Keto Restaurant Guide
Keto at The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory publishes whole plates, sides included, and that is why so many entrees look high: the Grilled Salmon entree is 64g of carbs and the Filet Mignon is 56g as served. The lowest numbers are in places people skip. Grilled Steak & Eggs is 2g of carbs, a Plain Omelette is 2g before fillings, and the salad additions (chargrilled steak, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, grilled shrimp) are 0 to 2g each.
The cheesecakes are the obvious trap, from 63g of carbs for the Original to 166g for the Oreo Dream Extreme. The Low-Licious Cheesecake is the lowest at 37g carbs and 7g fiber, which still uses up a full keto day. Pastas run past 120g, and a side of French Fries is 152g.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated October 2026
Our go-to keto order
Create an Omelette with spinach, mushrooms, and cheddar, sliced tomatoes on the side
7g net carbs
11g carbs, 4g fiber
Sum of five published items from the Factory Create an Omelette and breakfast accompaniments lists: Plain Omelette (2g carbs, 0g fiber), Spinach (1g, 1g), Fresh Mushrooms (2g, 1g), Cheddar Cheese (1g, 0g), and Sliced Tomatoes (5g, 2g), about 905 calories. Ask for sliced tomatoes in place of potatoes or toast.
Best keto options
2g carbs, 0g fiber
Listed at 720 calories in the Eggs and Omelettes section.
16g carbs, 5g fiber
One of the few full salads under 20g carbs, 450 calories.
10g carbs, 3g fiber
A small starter salad, 260 calories.
0g carbs, 0g fiber
Grilled Chicken is also 0g, and Grilled Salmon and Grilled Shrimp are 2g. Add any of them to a salad.
8g carbs, 3g fiber
The lowest net-carb side dish. Green Beans are 10g carbs and 4g fiber.
16g carbs, 2g fiber
The whole appetizer, which the guide lists as serving 2 to 4. Split it and the carbs per person drop.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Why / how |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Steak & Eggs | 2g | 0g | 2g | Listed at 720 calories in the Eggs and Omelettes section. |
| Seared Tuna Tataki Salad | 16g | 5g | 11g | One of the few full salads under 20g carbs, 450 calories. |
| Little House Salad | 10g | 3g | 7g | A small starter salad, 260 calories. |
| Chargrilled Steak (salad addition) | 0g | 0g | 0g | Grilled Chicken is also 0g, and Grilled Salmon and Grilled Shrimp are 2g. Add any of them to a salad. |
| Grilled Asparagus (side dish) | 8g | 3g | 5g | The lowest net-carb side dish. Green Beans are 10g carbs and 4g fiber. |
| Buffalo Wings | 16g | 2g | 14g | The whole appetizer, which the guide lists as serving 2 to 4. Split it and the carbs per person drop. |
Order with care
63g carbs, 1g fiber
The plainest slice. Most flavors are 100g of carbs or more.
64g carbs, 9g fiber
The fish is not the problem, the plate is. The grilled salmon addition by itself is 2g carbs.
143g carbs, 6g fiber
Pasta entrees generally run 120g to 180g of carbs.
152g carbs, 10g fiber
The side-dish portion. The fries served with burgers are listed at 76g carbs.
233g carbs, 6g fiber
Sweet glazed dishes like this and Korean Fried Chicken (239g) are the highest-carb entrees.
| Item | Carbs | Fiber | Net | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cheesecake (slice) | 63g | 1g | 62g | The plainest slice. Most flavors are 100g of carbs or more. |
| Grilled Salmon entree (as served) | 64g | 9g | 55g | The fish is not the problem, the plate is. The grilled salmon addition by itself is 2g carbs. |
| Fettuccini Alfredo | 143g | 6g | 137g | Pasta entrees generally run 120g to 180g of carbs. |
| French Fries (side dish) | 152g | 10g | 142g | The side-dish portion. The fries served with burgers are listed at 76g carbs. |
| Orange Chicken | 233g | 6g | 227g | Sweet glazed dishes like this and Korean Fried Chicken (239g) are the highest-carb entrees. |
How to order keto at The Cheesecake Factory
- Look at the Eggs and Omelettes section first. Grilled Steak & Eggs and a built omelette are the lowest full plates.
- For a salad, start with the Little House Salad or Seared Tuna Tataki Salad and add chargrilled steak or grilled chicken (0g carbs each).
- Dressings are listed per tablespoon: ranch, blue cheese, and Caesar are 1g each, while Barbeque Ranch is 3g and Chinese Plum is 6g.
- If you order a steak or fish entree, ask what it comes with and request grilled asparagus or green beans in place of potatoes.
- Skip the bread and the cheesecake. Even the Low-Licious Cheesecake is 37g of carbs.
Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus dietary fiber, rounded to the nearest gram, from The Cheesecake Factory's published nutrition information (checked October 2026). For a modified order, such as no bun, we subtract the published values of the part you leave off. Menus and recipes vary by location and change over time, so check current nutrition with The Cheesecake Factory before you order, especially for sauces, dressings, and seasonal items.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, though they are not labeled. Grilled Steak & Eggs is 2g of carbs, a Plain Omelette is 2g before fillings, and grilled steak or chicken added to a salad is 0g. Most other entrees are 50g or more once the sides are counted.
The Low-Licious Cheesecake is the lowest, at 37g carbs and 7g fiber (30g net) per slice, with 5g of sugar. The guide does not list sugar alcohols separately. It is still too much for most keto days.
An omelette from the Create an Omelette list with spinach, mushrooms, and cheddar, plus sliced tomatoes, adds up to 11g carbs and 4g fiber, 7g net. Grilled Steak & Eggs is 2g carbs on its own.
The salmon is, the full entree is not. The Grilled Salmon entree as served is 64g carbs and 9g fiber. The grilled salmon salad addition is 2g carbs, so a salad with salmon is the lower way to order it.
Some are. The Seared Tuna Tataki Salad is 16g carbs and 5g fiber, and the Little House Salad is 10g and 3g. The Cobb Salad is 30g carbs with 11g fiber. Sweet ones like the Chinese Chicken Salad (135g) and Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad (151g) are not.
The Buffalo Wings appetizer is listed at 16g carbs and 2g fiber for the full plate, which serves 2 to 4. The Buffalo Chicken Strips (87g carbs) and Buffalo Blasts (129g) are far higher.
Sources
- The Cheesecake Factory Nutritional Guide (PDF), accessed October 2026.
- The Cheesecake Factory nutrition link, accessed October 2026.