Choosing an entrée isn't always easy, especially at a restaurant with an extensive menu.Many diners find it helpful to ask their server, "What's your favorite?", or simply, "What should I order?"Restaurant professionals, however, say those questions may not always lead to the best recommendation.AUTOMATIC TIP OR SERVICE CHARGE? NEW STATE LAW REQUIRES RESTAURANTS TO TELL DINERS BEFORE THEY ORDERInstead, they recommend asking questions that help reveal what a restaurant does best and allow servers to tailor recommendations to your preferences.Two hospitality experts spoke with Fox News Digital about the best questions to ask before ordering.Hospitality experts say asking the right questions before ordering can lead to a better dining experience and more personalized recommendations.(iStock)Diners can get more useful recommendations by asking questions that go beyond a server's personal preferences, said Stephanie Mell, owner of Alabama-based ChurchStreet Family Restaurant & Hospitality Group."I always find it interesting when someone asks, ‘What’s your favorite thing on the menu?' Because what I like isn't necessarily what you're going to like," Mell told Fox News Digital.CUSTOMERS HIT WITH AUTOMATIC 20% GRATUITIES AS RESTAURANTS COMBAT TIPPING CONFUSION"I think what people are really asking is, "What's exciting?' or ‘What should I experience while I'm here?'"Mell recommends one of two simple questions to get a better recommendation: "What are you known for?" or "What's your specialty?"Asking what a restaurant is known for may provide more useful guidance than relying on a server's individual preferences.
(iStock)"Those kinds of questions are great because they start a conversation," she noted."Then we can learn more about what you're in the mood for and help guide you from there."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMell said that her servers don't necessarily steer people toward their own personal favorites; rather, the focus is "the guest a...