Overcomplicated restaurant menus can be anxiety-inducing for people of all ages, and you shouldn’t be shocked if your kids struggle with them. Your next restaurant visit will go smoothly if you stick to our brief guide and embrace these tips to help your kids navigate through restaurant menus with ease.
Read It Together
Take some time to read the menu with your little ones. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the dishes that the restaurant has in store and spot the ones that pique your child’s interest.
Break Down the Dish
Restaurant menus will often feature items that your kids aren’t familiar with. Take some time to break down dishes they show interest in and describe their ingredients and flavor.
Narrow It Down
Even though you should allow independence and let your child make their own choice, they might feel overwhelmed by countless unfamiliar items on the menu. You’ll make the choice much easier by exploring the menu on your own and narrowing it down to several choices that fit your child’s taste.
Tested Favorites
Trying new foods is all fun and games, but you shouldn’t force your kids to do it if they’re not interested. Ordering food that they actively enjoy is usually the way to go because there’s not much room for making mistakes.