Everybody wants to be able to enjoy a good meal and a restaurant. Unfortunately, some restaurants can make it pretty difficult to cater to everyone’s needs, even if they are pretty simple.
Thankfully for us, there are also plenty of food places that offer meals that are perfect for low carb dieters.
Not only that, but many of them also give customers the option to alter their meals however they like – because of this, there’s a whole new world to discover, even if you are dieting!
Outback Steakhouse
Type of restaurant: Steakhouse
Everybody knows and loves the Outback Steakhouse. It is an Australian-themed restaurant that has the hearts and souls of BBQ and meat lovers alike.
The food served at these restaurants are super delicious, but often come lathered in a hundred layers of sauces.
So, if you decide to eat there, make sure to skip on the sauces and go for some low carb sides instead of the fries and onion rings.
What you should order: Get a six-ounce Outback center-cut sirloin. With that, treat yourself to some unseasoned grilled asparagus with a little olive oil.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 235
Total fat (g) – 7
Net carbs (g) – 2
Carbohydrates (g) – 4
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 40
Red Robin
Type of restaurant: Casual dining burger joint
If you’ve spent any time in the US, you will know exactly what Red Robin is and just how good they are.
This casual restaurant is famous for its handcrafted burgers. What makes this restaurant so great for a low carb diet is the fact that they offer “wedge style” burgers – instead of a regular bun, you get lettuce to hold it all together! That’s a pretty smart way to do things if you’re trying to appeal to the low carb and keto community. Kudos, Red Robin.
What you should order: Get yourself a “wedgie” style bunless burger with guacamole and bacon.
With this, you should get some guacamole that is made in house, along with some delicious hardwood smoked bacon, red onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese.
You can omit the mayo to make this meal extra healthy (or bring along your own keto friendly mayo!).
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 930
Total fat (g) – 58
Net carbs (g) – 1-2
Carbohydrates (g) – 51
Fiber (g) – 4
Protein (g) – 51
BD’s Mongolian Grill
Type of restaurant: Casual buffet-style
Perhaps a less known restaurant, BD’s Mongolian Grill offers some unique and truly delicious means, and everything is cooked right in front of you! All you do is pick out your ingredients for a stir fry, and the chefs will do the rest.
What you should order from the buffet:
Chicken – 0g carbs
Beef – 0g carbs
Garlic – 0g carbs
Mustard – 0g carbs
Bok choy – 0g carbs
Oil – 0g carbs
Spicy buffalo sauce – 0g carbs
Cabbage – 1g carbs
Cheddar cheese – 1g carbs
Broccoli – 1g carbs
Cauliflower – 1g carbs
Onion – 1g carbs
Nutritional information of the recommended dish: Varies depending on choices, but all choices are low in carbs and sugars.
Olive Garden
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Olive Garden is a popular restaurant chain which specializes in its amazing pastas and bread. However, there is plenty else to choose from if you ever visit!
What you should order: Enjoy the herb-grilled salmon filet that comes with a delicious garlic and herb butter and a great side of garlic and Parmesan broccoli.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 460
Total fat (g) – 9
Net carbs (g) – 4
Carbohydrates (g) – 9
Fiber (g) – 5
Protein (g) – 45
Applebee’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
This incredibly popular franchise can be found in every state, and has plenty to offer to visitors.
What you should order: Treat yourself to the grilled chicken entrée that comes with a side of steamed broccoli. If you feel like it, you can also order a side of salad with some olive oil dressing and lemon.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 290
Total fat (g) – 11
Net carbs (g) – 4 (14 if you order the salad with the mean)
Carbohydrates (g) – 6
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 43
Buffalo Wild Wings
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Buffalo Wild Wings has a very impressive menu, but don’t let that tempt you. Also, beware the delicious sauces, because they will just add carbs!
What you should order: Pick the five-piece naked tenders and use mustard dip or no dip
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 260
Total fat (g) – 2
Net carbs (g) – 0
Carbohydrates (g) – 0 (2 if you use the ranch sauce)
Fiber (g) – 0
Protein (g) – 61
Chili’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Chili’s can be found in every state, and a number of countries around the world. With the wide menu, you will need to stay focused on the good food. Always gets the steak.
