Keto Restaurants Los Angeles: 18 Top Picks With Low Carb Meals - KetoASAP (2024)

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We’ve listed some of our favorite keto restaurants in Los Angeles so you can stick to your ketogenic diet while dining out with family and friends.

In addition to the top places to eat low carb in Los Angeles, we also highlight our favorite low carb options at each venue. Always be mindful of sneaky carbs in sauces, sides, and drinks.

Here are the best keto-friendly restaurants in Los Angeles as well as their websites, addresses, and contact numbers for easy meal orders or reservations.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

A high end steakhouse with upscale dress code and private dining rooms.

Address: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA

Open Hours:

  • Fri and Sat 12 PM to 10 PM
  • Sun to Thurs 12 PM to 9 PM

Website: https://www.delfriscos.com/

Here are some ideal keto-friendly and low carb diet options:

  • Tuna sashimi
  • Hamachi
  • Selection of dry-aged, Wagyu, and prime steaks
  • Jumbo Seared Scallop
  • Lobster tail
  • Grilled or steamed asparagus
  • Broiled king crab

Hugo’s

Hugo’s is a great spot for the health-conscious diner. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes that cater to different dietary preferences including vegetarian and gluten-free. They also have some great keto friendly sides.

Address: 8401 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Open Hours: Mon to Sun from 8 AM to 9 PM

Website: https://www.hugosrestaurant.com/

Here are some low carb dishes we recommend:

  • Eggs any style with a side of bacon, grilled chicken, turkey sausage or beef patty
  • Steak and eggs
  • Bruno Burger Wrap: grass-fed beef patty, bacon, goat cheese, and avocadoslices wrapped in spinach. Skip the sides.
  • Pan roasted salmon (hold the sauce and choose a side of broccoli or spinach)
  • Flat iron steak (choose a side of broccoli or spinach)

The Lobster

The Lobster specializes in seafood dishes with a focus on fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.

Address:1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Open Hours:

  • Sun: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Mon to Thurs:12 PM – 9 PM
  • Fri and Sat: 11:30 AM – 10 PM

Website: https://www.thelobster.com/

Here are some dishes we recommend:

  • Grilled Maine lobster
  • Steamed Alaskan king crab legs
  • Grilled asparagus
  • Mixed grill: ½ Maine lobster, rib eye, and charred broccolini

Sevan Chicken Rotisserie

The Sevan Chicken Rotisserie specializes in Mediterranean-style rotisserie chicken. They also offer beef skewers, kebobs, salad, and falafels.

Address: 6255 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CAand 601 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Sun from 11 AM to 9 PM

Website: https://www.sevanchicken.com/

Here’s what to get:

  • The menu has many chicken options, including whole and half chickens, chicken kebab, chicken shawarma, and chicken wraps. Get a chicken dish without the wrap or pita. Hold any extra sauces and add on a side salad option.

APL Restaurant/APL BBQ

A sophisticated steakhouse with a warm atmosphere and rich menu for keto dieters.

Address:1680 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

Open Hours:

  • Tue to Fri from 11:30 AM to 3 PM; 5:30 PM to 11 PM
  • Sun from 4:30 PM to 10 PM
  • Mon from 5:30 PM to 11 PM

Website: https://aplrestaurant.com

Based on their menu, several dishes are keto-friendly. Here is a list you can choose from:

  • Ora King Salmon Crudo (with yuzu, cucumber, avocado)
  • Iceberg (with blue Danish, bacon)
  • Pan-roasted Salmon (with pickled radish, cauliflower puree, red beet gastrique). Ask to exclude the red beet gastrique.
  • Thick Cut Pork Chop (with pickled pepper relish)
  • Broccoli di Ciccio (with Parmesan, chili oil, bagna cauda)
  • Brown Butter Mushrooms (with beef tendon, hedgehog, fondue, shiitake)
  • Short Ribbed Steak
  • Filet Mignon

Forage

A family-owned restaurant with organic and locally sourced foods offering tasty and creative dishes.

