Come on now... do you really order from the "Kids Menu"?

Often times, the Kids menu has horrible choices! pasta, breaded chicken tenders, pizza... I wish the kids menu had healthier choices; Not just for me (haha), but for my kiddos too! lol

I've run into a few that are healthy. When I was in my first year I ordered off some of the kids menus. Texas Roadhouse, Sushi AI, and the Shaved Duck. All three were very nice and had no problem.

If it's nuggets and pizza, no. But some places do actually have good kid menus. Off the top of my head, I order off the kids menu at Chipotle, Panera, steak places like Outback, and Applebees/Chili's/etc.

If the restaurant is ok with you doing it, then ok, but people who carry a card from their surgeon and expect this concession are an embarrassment.

We're not 12, and restaurants have zero obligation to allow it. The kids menu is a loss leader for their parents to order full price items from the menu.

Sharing food is also rude UNLESS you tip your server 40%. Otherwise, you are stealing money from their family by occupying two seats.

I've managed 15.5 years ordering a full size, grown up entree of my own and either taking home or leaving leftovers.

Stay classy!

I'm 12.5 years out and I have not once ordered from the children's menu. I'm a private person and don't want to discuss my personal medical situation with strangers. I also see poor food choices for weight loss on the kids menu.

I never mentioned that I had WLS when eating off the kids menu, I just asked like a normal person. Plus I only asked if I found something that worked for me otherwise I just ordered off the regular menu.

The senior citizens menu at Perkins always has great choices in smaller and cheaper serving sizes. They never cared if a younger person ordered from the senior menu.

10+ years and I've never ordered from the kids menu. I prefer to order grown up food and take home the leftovers! I agree that the children's menus at most places don't offer much that teaches anyone about good nutrition and food choices!

I usually order a full-size meal... I just think it's funny that some use it as a justification (It's a smaller portion, so It's ok). I have ordered off of it occasionally (Buffalo Wild Wings since they have Naked Tenders) but I always ask before I order if it will be a problem. My hubs and 2 kiddos are with and typically they're cool with it. I would never try and take advantage of anything.

Nope. Even at almost 11 years out, I've always ordered a regular plate. Leftovers!