It will not be news to you that it’s a lot more expensive to dine out these days. But just how much more? Here’s a look at the changes in some dish and drink prices between 2019 and now.
Sausage rigatoni at the Red Hen
$19
2019
$25
2023
Lobster roll at Hank’s Oyster Bar
$27
2019
$34
2023
Burger Américain at Le Diplomate
$18
2019
$24
2023
Pear martini at Off the Record
$20
2019
$24
2023
Nachos al carbón at Lauriol Plaza
$12.95
2019
$15.50
2023
Seafood paella at Del Mar
$98
2019
$132
2023
Peking duck at Peking Gourmet Inn
$43
2019
$79
2023
16-ounce USDA Prime rib eye at Randy’s Prime
$48
2019
$72
2023
This article appears in the December 2023 issue of Washingtonian.
