recommendation for a picky eater

[ErinsMommy]

My husband is pretty much a steak/potato eater and nothing else as well (no cheeses, sauces, salads, veggies, etc.) and honestly we've eaten at just about every restaurant and they've all been more than accommodating when he's asked for a plain steak or chicken.

 

[Tigger's ally]

The menus are posted on various sites. I have a couple picky eaters in my group and I show them the menus and ask if there is anything for them to eat there. If they say no, I move on. Only exception is Rose and Crown meal with Illuminations. There is absolutely nothing my one son will eat there other than the Sticky Toffey desert so he just grabs some nachos in Mexican cantina an hour before we have our ADR at Rose and then just gets a beer and the desert.

 

[sponica]

I did 4 park days with a supremely picky 60 yr old woman and 2 TS a day because those were the rules with my in laws...personally I'm fine with just one.

We ate at the following places:
Ohana breakfast
Le cellier dinner
50s PrimeTime cafe lunch (I was pleasantly surprised by the food here, I ordered the crabcakes app with a salad)
Teppan Edo dinner
Garden Grill Breakfast
BOG Dinner (old menu)
Tiffins Lunch, their lunch prix fixe had some sort of chicken dish that she ate.
Raglan Road in Disney Springs

 

[marcyleecorgan]

I get picky when I read menus. What I like doing is watching to see what comes out of the kitchen and looks good.

 

[Kerriowl]

Tusker House could work. I am a very picky eater. I explain my eating habits as "if a 4 year old won't eat, neither will I." I was easily able to eat at Tusker House, while the other adults in my party were able to eat adventurously. I could also try a few things without worrying if I was going to like it since it was a buffet. Bonus was that the characters were good and we did the Rivers of Light package so we got reserved seating.

 

[Lilsia]

Great advice for a toddler. Not so easy with full grown men.

My hubby is midwest meat and potato guy but always finds something to eat wherever we go. There has not been 1 place at WDW that he could not find something. WDW is not some foreign country where the food is completely different. Plus we just don't cater to him either and he does not want us to. He says that he can always find something or can get something later. He rather have his family happy then worry about his picky self(his words).

 

[Samantha Morgan]

My hubby is midwest meat and potato guy but always finds something to eat wherever we go. There has not been 1 place at WDW that he could not find something. WDW is not some foreign country where the food is completely different. Plus we just don't cater to him either and he does not want us to. He says that he can always find something or can get something later. He rather have his family happy then worry about his picky self(his words).

Oh yeah, my picky hubby did too. Including a hamburger at Sanaa.

I was replying to someone that said something about just exposing them to new foods. I’d LOVE to expose my hubby to new foods, but he’s set in his ways. But my Father in law is worse!

 

[Lilsia]

So true. Everyone has there own tastes. My twins are 8yrs old. And my son will try almost any food and most he likes, he isn’t crazy about noodles, potatoes and rice but will eat them in some forms or at least take a few bites. My daughter hates beans, most cooked vegetables (there are a few she will eat) and some meals she loves 1 day and hates the next. My 3yr old some days just looks at dinner and decides if he likes it or not, at that changes daily also. I do nothing different with any of them. I make 1 dinner every night and that’s what they eat (or don’t eat). Things they get to pick...any extra toppings or dips to go with dinner. Cheese, gravy, ketchup, ranch etc

It is true that no one is going to like everything and of course, have their favorites. We grew up eating what Mom put on the plate and I did the same thing with my kids. The rule was that you do not have to like it, you have to eat it. I told them that they were not going to get their favorite foods every day, that is unreasonable. There is nothing wrong with eating a variety of different foods even if it is not your favorites. The more a person eats a variety, especially at a young age, the more they are likely to expand their palate. People get used to eating the same things that they probably have no clue what they like now. Your tastes change and something that you did not like before could be your new favorite. I remember growing up, my Mom would boil the crap out of vegetables. The broccoli would be brown, brussel sprouts would be bitter, green beans turned to mush, etc. I hated all of those vegis. But as an adult, I tried them with proper cooking methods and love them. The older generation over cooked most things because of the concern of bacteria so most things tasted bad. I bet most older adults, especially those from the midwest, have never had half of the foods that are available now and are not willing to spend the money to "take the chance". I think the best way to ensure that a child eats a variety is to feed them a variety right from a very young age and do NOT give them things like mac and cheese or chicken nuggets until they are much much older. That way they get used to normal, healthier foods before the processed "good" tasting foods are introduced. You don't miss what you have never had. Ice cream is delicious but most of us would never just feed our kids ice cream every day for dinner because that is what they want. I think that just as long as we keep giving our kids a variety of foods that they will learn to eat more of a variety. We would take our kids to the grocery store and would spend time looking at new things and talking about them and would pick one new item(fruit/vegi/ cheese, etc) to try. The kids thought it was fun and they had most food items that we can get locally. It is a game to them.

