Can an Adult Order From the Kid's Menu?

Carolyn_79
Carolyn_79 Posts: 935 Member
edited November 8 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm going to Vegas next Monday for almost a week and I don't want to ruin all my efforts from this month. If anything, I'd like to continue losing while I'm there. Most restaurants give giant portions and I don't want that much food. I was wondering if restaurants allow you to order from the Kid's menu? I know we'll be hitting a few buffets so at least I can control my portions in that atmosphere so I'm wondering more about restaurants.

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  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    Of course you can! Or normally you can ask for a smaller portion of a main meal! :-)

    x
  • Carolyn_79
    Carolyn_79 Posts: 935 Member
    Of course you can! Or normally you can ask for a smaller portion of a main meal! :-)

    x

    Thanks, out of curiosity would they charge you the same if you asked for a smaller portion?

    Thanks
  • careyharv
    careyharv Posts: 134 Member
    I would ask the server when you go there. Some places allow it and others do not. Also remember that you can ask to split a meal if you are dining with someone. If the portions are large, order one entree and ask for a second plate. I know my sister does this alot when she goes out to eat with her husband. Have fun in Vegas!!
  • xsmilexforxmex
    xsmilexforxmex Posts: 1,216 Member
    I've had a few places that do not allow an adult to order from the kids menu, when that is the case I usually ask them to put half the meal in a to-go box and serve the other half.. or do it myself immediately when i get my food so I am not tempted to eat more than I need.
  • taelech
    taelech Posts: 7 Member
    While in law school, I used to order the Moo Moo Mr. Cow from Moe's all the time, never had a problem (except from my classmates!)
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    Of course you can! Or normally you can ask for a smaller portion of a main meal! :-)

    x

    Thanks, out of curiosity would they charge you the same if you asked for a smaller portion?

    Thanks

    Most places do charge you less for a smaller portion. But I do agree with others here, some restaurants will not allow it. I always explain the fact that I am watching what food I eat and would like a smaller portion and most places are very accommodating. x
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Its according to the restaurant and or server. I have seen servers ask a child their exact birth date in order to see if they child really was under 12.

    Those buffets in Vegas are nasty. There are so many wonderful places to eat there. Enjoy!
  • PirateJohn
    PirateJohn Posts: 80
    I've been to Vegas several times. There are tons of healthy choices available and restaurants know full well that many people there are trying to stick to a diet. Here are a few tips:

    -- Stay the hell away from the buffets
    -- If you can't order a kids' meal, then order a healthy adult meal, but don't finish all the food on your plate
    -- Use the hotel gym
    -- Don't use the monorail or taxis unless you are going a very long distance. If something is a mile away and you don't have a time you need to be there, walk. There's a lot to see in that mile.
  • JustMichelleB
    JustMichelleB Posts: 290
    I have never known a place to allow for this to happen. They put age limits on the children's menu. ANd honestly, most children's menus aren't very healthy (think hot dogs, chicken fingers, etc).
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    Not every restaurant allows this, and my only guess as to why is the kids menu is usually drastically cheaper than the normal menu.
  • loobie1805
    loobie1805 Posts: 28
    I would order your entree, but ask if you can have it appetiser size instead...I have found over the years that most places will do that for you..The problem with kids menu's is that the food tends to be less healthy and is aimed more at parents being able to make sure that kids eat rather than pull a face

    Lou :-)
  • JennL418
    JennL418 Posts: 40
    Some places will allow it but some places have an age limit. Typically it is stated right on the menu. But you could always order a regular entree and ask for a "to go" box. When your meal comes, save the portion you want to eat and put the rest in the to go box.

    Have fun in Vegas!!!!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I have never known a place to allow for this to happen. They put age limits on the children's menu. ANd honestly, most children's menus aren't very healthy (think hot dogs, chicken fingers, etc).
    ^^THIS, and honestly, people bring kids to Vegas more these days, but its still not a child-friendly destination in general (considering strangers hand you porn every time you walk down the street). I'd wonder how many places even have significant kid menus.....
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    Those buffets in Vegas are nasty. There are so many wonderful places to eat there. Enjoy!

    Most of them, yeah. But the brunch buffet at the bellagio is outstanding.
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    I've never seen a restaurant allow an adult to order from the kids' menu. You might be able to convince them to let you by from the seniors' menu, but I doubt it. Ask about half-size orders, or get a to-go box, or just order something to share.
  • PirateJohn
    PirateJohn Posts: 80
    considing strangers hand you porn every time you walk down the street

    hehe, one day I want to go somewhere and buy an ordinary deck of cards, buy one of those green shirts that the porn pushers wear, go on the street and start passing them out. I bet the look on many people's faces as they realize that what they were handed is a mere two of clubs will be priceless.
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    I worked at Olive Garden for several years and we were not supposed to allow adults to order from the kid's menu. I bent the rules a few times on that, but it's basically standard procedure NOT to serve those meals to adults.

    A lot of restaurants have lunch portions available at dinner time. It also doesn't hurt to ask if you can order from the kid's menu, but be prepared to be told no more often than not.
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
    I do...but I have 3 children. :D
  • SunShineBeastess
    SunShineBeastess Posts: 225 Member
    Some restaurants have a lunch portion and a dinner portion, I walways ask for the lunch portion, which is always smaller....drink lots and lots of water...soooo much salt in all that buffet food.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Make sure you do the sky jump, that should set your heart racing and burn a few calories :P

    Also, rent out a ferrari and beat a professional around the track :P

    It's on my bucket list, at least do it for me :P
  • Carolyn_79
    Carolyn_79 Posts: 935 Member
    Make sure you do the sky jump, that should set your heart racing and burn a few calories :P

    Also, rent out a ferrari and beat a professional around the track :P

    It's on my bucket list, at least do it for me :P

    That sounds awesome!

    Thanks for all the replies. I do plan on working out in the gym while I'm there so I guess I'll just roll with the punches regarding the food and try to get smaller portions where ever I can.
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