Dining out ( Archived) (52)

Tiger_Moth: Morning from the U.K. Frisky

I was in an Italian restaurant some years ago with my then partner and his children. I ordered a lasagne and on eating it found particles of plastic in the meal. I reported it [in a quiet manner ] the meal was replaced and the whole meal for all of us was cost free compliments of the management.

My one complaint about restaurant food on occasions is that it's not hot enough, and I loathe buffet restaurants a real pet hate with me.

Selenite: Would depend on circumstances ...
Finding things in my food that shouldn't be there I'd quietly tell the waiter, same if the food was cold, not cooked enough or overcooked...

If the order came out other than what ordered, first I'd find out what it is and if there's another table waiting for it ... if it was mistakenly made for me and I like the sound of the dish, smell, and looked inviting, and similar cost, I'd eat it and may be discover a new dish. If it looks uninviting, I'd ask for what I ordered ...

rohaan: I’m a stickler for correctness. I had to be correct in my career...so do many others. First, dining out is frequently an expensive luxury for many. Why would you settle for paying more, if you could do a better job of getting it “right” for far less money, at home? There are a few considerations. For one, know what the particulars are for how you want your steak. Familiarize yourself with exactly what “rare, medium-rare, medium, etc” LOOK like. (Many people who think they want rare actually want medium..) Second, look at the menu CAREFULLY. Your mistake of asking for “number four”, instead of “number six” is not the waiter’s fault. Do not try and mix up the order— asking for substitutes from this item to that item. It’s confusing. Order ala carte if this is the way you want to dine, or go to a deli and purchase individually. Different offerings have varying pricing, and it’s difficult to receipt. Also, restaurants operate regarding volume; it’s unreasonable to expect them to custom-design/micro-manage your order. If, in spite of your diligence and clarity you find the order incorrect, by all means, send it back and request what you want. If you KNOW you’re right (100%), and they put up an argument (this has actually happened to me..) LEAVE. You don’t legally have to pay for it if you didn’t eat it, and they’re not the only game in town.

LaFonda: Never return your food at a restaurant.

I heard the cook spits in food.

Many nasty people working in a restaurant.

Cook at home, it is cleaner and healthier.

LeeCharming: I would not eat out...with the gestapo rules in place...the muzzle wearing and having to give your personal details to strangers...just to eat out...not a chance

In the past...I would tell them the order is wrong and want a reduction in the cost of my meal...cause of the inconvenience and I doubt I would eat their again...

blathin: Throw a real hissy fit tantrum

KNenagh: If they mixed up my order and something wrong is on my plate (e. g. something that would trigger food intolerances) I would talk to the server and send it back. If I just don't like the taste, I would know not to order it again next time.

I wouldn't get the idea to call the manager, I just talk to the server - has always worked for me.

Shadow68: If the order is incorrect, it probably wouldn’t be to my satisfaction,
I wouldn’t complain, rather I would just point out the mistake , so the order can be rectified .

Butin: I don't eat. Out..,my girlfriend. Does all the cooking.........as a woman that's her job........not mine.......if the meal is. Unfit. To eat... I. Sling. Itaross the. Kitchen... Then wait.till she's. Cooked. Another meal........