Wondering which keto-friendly restaurants are near you?
Fortunately, most restaurants have at least one or two items that can easily be made keto.
However, some restaurants have a particularly wide selection of low carb menu items.
Here are 40 of the best keto restaurants.
Here Are the 40 Most Keto-Friendly Restaurants to Try
Here’s our list of the 40 most keto-friendly restaurants in America.
1. Noodles & Company
Craving noodles? Noodles & Company offers Zoodles (zucchini noodles) on their menu. You can sub them out for regular noodles in most dishes, or choose a combination that was designed for zucchini noodles.
Here are the best keto menu items at Noodles & Company:
- Zucchini Roasted Garlic Cream: 17 grams net carbs, 9 grams protein, 30 grams fat
- Zucchini Pesto with Grilled Chicken: 16 grams net carbs, 38 grams protein, 30 grams fat
- Zucchini Rosa with Grilled Chicken: 19 grams net carbs, 38 grams protein, 23 grams fat
2. Panda Express
If you want takeout, Panda Express has some solid low-carb options. Stick to vegetable sides and meats that are free of sugary glazes.
Here are the most keto-friendly options at Panda Express:
- Super Greens: 5 grams net carbs, 6 grams protein, 3 grams fat
- Mushroom Chicken: x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
- Steamed Ginger Fish: x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
3. Chick-Fil-A
Although Chick-Fil-A is known for their breaded chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, they offer several keto-friendly options — like grilled nuggets and a kale salad side.
These are the best low carb options at Chick-Fil-A:
- Grilled Nuggets: 1 gram net carbs, 25 grams protein, 3 grams fat
- Cobb Salad with grilled chicken: 18 grams net carbs, 41 grams protein, 52 grams fat
- Kale Crunch Side: 9 grams net carbs, 4 grams protein, 12 grams fat
4. Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick offers a number of chicken salad varieties, most of which are keto-friendly. Have them by themselves, or over a green salad.
Here are the best chicken salad options at Chicken Salad Chick:
- Buffalo Barclay: 0 grams net carbs, 13 grams protein, 34 grams fat
- Classic Carol: 0 grams net carbs, 16 grams protein, 35 grams fat
- Pam’s Parmesan Caesar: 1 gram net carbs, 17 grams protein, 39 grams fat
5. Popeye’s
Although it can be difficult to navigate many fried chicken restaurants on keto, Popeye’s offers some decent options. Stick to their blackened chicken, and add sides at home.
The best keto foods at Popeye’s include:
- 3-piece Blackened Tenders: 2 grams net carbs, 26 grams protein, 2 grams fat
- 5-piece Blackened Tenders: 3 grams net carbs, 43 grams protein, 3 grams fat
- Coleslaw: 11 grams net carbs, 1 grams protein, 10 grams fat
6. Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, wraps, and wings. Stick to grilled chicken strips and chicken wings with a side salad for the lowest carb counts.
Here are the best keto choices at Slim Chickens:
- Grilled tender: 0 grams net carbs, 11 grams protein, 1 gram fat
- Side salad: 4 grams net carbs, 4 grams protein, 4 grams fat
- Buffalo wing: 0 grams net carbs, 8 grams protein, 4 grams fat
7. Freddy’s
Freddy’s is known for their burgers and shakes. Although the shakes are off-limits on keto, you can order any of their burgers wrapped in lettuce.
Here are the most keto-friendly orders at Freddy’s:
- Single Steakburger, no bun: N/A
- Double Steakburger, no bun: N/A
- Bacon & Cheese Double, no bun: N/A
Note: Freddy’s doesn’t provide nutrition information for burgers wrapped in lettuce, so you’ll need to estimate.
8. In-N-Out
In-N-Out is a West Coast favorite, including for keto eaters. Their “not-so-secret” menu offers “protein-style” burgers, which swap out the bun for lettuce.
These are the best keto orders at In-N-Out.
- Double-Double, Protein Style: 8 grams net carbs, 33 grams protein, 39 grams fat
- 3×3, Protein Style: N/A
- 4×4, Protein Style: N/A
Note: In-N-Out doesn’t provide nutrition info for the 3×3 or 4×4 Protein Style.
