Do you order a starter at a restaurant or, like me, think they ruin your appetite and spoil...

It depends .. my sons and I sometimes split an order of calamari, Chinese dumplings, etc that I never get on my own

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Never ordered starter for myself. Only in a group setting was "starter/appetizer" necessary.

That's a starters purpose. It takes time to make dinners for groups of people. Especially if they should come out all at once.

YoMomma ·

I stay home.. my hub likes the take out plates at the local Chinese restaurant tho i put his fave chicken and rice plus a salad and cake

I like the other chicken and potatoes and corn fritters and green beans

4meAndyou · F

If we were out to dinner with a drinking crowd, (usually the ex's family), we might order appetizers with our drinks, so that we would not get too tipsy. Then we might order our food a half hour later.

SethGreene531 · M

Usually spoils the main course.
I'll have a light starter at the very most.

No filling up on complimentary breadsticks either, then cutting out before the server returns.🤭

Gingerbreadspice · F

Often I’ll order an appetiser which is often bread, for everyone on the table to share.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I don't usually, sometimes my daughter and I will just get appetizers as lunch with some fruit or something.

Adogslife · 61-69, M

We live by the ocean, so the seafood is pretty good. We usually have a couple starters from the following: calamari, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes or chowder.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

Some places apply pressure to order a 'starter' esp if it's couple having a romantic outing, almost like it's 'code' for 'if you don't we will ruin your day'.