wait for a table regardless of the time of day, you can opt to sit at the counter or the bar. Also, since your bill will be less, the amount of your tip will be less also, I generally give 15, more if they provide outstanding service, and less if not.

If you do feel awkward about dining alone, there are some tricks to getting around that too. If you are a reader, bring a book or electronic reading device to fill the time while waiting for your meal. If in a venue where there is a television, watch whatever sporting or news event is showing and take interest. Become a fan for the day. Also, you can pretend that you are a food critic and do an evaluation of the establishment. Take in all the elements and become a judge, this will provide you empowerment over the situation.