Address: 3823 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States

Open Hours:

  • Tue to Sat from 11:30 AM to 3 PM/ 5 M to 9:30 PM

Website: http://www.foragela.com/

Here are some keto friendly foods from their menu:

  • Braised Beef Cheek & Shiitake Bowl
  • Seared Salmon with pomegranate salsa
  • Kale and Arugula Salad (with shallots, feta, lemon garlic vinaigrette, breadcrumbs). Ask to exclude breadcrumbs
  • Organic Free Range Roasted Chicken
  • Hanger Steak with chimichurri

Otium

A new American classic cuisine enjoyed in a broad and sophisticated space.

Address:222 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

Open Hours:

  • Brunch: Sat and Sun from 11 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Lunch: Tue and Fri form 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Snacks: Tue and Sun from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Dinner: Mon and Wed from 5:30 PM – 9 PM, Thu from 5:30 PM – 10 PM, Fri and Sat from 5 PM – 11 PM and Sunday from 5 PM – 9 PM

Website: https://otiumla.com

Listed below are some keto-friendly options from their menu:

  • French Omelet (with sauce soubise, truffled goat cheese). Ask for no sauce.
  • Quiche Lorraine (with Applewood smoked bacon, field greens, and spinach)
  • Steak & Eggs: two fried eggs, grilled steak, sauce au Poivre. Make sure to exclude the sauce, as it might not be keto-friendly.
  • Shrimp Tom Kha (with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber)
  • Trece (with Calabrian chilli, octopus, fennel, brown butter, onions)
  • Hamachi (with avocado, nori, sweet & sour tomatoes)

Farmhouse

A steakhouse that works with their family and local farmers to create seasonal and vibrant dishes.

Address: 8500 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Fri from 11:30AM to 9PM
  • Saturday from 11AM to 10PM
  • Sunday from 11AM to 4PM

Website: https://farmhousela.com

Here are the keto diet options at this restaurant:

  • Steak & Wedge (with bacon, iceberg, blue cheese dressing)
  • Farmhouse Chicken Salad (with spinach, kale, apple, bacon). Ask to exclude the apple.
  • Grilled Tri-Tip Steak (with balsamic grilled romaine, treviso, and salsa verde)
  • Grilled Chicken Steak (with herbs, and grilled vegetables)
  • Grilled Salmon (with charred lemon, herb sauce, sesame, and kale slaw)

Kali

A modern, minimalistic and chic place offering seasonal and contemporary Californian and Mediterranean food and wine.

Address:5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Fri from 12PM to 2PM; 6PM to 10PM
  • Saturday from 6PM to 10PM
  • Sunday from 6PM to 9PM

Website: https://kalirestaurant.com

Here are some dishes from their menu that are low carb and keto:

  • Charred Avocado (with kombucha vinaigrette, black garlic ash, pistachio, and shaved vegetables)
  • Kali Garden Green Salad (with herb crusted chicken breast, citrus, and shaved vegetables)
  • Local Sheepshead Fish (with tomatoes, seagrass, lemon verbena, and cucumber)
  • Duck Breast (with organic duck breast from Liberty farms, kabocha squash, mole, Chinese broccoli). Ask to exclude the kabocha squash.
  • Dry Aged Ribeye (with trumpet mushroom, charred leeks)

The Smoke House Restaurant

A steakhouse with a warm and woody atmosphere that offers classic American dishes.

