Going out for dinner

To add: he will not sit and colour, no matter how hard I try 😂 he’s not interested at all.

We just didn’t go out much haha my son was the same. He’s 5 now and we can finally have some successful meals out. It just takes time and practice.

Honestly, I would just not go. The stress and hassle is just not worth it. There was a period we didn’t really do any dining out.

sensory toys, playing games like i spy, ABC game, etc. you could ask the waiter to bring his food ASAP. rock, paper, scissors. coin soccer, finger soccer, thumb wrestling, simon says, coin stacking/counting, scavenger hunt through meal for dessert

We don't go to restaurants anymore, it's not worth the stress.
Last time we managed to have a decent meal was when he had some new cool toys to play with but we obviously can't afford to keep buying new things just for the sake of a meal.

We bring snacks to try to hold him off, and go prepared with what his order will he and get it in as soon as you arrive.
We try and have travel toys that he never sees except when at specific things. We have suction cup fidget/spinner toys for the table. We have occasionally used screen time as a last resort once he’s done with food and sick of the toys.

We just sorta let him do his thing (within reason). We go to baby friendly places. Like a restaurant where we know the owners, or one with a more private or semi private room, or one with lots of kids.