Keto Restaurant Guide
Keto at Outback Steakhouse
A steakhouse is some of the easiest keto dining there is. At Outback the steaks, grilled chicken, salmon, and non-starchy vegetables are all keto-friendly. The carbs are concentrated in the Bloomin' Onion, the signature bread, the baked potato and fries, and the sweet cocktails and desserts.
Order a sirloin or ribeye, pair it with steamed vegetables or a crouton-free salad, and pass on the bread and the fried onion. Add butter to the steak and vegetables for fat, and you have a satisfying keto meal with very little effort.
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Best keto options
A lean, plain grilled steak is near zero carb. Add butter for fat and pair with vegetables.
A fattier cut that fits keto well. Order it with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Both are low carb when ordered plain. Watch for sweet glazes and ask for them on the side.
Broccoli or green beans make a low-carb side in place of the baked potato or fries.
Skip the croutons and choose a low-sugar dressing like ranch, blue cheese, or oil and vinegar.
| Item | Net carbs | Why / how |
|---|---|---|
| Sirloin steak | ~1g | A lean, plain grilled steak is near zero carb. Add butter for fat and pair with vegetables. |
| Ribeye | ~1g | A fattier cut that fits keto well. Order it with steamed vegetables or a side salad. |
| Grilled chicken or salmon | ~2g | Both are low carb when ordered plain. Watch for sweet glazes and ask for them on the side. |
| Steamed vegetables | ~6g | Broccoli or green beans make a low-carb side in place of the baked potato or fries. |
| House salad, no croutons | ~6g | Skip the croutons and choose a low-sugar dressing like ranch, blue cheese, or oil and vinegar. |
Order with care
A battered, deep-fried onion that can top 120g of carbs for the full appetizer. The biggest trap on the menu.
The dark loaf is sweetened and starchy. Ask the server not to bring the bread.
Starchy sides run 45 to 50g net carbs. Swap for steamed vegetables or a salad.
Rice pilaf and pasta sides are high carb. Choose a non-starchy vegetable instead.
Frozen cocktails and the desserts are very high in sugar. Finish with coffee and cream.
| Item | Net carbs | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomin' Onion | ~120g | A battered, deep-fried onion that can top 120g of carbs for the full appetizer. The biggest trap on the menu. |
| Signature brown bread | ~25g | The dark loaf is sweetened and starchy. Ask the server not to bring the bread. |
| Baked potato or fries | ~50g | Starchy sides run 45 to 50g net carbs. Swap for steamed vegetables or a salad. |
| Rice and pasta sides | ~40g | Rice pilaf and pasta sides are high carb. Choose a non-starchy vegetable instead. |
| Sweet cocktails and dessert | ~60g | Frozen cocktails and the desserts are very high in sugar. Finish with coffee and cream. |
How to order keto at Outback Steakhouse
- Order a steak (sirloin or ribeye) and ask for steamed vegetables or a salad instead of the potato.
- Ask the server to skip the bread loaf so it is not on the table.
- Pass on the Bloomin' Onion; it is one of the highest-carb appetizers at any chain.
- Get salads without croutons and use full-fat dressings like ranch or blue cheese.
- Add butter to the steak and vegetables for fat, and drink water, tea, or a spirit with soda water.
Nutrition and menus vary by location and change over time. The figures here are approximate, rounded from published nutrition data, and meant as a starting point. Always check current nutrition information with Outback Steakhouse before you order, especially for sauces, dressings, and seasonal items.