Restaurants are, as I said, notorious for huge portions, but don't take my word for it. Take out your measuring cups and analyze various foods. Compare the serving size on the label to what you typically get in a restaurant. You should see a big difference. Reducing condiment use is another way to drastically reduce fat.
Herbs are great because they are calorie free and enhance, rather than hide the flavor of food.
When eating out, follow these suggestions to keep your eating habits healthy. Fat makes food taste good so chefs often add generous amounts to food. This can really put a damper on your weight loss efforts. However, restaurants are very receptive to healthy requests. You don't have to avoid the extras, just minimize them.