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

25 meals ranked by protein per calorie, highest first.
RankDishRestaurantCaloriesProteinCarbsFatProtein / 100 calSource
1Charred ChickenButcher & the Boar30056 g2.0 g7.0 g18.7 gEstimate
2Pacific CodJake's Famous Crawfish31050 g2.0 g10 g16.1 gEstimate
3Steamed Fish with Thai HerbsFish Cheeks33052 g6.0 g10 g15.8 gEstimate
4Grilled Chicken Breast PlatterCarrot Express37553 g3.0 g16 g14.1 gPublished by Carrot Express
5Grilled Salmon & Swai ComboCalifornia Fish Grill33046 g4.0 g14 g13.9 gPublished by California Fish Grill
6Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken SkewersKid Cashew Wood Fire Grill32044 g4.0 g14 g13.8 gEstimate
7Tuscan ChickenThe Cheesecake Factory59081 g19 g21 g13.7 gPublished by The Cheesecake Factory
8Grilled Atlantic SalmonCalifornia Fish Grill30041 g5.0 g14 g13.7 gPublished by California Fish Grill
9Beef Tenderloin ToroCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!32544 g1.0 g16 g13.5 gEstimate
10Steak & ShrimpJake's Famous Crawfish52568 g6.0 g25 g13.0 gEstimate
11Blackened Mahi MahiButcher & the Boar37248 g6.0 g15 g12.9 gEstimate
12Mediterranean Sea Bass (Grilled)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill43055 g9.0 g20 g12.8 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
13Greek Rotisserie Half ChickenIlios Crafted Greek38048 g4.0 g18 g12.6 gEstimate
14Chicken Souvla PlateIlios Crafted Greek35044 g6.0 g16 g12.6 gEstimate
15Mediterranean Sea Bass (Blackened)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill44055 g10 g20 g12.5 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
16Double Chicken Street Corn Pollo Fit BowlEl Pollo Loco44054 g18 g19 g12.3 gPublished by El Pollo Loco
17LomoNovecento57068 g0.0 g32 g11.9 gEstimate
18Grilled Swordfish (10oz)Atlantic Fish Company52062 g8.0 g26 g11.9 gEstimate
19Smoked ChickenBear's Smokehouse BBQ52062 g0.0 g30 g11.9 gEstimate
20Pesto Chicken Breast PlatterCarrot Express45554 g4.0 g24 g11.9 gPublished by Carrot Express
21Grilled Chicken SaladPita Jungle55065 g15 g25 g11.8 gPublished by Pita Jungle
22Double Chicken Avocado Pollo Fit BowlEl Pollo Loco50058 g14 g25 g11.6 gPublished by El Pollo Loco
23Wood-Fired Chicken BreastTimber Wood Fire Bistro38044 g18 g12 g11.6 gEstimate
24Cobb SaladBoard & Brew1040119 g14 g54 g11.4 gPublished by Board & Brew
25Florida Black Grouper - Horseradish CrustedChops Lobster Bar38042 g12 g18 g11.1 gEstimate

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).