Top 10 Places to Eat Out on Keto (and Exactly What to Order)

You don’t have to live in your kitchen to stay in ketosis. Whether it’s a night out, a road trip, or a quick lunch break, tons of restaurants make it easy to eat keto — if you know what to look for. Here are the top keto-friendly places and what to order so you can enjoy your meal without breaking your goals.

1. 1) Texas Roadhouse

   Keto Picks: Ribeye, grilled shrimp, or smothered chicken — hold the BBQ sauce.

   Sides: Steamed broccoli with butter or house salad (no croutons; ranch or blue cheese dressing).

   Tip: Ask them to cook veggies in butter, not seed oils.

2. 2) Five Guys

   Keto Picks: Cheeseburger or bacon burger — no bun, lettuce-wrapped.

   Sides: Skip fries; stick with water or diet soda.

   Tip: Load up on toppings: grilled mushrooms, onions, jalapeños, pickles.

3. 3) Chipotle

   Keto Picks: Keto bowl with carnitas, chicken, or steak. Add cheese, guac, salsa.

   Avoid: Beans, rice, corn.

   Tip: Use the app to customize and see net carbs.

4. 4) IHOP / Denny’s

   Keto Picks: Build-your-own omelet (cheese, spinach, mushrooms, bacon).

   Sides: Swap pancakes for sausage and avocado.

   Tip: Ask for real butter, not margarine.

5. 5) Red Lobster

   Keto Picks: Grilled salmon, shrimp scampi, or crab legs with butter.

   Avoid: Cheddar Bay biscuits (painful, but worth it 😅).

   Tip: Caesar salad, no croutons, is an easy add-on.

6. 6) Panera Bread

   Keto Picks: Green Goddess Cobb or Caesar with chicken — no croutons.

   Upgrades: Add avocado and double meat.

   Bonus: Try a custom “no-grain bowl” with low-carb ingredients.

7. 7) Chick-fil-A

   Keto Picks: Grilled nuggets or Cobb salad with grilled chicken.

   Sauces: Ranch, Buffalo, Zesty Buffalo (skip honey mustard).

   Drink: Unsweet tea, water, or diet soda.

8. 8) Subway

   Keto Picks: Any protein + veggie combo as a No-Bready Bowl.

   Best Combos: Steak & cheese, Italian B.M.T., or tuna.

   Tip: Add double meat and cheese for satiety.

9. 9) Buffalo Wild Wings

   Keto Picks: Traditional (bone-in) wings with dry rub or mild/medium sauces.

   Avoid: Boneless (breaded) wings.

   Tip: Ranch adds fat and flavor; watch sugary glazes.

10. 10) Blaze Pizza

    Keto Picks: Keto Crust pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, spinach, olives.

    Tip: Portion awareness — keto crust still has a few carbs per slice.

Bonus Pro Tip

When in doubt: Protein + Fat + Greens = Keto-Friendly Meal Anywhere.

• Watch hidden carbs: sugary glazes, breading, flour-thickened soups.
• Ask for sauces on the side and choose butter/olive oil.
• Smart drinks: water, unsweet tea, coffee (heavy cream), or spirits with club soda + lime.

StrongOnKeto Takeaway

Eating out on keto isn’t about restriction — it’s about strategy. The more you plan, the easier it is to enjoy meals out without losing progress. You’ve got options everywhere — order with confidence and keep moving toward your goal.