A 12yo can order from the Kids menu so long is it is NOT the Skillet as it is all you care to eat. When my son was 11 he wanted the salmon from the kids menu and it was very small... If adults order the skillet it can not be shared as well if someone eats from it they will than pay for it based on age. Look at the lunch menu as they have the skillet as well and it is priced lower.