Is it weird to just order appetizers as dinner?

[witchegirl]

I had weight loss surgery last year, so I can only eat small amounts of food. I think ordering two appetizers would suit me (I'm also vegetarian, and I usually prefer the appetizer options to the entrees).

 

I know I could eat in the buffet (and did on a cruise with my mother last October) but I'm travelling solo on a 20 day cruise next month, and I would prefer to eat some of my meals in the MDR with other people.

 

Is it weird to just order appetizers?

[ECCruise]

Not in the least weird. We do it all the time. Eating sensibly is much more important than being concerned about what others may think. Go for it!

[spidybabe]

Not weird at all. You should do what makes you happy. Most of the portions aren't that large in the MDR, and sometimes if I want to try something different, I just ask for a half or smaller portion.

Safe sailing

[TrumpyNor]

Like others have stated before me; it is not weird at all! I sometimes do that myself, just because I am not that hungry that day, or simply because the appetizers sounds more interesting.... :)

[SunnyKitty]

Not at all :)

 

I do it a lot on land as well. I love to eat different food and regular entree is just to huge and boring for me

[witchegirl]

Thanks everyone! That's good to know :)

[cage keeper]

I do this all the time. I love apps. We are planning Ocean Blu, even with the up charge and I am looking at 3 apps, no main course.

[Tatka]

Not at all. I've done it several times. I'd rather try several (or all interesting) appetizers if I cannot find entree I want.

[TravelinFam]

I had weight loss surgery last year, so I can only eat small amounts of food. I think ordering two appetizers would suit me (I'm also vegetarian, and I usually prefer the appetizer options to the entrees).

 

I know I could eat in the buffet (and did on a cruise with my mother last October) but I'm travelling solo on a 20 day cruise next month, and I would prefer to eat some of my meals in the MDR with other people.

 

Is it weird to just order appetizers?

 

 

I do it all the time when I go out to dinner...my mother does too.

 

Happy sailings!

[Vyhanek]

They really don't care at all.

[mearsfansinboise]

That's my plan too - I just had weight-loss surgery in June and this is my first cruise post-surgery.

I recall once on a HAL cruise there was this delicious appetizer of shrimp in some sort of peanut sauce. It was sooo good. I kept ordering those ... like too many ... but that ended up being my meal. And I foresee doing something like this on my cruise next month.

[mugtech]

I would imagine if Platinum you could do the same at the specialty restaurant, replacing a main course with an additional soup or appetizer.

[OCruisers]

Gosh, I do this frequently ... even at home from time to time.

Normally, order two and ask the waiter to bring one as an appetizer and the other as my main course. ;)

[jennybenny]

It's fine! Go for it!

I do it at home (restaurants we frequent) often.

 

I don't do it often on cruises but also remember you can order an appetizer portion of the pasta [emoji4]

 

 

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[L-in-CLT]

No weirder than ordering all the appetizers and all the desserts on the menu which I did on an RCL cruise once. :)

 

 

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[Travelling2Some]

I do it all the time both on land and at sea. It's my normal habit and all waiters seem accustomed to it so I must not be alone.

[RareBird]

Not at all! We did it at le bistro as platinum best meal ever.

[Cruising...our happy place]

Lots of great apps, soups and salads! We like to try new ones each cruise. Happy cruising.

 

 

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[kathy884]

I'm an appetizer / salad lover who prefers those two course to entrée and dessert. Just saying when I go out to dinner, I often order an appetizer and just specify that I'd like that served as my main course. // I have the free at sea three specialty dining promotion and I may do it there too, as sensible eating is a higher priority for me than getting the most food for my money. This strategy lets me eat with DH without feeling like I am stuffing myself too much. // Haven't cruised on NCL since the 90s, but head out on the Escape this Saturday. I will be doing the same thing there that I do on land, if that sounds most appealing to me.

[leithbones]

When eating at an a la carte specialty restaurant, this can be much a less expensive meal while still getting a good sampling of the venue (if not using a SDP). >>>>Just a nice side benefit, not a main reason to order apps only.

[luckyinpa]

I do this all the time. I love apps. We are planning Ocean Blu, even with the up charge and I am looking at 3 apps, no main course.

 

 

get the dover sole anyway

[ClevelandCruisin]

You're on vacation!

Choose to eat how you want!

Enjoy!

[Love to Cruise DS]

I am in the same position and have cruised many times. I always just order appetizers. No one has ever said a word. Actually they ask me if I want a larger portion of it for my meal and I always say no thank you!

 

 

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[Ask4Jay]

If you are ok with it, go for it and enjoy. Never mind the others.

 

 

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[Shawnino]

I had weight loss surgery last year, so I can only eat small amounts of food. I think ordering two appetizers would suit me (I'm also vegetarian, and I usually prefer the appetizer options to the entrees).

 

I know I could eat in the buffet (and did on a cruise with my mother last October) but I'm travelling solo on a 20 day cruise next month, and I would prefer to eat some of my meals in the MDR with other people.

 

Is it weird to just order appetizers?

 

It's your cruise, and your vacation.

I hope you'll do whatever makes you happy--not just in the dining room, but everywhere you go.

If you just want appetizers, please just get appetizers and don't worry about what anyone may or may not think.

No one will think anything of it by the way (I order the Wagyu Sliders as a 'main' in Cagney's) and no one's ever said a thing...but that's not what's important.

I hope you really enjoy your cruise.