What you should order: Get a six-ounce sirloin steak. As a side, dig into the grilled avocado that you can find on the Guiltless Grill Section on the vast menu. Don’t get the sauce.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 330
Total fat (g) – 16
Net carbs (g) – 7
Carbohydrates (g) – 13
Fiber (g) – 6
Protein (g) – 38
Red Lobster
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you’re in the mood for some seafood, get yourself over to Red Lobster and dig into some fish. This restaurant even has steak and chicken options, so don’t feel like you’re restricted to seafood!
What you should order: Get an oven-broiled whitefish if you’re in for lunch or dinner. As a side, enjoy a garden salad or asparagus. If you get any croutons, be sure to avoid them, and top your salad off with either ranch or vinegar and oil.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 600
Total fat (g) – 23
Net carbs (g) – 11
Carbohydrates (g) – 15
Fiber (g) – 4
Protein (g) – 77
Carrabba’s Italian Grille
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Everyone loves an Italian restaurant, because pasta, right? Unfortunately, all the pasta and bread will need to be avoided to stick to a healthy diet, but have no fear! You can still enjoy the chicken and a side of salad and some vegetables. We know it’s tempting, but hang in there.
What you should order: Enjoy the wood-grilled chicken and get a house salad and asparagus. Skip the croutons, and instead of s regular dressing, mix some vinegar and oil into the salad.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 575
Total fat (g) – 30
Net carbs (g) – < 10
Carbohydrates (g) – < 17
Fiber (g) – 7
Protein (g) – 57
Steak N’ Shake
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
When you visit a restaurant known for its milkshakes, it can feel like torture. However, there are some great options to try out when you visit this joint, all the while avoiding the shakes. Be sure to stay away from the buns and fries!
What you should order: A butter steakburger will hit the spot, as long as you skip the bun. Instead of onion rings or fries, opt for a salad.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 870
Total fat (g) – 65
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 34 (1-2 without the bun)
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 28
Cracker Barrel
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Comfort food is the best, but it’s the worst for your body. Check into Cracker Barrel for their breakfast (which is served all day!) to keep things a little lighter. If you opt to avoid the grits, you can basically cut out all carbs you would be getting – so do that!
What you should order: Get the deletable double meat breakfast without the biscuits and grits.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 750
Total fat (g) – 52
Net carbs (g) – n/a
Carbohydrates (g) – 21
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 49
The Cheesecake Factory
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
There isn’t a soul in the states who doesn’t know The Cheesecake Factory. Their menu is huge, but they are amazing at working with special requests. You’ll have to opt to skip their famous house made apple sauce, though.
What you should order: Grilled pork chops with grilled asparagus is the go-to. Avoid the mashed potatoes and applesauce to keep things low carb and light.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish is not known.
Wingstop
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Wings are a classic no matter where you go, and Wingstop is famous for theirs. If you stop by, check out our recommended dish here, and enjoy!
What you should order: Get yourself an order of six piece plain jumbo wings. To go with it, enjoy some celery sticks and ranch as a dipping sauce.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish is not known, but the plain jumbo wings have a significantly reduced net carb count (1 gram for two wings).
Texas Roadhouse
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Texas Roadhouse is known for its ribs and steaks, so lean into that! Just be careful of all the sauces and extras.
You should get sautéed mushrooms, jack cheese, and onions with your chop steak if you go for a road kill.
What you should order: Enjoy a road kill entrée with green beans and a side of salad without croutons.
Nutritional information will vary depending on the sides you choose. However, to keep your carbs low, a good choice would be to go with green beans and a Caesar salad with no croutons.
Golden Corral
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you love buffet-style dining, the Golden Corral is a great option for you. They have ready made food trays, and it’s super easy to keep it low carb.
Just pick out what you want, and enjoy it! Check out our list of options you should definitely dig into the next time you visit one of their locations.
What you should order: Get a load of grilled meat and veggies that stick to the low carb diet.
Roasted chicken
Roast beef
Carved turkey
Chuck tips
Bacon
Smoked brisket
Barbacoa
Buffalo wings
Sirloin tips
If you want to try some other low carb options, you may want to consider trying some of the below side dishes:
Brussels sprouts (1 gram carbs)
Sautéed onions and peppers (2 grams carbs)
Sautéed spinach (1 gram carbs)
Steamed asparagus (1 gram carbs)
Cabbage (2 grams carbs)
Steamed broccoli (3 grams carbs)
Sautéed zucchini (2 grams carbs)
Denny’s
Type of restaurant: Open 24 hours casual dining
Driving into the night, but feel like breakfast? Stop by your nearest Denny’s, and you can get exactly that. Open 24 hours, this diner gives you the option to build your own omelet.