Address: 4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Thu from 11:30AM to 10PM
  • Fri and Sat from 11:30AM to 10:30PM
  • Sun from 9AM to 2:45PM; 3:15PM to 8:30PM

Website: https://www.smokehouse1946.com

Some keto-friendly dishes from their menu are:

  • Jumbo Shrimp co*cktail (with large shrimp, lemon, house-made co*cktail sauce)
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (with mushrooms, crab meat, bearnaise sauce – remember: healthy fats!)
  • Bacon-Wrapped Scallops (with bacon, scallops, roasted red pepper sauce)
  • The Wedge (iceberg, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes, red onions, bacon, bleu cheese dressing)
  • Classic Cobb Salad (with chicken breast, tomato, bacon bits, avocado, egg, olives, crumbled bleu cheese, fresh mixed greens)
  • Chopped Sirloin Steak (with char-grilled chopped tenderloin, onions, mushrooms)
  • The Smoke House Prime Rib (slow roasted rib with horseradish and au jus)
  • Filet Mignon
  • Porterhouse Steak

Squrl

A minimalistic cafe with global-inspired breakfast and lunch food spiced with housemade sides.

Address:720 N Virgil Ave #4, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Fri from 6:30AM to 4PM
  • Sat and Sun from 8AM to 4PM

Website: https://sqirlla.com/

A few things that are keto-friendly from their menu:

  • The Olive Garden (garden of romaine with lacto-fermented onion, creamy Italian, prosciutto, castelvetrano olive, celery, midnight moon, herby breadcrumb. Add chicken for extra protein and ask to exclude the breadcrumbs)
  • The Fritt-Omelet (eggs with herbs, mushrooms, roasted delicata squash)
  • Daily Quiche (eggs served with shu greens)
  • Jamon Pepin ( with house ham, mustard, beurre de baratte butter, comte)

Mrs.Fish

A contemporary and artsy restaurant offering Japanese dishes.Almost their entire menu can be made keto friendly!

Address: 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States

Open Hours:

  • Tue to Thu from 5PM to 11PM
  • Friday from 5PM to 1:30AM
  • Saturday from 4PM to 1AM

Website: https://www.mrsfish.com/

  • Striped Bass Yozu (with celery heart, passion vinaigrette, ninja radish, red fresno)
  • Albacore Warayaki (with hay smoked, citrus soy, myoga, shiso)
  • Cold Ramen “Hiyashi Chuka” (mizuna, poached egg, eggplant king oyster mushrooms)
  • Salmon Carpaccio (with ginger, kelp, myoga, cucumber, shiso, truffle amazu)
  • Jidori Chicken Karaage (with yuzu tartar)
  • Kurobuta Pork Belly (with spicy miso, Japanese eggplant)
  • Tokyo Filet (with chili garlic, shoyu butter, mustard greens, tare bordelaise)

Little Sister

A place with a Singaporean feel that serves Euro-accented Asian dishes.

Address: 523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States

Open Hours: Mon to Sun from 10 AM to 10 PM

Website:http://www.dinelittlesister.com/

Here are a few keto-friendly options at this restaurant:

  • Chilli Salted Baby Octopus (with onions, basil, mint, fried shallots, rau ram, nuoc mam cham)
  • “Bo tai chanh” Lime Marinated Raw Beef (with onions, rau ram, mint, basil, fried shallots
  • Pork, Shrimp, and Crab Dumplings (with peanuts, chives, spicy black vin dressing, spinach)
  • Bo Kho (with oxtail, marrow, rib meat, baguette & butter, tendons). Ask for no baguette.
  • “Ga Xao Xa Ot” Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (with dried Chilli and Garlic)

HOME Restaurant

A restaurant with classic American dishes with a comfy atmosphere.

Address: 1760 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Thu from 9AM to 10PM
  • Fri and Sat from 8AM to 11PM
  • Sunday from 8AM to 10PM

Website: https://www.homerestaurantla.com/

Listed below are some low carb keto-friendly dishes from this restaurant:

  • California Omelet (with avocado, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar, side of sour cream and salsa verde, choice of toast). Exclude the toast.
  • Healthy Scramble (with chicken breast, kale, zucchini, egg whites, sun-dried tomato, red onion, queso fresco, toasted ciabatta, scallions). Exclude the ciabatta from the dish.
  • Blackened Ahi Tuna S (with signature local mixed greens, red onions, scallions, cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumber, roasted sesame seeds, peanut ginger dressing)
  • Salmon (with signature local mixed greens, red onion, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette)

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

With numerous locations, this restaurant celebrates seasonal ingredients and a taste of Southern Brazilwith traditional grill-style cooking.

