Is it acceptable in most German restaurants to share a main dish? From what I can tell, portions can be pretty big. I have no issue with a plate charge for the extra plate.
Posted by
3442 posts
Sharing a main course was never a problem on our one and only trip to Germany in 2015. With that said, we usually shared another course - appetizer or dessert, and never once shared our beers. We were never charged for an extra plate.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9222 posts
Sure, you can share. You can also ask if they have half portions. I do this quite often at my favorite restaurants in Frankfurt.
Posted by
Berlin
3008 posts
Agree that I never had situations where this wish became an issue.
If you eat lunch ("Mittagstisch") around noon some restaurants offer their a la carte dishes in smaller versions for a lower price.
Posted by
OP
Staunton, Virginia USA
12 posts
Thanks for the info, folks! This is a great resource.