Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Last Drop Tavern, The Barrel Room and The Occidental Cigar Club, 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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Chinatown's Cheap Low Carb Destinations
Exploring San Francisco’s historic Chinatown offers a surprising array of affordable, low-carb dining options that cater to every palate. From the classic American comfort food at Last Drop Tavern and The Bird to the Mediterranean-inspired dishes at Belle Cora and Italian specialties at Il Pollaio, this collection highlights the neighborhood's culinary diversity. These local favorites provide satisfying, protein-rich meals that make it easy to stick to your health goals without overspending.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Low Carb Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap & Low Carb
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Molinari Delicatessen · rated 4/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: 26 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Asha Tea House: 32 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oren's Hummus: 20 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Boichik: 17 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Z & Y Restaurant: 12 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lapisara: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Lai Hong Lounge: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Ramen Hiroshi: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Belle Cora: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Il Pollaio: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- 707 Sutter: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Kinara Fusion Kitchen: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Bix: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Roxanne Cafe: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Stinking Rose: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tadich Grill: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- House of Nanking: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Nob Hill Cafe: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Black Sugar: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
