Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

 

[Observer]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

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Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

This is absolutely ridiculous. Are the customers being served gold plated food?????
I would never go there for that kind of pricing.

 

[Shane/#]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

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Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

Sounds like this pub is doing what Macca's and KFC ate do for year's shrinkflation and he probably payed more for the chips than the steak

 

[Natsen1947]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

View attachment 11950

Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

 

[Natsen1947]

I would have thought you would at least get some salad or veges with it !!

 

[ElizabethL]

This is absolutely ridiculous. Are the customers being served gold plated food?????
I would never go there for that kind of pricing.

I would look at the prices and then walk out.

 

[Suzanne rose]

One of the best pub meals near me is at The Bexley North pub up until recently they had special price dinners Monday and Thursday steak , chips n salad $10 it has now increased to $25 , the food is amazing and considering the rise in cost of food I still find this reasonable
As for the meal in the picture you would need to pay me to eat it

 

[Keith.raymond]

The Tankerville Arms Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne had an Angus Steak Dinner for $18.00 Dollars last I looked. Note: This venue has a few gaming machines and limited parking in immediate area. Staff are excellent also.

 

[I'm Mal]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

View attachment 11950

Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

It is amusing that is always a plethora of excuses for inflation and cost of food, utilities, fuel etc. The fact is that Australia's economy has been going backwards since April 2022. The event that initiated the current financial disaster was when the current Federal Government came to office amid all their lies and deceit. Australia was warned "It won't be easy under albernese." How true that has proven to be. It is correct to say that the war in Ukraine, Covid 19 and the River Murray flood contributed to our financial position but they are not the root cause. The root cause is the current incompetent federal government. We were doing well until this mob lied their way into office.

 

[Ricci]

I know it's un-Australian but I haven't had a steak in ......I don't know how long, years and years. I don't want something to sole my boots with I would like a nice juicy medium/well done (no running blood juices thanks) steak, but as you can't guarantee that I'd rather go without. And at the prices quoted I can't see me having a steak going forward.

 

[Macarj]

Well eye fillet is $54 per Kg at the butchers so 200g piece before cooking is almost $11

 

[RTS]

If I ordered medium rare I wouldn't accept that steak.
I agree that all the price rises are happening under the Albanese government, but they have no say in what large national supermarkets decide to charge. The CPI is supposed to measure inflation of food and goods, but the supermarkets know which same items are selected each quarter for comparison, and they keep them lower.
Big business does better under the Liberal government. The current 'inflation' has been introduced world-wide for no real reason.

 

[Anoush]

I would be disgusted at that meal and certainly at $38 ,,some salad would have been nice but everywhere we have been to eat you don't get any dressing,,,we have eaten out a lot over the years especially being on holidays,,,the meals were usually fairly priced and tasty,,from memory we only had one awful meal which was farmed seafood,,nothing tastes nicer than ocean fish,,Even the old sandwich is over $10 depending on the filling,,,I take my food now

 

[MHM]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

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Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

I agree with your correspondent. The meat shown in the photo certainly seems far too small to justify a charge of $38 as a "pub meal". Public hotel proprietors are seeking to maximise profits whilst minimising product and service quality. It seems universal.

 

[Julie1]

Dining out can be a truly memorable experience. There's something quite like an Aussie pub for a great steak or schnitzel.

Just imagine biting into a perfectly cooked, flavour-packed pub meal that leaves you craving for more… But alas, it can be a huge letdown when the meal you receive falls short of your expectations.

Recently, an Aussie took to Reddit to express his bewilderment over his pub meal.

He shared a photo of the meal in question, which featured a large plate with a heaping serving of chips, a dollop of gravy, and a small beef eye fillet steak that was dwarfed by the car key fob sitting next to it.

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The plate included an eye fillet steak that had been requested to be served medium rare, weighing in at a modest 200 grams. Credit: Reddit.

'38 bucks at the pub. Would you complain?' he wrote in the post, which then sparked a heated debate among Reddit users, with some calling the meal overpriced and others defending the pub's pricing.

'Where's the rest of it?' one user asked. Another commented: 'Yes. Be grateful it's not Melbourne - because it would be 45 bucks and served with barely concealed contempt.'

Someone else argued that the meal was worth the money, given the premium steak served: 'For the right cut of beef, it is probably a reasonable price.'

For comparison, in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths, you'll pay about $23.40 for a serving of beef eye fillet that weighs in at 450 grams.

The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns about food spending.

Over the past two years, Aussies have seen many of the food and beverages they buy increase in price due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and widespread flooding.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers have decreased the weight and size of multiple products - also known as 'shrinkflation'. Loaves of bread, chocolate bars and chips are getting smaller, and potato shortages led Coles to impose buying limits on frozen potato products nationally.

View attachment 11950

Customers may have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for premium meat, particularly beef. Credit: Markus Spiske.

This comes after Meat and Livestock Australia, the meat industry's marketing and research body, reported last year that retail prices for meat have risen a staggering 10% per kilogram. But what's driving these prices higher?

Experts are pointing to a perfect storm of factors. Unpredictable weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to raise and transport their livestock, driving up costs and putting a squeeze on supply.

But it's not just the weather that's causing the price hike. Increasing transport costs and labour shortages are also playing a role in the meat market's upward trajectory. However, the biggest factors are supply and demand. Even though herds are slowly starting to rebuild, international demand for meat continues to keep prices at a premium.

It seems that, for now, consumers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to enjoy a juicy pub steak.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian took to Reddit to express his disappointment over a recent pub meal he had, which cost him a whopping $38.
• Many agreed that the meal failed to meet expectations in terms of quality. However, others pointed out that with the current potato shortage and rising meat prices, the cost may be more reasonable.
• This comes as Coles announced plans to impose purchasing limits on frozen potato products across the country, and Meat and Livestock Australia reported an increase in meat prices.

This story serves as a reminder that it's always a good idea to check the food offerings on the menu properly before ordering. It's also always a good idea to check out reviews and do some research before your next dinner outing.

Also, don't be shy about asking the wait staff for more information if you're unsure.

Members, what are your thoughts on this topic? Have you found certain restaurants to be overpriced? How do you always make sure that you're getting the best value for money when you dine out? We'd love to hear your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

Where is the salad or veggies

 

[mylittletibbies]

I agree that price is ridiculous, but did you not realise that is the size of an eye fillet steak, it is a very small cut and the most expensive, but usually the most tender.
I myself recently bought a porterhouse steak and chips, did get some salad, cost $29.95, waited 1 hour 30 mins for it and it was so tough it was unfit to eat.
Won't be eating out again anytime soon.


teak

 

[MHM]

Where is the salad or veggies

Chips are made from potatoes (?). Potatoes are vegetables. What more can you want, other than a decent sized (min 250gm) steak.