9. Wendy’s
Between bunless burgers and grilled chicken salads, Wendy’s is a decent choice for keto meals when you need to hit the drive-thru.
The best keto meals at Wendy’s are:
- Parmesan Caesar Salad (with dressing): 12 grams net carbs, 34 grams protein, 38 grams fat
- Cobb Salad (with dressing): 16 grams net carbs, 37 grams protein, 50 grams fat
- Baconator, no bun: N/A
Note: Wendy’s doesn’t provide nutrition information for burgers with the bun removed.
10. Chipotle
Chipotle is well-known for their completely customizable Mexican menu. Bowls and salads, with no rice or beans, make it really easy to eat keto here.
The best options at Chipotle include:
- Bowls (no rice or beans): N/A
- Salads (no rice or beans): N/A
- Guacamole: 2 grams net carbs, 2 grams protein, 22 grams fat
Note: Nutrition will vary for bowls and salads depending on what ingredients you choose.
11. Qdoba
Like Chipotle, Qdoba offers build-your-own Mexican dishes. Stick to salads or bowls to keep the carbs down.
Here are the best things to order at Qdoba:
- Burrito Bowls (no rice or beans): N/A
- Salads (no rice or beans): N/A
- Guacamole: 1 gram net carbs, 1 grams protein, 8 grams fat
Note: Nutrition will vary for bowls and salads depending on what ingredients you choose.
12. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Another build-your-own Mexican restaurant, Moe’s offers a number of different meats, vegetables, and toppings for keto-friendly salads or bowls.
The most keto-friendly foods at Moe’s are:
- Bowls (no rice or beans): x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
- Salads (no rice or beans): x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
- Guacamole: 9 grams net carbs, 5 grams protein, 23 grams fat
Note: Nutrition will vary for bowls and salads depending on what ingredients you choose.
13. Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza is a popular pizza chain that offers a keto crust, so you can order a keto-friendly version of any pizza on their menu.
The best options at Blaze include:
- Keto Pizza (1 slice): 2 grams net carbs, 14 grams protein, 8 grams fat
- Double Pepperoni with Keto Crust (1 slice): 2 grams net carbs, 11 grams protein, 7 grams fat
- Meat Eater with Keto Crust (1 slice): 2 grams net carbs, 13 grams protein, 9 grams fat
14. Marco’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza offers pizza bowls, which consist of pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings served in a bowl. Depending on which toppings you order, these bowls can be excellent low-carb choices.
Here are the best menu options at Marco’s:
- All Meat Pizza Bowl (½ Bowl Serving): 12 grams net carbs, 43 grams protein, 46 grams fat
- The Philly Pizza Bowl (½ Bowl Serving): 8 grams net carbs, 24 grams protein, 21 grams fat
- Deluxe Pizza Bowl (½ Bowl Serving): 12 grams net carbs, 25 grams protein, 39 grams fat
15. Papa John’s
Papa John’s is a surprisingly keto-friendly restaurant chain. They offer chicken wings as well as pizza bowls that can be customized with your choice of toppings.
These are the best meals to order at Papa John’s:
- Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl: 12 grams net carbs, 62 grams protein, 31 grams fat
- Italian Meats Trio Papa Bowl: 18 grams net carbs, 46 grams protein, 68 grams fat
- Garden Veggie Papa Bowl: 15 grams net carbs, 22 grams protein, 24 grams fat
16. Taziki’s
Taziki’s is a chain Greek restaurant. If you dodge the pita bread, many of their options are low-carb and loaded with good-for-you ingredients like olive oil, fresh veggies, and herbs.
Some of the best keto items at Taziki’s include:
- Greek Salad with Chicken Kebab: 18 grams net carbs, 50 grams protein, 17 grams fat
- Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: 7 grams net carbs, 24 grams protein, 12 grams fat
- Beef Gyro, no pita: 6 grams net carbs, 32 grams protein, 20 grams fat
17. Jimmy John’s
If you’re in the mood for a sub sandwich on keto, you can’t beat Jimmy John’s. You can turn any sandwich into an “Unwich,” which features the sandwich fillings wrapped tightly in leaf lettuce.