There is toast and hash browns available, but those should be avoided if you’re on a low carb diet.
What you should order: Build a three-egg omelet with American cheese, spinach, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado. Avoid the hash browns and toast.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 240
Total fat (g) – 19
Net carbs (g) – 3
Carbohydrates (g) – 6
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 12
Bar Louie
Type of restaurant: Bar and restaurant
Bar Louie is a pretty popular spot for anyone who likes to go out at night, and they have a menu that will keep you reading.
If you’re going to a low carb meal, opt for the California chicken club sandwich. Their as is version comes with a load of added extras that you will likely want to avoid.
What you should order: Get a California chicken club sandwich (grilled). Avoid the bread and any sauces that come with it, not to mention the tots and fries. Enjoy a side of salad.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,000
Total fat (g) – 53
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 65 (significantly reduced if you hold the ranch and bread)
Fiber (g) – 8
Protein (g) – 62
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Type of restaurant: Upscale restaurant with private events
If you’re looking for some place a little more fancy, try out this Italian-American restaurant. With classic Italian food, there’s nothing not to love about this place.
What you should order: Opt for a grilled salmon with lemon and herb. Get spinach as your side, and enjoy the white wine butter sauce, but hold the bread that you might find on your plate.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 800
Total fat (g) – 66
Net carbs (g) – 6
Carbohydrates (g) – 9
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 47
Sonic
Type of restaurant: Drive through
If you want to go somewhere fun, stop by at Sonic. Help yourself to a bunless burger, and get that delicious taste.
What you should order: Treat yourself to a SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger, but hold the bun. Get a salad instead of indulging in the onion rings and fries.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,030
Total fat (g) – 65
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 54 (ditching the bun will plummet this down to near-zero)
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 58
Bahama Breeze
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Feel like diving into some seafood? Visit Bahama Breeze and get a taste of Caribbean-inspired dishes.
What you should order: Grilled salmon with beans. Hold on the mashed potato, and ask for the salmon to be prepared with lemon butter rather than Chimichurri. You can find the salmon on the “fresh catch” part of the menu.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 490
Total fat (g) – 30
Net carbs (g) – 5
Carbohydrates (g) – 8
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 43
Logan’s Roadhouse
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Want to check out another steakhouse? Visit Logan’s Roadhouse next time to come across one, and enjoy what they have to offer.
Take note, however, that this franchise’s menu will vary a lot depending on which state you’re in, so don’t be surprised if you go road tripping and can’t order the same things twice!
What you should order: Go for a six-ounce wood-grilled sirloin steak. Ditch the sauce unless it’s garlic butter, and enjoy some fresh, steamed broccoli.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 290
Total fat (g) – 20
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 1
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 41
Tropical Smoothie Café
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Although they’re famed for their smoothies, you can get a lot more than that here, even if you’re on keto! Take a look at their wraps and sandwiches, and if you want to avoid the carbs, but avoid all the bread (in all of its forms).
You’ll get some delicious Mozzarella cheese, avocado, garlic mayo, and bacon on a Cali chicken sub.
What you should order: Grab a California chicken club flatbread, but without a flatbread. You’ll want to avoid all the sides, too.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 570
Total fat (g) – 29
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 47 (significantly reduce this by avoiding the flatbread)
Fiber (g) – 6
Protein (g) – 30
Rusty Bucket
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Want to be transported back to the 17th century and visit a tavern? Check out the Rusty Bucket and be amazed by their menu.
From salads to steaks, and even burgers and pizzas, this place has it all. Just watch out if you’re trying to be low carb – stick to the wings!
What you should order: Enjoy a pound of regular wings with some dipping sauce and cilantro.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,270
Total fat (g) – 76
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 3 (make sure to avoid the ranch to keep it low)
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 139
BurgerFi
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you want to get your hands on some gourmet burgers, stop by BurgerFi.
