On first attempts at eating out

So, today was the first time eating out with a group of people at a non-veggie restaurant, and I learned an improtant lesson. 

We were at a McMinamens, which for the non-Portlanders, it is a popular chain of bars, restaurants and hotels.  We usually meet up with a group of friends every few weeks there so we are very familiar with the place.  Normally, we all split some tater tots and we may order something to eat as well.  Usually, I get a gardenburger or a burrito, so I figured that finding something tasty to order wouldn't be too hard. Now, perhaps a pub wasn't the best place to start with this plant based eating out thing, but I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at some of the options.  But, even most of the veggie options had cheese or mayo or both so there would still be some special ordering required.

We both ordered Gardenburgers, figuring that would be a safe choice.  Luckily for us, the astute waiter asked if we were dairy free.  Apparently the gardenburger has cheese in it- good to know.  Instead, he would bring us the hemp burger.  (Hemp burgers!!  Only in Portland).  It was actually pretty good- no complaints on the burger side of things.  and there was a lovely little side salad.  But, after asking for dairy free patties, wouldn't you think that they wouldn't sprinkle cheese on the salad and smear mayo on the bun?

I leaned that I need to ask about and special order everything.  I'm already one of those people who orders their salad dressing and butter and, well, almost everything, on the side so I guess there's nothing different there.  I don't want to be the weird person ordering all the special diet everytime I"m out with people, but I guess that's what this will take.  Just need to be more vigilant.