Real Simple: Is It Healthier to Eat an Early Dinner? RDs Explain How to Find the Best Dinner Time for You

Some research links eating an early dinner to certain health benefits—but there’s really no one-size-fits-all dinner time.

By Samantha Lande
February 17, 2023

Eating dinner early has often been associated with the 60-and-older crowd or those with really little kids, but these days eating an earlier dinner seems to be more popular than ever.

One big potential driver of this trend is the shift in restaurant hours. During the pandemic, many restaurants reduced their hours, and patrons got used to eating earlier. Many eateries have kept their earlier closing times even a few years later. According to Datassential, the average closing time for restaurants prior to COVID-19 was typically around 10 or 11 p.m., but now most restaurants are closed by 9 or 9:30 p.m. during the week, forcing people to dine out earlier.

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