A Savory Hero for Menus

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A Savory Hero for Menus

User responses 582,676
savory dishes
Category Savory Dishes
Survey Type Purchase Behavior
Placeholder
Market USA
Audience All Audience

Top Insight

  • Brisket is the top trending savory dish in menus for single locations restaurants and small chains
  • Spicy is the top flavor for savory dishes in restaurants
  • Savory dishes average price in US restaurants is $12.2
  • Garlic is the most popular seasoning associated with savory dishes in restaurants
1.

What are the most popular savory dishes on menus?

Insight
1.4X
More than average
pizza is more popular than pasta on menus
37.59%
Pizza
Pizza
37.59%
219,037
Sandwich
31.8%
185,288
Soup
29.2%
170,160
Burger
28.55%
166,344
Salad
25.56%
148,941
Pasta
24.77%
144,332
2.

What are the trending savory dishes on menus for single locations restaurants and small chains?

Insight
2.6X
More than average
consumers prefer brisket than fried rice on menus
29.2%
Brisket
Brisket
29.2%
2,724
Tortilla
21.71%
2,025
Bagel
17.19%
1,604
Broth
16.26%
1,517
Meatball
14.34%
1,338
Fried rice
11.87%
1,107
3.

What are trending and emerging savory dishes where easy ranks high as an experience in restaurants?

Insight
7.5X
More than average
crab cake is associated with easy savory dishes than chicken bouillon
14.16%
Pulled pork
Crab cake
12.9%
17,729
Caesar salad
11.43%
15,713
Focaccia
9.41%
12,938
Chicken bouillon
1.91%
2,631
Pot pie
1.86%
2,553
4.

What tastes do consumers prefer for savory dishes in restaurants?

Insight
56%
More than average
respondents prefer rich flavors in savory dishes at restaurants
56.08%
Spicy
Spicy
56.08%
75,840
Smoky
44.39%
60,030
Rich
16.25%
21,974
Sour
16.2%
21,912
Cheesy
13.57%
18,346
Buttery
7.14%
9,654
5.

What experiences do consumers look for when eating savory dishes in restaurants?

Insight
2.7X
More than average
fresh experiences are paired with savory dishes than artisan experiences
42.04%
Fresh
Fresh
42.04%
97,968
Attractive
38.06%
88,707
Celebration
27.58%
64,273
Indulgent
25.28%
58,923
Homemade
20.78%
48,429
Artisan
15.03%
35,020
6.

What nutritional drivers do consumers look out for when choosing a savory dish in restaurants?

Insight
8X
More than average
consumers seek protein in savory dishes at restaurants than fiber
55.22%
Protein
Carbohydrates
42.94%
12,929
Iron
9.07%
2,732
Minerals
7.64%
2,300
Vitamins
7.14%
2,149
Fiber
6.89%
2,075
7.

What are the top trending sauces to combine with savory dishes in restaurants?

Insight
34%
More than average
respondents prefer pesto to combine with savory dishes in restaurants
34.25%
Pesto
Pesto
34.25%
23,100
Mustard
28.89%
19,481
Aioli
28.85%
19,455
Gravy
28.38%
19,135
BBQ sauce
14.74%
9,943
Marinara
10.9%
7,348
8.

What are the top trending seasonings to combine with savory dishes in restaurants?

Insight
5.7X
More than average
chili pepper is associated with savory dishes in restaurants than parsley
56.64%
Garlic
Garlic
56.64%
65,596
Chili pepper
38.81%
44,943
Jalapeno
26.07%
30,197
Basil
22.4%
25,943
Sesame
18.66%
21,612
Parsley
6.74%
7,800
9.

What is the price range of savory dishes in US restaurants?

Insight
29.86X
More than average
consumers prefer a price range between $5 and $10 for savory dishes in restaurants more than other price ranges
29.86%
$5 - $10
Less than $5
17.71%
15,418,084
$5 - $10
29.86%
25,992,091
$10 - $15
26.87%
23,386,447
$15- $20
14.9%
12,966,232
More than $20
10.67%
9,284,972
10.

What are the top savory dishes in US restaurants?

Insight
30%
More than average
respondents choose cheeseburger as the top savory dish in US restaurants
51.08%
Fried chicken
Fried chicken
51.08%
49,299
Cheeseburger
30.82%
29,743
Mac and cheese
25.25%
24,366
Cheese Steak
16.69%
16,107
Meatloaf
5.59%
5,391
11.

What are the top savory dishes in mexican restaurants?

Insight
58%
More than average
respondents choose taco as the top savory dish for Mexican restaurants
58.67%
Tacos
Burritos
29.44%
38,269
Nachos
28.25%
36,720
Quesadillas
14.75%
19,169
Enchiladas
11.03%
14,330
Fajitas
9.53%
12,385