 

[DisneyHardin]

My DH is a picky, meat and potatoes sort of guy. He always finds something he likes everywhere. At some of the restaurants the dishes sound "fancy" at first glance, but when you really break it down, you realize that it is just steak and mashed potatoes. Buffets are always good for DH because he always like the stuff in the "kids" section and generally likes the carving station meat too.

 

[EveDallas]

It is true that no one is going to like everything and of course, have their favorites. We grew up eating what Mom put on the plate and I did the same thing with my kids. The rule was that you do not have to like it, you have to eat it. I told them that they were not going to get their favorite foods every day, that is unreasonable. There is nothing wrong with eating a variety of different foods even if it is not your favorites. The more a person eats a variety, especially at a young age, the more they are likely to expand their palate. People get used to eating the same things that they probably have no clue what they like now. Your tastes change and something that you did not like before could be your new favorite. I remember growing up, my Mom would boil the crap out of vegetables. The broccoli would be brown, brussel sprouts would be bitter, green beans turned to mush, etc. I hated all of those vegis. But as an adult, I tried them with proper cooking methods and love them. The older generation over cooked most things because of the concern of bacteria so most things tasted bad. I bet most older adults, especially those from the midwest, have never had half of the foods that are available now and are not willing to spend the money to "take the chance". I think the best way to ensure that a child eats a variety is to feed them a variety right from a very young age and do NOT give them things like mac and cheese or chicken nuggets until they are much much older. That way they get used to normal, healthier foods before the processed "good" tasting foods are introduced. You don't miss what you have never had. Ice cream is delicious but most of us would never just feed our kids ice cream every day for dinner because that is what they want. I think that just as long as we keep giving our kids a variety of foods that they will learn to eat more of a variety. We would take our kids to the grocery store and would spend time looking at new things and talking about them and would pick one new item(fruit/vegi/ cheese, etc) to try. The kids thought it was fun and they had most food items that we can get locally. It is a game to them.

Deleted my original reply because it's not worth trying to explain. Good for you that your kids eat what you want them to.

 

[MainMom]

It is true that no one is going to like everything and of course, have their favorites. We grew up eating what Mom put on the plate and I did the same thing with my kids. The rule was that you do not have to like it, you have to eat it. I told them that they were not going to get their favorite foods every day, that is unreasonable. There is nothing wrong with eating a variety of different foods even if it is not your favorites. The more a person eats a variety, especially at a young age, the more they are likely to expand their palate. People get used to eating the same things that they probably have no clue what they like now. Your tastes change and something that you did not like before could be your new favorite. I remember growing up, my Mom would boil the crap out of vegetables. The broccoli would be brown, brussel sprouts would be bitter, green beans turned to mush, etc. I hated all of those vegis. But as an adult, I tried them with proper cooking methods and love them. The older generation over cooked most things because of the concern of bacteria so most things tasted bad. I bet most older adults, especially those from the midwest, have never had half of the foods that are available now and are not willing to spend the money to "take the chance". I think the best way to ensure that a child eats a variety is to feed them a variety right from a very young age and do NOT give them things like mac and cheese or chicken nuggets until they are much much older. That way they get used to normal, healthier foods before the processed "good" tasting foods are introduced. You don't miss what you have never had. Ice cream is delicious but most of us would never just feed our kids ice cream every day for dinner because that is what they want. I think that just as long as we keep giving our kids a variety of foods that they will learn to eat more of a variety. We would take our kids to the grocery store and would spend time looking at new things and talking about them and would pick one new item(fruit/vegi/ cheese, etc) to try. The kids thought it was fun and they had most food items that we can get locally. It is a game to them.

Stereotyping people from the Midwest?

 

[arminnie]

My DH is a weird kind of picky. He will eat just about anything- including rabbit, alligator and other exotic meat. He loves vegetables.

But his pickiness has to do with preparation. Biscuits and gravy - he’s picky about what sausage is used. He will eat anything - but it must be prepared how he likes it.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Trail's End

 

[Nancyg56]

It's not even that easy with a toddler unless you're willing to make every meal a battle. I always roll my eyes when people say "just expose them to new foods". What works for some kids won't work for all.

True story! My two girls on the street are night and day for foods. One eats just about anything, and the little one will not eat potatoes. Rice, etc. No butter, no sauces, not dressings. She will not drink anything but water. Her veggies are few but the ones she likes she eats well. She loves fruit. She loves meat. She is healthy. WHy argue?

50's Prime Time was the first non-buffet TS that popped into my head when I read the OP. Also agree with PPs that Liberty Tree Tavern may be a good option.

I agree. I would add Flame Tree in DAK. Homecomin in DS. Tratorria al Forno as well. It is delicious Italian food well prepared. The steak can be plain.

I also would include Skippers Canteen. It looks like the food is out there, but it really is not.

