I ask waiters and waitresses at new places what they recommend then usually disregard it. Sad thing is I know I'm being that guy.
I’ll do something like that but usually when I’m stuck between a couple different choices. So I’ll name my choices and ask which they think is better. Usually they’ll answer with what they like better or what “most people” like better, and Ill go with that. Sometimes I just say “surprise me”
I bet they HATE that.