I go out to eat all the time! If they don't have something low carb, I simply alter the menu to my specifications. For example, I see a filet mignon on the menu. I tell the waitress, "Can I get extra vegetables instead of fries?" If she says "No" - I say, "Don't put the fries on my plate please."

I've done the same thing at a number of places. Most places are really nice about substituting one side with another - but if they won't, just tell them not to put it on the plate. They can usually manage that without having to go through a manager.

Applbee's....................Chicken Feista Salad
On the Border..............Taco Salad...hold the chips & beans, add extra lettuce & cheese.
Wendy's......................Chicken Caesar Salad
Souper Salad................Almost everything
Chili's..........................Low carb menu
Subway.......................Atkins "friendly" wraps
Longhorn Steakhouse.....Substitute broccoli for the potato/ pass on the bread.
Bar-B-Q places..............3 meat platter...ask them to serve the sauce on the side....that way you control the amount. Ask for a salad instead of fries.

Etc., etc., etc. Be creative. Don't be afraid to ask for substitutions! Afterall you are paying the bill.........

Bill..........310/268/225.......day 83...

One thing I forgot.

Most times, in a restaurant, the salads come with croutons and tomatoes.

I pitch 'em.

Bill

I agree..More and more restaurants are beginning to cater to low carbers more and more. They should be able to substitue any potato or rice for fresh veggies or a side salad.. Also, if they serve bread, you can tell them to hold it from the beginning to aviod temptation

My DF and I still go out to the same places as we did before, I just tweak the menu the best that I can..