Here are some of the best things to order at Jimmy John’s on keto:
- The Pepe Unwich: 5 grams net carbs, 21 grams protein, 28 grams fat
- Hunter’s Club Unwich: 3 grams net carbs, 42 grams protein, x grams fat
- Beach Club Unwich: 6 grams net carbs, 32 grams protein, 38 grams fat
18. Subway
At Subway, you can turn any sandwich into a salad or a low carb Protein Bowl. This makes the sub shop a great choice if you’re craving something that’s low in carbs but made with fresh ingredients.
Here are some of the best keto-friendly meals at Subway:
- Black Forest Ham Protein Bowl: 9 grams net carbs, 21 grams protein, 5 grams fat
- Spicy Italian Protein Bowl: 9 grams net carbs, 15 grams protein, 45 grams fat
- Steak and Cheese Protein Bowl: 8 grams net carbs, 20 grams protein, 19 grams fat
19. BJ’s Brewhouse
BJ’s is a casual sit-down restaurant that offers a variety of appetizers, pizzas, flat breads, and other entrees. Some of their options are great for people on keto.
Here are a few of the best things to order at BJ’s Brewhouse:
- Double Bone-In Pork Chop with Broccoli and Asparagus: N/A
- Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce: N/A
- Tri-Tip Wedge Salad: N/A
Note: BJ’s doesn’t provide nutrition information on their website.
20. Cheddar’s
Cheddar’s is a classic sit-down lunch and dinner spot, offering a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other popular dishes.
These are the most keto-friendly items at Cheddar’s:
- Grilled Salmon (no rice): x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
- Grilled Whitefish (no rice): x grams net carbs, x grams protein, x grams fat
- Ribeye Steak: 6 grams net carbs, 71 grams protein, 68 grams fat
21. Golden Corral
Golden Corral is a buffet restaurant, offering all-you-can-eat portions of a wide variety of dishes. Although they offer many carb-laden items, they also have a large selection of keto-friendly meats and vegetables to choose from.
Here are some of the best things to add to your plate at Golden Corral:
- Bacon Wrapped Sirloin Filet: 1 grams net carbs, 20 grams protein, 12 grams fat
- Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce: 2 grams net carbs, 2 grams protein, 8 grams fat
- Baked Fish: 1 grams net carbs, 20 grams protein, 8 grams fat
22. IHOP
As the “International House of Pancakes,” IHOP doesn’t sound like it’d be a good keto choice. However, they offer a number of keto-friendly breakfast foods including omelettes, eggs, bacon, ham, and sausage.
These are your best keto-friendly options at IHOP:
- Bacon Temptation Omelette, no tomato: 19 grams net carbs, 72 grams protein, 90 grams fat
- Chicken Fajita Omelette: 17 grams net carbs, 74 grams protein, 58 grams fat
- Colorado Omelette: 17 grams net carbs, 74 grams protein, 100 grams fat
Note: These large portion sizes can easily be split into two meals each to reduce the carbs and calories.
23. HuHot Mongolian Grill
Mongolian grill restaurants allow you to create a stir-fry bowl with the exact ingredients you choose, including meats, vegetables, noodles or rice, and sauces. With no noodles or rice, you can make some delicious keto stir fries at HuHot and similar restaurants.
Here are a few of the best menu items to add to your plate at HuHot:
- Zucchini noodles: 0 grams net carbs, 0 grams protein, 0 grams fat
- Shrimp: 0 grams net carbs, 8 grams protein, 0 grams fat
- Garlic chili sauce: 0 grams net carbs, 0 grams protein, 0 grams fat
24. Benihana
Benihana is a Japanese steakhouse offering hibachi meals, where your food is prepared at the table. As long as you skip the rice, hibachi meat and vegetables are usually keto-friendly.
Here are some good items to order at Benihana:
- Hibachi Chicken: 1 grams net carbs, 44 grams protein, 11 grams fat
- Hibachi Zucchini: 2 grams net carbs, 1 grams protein, 1 grams fat
- Hibachi Onions: 4 grams net carbs, 0 grams protein, 1 grams fat
25. The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant, where you’re able to dip a variety of ingredients in cheese dip. As long as you stick to meat and vegetables, this can be a pretty keto-friendly meal.
