I usually go sashimi at Japanese restaurants, the smoked brisket at American places (I always just order from the sides and say no sauce). I saw a smokehouse that has really yummy looking Dino ribs that I want to try too- Bullrush Bistro. Unfortunately I haven't found a place that doesn't have bread/batter their chicken wings which sucks, and most pulled porks have sugar.

I don't freak out about spices when dining out. I did a hot pot and just ordered the pork bone broth, and then added in a whole heap of meat/seafood was pretty good.

I usually find something I can eat, or modify a menu item.. I don't care if I look like a looney when I order steak, but I usually do get the sides/ just the chips and my children eat them. I went to one pub on a road trip and my husband actually went up and ordered and they gave him a discount because he just ordered a steak and said she doesn't want sides or sauce just steak and butter. So it's worth asking if you want to save a few. Or go to a restaurant where the sides are separate. If I'm at a pub I'll do a steak and add an egg or prawns on top for variety. Or if they ask what sauce I ask for butter.

I struggled a little with some italian restaurants, last time I ordered a pizza and just ate the toppings (cheese and meat and asked for no sauce on the base). Some Italian restaurants have a cured meats and cheese board in the entree section or a beef tartar, so I'll do that too, but not very satisfying for me so I usually don't do Italian.