It came to my attention today that the card that my doctor provided post-surgery is good at some restaurants for discounted meals. Participating restaurants will also allow the server to sell children’s menu items to card-holders. I was totally unaware of this until today and wondered what experiences others may have to share. A quick Google search showed me that red lobster and Olive Garden participate in this program. The OP whom I read this from said she used it at Fogo de Chow To get half price meal ($25 as a post to $50) by providing proof of bariatric surgery.

If you are aware of any other national chain restaurants (or Florida restaurants, in my case !) that honor the bariatric card and offer a reduced cost meals, would you mind sharing in the comments? Thank you!!

Edited July 9, 20197 yr by Everythinganna

at mine it's on the reverse of my dietician Roy's business card, my suspection and NOBODY really confirmed it. If some restaurant wants not to honor it they can call him for verification.

I'm glad I found out about this. I'm going to ask my surgeon when I see her. Thanks everyone!

I was looking around in the bp store and saw one of these cards there. I thought that it may be helpful to those of you that do not have one.

https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatric-patient-restaurant-special-menu-request-card

I was looking around in the bp store and saw one of these cards there. I thought that it may be helpful to those of you that do not have one.
https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatric-patient-restaurant-special-menu-request-card

Thank you so much for that link. This one is so much better than the flimsy cheapie one I got from my nutritionist. So I used my points on this site to purchase this nice one! Thx!

My surgeon gives you one! I can’t wait to eat real food again ?

If you look at the text that is hidden (show more) in the description you can see a list of "restaurants that are known to accept and accommodate our WLS card."

https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatric-patient-restaurant-special-menu-request-card

If you look at the text that is hidden (show more) in the description you can see a list of "restaurants that are known to accept and accommodate our WLS card."
https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatric-patient-restaurant-special-menu-request-card

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Our weight loss surgery restaurant card has grown in popularity and is recognized by many restaurants. The Bariatric Patient Restaurant Special Menu Request Card is professionally printed on a durable and waterproof plastic card.
To accommodate bariatric patients reduced stomach size many restaurants will:

allow you to order a half meal

allow ordering from the children's menu

allow ordering from the senior's menu

provide a discounted price for buffets

Restaurants that are known to accept and accommodate our WLS card:

Applebee's

Bahama Breeze

Bonefish Grill

Carrabba’s

Chilli's

Cracker Barrel

Denny’s

Golden Corral

Johnny Carino’s

Lone Star Steakhouse

Macaroni Grill

Olive Garden

Outback Steakhouse

Perkins

Red Lobster

Smokey Bones

Souper Salad

Sweet Tomatoes

The Keg

Here are some specific examples of how the Bariatric Patient Restaurant Special Menu Request Card works:

Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden and Red Lobster will allow weight loss surgery patients to order from the children's menu or order a lunch-sized portion for dinner.

Golden Corral provides a small discounted buffet price.

Suggestions for those restaurants that do not honor a weight loss surgery card:

Take a doggy bag! Save the rest for later!

Only order an appetizer, a soup or a salad.

Split a meal, most restaurants will provide a second plate to share a mail for free, some may charge you an extra dollar for the plate.

Please note:

Many chain restaurants are independently owned and operated and some may not honor the card.

There is no law compelling a restaurant to honor a weight loss surgery card (WLS).

I totally forgot to ask about this card again lol!

I had success at Jason’s Deli with my card! They let me get the kid’s salad bar price $4.69.

They sell cards on Amazon... don't know if they work but good to know!