Top 10 Low-Carb Keto Restaurants: Los Angeles
These 10 ketogenic hotspots offer the best low-carb fare in Los Angeles. We think they’re so good, your ketones will flow thicker than traffic on LA’s highways during rush hour.
Angelenos value their individualism. Especially when it comes to diets. You’ve got volumetric, organic only, paleo, non-GMO, probiotic only, flexitarian, fruitarian and the kelp tape cleanse (please be fictional). Luckily, there are enough sensible citizens in Los Angeles to support a vibrant keto culture as well. Our keto-friendly picks are guaranteed to please.
#1 – Sevan Chicken Rotisserie
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Sevan Chicken Rotisserie boasts the best chicken in town, and who are we to argue? They have honed their traditional Mediterranean rotisserie skills into an art form, providing crunchy skin and succulent white meat with every bird.
Their garlic sauce is the perfect low-carb complement to the well-seasoned poultry, and the moutabal is a delicious alternative to hummus with less sugar. The shawarma brings a bit of middle eastern zip to those who don’t want chicken, and the filet mignon skewers are tender and juicy. Sevan Chicken provides plenty of protein to-go on their Mediterranean street food-inspired menu.
#2 – Tam O’Shanter
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For over 100 years, The Tam O’Shanter has been delighting beef connoisseurs in the Los Angeles area with its Lawry’s recipe prime rib. This delightful cut is always 100% certified Angus beef and seasoned to perfection. To cut carbs to a minimum, skip out on the mashed potatoes and creamed vegetables (they use some flour). Opt instead for one of their delicious salads; we recommend the wedge or cobb if you bring your appetite. Then, for a royal challenge, tackle the Prince Charlie Cut, a bone-in prime rib that will fully satiate any ketovore!
#3 – Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio
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Avra Beverly Hills is a pescatarian’s wonderland. What’s more, it may be the most keto-friendly restaurant in L.A.! This Mediterranean seafood haven imports daily from around the globe to bring you the finest bounty of the sea. Moreover, its raw bar is second to none, offering succulent shrimp, crab, and oysters. Not only do many of its imported fish entrees come in 1-pound servings, but most of the generous sides are keto-friendly veggies (watch out for the legumes). With more vitamin D and omega 3s than you can hope to conquer in a sitting, Avra is the one place that can reliably call the keto-dieter away from the steakhouses on our list!
#4 – Feng Mao Lamb Kebab
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Feng Mao Lamb Kebab does not serve just lamb. In fact, they have an impressive array of ketogenic meats on a skewer, from the usual Korean barbecue fare to the more exotic. The regular lamb, beef, chicken, pork, or seafood kebabs are cooked perfectly and delicately seasoned. If you’re looking for something exotic (for an American palate), you could even try lamb kidney, chicken heart, or bull penis! Feng Mao Lamb Kebab has the proper hot protein injection for everyone!
#5 – The Boiling Crab
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Look no further than the Boiling Crab for some of the best down ‘n dirty seafood this side of the Mississippi. Their menu is simple – pick a shellfish, choose a sauce, pick a spice, make a mess. But stick with the fresh menu instead of the fried, and you’re all set for keto shellfish heaven. We suggest the shrimp with lemon pepper sauce and medium spice – just enough kick to wake up the buttery smooth and sweet shrimp.
#6 – Shabuya Los Angeles
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Shabu-shabu is a traditional Japanese hot-pot style that favors thinly sliced rib meat. Shabuya has taken the old and made it new again, offering an all-you-can-eat hot-pot experience with your choice of soup base, tender cut meats, and exotic seafood. We prefer the Miso base with Shabuya ribeye for the carnivores among us. On the other hand, go with the water and dry kelp base with webfoot octopus for those who prefer surf to turf. You’ll enjoy a very low-carb, clean, and tasty meal with a Japanese spin.
#7 – Fogo de Chão
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Nobody does low carb like a Brazilian steakhouse. The menu is jam-packed with delicious lamb, beef, pork, and poultry cuts. Although it’s difficult to go wrong at Fogo de Chão, nothing honors the gaucho tradition like the Churrasco Experience, an all-you-can-eat extravaganza of meat.
The wait staff circulates the restaurant with steaming skewers straight off the grill, ready to hack a piece onto your plate when they see your card green-side-up. The Market Table & Feijoada Bar comes as part of the Churrasco, so you can eat as much delicious salad and charcuterie as you want. This is genuinely a low-carb and keto dining delight.
#8 – Sugar Free Shack
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You can be forgiven for asking why a take-out-only bakery appears on our keto-friendly list. But Sugar Free Shack has been shipping out low-carb, keto-friendly baked goods for years to the health-conscious denizens of SoCal. Their all-natural, sugar-free sweets are safe for people with diabetes and contain superfoods like goji berry and dark chocolate to help control insulin and promote health. In addition, the keto-friendly treats are marked on the menu, so there is no need to worry you’ll overdo the carbs by accident while enjoying Sugar Free Shack’s decadent desserts.
#9 – Otium
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Otium, Latin for leisure. But it means more than that. Otium was the sophisticated leisure of the upper class. Tired from politics and the day’s business, they would gather with friends to converse, enjoy each other’s company, and, of course, eat.
Otium lives up to that tradition and offers plenty of elegant, keto-friendly options for the health-conscious gourmand. The 32oz tomahawk steak should blunt the most heroic appetite. But if you’re in for something more subtle, try the braised lamb neck – the seasoning is out of this world.
#10 – In-N-Out Burger
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There are those who know and those who don’t. Those who know won’t question what a fast-food chain is doing on a list of fine dining steak and seafood restaurants. The plain fact is that In-N-Out Burger is that delicious, and their Protein Style burgers in lettuce are the perfect comfort food for keto dieters. Not only will you love the food, but you’ll also take part in vintage Americana – just as much a part of west coast culture as Hollywood.
Keto Wrap
Los Angeles is a multicultural haven that represents many nationalities and cultures. Its keto-friendly food is no different. With options hailing from every corner of the globe, travelers and residents should have little trouble finding places to dine out while cutting carbs.
Go ahead and check out our explore section to uncover more keto-friendly options worldwide. Or simply head over to our current list of all eateries in LA.
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