Restaurant Depot

Stop by and ask, Bubba says they will give you a one day pass if you just ask for it.

I think you're good.

If you are a member of KCBS, you can go by and get day passes whenever you need to go there.

I remember seeing a printable one day RD pass on the KCBS website. Dunno if it's still there but might be worth taking a peek.

Finally got over to RD. Had no problem signing us up. Wow that place is amazing. Can't wait to go back when I have a little time and money to spend. I did end up leaving with an 11 lb brisket. I am not sure on the label --it says superior Angus beef. Wondering if anyone has tried these and if they are decent.

I'll probably be hitting RD Saturday. May pick up some loin backs. Passed up a 30# case of SL ribs marked down to less than $2/lb a while back. Would like to find such a deal again.

Hey Tim,

A few comp teams around here use those briskets at comps, thou they would like to see it a little bigger. It should have some nice "white" fat on it?

Never bought one, but yes I've tasted one before that had been aged. You should be happy with it.

I just found out there is an RD 30 mins from my house, but I don't have any credentials to get in

Like RibDog said, if your a member of KCBS, you can get one day passes.... what it costs

Then print out the coupon on this page.
http://www.kcbs.us/discount_program.php
I had to save the coupon as an image then I printed the image.

Wayne B

Thanks Cal.

Vicki, You need to find a way in. Its unbelievable. I can't wait to go back when I have time to check out the spice Isle. I breezed threw real quick so didn't really look at the prices.

Was just at one yesterday, they didn't even ask to see my KCBS card.

Nudge nudge, wink wink, know what I mean?

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Originally posted by AndyJ:
Was just at one yesterday, they didn't even ask to see my KCBS card.

Nudge nudge, wink wink, know what I mean?

Someday you may not have that kind of luck when you really need something.

I find RD to be strict in Orlando. Sometimes I have to prod them a little to agree to the day pass. But as I get to know the people behind the counter it is getting easier.

The place is like Fantasy Island to a foodie. Check the markdown veggies sometime. I could make two gallons of mushroom soup with all the mushrooms I could get for under 10 bucks!

Are you having that trouble with the coupon?

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Originally posted by cal:
Are you having that trouble with the coupon?

I keep a copy of the coupon in my wallet in case I need it. Usually I just give them some time to think about it and they come around on their own. They just want to be sure they aren't doing anything wrong they might get in trouble for.

Now I just walk in and say "Hi" and ask for a day pass and they type KCBS into the membership directory search and write me out a pass.

I've never had trouble with the pass. Sometimes they'll look at it funny for a little while, but once they follow the instructions on it, it's smooth sailing.

Actually I've noticed that more times than not, they don't ask for my KCBS card. I always have it with me, so it's never a problem.

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Originally posted by AndyJ:
I've never had trouble with the pass. Sometimes they'll look at it funny for a little while, but once they follow the instructions on it, it's smooth sailing.

Actually I've noticed that more times than not, they don't ask for my KCBS card. I always have it with me, so it's never a problem.

Two ways of accomplishing the same thing. Good to know we each have a backup plan

Cal, thanks for the pm. I went on just before and joined the KCBS. Only 35 dollars, going to RD will be a experience.

Does anyone know if I can bring a friend? Or even my husband (I didn't join KCBS family.)

Yes you can bring others with you. And a side benefit that I never noticed until yesterday... No sales tax!

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Originally posted by Vicki B:
Cal, thanks for the pm. I went on just before and joined the KCBS. Only 35 dollars, going to RD will be a experience.

Does anyone know if I can bring a friend? Or even my husband (I didn't join KCBS family.)

Yes, you can bring other people in, but you'll have to check everything out using your day pass and settle up afterwards.

Thanks everyone. What kind of payment do they take?

Cash, credit or debit cards.

I just joined KCBS. Can't wait to get to RD.

Remember...bring a jacket! The meat, cheese, and produce section is gosh darn cold! With that said, I keep forgetting to bring a jacket

They have fresh seafood also! I can get live Maine lobster for $7.99 a pound. I bought jumbo shrimp for the "barbie" a while ago for $7.79/lb.

Bring lots of money...you're gonna need it

And coolers...plenty of coolers for the ride home...

Caution on the credit card. They had their sight hacked a few months ago and had some issues with stolen information, so make sure you watch your monthly statements if you use a credit card. Two of my friends had some charges that they had to get corrected.

Thanks for the great advice smokinmaineiac. I will wait for my KCBS stuff to come in the I should be going in a couple of weeks I will need to make a note for my self so I dont forget to bring a jacket and coolers.

