--- scripts/restaurant/restaurant.gd
+++ scripts/restaurant/restaurant.gd
@@ -2571,8 +2571,9 @@
 		_quest_dish_prompt = prompt
 		prompt.answered.connect(func(confirmed: bool) -> void:
 			_quest_dish_prompt = null
-			if confirmed and _quest_dish_to_offer(dish) == quest:
-				_set_aside_dish(dish))
+			var offered_dish := portion.get_ref() as Dish
+			if confirmed and _quest_dish_to_offer(offered_dish) == quest:
+				_set_aside_dish(offered_dish))
 		add_child(prompt)
 		return