I just started the Atkins diet yesterday, but I was on a carb-restricted diet (SCD) for other health reasons a couple years ago. I found that many chains have the steaks already prepped when they get to the restaurant. The waiters/ chefs couldn't even tell you exactly what is on the steak.

I would tell them I want my steak with nothing on it, no salt, no pepper, no nothing, because of allergies.

The waiters are usually trained to take the word allergies very serious. The restaurant doesn't want to get sued. If they could not give it to me that way, I had something else or I would go elsewhere.

Atkins isn't as strict as SCD, so I don't know yet how far I'll take it this time.

Arnie