This restaurant can turn any burger “green style”, which means that the stuff in between will come in a lettuce “bun”! You don’t have to deal with the heavy bun, but enjoy a fresh, new option instead.
What you should order: Treat yourself to a green style bacon cheeseburger, but skip on the onion rings and fries to stay low carb.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 840
Total fat (g) – 48
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 43 (avoid the bun to reduce this significantly)
Fiber (g) – 1
Protein (g) – 55
Black Angus Steakhouse
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Black Angus Steakhouse is the place you want to visit if you just can’t get enough steak. This restaurant specializes in a number of steak toppers and butter.
The sides are super low in carbs (2 and 4 grams of net carbs for grilled asparagus and a wedge salad), so be sure to try those out.
What you should order: Enjoy a delicious eight-ounce tri-tip steak with grilled asparagus or a wedge salad. Go for some blue toppers and bacon, while you’re at it, too!
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 450
Total fat (g) – 27
Net carbs (g) – 0
Carbohydrates (g) – 0
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 48
Yard House
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
While this restaurant might say they have the world’s biggest selection of draft beer, that isn’t why you would come here.
As if we need to say it – stay away from the beer if you’re on a low carb diet. Instead, dig into their delicious street tacos and discover how good lettuce really can be.
What you should order: Try out the grilled Korean street tacos with beef. Have them lettuce-wrapped instead of with the tortilla, and stay away from the spicy rice and pinto beans.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish if you have the tortilla instead of lettuce:
Total calories (kcal) – 280
Total fat (g) – 16
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 24
Fiber (g) – 1
Protein (g) – 6
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is notorious for its delicious but dangerous side dishes and sauces. Instead, go with a one meat plate of beef brisket. It should come with two sides of your choice, so be smart when you’re picking!
What you should order: Get a yummy one-meat place of beef brisket. Next to that, get your hands on some creamed spinach and green beans. Avoid the biscuit!
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,149
Total fat (g) – 86
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 2
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 84
Grandy’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Want that traditional southern-style comfort food on a rainy day? Head to Grandy’s and help yourself to their delicious food.
You’ll get a choice of two sides with your meal, and we would definitely suggest you stick to the green beans.
What you should order: Get a ¼ of a roast chicken with green beans, stay away from the biscuit and those carbs.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 520
Total fat (g) – 37
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 1
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 42
California Pizza Kitchen
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
It might say “pizza” kitchen, but there are plenty of other options to try out if you want to visit this restaurant.
If you opt for the Cobb salad, you will be sure to get egg, bacon, blue cheese, chicken, basil, and tomatoes with your order. That sounds delicious.
What you should order: Treat yourself to a half California Cobb salad, but avoid all the bread that might end up on your plate.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 480
Total fat (g) – 37
Net carbs (g) – 6
Carbohydrates (g) – 11
Fiber (g) – 5
Protein (g) – 26
Bonefish Grill
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Bonefish Grill is a great place to go if you want the option of having seafood.
Like a lot of places, their menu will vary, but the Chilean sea bass is always a winner to us.
The sides best suited to a low carb diet would be either the green beans (1g net carbs) or the sautéed spinach (3g net carbs).
What you should order: Try out the wood-grilled Chilean sea bass. With that, you’ll get the green beans or sautéed spinach. Instead of getting it topped with mango salsa, go for butter.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 640
Total fat (g) – 53
Net carbs (g) – 0
Carbohydrates (g) – 0
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 41
Joe’s Crab Shack
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Joe’s Crab Shack doesn’t list the nutritional information on their menus, but that’s okay.
It’s a great seafood place, and it’s pretty easy to avoid all the high carb foods if you know where to look!
What you should order: Get the lobster tails with steamed vegetables.
You’ll have the option to have rice and biscuit with it, but you already know that you will be saying no to that. Enjoy the butter as the dipping sauce for the lobster, though!
Nutritional information of the recommended dish is now known exactly.
Olga’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Sometimes you just want simple food! At Olga’s you can get sandwiches without the guilt of the bread. Check it out and find your new favorite.
What you should order: Try out a delicious oven-roasted turkey sandwich, but without the bread.
This goes great with a side of salad, and you can use vinegar and olive oil as a dressing.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 640
Total fat (g) – 31
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 57
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 33
Jersey Mike’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Can’t decide if you want a hot or cold sandwich? Stop by Jersey Mike’s and test them out.
