I went out last night to Studio Movie Gril with my sister...and I wanted to order off of the kid's menu, but I was DENIED! Has this ever happened to anyone? I'm sure it has, but where can I go, where they don't care? All I wanted was some grilled chicken! I ended up just picking off of my sister's plate.

I had this happen to me once at a restaurant called Whiskey Cake. The snooty waitress told me "No" and then I showed her my card from my doctor to turn that to a "Yes". Most major chains won't have an issue, I have never had a problem at places like Chili's, On The Border, etc. I've even had some places offer me other options (steamed veggies instead of Pasta at Olive Garden). I would recommend you get a card or note from your doctor that you can carry around with you. My doctor made his own and then printed a bunch and laminated them. I've had to show that card once, but it did it's job.

I wish more people were aware and sympathetic to those of us who can't eat a full-sized meal.

If I want to order off the kid's/senior's menu, I start by saying I just had surgery and I'm on a really strict diet and can only have a little bit of food. So far no one has told me no. But always be sure to leave a nice tip when you're done.

Sometimes servers won't let you do it because the kid's menu has lower prices, therefore a lower total, therefore a lower tip for them. So if they let you, treat them well. They will appreciate it.

I have found most places very accomadating that I go to , but I usually dont order off the kids menu, I just order appititzer or somehting. or share with whom ever I am with. a cup of soup is always my fall back anywhere I go

I order from side orders.... But I like that you shared with your sister! That's even better.....