Long horn steakhouse. What do i order that wont completely kill my calorie count for day

According to information online, that salad has 650 calories. Does that fit within your goals for the day?

It does look like there are lower calorie options on the menu (if that's something you're interested in).

A steak and a side of veg / if you pick a leaner cut of steak and like a 6oz side and veg that would keep you in the 600-700 cal range

But like @janejellyroll said - what are your goals? Also if it’s only a month a month thing - go out and have fun then get back on track tomorrow

cmriverside wrote: »

Yeah, dressing on the side is always a good choice. So is boxing half of a high calorie meal and taking it home. Or you could look at it as a once-in-a-while night out and just enjoy yourself.

I stay away from the bread basket and/or tortilla chips and other appetizer things. That helps a lot. So does eating half the potato, or sub potato for other steamed vegetables.

Regarless, most restaurant meals are going to be 1000-1500 calories. You could also just eat less during the day today and maybe eat lighter tomorrow. Many people "bank" a few calories when they know there is a night out coming up.

Don't stress yourself out. Have fun and get back to it tomorrow. Life happens!

This. I intentionally create deeper deficits leading up to nights like these....especially if I know those nights will have alcohol consumption.

9 oz Parmesan crusted Chicken with broccoli and side salad with raspberry vinaigrette on the side. Water or Unsweet Iced Tea to drink I think total calories is around 1000 and very filling and delicious! or the Smaller Ribeye steak with same sides is about same amount of calories

the menu has calorie counts, I think (its been a while since I was there). Stay away from anything fried or breaded. Instead chicken tenders, which are usually breaded and fried and thus calorie heavy, opt for a grilled chicken or steak salad. Better yet, order a plain grilled chicken or salmon, or a small 6 oz steak, plain. Stick with vegetables or a plain side salad with a vinegrette dressing on the side. Usually, something like asparagus or green beans are a good veggie choice - you gotta watch vegetables prepared at places like this because they can really up the calories with how they prepare them. As someone else said, definitely avoid the bread! (the bread is what kills me at Texas Roadhouse......)

Whatever fits in your calories for your dinner. Never been there, but looking at their menu online (calorie counts are there), personally I would choose the 6 oz sirloin, a side salad (no dressing for me) and steamed broccoli. Total calorie count for this dinner would be 510 according to their website. I try to stay away from the larger dinner salads at restaurants as those calorie counts are high when you think about what they put on them, and the amounts.

deannalfisher wrote: »

A steak and a side of veg / if you pick a leaner cut of steak and like a 6oz side and veg that would keep you in the 600-700 cal range

But like @janejellyroll said - what are your goals? Also if it’s only a month a month thing - go out and have fun then get back on track tomorrow

That's what I would do. Since meat portions are usually huge in steakhouses (I did not check the menu here) and because they tell you the oz, I'd normally eat a portion of the meat and bring the rest home. I'd also save up some cals over the course of the day so I had more room to eat what I wanted.

janejellyroll wrote: »

lemurcat2 wrote: »

deannalfisher wrote: »

A steak and a side of veg / if you pick a leaner cut of steak and like a 6oz side and veg that would keep you in the 600-700 cal range

But like @janejellyroll said - what are your goals? Also if it’s only a month a month thing - go out and have fun then get back on track tomorrow

That's what I would do. Since meat portions are usually huge in steakhouses (I did not check the menu here) and because they tell you the oz, I'd normally eat a portion of the meat and bring the rest home. I'd also save up some cals over the course of the day so I had more room to eat what I wanted.

It looks like they offer some 6 ounce portions, which would be pretty reasonable for many calorie plans (or easy to half for those wanting to eat less).

Agreed. Seems like they also offer calorie information, which is helpful.

I usually get prime rib, ask the kitchen to trim any obvious fat, eat half and take half home, plus asparagus and steamed veggies on the side. I eat the second half sliced on a salad or sandwich later. Avoid the free bread. Since I am diabetic I ask them to remove it from the table.

Prime rib is super high calorie but if I’m going out I want something which is a pain to cook myself even if it’s a bit of a splurge. As others have pointed out, the salmon and the sirloin are both lower calorie, but I cook both of those for myself better than they do. The asparagus costs more being one of their “premium sides” but is reasonable in calories despite their attempts to make everything high calorie (seriously, their “steamed” vegetables are dripping with butter and have twice the calories of plain steamed veggies - and there is no option for making them plain since everything comes in a baggie from a factory.)

If this is an ongoing thing, could you float the idea of a change of venue? My favorite gathering places are often locally owned ethnic places, which can have quite reasonable options mixed in with the calorie bombs. And the food is made fresh!

might vary by location, but..

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A sirloin steak (or a portion of it) and asparagus would be a pretty low calorie count for a tasty meal.

Honestly if it's just once a month and you are consistent the rest of the month, go crazy, just don't weigh yourself when you get home or the day after. I have a cheat meal 1-2 times a week whenever I calorie count and it never affected my overall progress. I get that we're all trying to lose weight, but still gotta live and enjoy life from time to time

Whatever you order, do what I do and simply NOT try to eat all of the serving at once. Take significant portion home for another meal later. I think the last time I was in Longhorn Steakhouse was 2015 when someone gave me a gift card as a retirement gift. I have no idea what their menu even is.