Prix Fixe menu sharing?

[bauzkraut]

Various restaurants have prix fixe menu. Can the items on the prix fixe menu be shared? We will not be using the dining plan

 

[Hopefully]

Various restaurants have prix fixe menu. Can the items on the prix fixe menu be shared? We will not be using the dining plan

No I don't believe so

 

[supersnoop]

Various restaurants have prix fixe menu. Can the items on the prix fixe menu be shared? We will not be using the dining plan

I don't see any reason why they couldn't.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

Various restaurants have prix fixe menu. Can the items on the prix fixe menu be shared? We will not be using the dining plan

Can you mention the specific restaurants in question? If you are trying to save money by buying 1 portion of a prix fix for 2 people I don't think it will work at most places. However, if you are buying 2 and sharing between 2 people that should be fine.

 

[wilkeliza]

Most places will not let you share 1 prix fixe meal between multiple people as the cost is per a person.

That is unless you are ordering other things as well. Having a bite or two of each others entree is okay but I can't imagine most restaurants would allow you to order just 1 prix fix meal.

 

[bauzkraut]

I was looking at Coral Reef and Chefs of France. I have a 13 y.o. DD that eats very little and kids meal would not appeal to her

 

[Cinderella94]

I have a feeling that this will not work.

 

[ShellieMimi]

I was looking at Coral Reef and Chefs of France. I have a 13 y.o. DD that eats very little and kids meal would not appeal to her

Order your DD her own soup or salad, and then whoever is eating the prix fixe can share the entree and dessert with her.

 

[Sugardimples]

Yes, you can share. We've done it many times.

 

[supersnoop]

Most places will not let you share 1 prix fixe meal between multiple people as the cost is per a person.

Prix Fixe is not price "per a person." Prix Fixe is one price for multiple courses. It's not an AYCTE meal. I think folks are getting confused on the terminology.

 

[wilkeliza]

Prix Fixe is not price "per a person." Prix Fixe is one price for multiple courses. It's not an AYCTE meal. I think folks are getting confused on the terminology.

Not confused at all. Most restaurants it is understood it is per a person if you order that option. Of course Disney probably is more relaxed by I wouldn't expect the 3rd party restaurants to let you share.

 

[amberpi]

Not confused at all. Most restaurants it is understood it is per a person if you order that option. Of course Disney probably is more relaxed by I wouldn't expect the 3rd party restaurants to let you share.

I often dine with others who get the prix fixe option and I pretty much never do. I've never been made to feel weird about this. Its way too much food for me, and I've never thought it a faux pas. I will say, when doing this, we tend to start by buying decently priced wine, top shelf cocktails, and while I hate it, I attract some fancy pants scotch drinkers, so they may not bother with us, as its appear from the outset, the table will be dropping money.

 

[amberpi]

Of course, if you're in the V&A, Le Cirque kind of territory, its a different story, but we're definitely not talking about that.

 

[wilkeliza]

I often dine with others who get the prix fixe option and I pretty much never do. I've never been made to feel weird about this - including at some very upmarket places in large cities. Its way too much food for me, and I've never thought it a faux pas. I will say, when doing this, we tend to start by buying decently priced wine, top shelf cocktails, and while I hate it, I attract some fancy pants scotch drinkers, so they may not bother with us, as its appear from the outset, the table will be dropping money.

I didn't say everyone at the table had to get it just that usually sharing is frowned upon. Now I have been to restaurants where it was all or no one for prix fix and other places that if you wanted to share it you had to pay a sharing charge. By per a person i just meant for sharing sake. It sounds like you and the OP are planning on buying other things but I imagine at most places if a couple sits down with the intent to share one prix fix they may get some push back.

 

[amberpi]

I didn't say everyone at the table had to get it just that usually sharing is frowned upon. Now I have been to restaurants where it was all or no one for prix fix and other places that if you wanted to share it you had to pay a sharing charge. By per a person i just meant for sharing sake. It sounds like you and the OP are planning on buying other things but I imagine at most places if a couple sits down with the intent to share one prix fix they may get some push back.

Yeah - I wouldn't share it, just that not everyone has to get it. That is a LOT of food, more than some people have interest in. I am usually most happy with a salad and an app or 2 apps for my meal. However, invariably, I choose the most expensive apps; I don't delude myself that I am saving money.

 

[Lisa F]

What is the difference between sharing a prix fixe meal vs. sharing an appetizer, entree and dessert? I know they discount it a few $$ but otherwise... Disney is very very friendly toward sharing in general (not counting AYCTE of course). Has anyone here tried it and been denied at Disney or is everyone just guessing based on how they feel it should work or based on experiences elsewhere? I'm just curious if anyone has some actual experience at Disney with it.

 

[LaidBackDad]

Various restaurants have prix fixe menu. Can the items on the prix fixe menu be shared? We will not be using the dining plan

The most important thing you mentioned is that you are not using the DDP. If you were using the plan you would not be allowed to share. Since you are paying OOP you will be allowed (and it is your right) to share. Just another example of why the DDP is such a rip off and is restrictive and wasteful.

 

[margareton27]

The most important thing you mentioned is that you are not using the DDP. If you were using the plan you would not be allowed to share. Since you are paying OOP you will be allowed (and it is your right) to share. Just another example of why the DDP is such a rip off and is restrictive and wasteful.

Don't want to derail the thread but even on the DDP you can share a meal at most places except Via Napoli. Just have to ask your server. We have done this where we order an appetizer to share and then share the entree and dessert.

 

[Figmentmommy]

The most important thing you mentioned is that you are not using the DDP. If you were using the plan you would not be allowed to share. Since you are paying OOP you will be allowed (and it is your right) to share. Just another example of why the DDP is such a rip off and is restrictive and wasteful.

Why does this have to turn into a bash the Dining Plan thread? Not what the OP was asking. It has been established by PPs that sharing is permitted both with and without the Dining Plan - except at very few places - and that others have confirmed they have shared a prix fixe meal.

 

[LaidBackDad]

Why does this have to turn into a bash the Dining Plan thread? Not what the OP was asking. It has been established by PPs that sharing is permitted both with and without the Dining Plan - except at very few places - and that others have confirmed they have shared a prix fixe meal.

It's not bashing to point out one of the many faults of the DDP. People have a right to be informed. As confirmed already, many places will not allow you to share a meal on the DDP (will very depending on server or restaurant) ; but, they can not stop you from sharing OOP. At least be fair.