Fathers Day Dinner

mizzleslie7
mizzleslie7 Posts: 79
edited 11:04AM in Health and Weight Loss
So as we all know fathers day is this sunday. Any suggestions on a good restaurant where I can take my husband and I can get a good low calorie meal? I know he is a big steak lover but I cant think of anything please help thanks everyone :flowerforyou:

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  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Ummm... well, I think what you should consider doing is check your local newspaper for any advertisements for Fathers Day deals and specials.. thats a start.

    Why not consider making a meal at home to cut down on costs? The more personal touch minus the crowds and PMS of people still waiting to be seated if you know what I mean?
  • Cyngen
    Cyngen Posts: 557 Member
    Texas Roadhouse... steaks, some seafood, burgers ... you can do portion control. Just ask them to not leave the bread with ya :)
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Most steak houses have plain veggies as a side choice, or a sweet potato. Get yourself a lean cut of meat or some grilled chicken and enjoy!
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Oh yeah - keep that yummy brown bread out of your reach.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Order something tasty and immediately box half of it up.
  • erintheinspiration
    erintheinspiration Posts: 229 Member
    So I'm probably going to have some people disagree with me, but Applebee's makes a pretty good steak. And they have a low-cal section of the menu that is delicious! I don't know about Chili's steaks, but they also offer a low-cal section on their menu.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    So I'm probably going to have some people disagree with me, but Applebee's makes a pretty good steak. And they have a low-cal section of the menu that is delicious! I don't know about Chili's steaks, but they also offer a low-cal section on their menu.

    I had this yesterday...550 or less and really good. Applebees that is.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Go to a steakhouse. He can order whatever he likes and you can either order something & only eat half or you can get some grilled chicken with a side of veggies.
  • mizzleslie7
    mizzleslie7 Posts: 79
    Thank you everyone for the great ideas :happy:
  • benich3043
    benich3043 Posts: 252 Member
    Two of my faorite restaurants to eat at now are Outback and Ruby Tuesday's. Both offer meals that are naturally or can be prepared under 500 calories, and they are designated by a symbol on the menu. I had the petite sirloin and shrimp with seasonal side veggies, an extra side of aspargus and the house salad. I also had a small piece of the bread. I came out just a little over 500 calories, but i think it is because I only ate half of the steak.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    It's Father's Day. Why would you be eating anything?

    Perhaps you could eat a sandwich at home before you go.

    :wink:
  • EbonySD
    EbonySD Posts: 142
    you could always try a few new yummy recipes and have a meal in the park :heart:
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    So I'm probably going to have some people disagree with me, but Applebee's makes a pretty good steak. And they have a low-cal section of the menu that is delicious! I don't know about Chili's steaks, but they also offer a low-cal section on their menu.

    Nothing says love like mass-produced, chain-restaurant food.
  • propskat
    propskat Posts: 191 Member
    Believe it or not, Cheesecake factory has a diet menu now too, it's called "Skinnylicious"

    But I would avoid that place like the plague on a holiday!
  • KimH313
    KimH313 Posts: 162
    Texas Roadhouse... steaks, some seafood, burgers ... you can do portion control. Just ask them to not leave the bread with ya :)

    YES! I WENT LAST SUNDAY AND EVERYTHING WAS IN THE MFP DATABASE :) AND ITS SOOOOOOOO GOOD
  • propskat
    propskat Posts: 191 Member
    It's Father's Day. Why would you be eating anything? Perhaps you could eat a sandwich at home before you go.

    Ouch.... :laugh:
  • TONYAGOOCH
    TONYAGOOCH Posts: 470 Member
    I'm cooking cuz my honey has to be at work at 6pm. Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Italian-Style Potato Salad and Key LIme Cheesecake squares. But if I were to go out to a steakhouse, I would either get a 4-6 oz lean sirloin or grilled chicken or grilled fish with steamed veggies and/or baked potato (sweet potato is better for you but I don't like them). If you decide early enough where you are going you can always check to see if they have a website with nutritional information on it and choose your meal that way. Have fun though and don't stress over it. It's one meal. Enjoy your time with your hubby.
  • clydethecat
    clydethecat Posts: 1,087 Member
    i got some delicious dry aged steaks and we're going to go up there to my parents place and grill them up for him.. i'm making all the sides and stuff so its just a day he can relax and enjoy..thats all they really want..
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Applebees comes to mind, but the quality of them varies so much.
    There are three Applebees within 10 miles of my house, one is great, the others are horrible. I don't know how they can vary so much.

    That said, aren't there any non-chains near you?
    I have found that you will pay about $20 to $30 for a good steak whether you are at Applebees or a good restaurant, so choose a good restaurant.
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