The scheme offers 50 per cent off food and non-alcoholic drinks throughout August for people who dine in the city's eateries. Our photographer James Hardisty went to see how the restaurants were getting on as the scheme launched: Leeds restaurant The New Conservatory trade doubles on first lunch of 50 per cent discount scheme Eat Out to Help Out
7. Encouraging
Mr Bird, who is also director of the independent restaurant and bar, said: "I think it will encourage people to dine out in restaurants rather than go for takeaways or eat at home."
9. Pleasant surprise
David Herbert, operations manager of Whitelock's Ale House, Turk's Head Yard, Leeds, said around half of the 30 or so customers who ordered lunch on Monday were not aware of the 50 per cent discount.
10. Casa Mia
Francesco Mazzella, manager of Italian restaurant Casa Mia, said he had a couple of extra restaurant bookings to what he would usually expect on a Monday lunchtime.
11. Casa Mia
Mr Mazzella added: "Most people didn't realise the discount scheme was on and when we told them they were happy."
12. The Restaurant Bar & Grill
Diners at The Restaurant Bar & Grill in City Square will get 50 per cent off on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.