Keto-Friendly Restaurant Meals Under 20g Net Carbs
The top match is Charred Chicken at Butcher & the Boar — 56g protein and 300 calories (Estimate). Next are Pacific Cod at Jake's Famous Crawfish (50g) and Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs at Fish Cheeks (52g).
Updated October 2026
Eating keto at restaurants without the carb count is gambling. This page ranks meals in our database with under 20g carbs AND 30g+ protein, up to two per restaurant — the two conditions that keep you in ketosis while hitting MPS.
Keto Restaurant Meals Under 20g Carbs: Full Ranking
| Rank | Dish | Restaurant | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein / 100 cal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charred Chicken | Butcher & the Boar | 300 | 56 g | 2.0 g | 7.0 g | 18.7 g | Estimate |
| 2 | Pacific Cod | Jake's Famous Crawfish | 310 | 50 g | 2.0 g | 10 g | 16.1 g | Estimate |
| 3 | Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs | Fish Cheeks | 330 | 52 g | 6.0 g | 10 g | 15.8 g | Estimate |
| 4 | Grilled Chicken Breast Platter | Carrot Express | 375 | 53 g | 3.0 g | 16 g | 14.1 g | Published by Carrot Express |
| 5 | Grilled Salmon & Swai Combo | California Fish Grill | 330 | 46 g | 4.0 g | 14 g | 13.9 g | Published by California Fish Grill |
| 6 | Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken Skewers | Kid Cashew Wood Fire Grill | 320 | 44 g | 4.0 g | 14 g | 13.8 g | Estimate |
| 7 | Tuscan Chicken | The Cheesecake Factory | 590 | 81 g | 19 g | 21 g | 13.7 g | Published by The Cheesecake Factory |
| 8 | Grilled Atlantic Salmon | California Fish Grill | 300 | 41 g | 5.0 g | 14 g | 13.7 g | Published by California Fish Grill |
| 9 | Beef Tenderloin Toro | Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | 325 | 44 g | 1.0 g | 16 g | 13.5 g | Estimate |
| 10 | Steak & Shrimp | Jake's Famous Crawfish | 525 | 68 g | 6.0 g | 25 g | 13.0 g | Estimate |
| 11 | Blackened Mahi Mahi | Butcher & the Boar | 372 | 48 g | 6.0 g | 15 g | 12.9 g | Estimate |
| 12 | Mediterranean Sea Bass (Grilled) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 430 | 55 g | 9.0 g | 20 g | 12.8 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 13 | Greek Rotisserie Half Chicken | Ilios Crafted Greek | 380 | 48 g | 4.0 g | 18 g | 12.6 g | Estimate |
| 14 | Chicken Souvla Plate | Ilios Crafted Greek | 350 | 44 g | 6.0 g | 16 g | 12.6 g | Estimate |
| 15 | Mediterranean Sea Bass (Blackened) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 440 | 55 g | 10 g | 20 g | 12.5 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 16 | Double Chicken Street Corn Pollo Fit Bowl | El Pollo Loco | 440 | 54 g | 18 g | 19 g | 12.3 g | Published by El Pollo Loco |
| 17 | Lomo | Novecento | 570 | 68 g | 0.0 g | 32 g | 11.9 g | Estimate |
| 18 | Grilled Swordfish (10oz) | Atlantic Fish Company | 520 | 62 g | 8.0 g | 26 g | 11.9 g | Estimate |
| 19 | Smoked Chicken | Bear's Smokehouse BBQ | 520 | 62 g | 0.0 g | 30 g | 11.9 g | Estimate |
| 20 | Pesto Chicken Breast Platter | Carrot Express | 455 | 54 g | 4.0 g | 24 g | 11.9 g | Published by Carrot Express |
| 21 | Grilled Chicken Salad | Pita Jungle | 550 | 65 g | 15 g | 25 g | 11.8 g | Published by Pita Jungle |
| 22 | Double Chicken Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl | El Pollo Loco | 500 | 58 g | 14 g | 25 g | 11.6 g | Published by El Pollo Loco |
| 23 | Wood-Fired Chicken Breast | Timber Wood Fire Bistro | 380 | 44 g | 18 g | 12 g | 11.6 g | Estimate |
| 24 | Cobb Salad | Board & Brew | 1040 | 119 g | 14 g | 54 g | 11.4 g | Published by Board & Brew |
| 25 | Florida Black Grouper - Horseradish Crusted | Chops Lobster Bar | 380 | 42 g | 12 g | 18 g | 11.1 g | Estimate |
Includes single-serving restaurant meals of at least 300 calories whose stated calories match their protein, carb and fat grams within 25%. Sides, drinks, add-ons, kids’ meals and family-size or multi-serving items are excluded. The table lists 25 meals from 18 brands, at most 2 per brand, each labeled by source.
Why this filter combination matters
Standard keto macro target is under 50g total carbs/day; under 20g per meal lets you fit two compliant meals plus snacks. Adding the 30g protein floor screens out high-fat-only options that won't support training.
Frequently asked questions
What's the #1 result for "Keto Restaurant Meals Under 20g Carbs" right now?
The top match is Charred Chicken at Butcher & the Boar — 56g protein and 300 calories (Estimate). See the full ranked table above for the rest.
Which restaurants are on this list?
Butcher & the Boar (Charred Chicken, 56g protein), Jake's Famous Crawfish (Pacific Cod, 50g protein), Fish Cheeks (Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs, 52g protein), Carrot Express (Grilled Chicken Breast Platter, 53g protein), California Fish Grill (Grilled Salmon & Swai Combo, 46g protein) and Kid Cashew Wood Fire Grill (Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken Skewers, 44g protein), plus 12 more brands in the table. Each restaurant's best-ranked dish is shown, in table order.
Which meal on this list has the most protein?
Cobb Salad at Board & Brew: 119g protein in 1040 calories, 11.4g protein per 100 calories (Published by Board & Brew).