I always just know I can get a burger (skip the bun) or steak pretty much anywhere. I can eat the toppings off of pizza, etc. A bunless burger, slathered in cheese, bacon, mayo, mustard, veggies (go light on onions if you like them) is always my back up option. For Mexican - fajitas, skip the rice, beans, and tortillas, and double up on the other stuff...

So, pretty much any meat is a compromise. Seafood can be carby, but not too terrible. Ask for sauces on the side. Salads are usually good, but have them put the dressing and croutons on the side. (Cobb salads and taco salads are great! Eggs, sour cream, guacamole, yes, please!).

Broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc. are almost always safe...

I have a few other out to eat rules, but usually I go the burger or steak route. Steak with shrimp and mushrooms, yum!

(since I am pretty low carb, and I don't get anything really slathered in sauces, I generally don't worry too much about the prep methods and hidden carbs...)

I will go anywhere that serves meat!

KnitOrMiss wrote: »

I always just know I can get a burger (skip the bun) or steak pretty much anywhere. I can eat the toppings off of pizza, etc. A bunless burger, slathered in cheese, bacon, mayo, mustard, veggies (go light on onions if you like them) is always my back up option. For Mexican - fajitas, skip the rice, beans, and tortillas, and double up on the other stuff...

So, pretty much any meat is a compromise. Seafood can be carby, but not too terrible. Ask for sauces on the side. Salads are usually good, but have them put the dressing and croutons on the side. (Cobb salads and taco salads are great! Eggs, sour cream, guacamole, yes, please!).

Broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc. are almost always safe...

I have a few other out to eat rules, but usually I go the burger or steak route. Steak with shrimp and mushrooms, yum!

(since I am pretty low carb, and I don't get anything really slathered in sauces, I generally don't worry too much about the prep methods and hidden carbs...)

This pretty much. Even the most die-hard pizza places usually have wings (if not salads). Just get the plain, bone-in wings and get something like ranch dressing or mustard on the side.

Any kind of grilled meat option is good, so long as it's not breaded or covered in sauce. Most meat options come with starchy sides, so I'll usually ask for extra veggies or a side salad without the dressing... and I will on occasion tell the waiter that I'm gluten-free just so I'm sure there's nothing on my plate I can't tolerate.

Marinades & sauces at buffets can make the carbs add up quick, but as long as stuff wasn't too drenched you're probably ok. And big-picture-wise, it's only 1 meal.