If you go on to RD's website (www.restaurantdepot.com) you can look at their monthly sales flyer. From their home page, click on Specials and a new window will open up to allow you to select a state and then a city. Some specials only run the first two weeks of the month. But always good to browse through to see what might be on sale that you 'can't live without'. Jer

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Originally posted by Vicki B:
Thanks for the great advice smokinmaineiac. I will wait for my KCBS stuff to come in the I should be going in a couple of weeks I will need to make a note for my self so I dont forget to bring a jacket and coolers.

Why wait? Print out the KCBS membership confirmation email you received (mine's on my IPhone). Then print out the Restaurant Depot information for the RD receptionist from here, then head out to RD. I joined yesterday and am heading to RD today.

My wife has a day off today, and when she said, "Want to do something today?" You should have seen here look when I said, "Sure. Let's head over to Restaurant Depot."

Oops. You'll have to create your account once you have your confirmation.

Then go to the Disount tab on the Restaurant Depot home page where you'll find the blue Restaurant Depot coupon to print and take with you.

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Originally posted by JerinVA:
If you go on to RD's website (www.restaurantdepot.com) you can look at their monthly sales flyer. From their home page, click on Specials and a new window will open up to allow you to select a state and then a city. Some specials only run the first two weeks of the month. But always good to browse through to see what might be on sale that you 'can't live without'. Jer

And you can't get a jump on next month's flyer because they don't release it until the 1st of the month

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Originally posted by Pags:

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Originally posted by Vicki B:
Thanks for the great advice smokinmaineiac. I will wait for my KCBS stuff to come in the I should be going in a couple of weeks I will need to make a note for my self so I dont forget to bring a jacket and coolers.

Why wait? Print out the KCBS membership confirmation email you received (mine's on my IPhone). Then print out the Restaurant Depot information for the RD receptionist from here, then head out to RD. I joined yesterday and am heading to RD today.

My wife has a day off today, and when she said, "Want to do something today?" You should have seen here look when I said, "Sure. Let's head over to Restaurant Depot."

My wife usually rolls her eyes and sits in the car when I say we're going to RD. But I never saw her refuse any "Q" so she likes the results if not the process.

My wife rolled her eyes and made jokes with my granddaughter before we left.

She spent more time looking at stuff than me and bought a few things for herself. She saw the big package of frozen gyros meat and suggested we throw a Gyros Party for our friends. Back at her.

Funny. No tax on anything except for the broom we bought.

Glad you guys had a good experience. I think I am gonna go next weekend. Pags, I printed out the coupon after creating an account. Thanks for the info. Enjoy your spoils

RD didn't have my KCBS member number in their system today after joining only yesterday. They gave me a pass anyway. Print your email confirmation and take that if you haven't received your membership card from KCBS.

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Originally posted by Pags:
RD didn't have my KCBS member number in their system today after joining only yesterday. They gave me a pass anyway. Print your email confirmation and take that if you haven't received your membership card from KCBS.

Pags,

I think they are looking only for KCBS's RD membership number not your KCBS membership number. KCBS has the membership, KCBS members are authorized by KCBS to purchase items at RD. At least that is my understanding of how RD's system works.

KCBS members cannot sign up to have the monthly flyer emailed to them because KCBS members are not RD members.

BTW-We like the tri-colored tortilla strips; a one pound bag for 3 bucks. They are good on salads or as soup toppers.

And you don't have to buy a case of most things you can buy single units from the case.

We like the sharp cheddar...a 5 pound block for 12 bucks and change.

Bought a clear sqaure cambro there last visit for brining turkeys in my beer fridge.

Will go to RD again on Sunday .

OK. I get it now. Vicki might still want to bring her email showing she's a KCBS member.

The tortilla strips are a good idea. I picked up a pack of the chicken toritlla soup cause that's one of Mrs. Pags favorites.

Large selection of meats and produce. Froze my buns.

Well, my husband said what do you have planned for this afternoon, I said nothing. He needed to go to Lowes, so I said there is this place I would like to go to....

First of all, I wound up with a Globe C10 slicer! They had the best prices of all the websites I checked out. With NJ 7 percent tax is was 642.00. Can't wait to start slicing for Beef Jerky when that thing arrives, and it was free ship to my house.

After that, we wound up spending just over 300.00. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE!!! My choice brisket, 11.34 lbs was only 2.66lb. I have never purchased a choice piece of meat so cheap in my life. Parts of it even look like prime. We also got a beautiful 4lb Grass Fed New Zealand flank steak and it was only 5.60lb. We cant get regular flank steak locally for less than 9.99lb. The list goes on.

My biggest question for everyone is, now that I am in the computer there, will I be able to go back? They gave me a temporary pass to shop for just the day, but does the KCBS membership allow you to go back again and again?

KCBS members are eligible for daily passes, no limit on the number...OH WELL!

You mean I will have to go back again, darn it! I was really hoping to continue paying top dollar for meats, etc.