Eating out on keto

Keto at Applebee's

Steaks and grilled chicken carry the menu here. The carbs live in the sides and the glazes, so swap fries for steamed vegetables and ask for sauces on the side.

Keto-friendly items
12
Under 5g net carbs
6
Lowest on the menu
1g
Most protein
55g

What to order

Ranked by net carbs, leading with the items substantial enough to be a meal — so the list is not topped by a side of cheese.

1 g net

Grilled Chicken Breast

Plain wood-grilled chicken breast with seasoning — entrée portion, no sides.

290 cal · 7g fat · 53g protein

1 g net

Grilled Salmon

Wood-grilled Atlantic salmon — entrée portion, no sides.

460 cal · 27g fat · 55g protein

4 g net

6 oz Top Sirloin (No Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Sub)

Hand-cut wood-grilled USDA Select sirloin with broccoli — mashed potatoes swapped for extra vegetables.

390 cal · 20g fat · 42g protein

4 g net

8 oz Top Sirloin (No Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Sub)

8 oz hand-cut wood-grilled USDA Select sirloin with broccoli — mashed potatoes swapped for extra vegetables.

450 cal · 23g fat · 50g protein

How the menu splits

6

Best bets

5g net carbs or less — these fit almost any keto target.

5

Solid options

Between 5g and 12g — comfortable on a standard 20–30g day.

1

Order with care

Over 12g net carbs. Workable if it is your main carb hit for the day, but check it against your target first.

Other chains

Ketoly is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Applebee's. Menu items and macros come from Applebee's's published nutrition information and are reproduced here for informational purposes. Chains reformulate and change menus seasonally — check the current nutrition information before ordering if you are counting closely.