Zincsulfate,
There is a thread 'restaurant strategies' posted (I think) in the general discussion area with lots of suggestions relating to your question of dining out.
Dining out can be challenging, enlightening and educational......both for you and the restaurant. Ask questions, politely of course, and be prepared to define your meal to meat and veggies. We've found the greatest success with French restaurants, which are my favorite anyway......they tend to use quality ingredients, lots of butter, make sauces which are reductions and not thickened unnaturally, the chefs will usually interact with the patrons.....plus, I'm a sucker for French accents! My favorite restaurant down here, Banana Cafe', now has a serious GF menu that is low carb and delicious!