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Going to a Restaurant Social Story

Overview

This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when you go to a restaurant.

Graphic of a Restaurant Building.

Going out to eat at a restaurant can be fun. I go out to eat at a restaurant to spend time with my family and enjoy the food.

Graphic of what it can be like inside a restaurant, there is food, loud noises and bright lights.

Every restaurant is different. Restaurants have all kinds of food. Some can be noisy and some can be quiet, some can be crowded and some can have less people, some can have bright lights and some can be darker.

Graphic of a group of people standing in line. The woman a the front is talking to a waiter.

When I get to the restaurant, I may be seated at a table right away, or I may have to wait in a line or in a lobby.

Graphic of women sitting at a table talking to the waiter, there is a booth with a table next to them.

When my table is ready, the waiter will lead me there. I may be seated at a table or a booth.

Graphic of a menu with the words

I will decide what I want to drink. I will look at the foods on the menu to decide what I want to eat.

Graphic of two women setting at a table, they are talking to the waiter and placing their order.

The waiter will ask what I want to drink and eat. Each person at the table takes a turn. I know it is my turn when the waiter looks at me and asks me what I want.

Graphic of a couple sitting at a table, one is reading a book, the other is looking at her phone. They are waiting for their food to come.

I can bring something with me to do while I wait for my food to arrive. I should not bring anything that makes too much noise, so it does not bother other people.

Graphic of a couple sitting at a table, the waiter is bringing their food and drinks.

When the food arrives, the waiter will place my food in front of me on the table.

Graphic of a man eating dinner, he has a bowl with long noodles in it.

I eat only my food and not anyone else’s at the table.

Graphic of two men sitting at a table, one has finished eating while the other is still eating.

When I am done eating, I stay seated and wait for everyone else to finish eating.

Graphic of a hand that is placing money in a receipt wallet. There is a piece of paper with the bill written on it.

When everyone is done eating, the waiter will bring a bill and someone at the table will pay for the food with cash or a credit/debit card.

Graphic of a man walking away from a restaurant building.

After the bill is paid, I can leave the restaurant.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.