I'm on the SCD, so no grains, sugers, milk, or potatoes. The biggest problem I had dining out was at HDDR. I told them of my dietary restrictions when I made the reservation. I spoke with the chef over the phone before we went. When I was seated, I gave the server a card that briefly describes what is allowed and not allowed.
The server had dyslexia and couldn't read the card. He simply didn't bring me any food. After quite a while of waiting, I asked for a salad with no dressing. I was really enjoying the show, but couldn't eat. I asked to speak to the chef, but he never came out. By the time dessert came around I was really frustrated. I asked them for some strawberries, but had to take them to go. The show was over. I never made a scene, but I can tell you, I was really disapointed. Once we got outside, the manager rushed up and appologized, and credited us the meal. so, alls well that ends well, but it was a bad memory.