Dos and Don’ts of Dining at the Best Restaurants in Goa

Goa is a wonderful destination for a family holiday. Whether it’s the peak season around Christmas and New Year or the off-peak season during monsoon, Goa always has something to amaze the travellers. One of the best things about Goa is its food that receives its share of attention and affection from the travellers throughout the year. It is not just the scrumptious seafood but myriad vegetarian delicacies that are loved by travellers of all kinds. The gastronomic experience is further amplified by the ambience and services of the best restaurants in Goa.

However, as diners, we too have a responsibility to shoulder. The restaurants in Goa do their best to provide a worthwhile dining experience to all their diners but we, as diners, can make the experience unforgettable by keeping some basic dining norms in our minds so that we do not cause any discomfort or trouble to other diners and the restaurant staff.

To throw some more light at the same, we have listed below a few essential dos and don’ts of dining at the best restaurants in Goa:

The Dos

Ø  Wait for the waiter

Shouting, snapping, clapping, or tugging to gain the attention of the waiter is considered rude. Steer clear from it. If you want to get the attention of the waiter, wait patiently until you make eye contact with the waiter and then wave at him. Or, just wait for the server to reach your table after dealing with other diners.

Ø  Read the menu before placing the order

If you ask the waiter to list the best dishes and describe the appetizers, he won’t take a second in fulfilling your request. But, why not leave them to their work of serving and taking orders? Waiters are multi-taskers. It would be better if you could read the menu thoroughly and make up your mind regarding the dishes you want to eat before calling the waiter on your table.

Ø  Tell about intolerances and allergies

The waiters, even at the best restaurants in Goa, are yet not blessed with the power of reading minds. They wouldn’t know if you are allergic to mushrooms or intolerant to lactose. Thus, while asking them to make suggestions you must first specify anything relevant regarding allergies, intolerances, etc. so that he could offer you suitable options.

Don’t

Ø  Harbour unrealistic expectations

You may be a regular at the restaurant in question but you must not expect the staff to treat you like royalty upon arriving at the restaurant. For the best restaurants in Goa, every diner is important. The staff members divide their attention equally, amidst all their guests, be it an octogenarian or a teenager. They will obviously be glad to have you again at their restaurant but do not expect them to offer you discounts, free drinks or special attention.

Ø  Get restless for food

Goa is always bustling with travellers. The best resorts in Goa near the beach, the leading chain hotels, the happening pubs, shacks and restaurants are always jam-packed.

If the restaurant, you are dining at, is packed, the staff members may need some time to get the orders on the tables.

If the food is taking a little longer to arrive at your table, stay calm. Don’t get restless.

Ø  Forget to tip

Tipping is essential. You must never forget to tip anywhere between 10 to 20 per cent to the server. Your small tip will always make their day.

Dining with all these dos and don’ts in mind will make your dining experience unforgettable.