• I survived dinner at the Texas Steakhouse… but just barely.

    Avatar of Styna

    4 months ago

    Last night, my boyfriend’s mom invited us to dinner for boyfriend’s brother’s birthday.
    At the Texas Steakhouse.
    We’re talking about Buffalo heads hanging from the walls, and stuffed quail and skunks around the tables.
    I didn’t say anything, because I try really hard to get along with his family.
    I figured “hey, they’re bound to have something I can eat.”
    My options were LITERALLY lettuce and tomatoes… and applesauce.
    The lettuce was wilted, the tomatoes were squishy, and I don’t like applesauce so I didn’t get any.

    I can honestly say, I’ve never been to such a non-vegan-friendly restaurant. Granted, it is a STEAKHOUSE but still… They have to figure at SOME point a vegan or vegetarian is going to get dragged along with their family.

    I actually think I’m going to write them a letter about how uncomfortable and disappointing the experience was.

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  • Avatar of Styna

    4 months ago

    @hakred – I KNOW RIGHT? If someone had just invited me to go, I would have gracefully declined. The only reason I went was because it was my boyfriend’s brothers birthday. Plus, I agreed to go before I knew where we were going -.- His sister seemed to think we should have gone somewhere else just to make me more comfortable, but the night wasn’t about me. It was definitely a suck it up situation lol.
    As soon as we got home, I made vegan rib patties and was very content haha.

  • Avatar of Styna

    4 months ago

    OH MY GOD! I COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED THE BAKED POTATO! -.- I totally would have gotten that. Still a wilted salad, a baked potato, and some applesauce being the only options at this one isn’t right. There are plenty of vegan things they could offer that omnivores eat all the time, you know? Things that would appeal to both crowds, so they don’t feel like they’re adding things just to make the vegans happy.
    Or at least make things without butter with the option of adding butter -.-

    @veganistdestrox thats really cool that they offer that :D are you in area where veg*nism is more widely accepted?

  • Avatar of veganistdestrox

    4 months ago

    writing a letter can be great! sometimes they will write back and offer to cook you something special :) some places are really nice and will, it lets cooks be creative.

  • Avatar of veganistdestrox

    4 months ago

    That’s funny, I went to “texas roadhouse” last night and they have a veggie option where you can choose 4 sides, including a salad and baked potatoes, corn, ugh not their green beans though, they are cooked with bacon :(

  • Avatar of hakred

    4 months ago

    What is it with people inviting veg*ns to steakhouses? I’ve been drug to one or two without option, but I think any future invitations will be blatantly declined. Thanks for the invite, but…. reeeeeeaaally? It has always been a horrible experience.

  • Avatar of DrunkTrannyMess

    4 months ago

    They didn’t have f**k**g baked potatoes? Dude, everyone knows that legit steakhouses have potatoes! By the way, definitely write them a letter. Hopefully they’ll expand their options.

  • Avatar of brittybites

    4 months ago

    That’s how it was when my parents and I went to Vegas and my dad wanted to go this place, as a result I was dragged along. There were only side options for me as i remember, macaroni and cheese and vegetables. Luckily my parents shared some of their non-meat food with me. I think sending them a letter would be a good idea!

  • Avatar of EnchantedBeginnings

    4 months ago

    I would send them a letter, if they do not know then how are they to make the experience for future vegans and vegetarians better?
    I wish you luck with your letter, I hope it is sent with out trouble and I also hope that they hadd better options for those who do not eat meat, dairy and eggs.

  • Avatar of LittleLotte

    4 months ago

    Definitely send them a letter! And let us know how they respond.

  • Avatar of Styna

    4 months ago

    Last night, my boyfriend’s mom invited us to dinner for boyfriend’s brother’s birthday.
    At the Texas Steakhouse.
    We’re talking about Buffalo heads hanging from the walls, and stuffed quail and skunks around the tables.
    I didn’t say anything, because I try really hard to get along with his family.
    I figured “hey, they’re bound to have something I can eat.”
    My options were LITERALLY lettuce and tomatoes… and applesauce.
    The lettuce was wilted, the tomatoes were squishy, and I don’t like applesauce so I didn’t get any.

    I can honestly say, I’ve never been to such a non-vegan-friendly restaurant. Granted, it is a STEAKHOUSE but still… They have to figure at SOME point a vegan or vegetarian is going to get dragged along with their family.

    I actually think I’m going to write them a letter about how uncomfortable and disappointing the experience was.

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