Healthy Restaurants in Long Beach

Long Beach Macro-Friendly Dining

Long Beach packs macro-friendly spots into neighborhoods like Belmont Shore, Downtown, East Village, and Lakewood Village. The Grain Cafe on 4th Street in Belmont Shore draws regulars for its grilled chicken plates and asada tacos, where swapping rice for extra veggies keeps carbs low while hitting 40g+ protein from antibiotic-free meats.

Panini Kabob Grill has two locations—Downtown on Broadway and LBX near Lakewood—serving shish kabobs like the charbroiled chicken skewer with grilled vegetables. Opt for the ka-box without rice or the half-pound beef koobideh for dense protein around 50g per serving, paired with tzatziki for flavor without macros bloat.

Urban Plates on Pacific Coast Highway in Belmont Shore offers chimichurri steak plates and braised beef bowls; order double protein on the chimichurri chicken to push past 45g protein, skipping grains for broccoli or sweet potato to balance the plate. Lazy Acres Natural Market in Lakewood Village stocks grab-and-go high-protein items like pre-made chicken salads alongside its salad bar for custom macro bowls.

These spots cluster near beach paths and CSULB, but watch parking in Belmont Shore—street spots fill fast during lunch rushes, so hit early or use the lot behind 2nd Street. East Village near the convention center has walkable access without the hunt.