It is true that no one is going to like everything and of course, have their favorites. We grew up eating what Mom put on the plate and I did the same thing with my kids. The rule was that you do not have to like it, you have to eat it. I told them that they were not going to get their favorite foods every day, that is unreasonable. There is nothing wrong with eating a variety of different foods even if it is not your favorites. The more a person eats a variety, especially at a young age, the more they are likely to expand their palate. People get used to eating the same things that they probably have no clue what they like now. Your tastes change and something that you did not like before could be your new favorite. I remember growing up, my Mom would boil the crap out of vegetables. The broccoli would be brown, brussel sprouts would be bitter, green beans turned to mush, etc. I hated all of those vegis. But as an adult, I tried them with proper cooking methods and love them. The older generation over cooked most things because of the concern of bacteria so most things tasted bad. I bet most older adults, especially those from the midwest, have never had half of the foods that are available now and are not willing to spend the money to "take the chance". I think the best way to ensure that a child eats a variety is to feed them a variety right from a very young age and do NOT give them things like mac and cheese or chicken nuggets until they are much much older. That way they get used to normal, healthier foods before the processed "good" tasting foods are introduced. You don't miss what you have never had. Ice cream is delicious but most of us would never just feed our kids ice cream every day for dinner because that is what they want. I think that just as long as we keep giving our kids a variety of foods that they will learn to eat more of a variety. We would take our kids to the grocery store and would spend time looking at new things and talking about them and would pick one new item(fruit/vegi/ cheese, etc) to try. The kids thought it was fun and they had most food items that we can get locally. It is a game to them.

Well Bless your heart.

 

[Lilsia]

Stereotyping people from the Midwest?

Well that is where most of my experience is, soooo. The majority of those who are born and raised and are here for generations are mostly meat and potato. Everyone has their regional foods and that is what they get used to. I think you are looking for offense where none is meant.

 

[Lilsia]

Deleted my original reply because it's not worth trying to explain. Good for you that your kids eat what you want them to.

Why wouldn't they? I am the adult and I am the one in charge. If children where able to make smart decisions then we would give birth to them, they would get a job and move out. There is a reason why it takes humans almost 2 decades to become "adults" and capable of making their own decisions. I don't know why everyone is freaking out about this. This is how pretty much most people have grown up. You eat what Mom puts in front of you or you don't eat. It is only in the last few decades that all of these "picky" food issues have been a big issue with kids. There have always been people that don't like certain things, my kids included. But you still ate them because food used to be scarce and you did not waste any and your Mom sure as heck did not make 2 different meals. You do know that in most of the rest of the world it is still like this, right?! It is just for some reason the USA and the UK where kids some how can only eat mac and cheese and chicken nuggets. And my point still stands that people are creatures of habits and eat regionally. And most of the older generation ate what was available, hence the mid west meat and potatoes. You all are acting as if this is such and extreme concept when in fact the way people are eating now is the "new" way.

 

[MainMom]

Well that is where most of my experience is, soooo. The majority of those who are born and raised and are here for generations are mostly meat and potato. Everyone has their regional foods and that is what they get used to. I think you are looking for offense where none is meant.

Just because you are used to something and tend to eat it the most does NOT mean that you refuse to try other foods which is what you said.

 

[Lilsia]

Just because you are used to something and tend to eat it the most does NOT mean that you refuse to try other foods which is what you said.

I am sure that is true for some people. But it is also true that some will look at something, without trying it, and automatically say that they will not like it. You know this is true.

 

[DisneyHardin]

Deleted my original reply because it's not worth trying to explain. Good for you that your kids eat what you want them to.

You must have forgotten for a minute that everyone on these boards has perfect children and that if anyone dares to admit that their children are not perfect, then they will be Mommy shamed into oblivion.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Well that is where most of my experience is, soooo. The majority of those who are born and raised and are here for generations are mostly meat and potato. Everyone has their regional foods and that is what they get used to. I think you are looking for offense where none is meant.

I'm from the midwest and we do raise most of the cattle, pork, chicken and Turkey as we have an abundance of land to raise them on and we have the grain to feed them. But, we also per capita probably eat more vegetables out of the garden than probably anywhere in the states just because we again have the land. Growing up we had fresh rhubarb, beets, Turnips, six different kind of lettuce, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, squash, all kinds of peppers to go along with the normal corn, peas, beans and potatoes coming from the garden. And it was all fresh. Cooked by my mother who was a great cook. But, in the end, I am a picky eater. Not because she didn't make me try every thing, but probably just because I have sensitive taste buds and more importantly the consistency of something is where I have issues. There isn't a bean on the earth (other than a jelly bean) that I can eat and not know it is in my mouth. So I don't eat them. Have fixed two bowls of chili each and every time for the last 30 years because of it. I myself will never eat something I don't like and think it amounts to cruelty to force a child of mine to eat something I know they don't like. Those of us that live through it adjust and have a level of understanding that some do not. Best part of it is a picky eater will find unlimited choices in Disney. We can complain about the cost, but their food service goes above and beyond for allergies, picky eaters and people with different food needs.