Address: 800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Sun 11:30 AM – 2 PM
  • Dinner
    • Mon to Thurs 5 PM – 10 PM
    • Fri 5 PM – 10:30 PM
    • Sat 2 PM – 10:30 PM
    • Sun 2 PM – 9 PM

Website: https://fogodechao.com/

Here are some of their top keto-friendly and low carb options:

  • Caramelized Cauliflower (with cauliflower florets, chili crunch, palm vinegar)
  • Roasted Pork Collar (with pork collar, kabocha coconut cream, bagoong vin, bok choy, mustard greens). Ask to exclude the kabocha.
  • Lechon Kawali (twice cooked pork belly)

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse

A modern and lux steakhouse serving classic dishes.

Address: 330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Fri from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday from 5 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Website: https://www.patinagroup.com/nick-and-stefs-steakhouse-la

Below are some of their ketogenic dishes you can choose from:

  • Wide variety of grilled steak options (hold the sauce)
  • Double bone-in pork chop
  • Spicy pork sausage
  • Pan-seared salmon with asparagus
  • Seafood tower
  • Made-to-order omelets (weekend brunch)

Craig’s

A restaurant that nurtures classic American cuisine.

Address:8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States

Open Hours: Every day from 5 PM to 12:30 AM

Website: https://craigs.la

Here are a few keto treats from this restaurant:

  • Green Goddess (with tomato, creamy tarragon dressing, avocado)
  • Classic Wedge (with chive, blue, tomato, cheese dressing & crumbles)
  • Chicken Paillard (with parmesan, arugula, tomato)
  • Chicken Parmigiana (with asiago & mozzarella cheese, marinara)
  • New York Steak (14 day dry-aged with sautéed broccoli)
  • Scallops (with tarragon truffle vinaigrette, cauliflower “risotto”)

The Boiling Crab

The Boiling Crab is a casual seafood restaurant that offers various seafood dishes that can fit well with your keto lifestyle.

Address: 3377 Wilshire Blvd #115, Los Angeles, CA

Open Hours:

  • Mon to Fri:3 PM – 10 PM
  • Sat to Sun:12 PM – 10 PM

Website: https://theboilingcrab.com/

Here are some dishes we recommend:

  • Choose from the list of seafood menu items available including blue crab, Dungeness crab, snow crab legs, king crab legs, lobster, shrimp, crawfish, clams, and mussels.
  • Skip the high carb side dishes and opt for mayo if you need a sauce. Also avoid any battered and fried options.

Conclusion

There are many keto friendly restaurants in Los Angeles that you can eat at while on a low carb diet. In addition to the best keto-friendly restaurants mentioned here, you can also customize meals to make them low carb at The Cheesecake Factory, In n Out Burger, Keto Bros Pizza, Burrata House, and The Peruvian Chicken Shack.

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FAQs

What is lazy keto menu? ›

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

What foods are off limits with keto? ›

It is best if you aim to consume around 12-15g net carbs from vegetables per day, and here are the keto diet foods to avoid:
  • Potatoes.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Baked potatoes.
  • Yams.
  • Peas.
  • Corn.
  • Artichoke.
  • Parsnips.

What kicked me out of keto? ›

Foods that will knock you out of ketosis pretty quickly are: Grains. Sugar/sugar-sweetened beverages. Too much fruit.

What is dirty keto 101? ›

In essence, dirty keto is a variation of the keto diet (a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet) that allows you to consume whatever you want as long as it meets your macro goals. While it still reduces carb intake, it does not pay attention to the nutritional value of the fats and protein consumed.

