Looking for keto-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Trostel's Greenbriar, Skip's and The Green Olive, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry keto-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Des Moines with keto options. Budget-friendly keto dining.
Des Moines's Cheap Keto Destinations
Exploring the vibrant food scene in Des Moines doesn't have to mean compromising your low-carb lifestyle or your budget. This collection highlights affordable keto-friendly gems ranging from the fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market to the classic American comfort food found at Winchester Public House and the Drake Diner. With a diverse array of cuisines including Mediterranean, Mexican, and Italian, you can enjoy a satisfying, protein-packed meal at local favorites like The Station on Ingersoll without overspending.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Keto Restaurants in Des Moines | Cheap & Keto
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Skip's: 7 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Green Olive: 7 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 5 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 5 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 5 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Prime and Providence: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Tasty Tacos: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Bait Shop: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery · rated 5/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Winchester Public House · rated 4/5: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fong's Pizza: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- South Union Bread Cafe: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fire Creek: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- W-Tao Sushi: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gameday: 2 keto-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.
