i usually just get apps as my meal.
I find them more interesting than the entrees usually and a more comfortable size to eat.
For example,
At Raglan Road last time i got the potato soup of the day and the whiskey chicken skewers (3 chicken breast and i ate 2....there was a small salad along side).
At Artist point i usually get the mushroom soup and the truffle fries.
They removed the truffle fries from the menu, but when i've asked for them, they make them.
At Olivias i get the soup and the conch fritters.
(I seem to like the soups a lot..lol).
I often also share a dessert like the bread budding at Raglan as well.
I usually say that i want them brought out as the meal.
It has never been a problem (and i do this at places like Applebees as well).