What does "the sides" mean here?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Sides" refers to "side dishes," which refers to a dish that is served to accompany the main dish (entree, main course). Sides can be things like salads, potatoes, cooked vegetables, or casseroles, to name a few. Ex: I ordered a side salad with my steak. Ex: A: What do you want for your side? B: I'd like a caesar salad, please.