Table Restaurants - Smaller portions

Fiona35 · 24 May 22, 04:52 PM

Can anyone advise if you could order a starter and dessert and not a main course at a sit down restaurant or is it frowned upon?

I’ve been dieting recently to lose weight for my hols and have already noticed that I don’t eat as much as I used too!

I’m now thinking that I won’t be able to eat what I used too lol ! 😀

Gally1968 · 24 May 22, 04:57 PM

Order what you feel you want - nobody will question it.

FloridaNuts93 · 24 May 22, 06:35 PM

I quite often do this - nobody says anything.

Orlandoguy · 24 May 22, 06:50 PM

Why would it be frowned upon? Order what you want no one will by an eyelid I often order of the kids menu as portions are much more manageable and never had any servers say anything

Mr Tom Morrow · 24 May 22, 10:00 PM

We also ask for an extra plate if for example we order a salad and are going to share it.

They never bat an eyelid and to be honest I couldn’t care if they did.

**sha9** · 24 May 22, 10:03 PM

My parents did this a few times. Or shared something. Wasn’t an issue at all.

Fiona35 · 25 May 22, 10:49 PM

Thanks all, knew the Dibb would have the answer 😀

Josephus · 26 May 22, 04:24 AM

It won’t be a problem.

As a courtesy, consider tipping your server a little more. If you tip as if you purchased a cheap entree instead of the starter then your server will really appreciate it as the low value tables can really kill their shift. If you want, let your server know you’ll tip as if it’s an entree when you order; then you won’t have a problem having breads / salads that a normal entree would come with 😉

**Gill H** · 26 May 22, 10:50 AM

I may be in a similar position. Also my system doesn’t seem to like refined carbs these days! So looking for less carby meals.

Also I think since we won’t have DDP, I am more conscious of not wanting to waste food.

24 May 22, 06:35 PM	#3
	24 May 22, 06:35 PM FloridaNuts93 Imagineer
FloridaNuts93 Imagineer Click to See My Villa! Join Date: May 11	I quite often do this - nobody says anything. __________________ SEE OUR VILLA AT:www.ospreyhouseorlando.com. Luxury five bed/four bath villa with extra large (40 ft) pool overlooking conservation area. Also includes games room. License number: DWE 4514584

24 May 22, 10:00 PM	#5
	24 May 22, 10:00 PM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	We also ask for an extra plate if for example we order a salad and are going to share it. They never bat an eyelid and to be honest I couldn’t care if they did. __________________ "PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976

26 May 22, 04:24 AM	#8
	26 May 22, 04:24 AM Josephus Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon
Josephus Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon Join Date: Apr 22 Location: Central Florida	It won’t be a problem. As a courtesy, consider tipping your server a little more. If you tip as if you purchased a cheap entree instead of the starter then your server will really appreciate it as the low value tables can really kill their shift. If you want, let your server know you’ll tip as if it’s an entree when you order; then you won’t have a problem having breads / salads that a normal entree would come with 😉