Christy Lube is trying to save money these days by eating out less, especially at places like Joe’s Crab Shack and Red Lobster.
“Everything’s gone up some, but it seems like if we go to a seafood restaurant, a family of five ends up spending $70 or $80 just to go out to dinner,” said Lube, 37, a Maitland stay-at-home mom.
Seafood restaurants have faced rough waters during the past two years, even as other eateries are attracting more customers in the recovering economy.