Restaurant Menus Are Shrinking
Diners catching up with their favorite restaurants might be finding fewer options on the menu.
Chefs who once planned exciting dishes for in-person dining say increasing food costs and staffing shortages are often limiting them to dishes that are practical and cost-effective. Many were preparing for a comeback after trimming menus for takeout and delivery at the start of the pandemic.
This year, 60% of restaurants reported reducing their menu size, according to Datassential, a food-industry market-research firm that studied more than 4,800 menus in the U.S. The menus at fine-dining...
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