Eating Out on Keto
Keto Restaurant Guides
You can stay keto almost anywhere once you know what to order. Each guide breaks down a popular chain into the best low-carb picks, the high-carb traps to skip, and the small ordering tweaks that keep your net carbs in check. Figures are approximate, so check current nutrition with the restaurant before you order.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated June 2026
McDonald's
Bunless burgers, breakfast meats, and side salads keep you under 5g net carbs.
Read the guideChipotle
A burrito bowl with no rice or beans is one of the best keto fast-food meals anywhere.
Read the guideStarbucks
Black coffee, espresso, and a heavy-cream latte with sugar-free syrup are all keto-safe.
Read the guideTaco Bell
Drop the tortilla and the rice and beans, and Taco Bell turns into a build-your-own keto bowl.
Read the guideChick-fil-A
Grilled nuggets, a grilled filet without the bun, and salads make Chick-fil-A an easy keto stop.
Read the guideSubway
Order any sub as a salad bowl and Subway becomes a fast, customizable keto meal.
Read the guideWendy's
Bunless burgers and a Baconator without the bun are some of the easiest keto fast food around.
Read the guideBurger King
A bunless Whopper, grilled options, and breakfast meats keep Burger King keto-friendly.
Read the guideDunkin'
Black coffee, espresso, and a heavy-cream coffee with a sugar-free flavor shot all keep you in ketosis.
Read the guideOlive Garden
Skip the breadsticks and pasta, choose a grilled protein with vegetables or salad, and Olive Garden works on keto.
Read the guideChili's
Bunless burgers and fajitas without the tortillas make this Tex-Mex grill an easy keto stop.
Read the guideApplebee's
Grilled steak, chicken, or salmon with a crouton-free salad keeps this grill and bar keto-friendly.
Read the guideOutback Steakhouse
A steakhouse is keto home turf: order a steak with steamed vegetables and skip the Bloomin' Onion and bread.
Read the guidePlan Before You Go
Check any food's net carbs in the keto food database, or set your personal daily targets with the macro calculator.