Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Travel Bar and Brooklyn Social, 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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Discover affordable restaurants in Gowanus with low carb options. Budget-friendly low carb dining.
Gowanus's Affordable Low Carb Destinations
Discover a diverse array of budget-friendly, low-carb dining destinations tucked away in the industrial-chic neighborhood of Gowanus. This collection spans the globe, featuring everything from the authentic Thai spices of Boran and Middle Eastern specialties at Nili to classic French bistro fare at Olivier Bistro and hearty American staples at Commonwealth. Whether you are craving a protein-rich steakhouse experience at Black Mountain or a lighter take on Italian and Mexican favorites, these local gems provide satisfying meals that fit your dietary goals and your budget.
23 restaurants in Best Affordable Low Carb Restaurants in Gowanus | Affordable & Low Carb
- Macario · rated 5/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 12 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Nuevo Sabor Latino · rated 4.3/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Baby Luc's · rated 3.9/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Hungry Thirsty · rated 3/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- 6 Restaurant: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Daily Dose Juice Bar & Café: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.