These are some of your best options at The Melting Pot:
- Steak Lovers Entree Fondue: N/A
- Land and Sea Entree Fondue: N/A
- Bacon & Bleu Spinach Salad: N/A
Note: The Melting Pot doesn’t provide nutrition info on their website.
26. Red Robin
As a burger joint, Red Robin offers a large variety of burgers that can be made keto by simply ordering them with no bun.
Here are some of the top keto-friendly items on their menu:
- Bacon Cheeseburger, no bun: N/A
- Guacamole Bacon Burger, no bun: N/A
- Monster Burger, no bun: N/A
Note: Red Robin doesn’t provide nutrition information for bunless burgers.
27. Chili’s
Chili’s is a Tex-Mex restaurant that offers a huge assortment of foods — from fajitas to burgers. Many of these dishes can be made keto with a few tweaks:
These are some of the best keto items to order at Chili’s:
- Fajitas, no tortillas, rice, or beans: N/A
- Bone-in Buffalo Wings: 2 grams net carbs, 73 grams protein, 65 grams fat
- 10 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado: 7 grams net carbs, 60 grams protein, 26 grams fat
28. On the Border
On the Border is a Mexican restaurant that offers a wide selection of tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. Their fajitas without the tortillas or sides are an excellent choice for keto.
Here are some of the best keto options at On the Border:
- Steak Fajita Salad: 18 grams net carbs, 34 grams protein, 21 grams fat
- Monterey Ranch Chicken Fajitas, no rice, beans, or tortillas: 12 grams net carbs, 57 grams protein, 51 grams fat
- Carne Asada, no rice or beans: N/A
Note: Nutrition information for the carne asada without rice or beans is not available.
29. Buffalo Wild Wings
Bone-in hot wings are usually very keto-friendly, especially if they’re not breaded and if you avoid sweet glazes. Buffalo Wild Wings offers a number of chicken wing options for keto eaters.
These are some of the best low carb combos to order at Buffalo Wild Wings:
- Chopped Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing: 10 grams net carbs, 38 grams protein, 69 grams fat
- Bacon Smashed Hatch Chile Burger, no bun: N/A
- 6-count Traditional Wings: 0 grams net carbs, 53 grams protein, 24 grams fat
Note: There is no nutrition info available for Buffalo Wild Wings burgers without the bun.
30. Olive Garden
Olive Garden is known for their pasta and breadsticks, but they offer some solid keto options too. You order salmon or steak, or swap out the pasta for steamed broccoli for any of their pasta dishes.
These are your best picks at Olive Garden:
- Zuppa Toscana Soup: 13 grams net carbs, 7 grams protein, 15 grams fat
- Salad with Signature Italian Dressing: 11 grams net carbs, 3 grams protein,10 grams fat
- Herb Grilled Salmon: 5 grams net carbs, 45 grams protein, 45 grams fat
31. Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is an upscale Italian chain restaurant. They offer several keto-friendly options — all you’ll need to do is switch out the side dishes.
Here are some of the best keto picks at Carrabba’s:
- Four Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: 6 grams net carbs, 28 grams protein, 33 grams fat
- Chicken Bryan with asparagus: 13 grams net carbs, 57 grams protein, 28 grams fat
- Salmon Saporito with Crab and broccoli: 12 grams net carbs, 56 grams protein, 64 grams fat
32. Joe’s Crab Shack
Joe’s Crab Shack is a popular casual seafood restaurant. Although they do offer several high-carb options like breaded seafood and french fries, you can also make a keto-friendly meal of grilled or boiled seafood and vegetable sides here.
Here are some of the best keto-friendly options at Joe’s Crab Shack:
- Peel and Eat Shrimp: N/A
- Land and Sea Combo, no mashed potatoes: N/A
- Cajun Steampot, no corn or potatoes: N/A
Note: Joe’s Crab Shack doesn’t provide macro information on their website.
33. Red Lobster
Red Lobster is a well-known seafood restaurant specializing in lobster. However, they offer several other types of seafood too. If you avoid pasta and bread, you can easily enjoy a keto meal here.
