Banded Together

Pat had asked on one of the blog posts if there was a list of local restaurants that are especially good for people with gastric bands.

I am not aware of a list, but I think we could probably brainstorm one here, and maybe it could become a resource for the clinic.

If you have a band, is there a restaurant that regularly understands your situation or treats you well when you make special requests to accomodate your band?

Is there a place around here that has a tasty meal that fits healthy guidelines for your band? Perhaps a place that has small portion options?

Give us your thoughts!

I enjoy a great burger every time I dine at Westport Flea Market (http://www.westportfleamarket.com/).  Join their email list and they send you coupons in your email for buy one get one free offers from time to time.  They have a smaller version of their burger called the Mini Market Burger.  I order it with no bun but add cheddar cheese.  They will also let you substitute cottage cheese for the french fries.  The beef is from McGonigle’s Market (http://www.mcgonigles.com/) and simply wonderful! Enjoy! 

For a low priced, yummy Saturday lunch you can visit Nick and Jake’s (http://www.nickandjakes.com/) they offer specials on Saturdays from 11:00 pm to 3:00 pm for $6.00.  There are a lot of choices but my favorites are the Firecracker Chicken Salad or the 1/2 lb. Angus Burger.  You can substitute cottage cheese for the fries and order the burger with no bun and add some cheese if you like.  I always end up with leftovers for lunch on Monday!  Enjoy! 

Here is a few of my places i frequent. Taco bell Pintos’n’Pheese, and the Fresco (the non-dairy low cal menu)ranchero chicken taco is great when you out and about, chick-fil-a 8pc nuggets and low-fat honey mustard is great also. If you want a nice, late night fix with friends the 54th St Bar and Grill happy hour tacos are $1.50 each and two is a great meal with your friends and dirt cheap. When it comes to eating out remember you only have a lil pouch to fill so go for the good stuff, get filet mignon instead of the 16ox strip you end up taking home to the dogs.  I also love Indian food and almost all of it comes in a sauce so it’s moist and band friendly. My favorite place for Indian is Swagats in Zona Rosa. Hope this helps!!!!!
Independence clinic Adam

68 people have viewed this thread and none have posted, what up with that guys? I know some of you out there have got to have so great places to share. Help us out and have some fuin adding your info.

The only place I have not been able to order off of the children’s menu was at the original Smokehouse BBQ in the Northland.  I have not asked at the 3 others I have been to as I really don’t mind ordering a full meal and having leftovers 3 more times. 
The following restaurants are places where I have either been able to utilize the card and order off of the children’s menu or who have fulfilled any special requests I have made.

Chili’s - they pureed the potato soup for me one day - it was heavenly.
Applebee’s
Smokehouse BBQ - special requests only, no children’s menu.
Bennigan’s - I still got 2.5 meals out of the children’s meal.
Frontera’s - the best Mexican food in KS
Guicho’s - the best Mexican food in MO
Jason’s Deli
Cracker Barrel
IHOP
Niece’s
Zio’s
54th Street
Buffalo Wild Wings
The ROC at First Baptist Raytown
Red Robin
El Maguey
Mama Chinese - or something like that in Raytown

I really only eat out once a week on Sundays and maybe twice a month with my co-workers, but boy does this list make me look like I eat out all the time.  Something tells me there may be more, but I think I should call it quits at this point.

Jinny,

Just where is the Westport Flea market? I am wanting a good hamburger and my wife loves Flea Markets this just may be a match.

Pat

I usually eat at Olive Garden’s kid’s menu and ask for wheat pasta if you can handle it.