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.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Des Moines with atkins options. Budget-friendly atkins dining.
Des Moines's Cheap Atkins Destinations
Finding budget-friendly, low-carb meals in Des Moines is easier than ever with this curated selection of Atkins-friendly dining spots. From the fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market to the hearty pub fare at G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Winchester Public House, these local favorites offer plenty of protein-rich options without breaking the bank. Whether you are craving classic American staples at Drake Diner or exploring flavors from Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean kitchens, you will find satisfying dishes that fit your lifestyle across the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Atkins Restaurants in Des Moines | Cheap & Atkins
- 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.
