DineGauge — Know Before You Order

A restaurant can look affordable—until the whole table orders.

The burger, the sides, the drinks, the children’s meals, the group charge. Choosing dinner gets easier when you can see what your actual visit is likely to cost.

DineGauge helps your web-enabled AI assistant research local restaurants, compare similar meals, and put together a practical plan for your table.

Know what “good value” means near you

Start with your postal code or ZIP code. PriceGauge compares available local menu prices, checks portions and included sides, and explains whether a meal appears fairly priced for the surrounding market. When the evidence is thin, it says so.

Plan for the people who are actually going

• GroupGauge: consider seating, family needs, noise, accessibility, reservations and group policies.
• Table Optimizer: compare individual meals with realistic shared platters, combos and family bundles.
• DrinkGauge: compare beer, wine, cocktails and alcohol-free choices using serving sizes where available.
• The Smart Table: see food, drinks, tax and known charges in one explained estimate.

Ask it like you would ask a helpful friend

“Four adults, within 15 minutes. Two beers and two soft drinks. What can we order for under $120 including tax and tip?”

Or keep it simple: “Best fish and chips near me.”

Your download includes

• DineGauge v1.2 master prompt in editable Markdown
• Quick Start Guide PDF
• Product Guide PDF
• Fictional Worked Example PDF with transparent cost calculations
• 12 copy-and-paste prompt cards
• Reusable Dining Profile template and usage license

How it works

Upload the master file to a compatible AI assistant, or paste its contents. Say “Start DineGauge,” then provide your area. No coding is required.

Before you buy

This is an AI prompt kit. You need your own AI assistant with current web search for live research; any subscription or usage charges are separate. It can also compare menus you provide. Access to reviews, menus and social posts varies. DineGauge does not make reservations or monitor prices in the background. Prices, estimates and recommendations need checking, and savings are not guaranteed.

Try the separately supplied free starter sample first if you want to see how a simple comparison feels.

DineGauge — Know Before You Order.