What happens if you eat keto but not in ketosis? ›

Without getting into true ketosis, dieters risk ingesting an enormous amount of fat—and potentially a lot of saturated fat, if you're eating animal meat—without any of the fat-burning effects of ketosis. “The fat is the thing that's problematic for a lot of people on keto,” Fung says.

What is lady lazy keto? ›

A lazy keto diet only requires someone to limit their carbohydrates to 10% or less of their daily calories. This approach means that a person does not need to track their fat and protein intake. Some people use keto diets to lose weight or reduce their body fat.

What cancels out carbs in keto? ›

Keto Net Carb Diet. On the ketogenic diet, the "net carb" is the amount of carbs in a food minus the fiber and sugar alcohol. Fiber and sugar alcohol are subtracted because the body does not fully absorb them. The keto net carb diet limits daily carbohydrate consumption to 20-50 grams to induce ketosis.

What is the best meat for keto diet? ›

Some of the best meats for keto include beef, pork, chicken, salmon, and bison. Still, all plain, unprocessed meats are keto-friendly and low in carbs — so there are plenty of options to choose from. However, you may want to choose your meats based on other factors in addition to carb count.

What will ruin ketosis? ›

Foods that can disrupt ketosis pretty quickly include:
  • Grains.
  • Sugar and sweetened beverages.
  • Too much fruit.
  • Processed meats (these often have hidden sugars)
  • Fat-free and low-fat dairy (too much lactose, which is a dairy sugar)
  • Starchy vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, and some winter squash.

Can caffeine kick you out of ketosis? ›

Caffeine is low in sugar and carbs and completely Keto-kind. But any caffeine product combined with high carbs and/or sugar is bad news for Keto-fans. You can continue to enjoy all the benefits of caffeine - and there are many for promoting ketosis - but you may need to change the way you drink it.

Will one slice of pizza take you out of ketosis? ›

Regular Crust

This type of pizza crust can have up to 33g of carbs without any added sauce or cheese. If you're limiting your carbs to 20-50 grams per day, one slice of this type of crust will likely kick you out of ketosis.

Is bacon dirty keto? ›

Can You Eat Bacon On a Keto Diet? While you may not think of bacon as diet food, most types of bacon fit perfectly into a keto diet plan since they're low in carbs yet high in protein and fat. That means bacon is perfect for snacking on in the afternoon or mixing into your chicken dinner dish for some extra flavoring.

What is dirty fasting? ›

What Is Dirty Fasting? Dirty fasting is a different take on time-restricted in which more calories, or certain foods, are allowed during the otherwise clean fasting window. The goal is to disrupt the concept of fasting as little as possible while achieving similar benefits as a clean fast.

Is cheese dirty keto? ›

In fact, cheese is basically the perfect keto food: high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb. “Cheese can add flavor, variety, and new textures into your meals,” says Wagner, adding that the best varieties for the keto diet are high-quality, grass-fed, and full-fat.

Can you still lose weight on lazy keto? ›

Even if lazy keto means you won't reach the coveted ketosis status, Bradley said this is a moderate version of a low-carb diet that's more sustainable. It can still help with weight loss, reduce cravings, and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

What is the most common definition of lazy keto is to eat? ›

“The most common definition of lazy keto is to eat no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day without counting calories or tracking the other macronutrients, protein and fat,” said Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD, a registered dietitian based in New York City.

What's the difference between lazy keto and regular keto? ›

The main difference between the two is that when on the lazy keto diet, you don't count caloties or observe a strict macros ratio. As long as you limit your carbs severely, that is. So in effect, you may never enter the state of ketosis, but still be able to lose weight, due to the low carbs intake.

Is peanut butter lazy keto? ›

Yes. If you eat it in moderation, peanut butter is a keto-friendly and healthy snack to add to your keto diet.

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