The Check, Please

The cost of a typical U.S. restaurant meal can vary widely by city. Here are some average prices for one dinner, one drink, tax and tip at restaurants reviewed by Zagat Survey critics:

New York: $29.28

San Francisco: $25.55

Washington, D.C: $24.49

Los Angeles: $23.72

Chicago: $23.16

Boston: $21.83

Las Vegas: $20.80

Honolulu: $19.88

Atlanta: $19.41

Seattle: $18.97

New Orleans: $17.83

Dallas/Fort Worth: $17.34

Denver: $17.08

St. Louis: $16.71

Houston: $14.86

Kansas City: $14.01

Source: Zagat Survey