what restaurants do you choose when you want to go out?

I eat at any one I want. I don't eat it everyday but I do try to get in some workout everyday,

I like to choose somewhere with a black bean or veggie burger option—especially when eating out with others. Otherwise, I like to choose sushi or mongolian grill style places for eating out. Seafood is good too—not fried like Long John Silver's, more like an actual sit-down, seafood restaurant.

Applebee's and Longhorn Steakhouse both have good options for me as I only like chicken. lol In fact, we are going to Applebee's tonight. I always get the Honey Dijon chicken (with no portebellos).

you can go into setting and change the sugar limits on your diet

You can replace fries with steamed veggies at most places, even if it doesn't say it on the menu. Thai food is vegetarian friendly usually. Just watch the sauces, garlic sauces or light sauces are probably lower in fat then the curries or peanut sauces.
Chinese food has lots of steamed veggie dishes. Panda express is pretty good too, if you avoid the fried stuff.
Outback is good with the woodfire grill. Egg dishes are usually low carb, just minus the cheese to have less fat.
Sushi can be good if you don't get the cream cheese choices.
Drink unsweetend tea or diet soda or water.
Stay away from fancy mixed drinks, they have a ton of extra calories and sugar.
Light beer or liquor with club or tonic water and a lime.

Source: http://www.helpguide.org/life/fast_food_nutrition.htm
The Big Taco Chains

LESS healthy choices

Crispy shell chicken taco
Refried beans
Steak chalupa
Crunch wraps or gordita-type burritos
Nachos with refried beans
Adding sour cream or cheese

HEALTHIER CHOICES

Grilled chicken soft taco
Black beans
Shrimp encalada
Grilled “fresco” style steak burrito
Veggie and bean burrito
Limiting sour cream or cheese

Whether I'm planning to eat light or have something crazy I try to eat at places that have calorie information online now that I've started my MFP food diary. I just want to be accurate in my entries, regardless of whether I'm being bad or good.

Red Robin is one we go to a lot because they have the online customizer and there's also a great frozen yogurt place right next to ours called Bobalicious that has calories online. Chipotle, O'Charley's (local chain I think) and even Friendly's have lighter options.

And it sounds wicked, but The Cheesecake Factory has a great "skinny" menu. I've had a salmon salad and a turkey burger from it that were fantastic, and if you split one of the lighter cheesecake flavors with a friend it's actually possible to have a lovely meal there that isn't totally out of control. And joy of joy, the leanest cheesecake on their list is the pumpkin, which is only just coming back into season

You can eat almost anywhere if you change your order up a bit -- I never get fries or baked potato as my side. I ask for fruit or steamed veggies instead. Lettuce wrap your burger. Order a plainish protein instead of pasta dishes.

Red Robin -- love their burgers lettuce wrapped with freckled fruit salad on the side.

Chipotle -- Burrito bowl with double meat but only eat half and save half for another meal. (Lots and lots of protein that way!)

Panera/Paradise Bakery -- but check calories on their website before ordering, because some of their items appear healthy but are packed with calories! (This was the site of my 750 calorie pumpkin bran muffin debacle.)

Famous Dave's BBQ -- they have menu selections that are under 600 calories. I like the "naked ribs" that are served with steamed broccoli and grilled pineapple as sides.

Really, most places cater to calorie counters by offering lighter menu items. The best advice is to check their website before you go so you don't get an unexpected surpise when you log something that you thought would be healthy and the calories are through the roof. Restaurant salads are one of the worst offenders -- really high in fat and calories. Simple proteins with fruit/veggie sides are usually a fine choice no matter where you're eating.

Local as much as possible, they have the best food. And I want quality food if I'm really going big. No sense wasting a meal out on some chain restaurant or fast food.

If you're eating out pretty rarely, don't worry about the meal, enjoy it and get back on track the next day. If eating out is a weekly or daily occurrence, maybe look for some lighter options. A big salad with lots of veggies, good fats and protein is always an easy choice or a steak or chicken entree with steamed veggies and rice.

^^ This

Eating at chain restaurants is no better than fast food in most cases. And eat what you want, make it fit as best you can. Eat half of your meal and save the other half for a different meal. Enjoy your night out!

Thanks all for the update on the Outback! I had no idea they had finally done that. That is good news indeed, as I do like to occasionally indulge in their food.

Sushi is healthy if you choose right.

Many restaurants have a small lean steak or grilled chicken breast option. Choose that with a veggie side(s). A baked sweet potato with a salad or steamed/grilled veggie is also a good option. A broth based soup or chili with a sweet potato and/or veggie side can also be a healthy option.