Here, you can turn your sub into something a little more carb-friendly – a salad! Try out the club supreme if you love Swiss cheese, mayo, turkey, and beef.
If they offer you “the juice”, be sure to get it – it’s just a mix of olive oil and red wine.
What you should order: Enjoy the club supreme salad without any of the sides.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 840
Total fat (g) – 69.6
Net carbs (g) – 7.6
Carbohydrates (g) – 9.9
Fiber (g) – 2.3
Protein (g) – 45
O’Charley’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Enjoy a visit to this bar style food restaurant. Be sure to make the most of all the asparagus!
What you should order: Get their filet mignon with a double side of grilled asparagus and a butter sauce
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 580
Total fat (g) – 47
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 1
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 38
P.F. Chang’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Want to visit a great American-Asian restaurant? Beware of all the carb heavy sides, and you will have a great meal here!
What you should order: Treat your taste buds with their Kung Pao steamed chicken, but hold the rice and Spicy Sichuan sauce.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 720
Total fat (g) – 39
Net carbs (g) – 22
Carbohydrates (g) – 30 (ask for no sauce to significantly reduce this)
Fiber (g) – 8
Protein (g) – 687
TGI Fridays
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Everyone knows TGI Fridays, but did you know they have a “green style” option, too? Say goodbye to the buns, and hello to the lettuce. Dig in.
What you should order: Enjoy a green style cheeseburger, but hold all the fries. Instead, get a salad and use vinegar and olive oil as a delicious dressing
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 550
Total fat (g) – 42
Net carbs (g) – 9
Carbohydrates (g) – 11
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 33
Uno Pizzeria and Grill
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Uno Pizzeria and Grill more than just that, they do plenty of grilled food, too. Stop by and get a great dish with two sides.
What you should order: Order some delicious roasted seasonal veggies and a 10-ounce sirloin steak. Make the most of the gluten-sensitive salad, which you can have with ranch
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 560
Total fat (g) – 37
Net carbs (g) – 0
Carbohydrates (g) – 0
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 52
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Type of restaurant: Brewhouse
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is a great place to stop by if you feel like something a little different.
With the enlightened blackened chicken, you can enjoy fire-roasted peppers, mushrooms, red and green onions, Parmesan cheese, Alfredo sauce, and marinara sauce with the zucchini noodles.
What more could you want from a low carb meal?
What you should order: Zucchini noodles with the enlightened blackened chicken. Avoid the sauce and the high carb veggies to keep it as low carb as possible.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 710
Total fat (g) – 40
Net carbs (g) – 27
Carbohydrates (g) – 32 (reduce this by avoiding the sauce and some of the vegetables that come with the dish)
Fiber (g) – 5
Protein (g) – 51
The Capital Grille
Type of restaurant: Fine dining
Feel fancy and come dine at The Capital Grille. You can get some great food, and an even greater atmosphere and environment,
What you should order: Get a 32-ounce porterhouse (dry aged) steak. With it, enjoy some grilled asparagus and steamed broccoli, or a Caesar salad without croutons.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,280
Total fat (g) – 81
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 6
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 133
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you want the classic American food, drop by Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen – you won’t be disappointed.
What you should order: Enjoy an eight-ounce sirloin steak without the onion straws. Have steamed broccoli and crouton-less Caesar salad on the side.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 330
Total fat (g) – 23
Net carbs (g) – < 1
Carbohydrates (g) – <1
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 30
Seasons 52
Type of restaurant: Wine bar
Enjoy the atmosphere of a wine bar while you indulge in some amazing food.
What you should order: Naked cheddar burger without fries or onion rings
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 500
Total fat (g) – 31
Net carbs (g) – 6
Carbohydrates (g) – 7
Fiber (g) – 1
Protein (g) – 45
Longhorn Steakhouse
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you want some traditional American dishes, you’re in the right place. Longhorn Steakhouse is the place to fulfill all your protein needs.
What you should order: 19-ounce flame grilled T-bone steak. Get a side of Caesar salad without croutons and steamed broccoli.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,130
Total fat (g) – 62
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 1
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 123
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
We know macaroni is in the name, but stay away from all the pasta and bread. Instead, get the braised lamb shank, without the Marsala sauce, of course. Try some grilled asparagus instead of mashed potatoes, too.
