Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Sammy's on 2nd, Kona's Street Market and Spark Social SF, 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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SOMA's Cheap Low Carb Destinations
Finding a nutritious, budget-friendly meal in the heart of SOMA is easy with this diverse collection of low-carb local favorites. From the hearty American classics at Hotel Utah Saloon and The Grove to the bold spices of Curry & Kabab and Mr. East Kitchen, there is a protein-packed dish for every palate. You can enjoy everything from Mexican-inspired plates at Underdogs Cantina to quick, healthy bites at Spark Social SF without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Low Carb Restaurants in SOMA | Cheap & Low Carb
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Spark Social SF · rated 2/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 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.
- Curry & Kabab: 20 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Saap Ver: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Taksim: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Marlowe: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atwater Tavern: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Porteño: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish * Mexican.
- Okane: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mr. East Kitchen: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Buckhorn: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Luke's Lobster: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Omakase: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Venue: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flour & Branch · rated 5/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Southside Spirit House · rated 4/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Hotel Utah Saloon · rated 3/5: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thriller Social Club · rated 3/5: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Bird: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- North India: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Fogo de Chão: 2 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. o is a "Ste.
- Working Girls' Cafe: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Grove: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Lao Table: 1 low-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
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.
