Use ChatGPT to draft a restaurant order from a menu photo

People photograph a menu, ask ChatGPT to choose dishes, and then hand the generated order to staff.

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What they did
A server saw one diner open the restaurant menu on their phone, check with ChatGPT, and then order the dish it picked. Another server described a broader habit: guests snap a picture of a large menu, ask ChatGPT to assemble an order, and show the result on their phone so the server can write it down and enter it.
How it went
It can make ordering faster for people who are stuck or uneasy about deciding. But commenters also said ChatGPT sometimes invents menu items, discounts, or even restaurants, which can turn into corrections and arguments at the table.
Tips
Use it as a drafting tool, not as the final source of truth. Staff or diners should compare every item against the real menu before placing the order, especially when a photo is involved.

Try it yourself with ChatGPT

Iโ€™m uploading a photo of a restaurant menu. Please help me choose an order for [number of people] with a total budget of about [amount] and these preferences: [dietary needs, dislikes, spice level]. First suggest a sensible set of dishes, then turn it into a short, clean order list I can show to staff. Before including anything that would affect payment, sending, or placing the order, pause and ask for my approval. If anything on the menu is unclear, flag it instead of guessing.

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