Originally Posted by
superangrypenguin
I don't feel that it's about people being needy. As I said, until you face dietary restrictions yourself, it's hard to appreciate the issues that go along with having them.
That being said, one has to be reasonable. In my humble opinion, what one pays for dinner is what is a factor. Should Ruth Chris deal with my issues? Yes. Should Timmies deal with my issues? Heck no.
I don't think every restaurant needs to cater to every person for every dish. I think asking for no butter on your steak is more than fine. I would not say that it's okay to swap the main ingredient of the house specialty just because it doesn't fit the diner's lifestyle or if he/she is allergic.