What you should order: Get the braised lamb shank and grilled asparagus. Avoid the Marsala sauce, and get the house salad with vinegar and oil as a dressing.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,390
Total fat (g) – 101
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 29 (reduce this by asking for grilled asparagus rather than mashed potatoes, and avoid the Marsala sauce)
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 78
On the Border
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Feel like some Tex-Mex? Stop by at On the Border and get some delicious food. They have great fajitas, but remember to avoid the flour and tortillas!
What you should order: Grilled chicken fajitas without the tortillas, rice, or beans. Get extra guacamole, sour cream, cheese, veggies, or avocado.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 370
Total fat (g) – 15
Net carbs (g) – 11
Carbohydrates (g) – 12
Fiber (g) – 1
Protein (g) – 48
Qdoba
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Enjoy some Mexican-style food at Qdoba, and create your own keto salad or burrito. Just put everything together, and enjoy!
What you should order: Burrito bowl or salad with steak or chicken. Avoid the tortillas, but go for the veggies, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutritional information of the recommended ingredients you fill your bowl with:
Fajita vegetables (3 grams net carbs per 2-ounce serving)
Guacamole (4 grams net carbs per 3-ounce serving)
Steak (4 grams carbs per 3.5-ounce serving)
Grilled, marinated chicken (2 grams carbs per 3.5-ounce serving)
Sour cream (2 grams carbs per 2-ounce serving)
Smoked bacon (0 grams carbs per 0.3-ounce serving)
Shredded cheese (1 gram carbs per 1.5-ounce serving)
Ruby Tuesday
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Not sure what you even want to eat? Check out Ruby Tuesday – they have a little bit of everything to dig into! Stick with the grilled chicken if you want to stay low carb, though.
What you should order: Try the Caesar salad with grilled nuggets, but without croutons. Avoid the other bread that comes with it, too.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish WITH croutons:
Total calories (kcal) – 857
Total fat (g) – 53
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 33
Fiber (g) – 5
Protein (g) – 52
Nutritional information of the recommended dish WITHOUT croutons:
Total calories (kcal) – 580
Total fat (g) – 35
Net carbs (g) – 6
Carbohydrates (g) – 10
Fiber (g) – 4
Protein (g) – 47
Eastside Marios
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Enjoy some great Italian-American food when you visit Eastside Marios. Check the menu of your area, because they are likely to differ depending on location.
What you should order: Grilled filet of salmon with unlimited salad (figures shown in brackets)
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 310 (180)
Total fat (g) – 19 (15)
Net carbs (g) – 0 (8)
Carbohydrates (g) – 0 (10)
Fiber (g) – N/A (2)
Protein (g) – 34 (2)
Wahlburgers
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
The aptly named Wahlburgers is a great burger joint where you can pick up some lip-smacking meals.
While some of their meals already seem to come without a bun, it’s always best to ask, just in case! By avoiding the bun and fries, you’re significantly reducing the amount of carbs you’re taking in, and that’s exactly what we want.
What you should order: Get a double decker hamburger, but skip the bun and any sauce. Instead of onion things or fries, get a side salad and use some vinegar and oil or ranch as a dressing.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 518
Total fat (g) – 37
Net carbs (g) – 8
Carbohydrates (g) – 11
Fiber (g) – 3
Protein (g) – 37
Max and Erma’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Max and Erma’s is another restaurant that will be familiar to many, and boy do they have good food.
The calorie count for the recommended meal is pretty high when you order it as is, but as soon as you switch out the baked potato and avoid the croutons and breadstick, you’re back on track to a low carb meal.
What you should order: Treat yourself to the Laredo steak, but skip the breadstick and baked potato.
Avoid the croutons, and use oil and vinegar or ranch as a salad dressing.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 1,340
Total fat (g) – 70
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 121 (order without the garlic breadstick or baked potato to get this down)
Fiber (g) – 12
Protein (g) – 62
Five Guys
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
If you want to enjoy a quality burger or hot dog, Five Guys is the place for you. Everyone knows and loves this place, but you will have to avoid the buns and fries, because as delicious as they are, they go against a low carb diet.
