Thank you for the quick response! Yes, we often pick from the kids’ menu but unfortunately nothing popped out to him from Steakhouse 71.
I would say that it could be fine and nobody would say a thing or it could be an issue. Really it will just depend on their policies. It's not like you're bringing in McDonald's, it's another restaurant at the CR. However, eating food from another restaurant that your server didn't bring you is bold imo. I totally get kids are picky, mine are picky too but there's no difference between doing that and bringing a meal from home. I was a server in college and even though it doesn't seem like a big deal, it rubs some people the wrong way. I would try to find something on the menu or ask for something that he likes, or find another restaurant that will work for your son.
Based on the OP's signature, it looks like her son would be around 12ish?
This is exactly what I was thinking...he's the most easy-going little dude, just wish he would expand his food horizons a bit. Maybe at Food and Wine...
This is great perspective - thank you. We are heavy tippers and would account for that, but the perception is important. Also, I am the least rule-breaker, boundary pusher I know, so we'll definitely go a different route!
You are correct, but I worry that my child picky eater will be a detested adult picky eater. He is a work in progress!
I agree with this. My sister is an adult picky eater due to her autism and she says it's because textures of certain foods bother her. We don't force her to eat anything she doesn't want to and over the years she has come to enjoy new foods, but it is on her own time. In terms of restaurants my family goes to places that we know have something she can enjoy (she isn't SUPER picky to where she only eats chicken fingers and mac and cheese).
