Comments on: Paleo-Friendly Restaurants

By: Marti

Marti — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:54:54 +0000

I’m so glad I found this. I’m a recent Paleo dieter, and have a trip coming up in June. I’ve been dreading it because I know the people I am with will want to eat at Mexican restaurants every day and other than Fajitas and salad, I didn’t know what I could eat.

By: Neely

Neely — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:21:37 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I recently discovered this app that a woman named Kristin Jekielek created, called PaleoGoGo, and you can find it at http://www.paleogogo.com. It is a database of about 2,000 Paleo meals at all different restaurants across the country. Let us know how it goes!

Neely Quinn, Nutrition Therapist
Paleo Plan

By: Keepin It Real (Food)

Keepin It Real (Food) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:37:37 +0000

I’m really excited to try the Mongolian grill suggestion, I hadn’t thought of that one. I moved to Houston a little while ago, and with all of the seafood and steak I was expecting to be in paleo heaven. But what’s been killing me is all sorts of unexpected seasonings, including sugary substances. I was not expecting to have to ask what was put on the steak when I walked in a well-recommended Texas steak house, but three bites later I’m obviously going to be sick if I keep eating my sugary steak that I naively thought would just be grilled meat. Same problem with Chili’s fajitas if you don’t know to ask. And fish is a whole ‘nother disaster with sugary floury sauces, even at the Pappas chain. Most restaurants try to be accommodating if you ask, but I still feel like a pain when I’m going out with coworkers and take 5 minutes asking questions and ordering.

And to 2nd the responses to “Real Paleo,” I can’t avoid business lunches and keep my job! And I do take plenty of snacks for before and after lunch so I’m not starving! But I still can’t go to a business lunch like a bump on a log and not order anything, and if I order something at a business lunch I have to take a few bites of it, and I have told my coworkers about my currently unconventional eating habits, but I cannot expect to be accommodated all of the time! And no, I’m not quitting my awesome job to open a paleo restaurant or stay home and make babies and paleo snacks all day long, so in the end of course it’s my choice to have a few lunch problems. Whew.

It was nice to hear of other people having the eating out problems and know I’m not alone.

By: Tony Federico

Tony Federico — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:01:46 +0000

I just started following the Paleo Diet for Athletes plan yesterday (http://orlandogymrat.blogspot.com/2011/01/30-day-caveman-diet-challenge-week-1.html) after several weeks of 1-2 Paleo meals each day and am excited to going at it 100%. I live in Orlando FL and would really appreciate any restaurant suggestions, particularly places that may have tasty but non-conventional options such as organ meats, marrow, etc.

Thanks!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:49:08 +0000

I would recommend looking for restaurants that do gluten-free menus and then eliminating the grain from those selections. Lots of large chain restaurants are starting to offer gluten free options, just google it.

By: joattheraces2005

joattheraces2005 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:08:02 +0000

@ zach…good thinking. Mongolian BBQ would be a good option. I will scout some other options here on O’ahu and report back. This is a great idea you have. I’m not usually big on chain restaurants, but I did find that at Chili’s I can get the fajita trio MINUS the tortillas and MINUS the rice and I’ve got a great Paleo dinner. I usually add 3 extra shrimp to it, but that is always more than enough for me. Granted their menu is fairly limited in terms of Paleo, but there IS something there if you didn’t have another choice.

By: aberkholz

aberkholz — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:46:51 +0000

These are great suggestions! Going out to eat is a very important if I want to regulary see my family/friends. Everything revolves around food, so I just have to learn to make good choices when out.

@Jason G. – I couldn’t agree more! @real paleo – that’s just not how “real” life works.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:02:10 +0000

What a great idea! Traveling while living the Paleo life is hard. It would be awesome to be able to perform a search the web (via smartphone) for a list of Paleo friendly restuarants.

My boyfriend and I have found that The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain is a life line that keeps us sane in between stops at the local grocery store deli’s.

Keep the principles of our lifestyle in mind when you order and you can’t get into too much trouble!! If in doubt they have a food allergy listing which also helps!

By: Abby

Abby — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:33:29 +0000

Has anyone found a good resturaunt in Tennessee? I have just started the plan. Loving it so far. I have never been one to “eat-out” much, but if I did decide to venture out, it would be nice to feel comfortable with my decision about where I would go and what to order.

By: zach

zach — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:45:37 +0000

man if your from portland that would do the diet like no problem. i’m from seattle and spent a little while in portland that place has all those cool resturaunts and coffee shops. i’m sure a paleo resturaunt there would prevail rather quickly. well i’ve found that mongolian grill is a great place for paleo’ers. just fill the bowl up with everything besides the noodles and your good to go!