What you should order: Enjoy a bacon cheeseburger without the bun or fries.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 720
Total fat (g) – 53
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – <2
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 52
The Melting Pot
Type of restaurant: Fondue restaurant
You don’t visit a fondue restaurant every day, but when you do, you should enjoy it! The Melting Pot has some great dishes that will suit all kinds of preferences and requirements. If you visit, you can have your entrée prepared in four possible ways:
Court Bouillon
Mojo
Bourguignonne
Coq au Vin
What you should order: The best option for a low carb diet is the Court Bouillon, since it uses vegetable broth.
This should be paired with one of the below recommendations to keep carbs low. You can use lobster, steak, or chicken, and avoid any bread that might come with the dish.
Dishes that are recommended with a net carb count of 0-2 grams:
Cajun chicken
Premium or Cajun filet mignon
All-natural chicken breast
Garlic pepper sirloin
Grilled shrimp
Cold-water lobster tail
IHOP
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
You won’t be coming to the International House of Pancakes for their pancakes when you’re on a low carb diet! However, there are plenty of other things to enjoy if you find yourself near one of these. If you’re driving up for breakfast, their omelets are to die for.
What you should order: Treat yourself to a “build your own! Omelet and fill it with American cheese, avocado, and bacon. You’ll have to trust yourself not to indulge in the pancakes, toast, hash browns, and all the other side dishes available.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 680
Total fat (g) – 53
Net carbs (g) – 9
Carbohydrates (g) – 13
Fiber (g) – 4
Protein (g) – 39
J. Alexander’s
Type of restaurant: Casual dining.
What you should order: Enjoy the rotisserie chicken and get the broccoli instead of the potatoes. If you get a salad or soup, avoid the croutons and go for the Caesar option.
Nutritional information is not listed on the website, but avoiding the obvious carbs should do the trick with the meal.
Tim Hortons
Type of restaurant: Fast food
If you need your breakfast and coffee on the go, stop by a Timmies and enjoy a healthy start to the day. You can enjoy a hearty breakfast with a coffee, and don’t have to feel guilty about it.
What you should order: Bacon breakfast sandwich without the bun and a black coffee of a coffee with a little cream
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 420
Total fat (g) – 23
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 33 (2 without the bread)
Fiber (g) – 2
Protein (g) – 19
White Castle
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Want to visit a super old franchise? Stop by White Castle and enjoy everything that they have to offer. As long as you avoid the fries and carbs, you’re good to go!
What you should order: Avoid all the sides and fries, but go for two or three bunless sliders
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 140
Total fat (g) – 7
Net carbs (g) – N/A
Carbohydrates (g) – 16
Fiber (g) – 1
Protein (g) – 6
Bob Evans
Type of restaurant: Casual dining
Although you can get a meal at any time of day here, Bob Evans is particularly known for their impressive breakfasts.
If you head down here in the morning, you will be sure to get a tantalizing meal to keep you full all day,
What you should order: Enjoy the farmer’s choice double meat breakfast.
The eggs should be over-medium, and you’ll get sausage links and bacon. To keep the carbs down, avoid the hash browns and toast.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish:
Total calories (kcal) – 580
Total fat (g) – 46
Net carbs (g) – < 2
Carbohydrates (g) – < 2
Fiber (g) – N/A
Protein (g) – 35
Hard Rock Café
Type of restaurant: Rock ‘n roll restaurant
The perfect place if you want to enjoy good food while being around a surplus of rock ‘n roll memorabilia. There’s no place like it!
What you should order: The club sandwich classic with no fries or bun. You will get a tasty eight-ounce piece of grilled chicken with some tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, and mayo. The original meal would also come with sourdough bread.
Nutritional information of the recommended dish is not known.
Final Thoughts
Now that you’ve reached the end of this post, you must be hungry.
There’s a lot of information to get through, but we know that at least one of the dishes mentioned here got you drooling.
If you feel like a bite to eat, why not check which restaurants are nearest to you, and indulge in one of the recommendations on this list?
Hi, I’m Aubrey, and I have been a chef for close to 8 years. Cooking has always been a passion of mine, as long as I can remember. I loved my play kitchen when I was a kid, and would offer my parents my own (albeit gross) cookie recipes to taste!
Here at ButterandSaltGatherings, I want to offer a wide range of ingredients, flavors, meals and recipes so that you can start living each day to the fullest, and enjoy only the best food.
