prix fixe
/priː fiːks/
CommonA fixed-price meal where you pay one flat rate for a set number of courses.
Often pronounced wrong by non-French speakers. Saying 'pree feeks' is standard in restaurant contexts. Using the term signals familiarity with restaurant culture.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | prix fixe at lunch is such a deal, same food for half the dinner price | The fixed-price lunch option is better value than ordering the same food at dinner. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | went for the prix fixe, starter + main + dessert for $55, felt like a steal | The three-course fixed-price option felt like good value. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | they only do prix fixe on weekends which is annoying when you just want one thing | The restaurant forces the fixed-price structure on weekends, removing the option to order individually. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | restaurant week prix fixe made this place actually affordable for once | A special fixed-price promotion made an expensive restaurant accessible. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to a meal where one price covers all courses.
- Describing a restaurant's special fixed-price menu option.
- Comparing value between ordering a la carte vs a fixed set.
Do not use it when
- You mean a meal where the chef picks everything with no choices.Use “omakase” instead.
- You mean a long sequence of many small courses.Use “tasting menu” instead.
Prix fixe vs tasting menu
prix fixe
Prix fixe is 2-4 courses, fixed price, guests still choose at each course.
VS
tasting-menu
Tasting menu is 6-20 courses, chef decides everything, no choices for the guest.
Origin and context
French term meaning 'fixed price.' Standard in French restaurant culture and adopted into English fine dining vocabulary. Became common casual usage as French-influenced dining spread globally.
- First seen
- 19th century
- Confidence
- high
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