13 Popular Keto Friendly Restaurants & What to Order

When you first start a Keto Diet it may feel like your options are so limited, you can only eat broccoli and eating out is no longer an option, but honestly that’s not the case. 

If you follow the 3 phases of starting a Keto Diet you will easily be able to find something Keto friendly and delicious at pretty much any restaurant (and steal a french fry off your friends plate too!)

What Should You Oder for Dinner on Keto?

To help you easily put together meals download my free meal prep guide and approved food list. , which will help you put together keto meals that are a good balance of healthy fats, protein and carbs everyday and when you are eating out it's the same concept. 

Don’t be embarrassed to be “that girl” making substitutions and asking for no bun with your burger… everyone does it these days! It’s pretty much the cool thing to do lol. 

Keto is not a strict diet, it’s a lifestyle so make it a lifestyle you enjoy and don’t beat yourself up for having a few chips and dip every once in a while! 

Now lets jump into the 13 Popular Keto Friendly Restaurants & What to Order

1. Chipotle 

Burrito bowl, no rice, no beans, any of the proteins are fine and fajita veggies

Approved Toppings: 

• Fresh Tomato Salsa (mild)

• Tomatillo Red-Chili Salsa (hot)

• Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa (medium hot)

• Guacamole

• Sour Cream (but usually they put like and entire cup so ask for “a little bit of sour cream”)

• Monterey Jack Cheese or Queso (I usually try to eat dairy in moderation)

• Romaine Lettuce

• * Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa- yea corn is a starchy veggie and not super “keto”, but I’m not going to lie I love their corn salsa so I get a little on my burrito bowl #yolo

2. Red Lobster

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms- fresh mushrooms loaded with seafood stuffing and Monterey jack cheese (appetizer)

Rock Lobster Tail (no rice, sub for a different side)- Wild-caught Caribbean lobster wood-grilled

Snow Crab Legs- steamed snow crab legs 

Wood-Grilled Shrimp- Two Skewers of Shrimp brushed with a butter garlic glaze

Salmon New Orleans- Blackened Atlantic Salmon, topped with shrimp tossed in a cajun butter sauce

Sides: 

• Garden Salad

• Broccoli

• Fresh Asparagus

• Tomato-mozzarella Caprese

3. Texas Roadhouse

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, no croutons- grilled chicken, crisp hearts of romaine, fresh parmesan and a zesty caesar dressing

Steakhouse Filet Salad, no croutons- Filet strips, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon bits, red onions, tomatoes and creamy blue cheese dressing

6oz USDA Choice Sirloin with side salad or veggies

Smothered Chicken- grilled chicken breast with sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms and choice of cream gravy or jack cheese

Grilled Chicken Salad, no croutons - Marinated chicken, jack cheese, egg, tomato, bacon, red onions and either blue cheese, Italian or the ranch dressing

4. Chick-fil-A

Grilled Nuggets Combo  or grilled chicken sandwich, no bun with a side salad and ranch dressing ( I like to put either one on the side salad) 

Cobb Salad with the grilled nuggets- grilled nuggets sliced and served on a bed of romaine, baby greens, shredded red cabbage, carrots, corn (the amount they put on there is nothing), shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced eggs and grape tomatoes

5. Olive Garden

warning resisting the all you can eat breadsticks might be a struggle, but eat all the salad! 

Chicken Margherita- grilled chicken breast topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto and a lemon garlic sauce. served with parmesan-crusted Zucchini

Salmon Piccata- Grilled salmon topped with a lemon butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Served with parmesan-crusted zucchini

6. Panera

Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken- Chicken raised without antibiotics, arugula, romaine, kale and radicchio blend. Tomatoes, pickled onions, avocado, bacon, cage-free hard boiled egged green goddess dressing 

Greek Salad- Romaine, tomatoes, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, salt, pepper and greek dressing

Cup of Turkey Chili- Dark meat turkey raised with antibiotics, beans, slow cooked with veggies and spices

7. Outback Steak House

Bacon Bourbon Salmon- Wood-fire grilled Salmon brushed with smoky bourbon glaze, topped with bacon and served with fresh veggies

Alice Springs Chicken- grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack and cheddar and honey mustard sauce. No fries, sub broccoli or seasonal veggie

Victorias Filet Mignon 6oz with a side salad and broccoli or seasonal veggie

8. P.F. Chang’s

GF Singapore Black Pepper Chicken- black pepper garlic sauce, green bell peppers, fresno peppers and onion

Shrimp and Lobster Sauce- Asian mushrooms, chopped black beans, peas, egg and green onion

Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps 

9. Bonesfish Grill

Bonefish Cobb Salad- romaine, kale, tomato, egg, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, bacon and ranch dressing 

George Bank Scallops & Shrimp- Sea Scallops paired with sweet jumbo shrimp topped with your choice of signature sauces 

Dynamite-Style Shrimp- Wood grilled shrimp topped with dynamite aioli and Feta Cheese Crumbles

Lily’s Chicken- goat cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts and lemon basil sauce

10. Noodles & Company

Pesto Cavatappi with zoodles- Basil pesto, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, cream and parmesan

Steak Stroganoff with zoodles- Marinated steak, mushroom sherry cream sauce, fresh herbs, cracked pepper, roasted mushrooms and parmesan 

Zucchini Romesco- Sweet and tangy, roasted red pepper sauce made with almonds, cream, sun-dried tomato, garden vegetables and Feta. 

11. Red Robin

Order any of their burgers with no bun and instead of fries get a veggie as your side

Avo-Cabb-o, no garlic toast - Grilled chicken, hardwood-smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes and avocado

Ensenada Chicken with one chicken breast - Ancho seasoned chicken breast, salsa and salsa ranch dressing. served with a mixed greens salad 

12. Panda Express

Bowl with Teriyaki Chicken entree + Mixed Veggie for your side 

Mushroom Chicken (just the entree)- combination of chicken, mushrooms and zucchini wok-tossed with a light ginger soy sauce

Beef and Broccoli (just the entree)- Tender beef and fresh broccoli in a ginger soy sauce 

13. Jimmy Johns

Any Jimmy Johns sub as an unwich, if you want to keep the protein down go with a sub from the “Classics” section on the menu.