Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Library, Good Funk and Mastro's Steakhouse, 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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River North's Cheap Low Carb Destinations
Exploring River North doesn't have to mean breaking your budget or your diet, as this vibrant neighborhood is packed with affordable spots perfect for low-carb dining. From protein-packed American classics and Mediterranean grills to satisfying Italian, Mexican, and Chinese fare, these eateries offer a diverse array of flavors that prioritize fresh ingredients over heavy starches. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a local deli or sitting down for a steakhouse-style meal, you will find plenty of delicious options that keep things light and wallet-friendly.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Low Carb Restaurants in River North | Cheap & Low Carb
- The Library · rated 4/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 15 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- RPM Steak: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Taste222: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dick's Last Resort: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- No Vacancy: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- RPM Italian: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shaw's Crab House: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- River Roast: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Benny's Chop House: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Osteria Via Stato: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Meli Cafe: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Beatrix Market: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wildfire: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Eataly: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chicago Chop House: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Siena Tavern: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Prime & Provisions: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Billy Goat Tavern: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cousins Subs: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- One North Kitchen: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corner Bakery: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Michael Jordan's Steak House: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
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.
