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Dieting at Ditka's

Dinner with my family at Ditka’s Restaurant proved to be a true adventure in dieting. As someone who eats a mostly plant based diet, going to a place where livestock goes to die was a bit daunting. Thought by some to have the best burger in Chicago, Ditka’s is a meat heaven and from what I can see, not the best place for a dieter. Dieting is a lifestyle choice and the occasional splurge can of course fit in with any plan; but for those of you who are looking to stick to a particular plan, you should look for dinner elsewhere.

Although this is a restaurant for the truly carnivorous, my entire family took advantage of the fish options on the menu. This is where you should always look if you are in a dieting bind. Fish, unless fried of course is almost always a calorie friendly option. My brother got salmon over stir fried vegetables which was ok; my mother, sister and I got the seared Ahi Tuna and my stepmom got the linguine diavolo.  I have to say, I did not enjoy my meal. It was not the freshness or quality of the fish, I was just disappointed with how bland the dish seemed. It was a nice presentation, but nothing exciting in the taste department. Although I do not eat red meat, it left me wishing I had ordered something exciting and tasty like a burger since that is Ditka’s specialty.

In short, this is not the place to expect tasty, exciting food that one would be happy with on a diet. Although you can make good choices at this restaurant, they are by no means the highlight of the menu.

If you are interested in splurge day, however, and would like to try the famous burgers and chops, click here for restaurant locations. Click here to see the menu.