Looking for atkins-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Trostel's Greenbriar, The Green Olive and Skip's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry atkins-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Des Moines restaurants with atkins options. Highly rated spots with authentic atkins menu items.
Des Moines's Premier Atkins Destinations
Des Moines boasts a vibrant culinary scene where low-carb dining is both easy and delicious, offering a wealth of Atkins-friendly options across the city. From the premium cuts at Prime and Providence and Trostel's Greenbriar to the fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market, there is a high-protein experience to suit every palate. Whether you are looking for classic American fare at Winchester Public House or Italian-inspired dishes at Michael's Pizza, this collection highlights the best spots to enjoy a satisfying meal while staying on track.
30 restaurants in Best Des Moines Restaurants with Atkins Options | Top Rated
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 9 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 8 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prime and Providence: 6 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 6 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 5 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Simon's: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Bait Shop: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fong's Pizza: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tasty Tacos: 3 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery · rated 5/5: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Winchester Public House · rated 4/5: 1 atkins-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 1 atkins-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 1 atkins-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Union Bread Cafe: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fire Creek: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- W-Tao Sushi: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 2 atkins-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gameday: 2 atkins-friendly dishes 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.
