Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Nightingale Cocktail, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-carb-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Des Moines's Affordable Low Carb Destinations
Finding a satisfying meal that fits your low-carb lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank when exploring the diverse dining scene in Des Moines. This collection highlights budget-friendly gems across the city, offering everything from classic American comfort food at Main Street Cafe & Bakery to fresh, protein-rich selections from Waterfront Seafood Market. Whether you are in the mood for a hearty steakhouse dinner at Trostel's Greenbriar or savory Chinese flavors from Cheng's Garden, these local favorites prove that eating well and staying on track can be both delicious and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Low Carb Restaurants in Des Moines | Affordable & Low Carb
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Drake Diner: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Cellar: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- W-Tao Sushi: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tasty Tacos: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Prime and Providence: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 801 Chophouse: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gameday: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mad Meatball: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Bait Shop: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Paul Revere's Pizza: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Palmer's Deli: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fong's Pizza: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Old Chicago: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