These are the most keto-friendly choices at Red Lobster:
- Half Salmon New Orleans with Broccoli: 14 grams net carbs, 46 grams protein, 55 grams fat
- 7 oz. Sirloin with Caesar Side Salad and Broccoli: 17 grams net carbs, 52 grams protein, 51 grams fat
- Grilled Lobster, Shrimp, and Salmon Combo with House Side Salad and Fresh Broccoli: 19 grams net carbs, 69 grams protein, 72 grams fat
34. Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is an upscale, chain seafood restaurant. They offer a wide selection of fish and shellfish, along with staples like steak and chicken. It’s easy to put together a keto meal here.
These are some of your best options at Bonefish Grill:
- Shrimp and Scallop Skewer: 5 grams net carbs, 49 grams protein, 9 grams fat
- Maryland Style Crab Cake: 11 grams net carbs, 28 grams protein, 41 grams fat
- Cold Water Lobster Tails: 2 grams net carbs, 61 grams protein, 49 grams fat
35. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey’s is a chain barbecue restaurant. All of their meats are served sauceless, so you can easily avoid the sugary barbecue sauce. They also offer green beans with bacon as a keto-friendly side.
Here are some of the best keto foods at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit:
- Brisket: N/A
- Pulled pork: N/A
- Green beans with bacon: N/A
Note: Dickey’s doesn’t provide nutrition information, so you’ll need to estimate the macros in these meals.
36. Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian steakhouse. These restaurants offer a variety of meats and sides buffet-style. You can eat as much as you want, and servers will bring the meats around to your table to serve small portions. Because they focus on meat, Brazilian steakhouses are good choices for keto.
Here are your best food picks for keto at Fogo de Chao:
- Picanha (top sirloin): N/A
- Bacon-wrapped chicken: N/A
- Power greens: N/A
Note: Fogo de Chao doesn’t provide nutrition information for their buffet items.
37. Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil, like Fogo de Chao, is a Brazilian steakhouse. With a wide assortment of meats and vegetable sides, it’s easy to eat keto here.
Here are some of their most keto-friendly buffet items:
- Parmesan-crusted pork loin: 0 grams net carbs, 16 grams protein, 3 grams fat
- Sauteed mushrooms: 2 grams net carbs, 1 grams protein, 2 grams fat
- Smoked salmon: 0 grams net carbs, 7 grams protein, 4 grams fat
38. Outback
Outback Steakhouses can be found across the country. Steakhouses like this are excellent choices for keto since they offer a wide selection of steak, along with keto-friendly sides like broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, and salad.
Here are the best things to order at Outback on keto:
- Victoria’s Filet Mignon (8 ounce): 1 grams net carbs, 62 grams protein, 29 grams fat
- Alice Springs Chicken: 12 grams net carbs, 79 grams protein, 47 grams fat
- Asparagus: 3 grams net carbs, 3 grams protein, 2 grams fat
39. Longhorn
Longhorn, another steakhouse, provides several keto friendly selections — including steak, fish, chicken, and entree salads.
Here are some of your best options there:
- Fire-Grilled T-Bone: N/A
- Redrock Grilled Shrimp, no rice: N/A
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken: N/A
Note: Nutrition information isn’t available on the Longhorn website.
40. Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse is a popular chain steakhouse. Like other steakhouses, it’s really easy to stick to keto here thanks to their selection of steak, salmon, and chicken.
These are some of the best keto choices at Texas Roadhouse:
- Grilled Salmon Salad, no croutons: 10 grams net carbs, 64 grams protein, 49 grams fat
- 6 oz. Dallas Filet with Sauteed Mushrooms: 7 grams net carbs, 48 grams protein, 20 grams fat
- Portobello Mushroom Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms: 7 grams net carbs, 61 grams protein, 30 grams fat
Wrapping It Up
No matter where you are in the U.S., there’s probably at least one of these keto-friendly restaurants near you.
Remember, sticking to meat and vegetables is a good way to ensure that your meal is low carb — even if the nutrition information isn’t available.
Hopefully, this list can help you successfully plan your next lunch or dinner out.