IamaTexasCruiser Posted September 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2017 anyone else feel bad or funny about ordering a whole bunch of things? like 2 starters, 2-3 entrees, 2 desserts, etc? i feel like such a piglet, and feel so wasteful also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia B. Posted September 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2017 To be honest yes I have been known to do it. I really enjoy trying new things although sometimes I can't eat everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelbug321 Posted September 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2017 You can order most entrees in smaller portions just ask for appetizer size, and that typically makes up for not eating 3 complete entrees ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted September 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2017 It's not uncommon for me to order 2 starters and a salad and pass on entree and or dessert. But all that in combination- yeah I wouldn't order that much. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted September 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I have often ordered more than one starter. At times when I have been uncertain as to which I wanted, the waiter brought more than one. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted September 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Not one bit...just did it 2 hours ago Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Terrific Posted September 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2017 It's not unusual at all for us to each order a soup and/or salad, and then share multiple appetizers between us. We do this in land based restaurants too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShelle2 Posted September 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I sometimes order the entree without the sides, so it's not a full meal. As long as you are eating it and not wasting it, I don't see a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Flops Always Posted September 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I do it all the time. I never feel bad. It's vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbmr Posted September 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I do it also. I will order two shrimp appetizers almost every night and on lobster night, watch out! I order two. Enjoy, life's to short, and so are most cruises. Whenever I order more than one item, I remind myself that I'll be home in xxx days stirin up some good ole hamburger helper (lol).:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 4, 2017 If there are too many starters that you want to try, order them for dessert. We often don't find the sweets to our taste, but some of the appetizers are. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted September 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I do not eat that much to begin with so have never done it BUT DH & DS do it at every meal we eat in the MDR...they have their fav's and they get it while than can or at least enough to hold them over until the next cruise....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted September 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 4, 2017 The only time I order extra is on lobster night. No guilt here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted September 4, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I always order two apps :D Lobster night a couple entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted September 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I wouldn't feel bad, but I would feel funny. I usually eat and drink so much at other places that I limit myself to one of each. If there's more than one thing I want to try, I just promise myself to try it the next time it comes up, or on my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky13elec Posted September 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 4, 2017 We usually order an extra entree of something we want to try or if we're torn on what to get. Then whoever want to sample it can. Only time I get more than one for myself is if I feel like some surf & turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted September 4, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2017 If I order more than one starter, I ask to get them at the same time just so my table mates aren't waiting on me. I do this as well. I typically get 2 Apps, and sometimes 2 Entrees. If you don't ask, everyone else has to wait for their 1 App/Entree.... Always tell the servers when you would like the 2nd App/2nd Entree to be served . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted September 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I've had 2 desserts on the rare occasion that I can't make up my mind. Had 2 lobsters once, but I didn't ask for the 2nd one. Others at my table did, so I guess the waiter assumed I wanted extra as well. I ate it, though. I hate to waste food. I would only feel bad about ordering extra if I didn't eat it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted September 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 4, 2017 We usually order an extra entree of something we want to try or if we're torn on what to get. Then whoever want to sample it can. Only time I get more than one for myself is if I feel like some surf & turf. Agree, love to get surf and turf. Get a seafood appetizer or entree and then a entree of meat. And I don't leave tons of food uneaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted September 4, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I cruise solo, so I'm paying for 2 already... I order whatever I see that interests me, and 99% they are happy to bring whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted September 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I cruise solo, so I'm paying for 2 already... I order whatever I see that interests me, and 99% they are happy to bring whatever. Hum, good point. I have to pay double for cruising solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As someone who has cruised solo many times, almost 100% in my first years of cruising, I was known to eat like two people at times. If I did order 2 entrees, I ate it all. Didn't take a bite and then push the plate away, since the OP is mentioning waste. Now that I have a longer history with Carnival, I've probably ate 90% of the MDR dinner entrees, so the appeal of multiples has faded. I do order 2 of the tiny lobster tails on the first elegant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyB. Posted September 4, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 4, 2017 If I needed an appetizer size for my entree, would that be an issue? Or wanted a couple appetizer sizes for my entree will I get odd looks? Sometimes, Bc of a medical issue, I just can't eat much at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc58ab Posted September 4, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I often try pasta entrees as an appetizer bc I love pasta but don't want order two entrees. I occasionally will get 2 apps for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPKEMO Posted September 4, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I've ordered 1 of everything on the menu many times. Never have I felt bad or thought twice about it. If I get something I don't care for I push it to the side. No regrets at all. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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