Are you taking a solo trip soon? Worried about eating alone at a restaurant? This video is for you!
Dining alone is a huge concern for solo travelers. If you’re nervous about eating alone at a nice restaurant or wondering things like “how do I get used to eating alone?” I’ve got you. In this video, I will break down some of my best solo travel tips around solo dining. Soon you will be a pro at eating by yourself and taking on all the challenges of eating alone in public.
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Timecodes:
0:00 – Intro to Eating Alone at a Restaurant
0:26 – Solo Dining Tip 1
1:24 – Dining Solo Tip 2
2:51 – Eating Alone Tip 3
4:00 – Tip 4 for Eating Alone at a Restaurant
4:20 – How to Eat Alone Tip 5
5:51 – Solo Dining Tip 6
7:32 – Dining Alone Tip 7
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29 Comments
Have you ever eaten alone? If not, do you have any fears about it? If so, share any tips you have in the comments! Safe travels everyone! ✈💕
Great video!
really useful and encouraging. Thanks!
Great tips! For me I don’t find that people strike up conversations with me as I solo travel. I’m pretty social so this can be a bit disconcerting. However eating alone is usually a no fail time when people will respond to a smile and start chatting. Some of my most memorable conversations have been had when I was eating alone and the table next to me struck up conversation.
A key moment for me several years ago in getting over my anxiety of dining solo was REALLY finally realizing that nobody is paying attention to me or anyone else. Most people are self-focused and only paying attention to their own situation. I've met so many nice people from all over the world while sitting at the counter and had some great conversations. And of course some great meals. I go to a variety of places from casual to fine dining, and have never been treated as out of place. One of the main highlights of travel is going to all the amazing restaurants that destination offers. I always have my phone if I want a distraction, and it's never weird. Thanks for the video! 🥰
When I used to travel for work, I absolutely hated eating alone. I had all the emoitions you described. Now that I am in my 'wiser' years, I know that nobody cares what you are doing and no one is paying any attention to you. I know when I go out to eat with other people, I never concern myself with the people around me and most other people don't either. You have provide a lot of thoughtful an accurate advice!! Thank you!
Happy New Year! These are some amazing tips! Thank you for sharing them with us. 😊👍
Firstly, what I've learnt is that IF people look at you while you're eating alone, it's not because they're negatively judging you – they are actually inspired by your confidence to dine alone. Secondly, I agree with you on the casual breakfast & lunch – no one will care. Third, if you're at a more upscale restaurant for dinner, make small talk with the waiter/waitress and if you feel comfortable, tell them that you are visiting from out of town and they'll be extra nice to you, share tips on spots to check out etc. At the end of the day, these people will never see you again, AND solo travelling is becoming so popular that people are getting used to seeing solo diners.
I solo dine and go to bars alone but it really bugs me when ppl come up to me and ask me why I'm on my own… it happens quite often and I usually say because I'm thirsty or hungry n they offer me to join them which I find irritating, they don't ask men these questions only women it's quite chauvinist ..I actually enjoy solo dinning
Happy New Year. I am always self conscious when eating alone in a restaurant. Amazing tips. 🙏💕
I’m a server so for me eating alone is no big deal. Millions of people eat alone. Don’t sweat it. Just walk in and do your thing. It’s all good don’t be afraid. It’s a mind thing really. Be confident and you’ll be fine!!!!! All around the world people eat alone and it’s not just you!!!
I really admire that you adjusted your dinning plans based on your emotional needs at the time and figured out how to do what you wanted and still enjoy your trip. I think we all need to take time to acknowledge that however we are feeling is ok and our emotions are valid.
Thank you for your tips , yes I have experience the same thoughts. I was always worry people judging me for eating alone or that I was a weirdo lol… is scary I admit. but taking baby steps is the way 🙂
I’ve eaten in the main dining room on a cruise and looked around the room and everyone at other surrounding tables were on their phones.
Of course they could have been looking at the menu online etc but I actually felt sad that there was no communication that I could see and those people were not sat alone.
Omg I find great satisfaction in eating by myself😊 thank god I don’t have a problem with that! My own company is the best company 😊
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I understand others have anxiety about it, but I LOVE solo dining. It’s an indulgent form of art for me. I really get into my meal, moving slowly and taking time to savor every bite. It feels strangely posh.
I have been travelling solo since 1998. I was forced into it because of the nature of my job. I had to travel internationally every 8 weeks in the first year. Half of the trips were solo. I can't even explain how anxious I was in my first few times out of the UK. On my second occasion dining alone, I went into a lovely restaurant in San Diego. Unfortunately they insisted on seating me right in the middle of the room. What's worse, they had a solo guitarist playing music and he made a beeline for me and started playing at my table. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at this point. I have never felt so embarrassed and was cringing, hoping he would go away asap. As time went on I learned to choose a seat that was more comfortable for me and my needs and I grew a thicker skin. You do occasionally catch the odd stare, but largely, no-one cares and often, you'll get talking to other diners and the staff who are curious about your being alone. Women want to be strong and independent? Great, put it into action!
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Thank you so much ❤️ 🎉❤
I’ve traveled solo a bunch and don’t mind dining alone at all. On a more recent solo trip to NYC I noticed I was always sat at the bar. At first, I was irritated by it,like they didn’t know what to do with me, but I actually ended up loving it. The tv was a nice distraction and it felt less formal.
Also, I am not a chatter or interested in meeting people when I travel, so the bar can be imitating for people like me.
I like to bring a magazine when I go out to eat alone. It’s easier to handle than a book.
Might be a dumb question: do you usually get reservations? Do waiters give you a weird look when you get there and want a table instead of always eating at the bar ?
I thought I was the only one who deals with this stuff. Glad to see I'm not alone. 💖💖
this was such a helpful vid, thank u for it! i'm about to go on my first solo trip since covid, and i'm so excited/nervous! this vid got me to a chiller place 😌❤️🙏
I went thru 6 years of college and uni with not rating and drinking at all due to anxiety. Now i happily scoff in public but tend to eat only foods i xan take away to eat where its very quiet. Babiay steps
Thank you!! This was so helpful. I've done solo dining once quite some time ago and doing it again soon for a trip. Oh, the anxiety lol
I think for me it's partially so intimidating because eating at a regular restaurant (not a coffee shop or something) is usually a social thing with others and it feels awkward being alone. I've done it, but I still don't like it. However, since I often travel solo, unless I want to eat at grab-and-go places (or only take out) I am going to have to bit the bullet again.
Love this video! Just what I needed. I am learning to eat alone and this helped.