Solo dining finds its moment
Summary
Solo dining in the U.S. has increased by 23% over the past year, according to OpenTable. More people are choosing to eat alone to enjoy their meals slowly and peacefully, and solo diners tend to spend more money than groups.Key Facts
- Reservations for solo diners rose 23% from June 2024 to June 2026.
- Solo diners spend an average of $94 per meal, which is 7% more than the previous year.
- The average spend per person for all dining parties is $60.
- Thursday saw a 25% increase in solo dining reservations.
- The most popular time for solo dining is 6 p.m., but bookings at 3 p.m. are also growing.
- Solo diners often bring books or sketchpads and focus on their eating experience.
- OpenTable analyzed reservation data by party size, spending, day, time, and city.
- Eating alone is becoming more accepted and may help diners feel relaxed and centered.
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