American keto guide
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370 dishes105 keto as served130 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Incredibly accommodating; the foundational diner and steakhouse culture makes keto modifications effortless and universally understood.
Top ingredients
Ribeye steaks, bunless burgers, bacon, eggs, roasted poultry, and butter-drenched green beans.
Danger zones
Watch out for hidden sugars in BBQ sauces and ketchup, breaded fried items, and the ubiquitous French fries.
Best for
Adaptable keto dieters looking for easy, high-protein staples and familiar, low-friction restaurant ordering.
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Broiled Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter
Sweet, succulent lobster tail broiled to perfection, served with a generous portion of warm, clarified drawn b…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat700 kcal
Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs
A classic appetizer featuring hard-boiled egg whites filled with a creamy, savory mixture of egg yolks, mayonn…
2 net2 total0 fibre12 protein22 fat250 kcal
Crispy Pork Belly
Slow-Roasted Crispy Pork Belly with Dijon Mustard
Thick-cut, slow-roasted pork belly with a perfectly rendered, crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. Often se…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Pork Belly and Braised Collard Greens
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside pork belly, slow-braised to perfection, served alongside savory co…
5 net12 total7 fibre50 protein90 fat1050 kcal
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage and Cream Cheese
Button or cremini mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of cooked ground sausage, cream cheese, herbs, an…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat420 kcal
Seared Sirloin with Creamed Spinach
A generous cut of sirloin steak, pan-seared to your preferred doneness, accompanied by a rich and creamy side …
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
Chicken Salad
Keto Chicken Salad (Lettuce Wraps)
Creamy chicken salad made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and savory herbs. Served as a cold plate …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat600 kcal
Duck Confit with Braised Collard Greens
Slow-Cooked Duck Leg in Fat with Savory Collard Greens (No Starches)
A classic dish featuring a duck leg slow-cooked and preserved in its own fat until exquisitely tender, then se…
8 net15 total7 fibre50 protein75 fat850 kcal
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs pan-seared and finished with a rich, savory cream sauce made with mushrooms, gar…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamed Horseradish
A generous cut of slow-roasted prime rib, served with its natural pan drippings (au jus) and a creamy horserad…
8 net10 total2 fibre100 protein110 fat1350 kcal
Roast Duck with Braised Red Cabbage
Crispy-skinned roast duck, offering a rich and succulent flavor profile, paired with tangy braised red cabbage…
9 net16 total7 fibre65 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Crispy Pork Rinds
Deep-fried or baked pork skin, often seasoned with salt. A naturally carb-free crispy snack or appetizer, popu…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Plain Pork Sausage Patty
A simple, seasoned ground pork patty, pan-fried or grilled, often served as a breakfast item in American diner…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Fresh asparagus spears tightly wrapped in thick-cut bacon, then oven-baked or grilled until the bacon is crisp…
3 net6 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Broiled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Lemon
Fresh oysters, broiled until just cooked through, bathed in melted garlic butter and finished with a squeeze o…
4 net4 total0 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Cheese Omelette
Cheese Omelette with Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach
A fluffy three-egg omelette generously filled with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, tender sautéed mu…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Chitterlings (Chitlins) Fried
Fried Chitterlings (Pork Intestines)
A Southern delicacy of thoroughly cleaned and braised pork chitterlings, seasoned and then fried until delight…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Deviled Ham with Celery Sticks
Deviled Ham Spread with Celery Sticks
A classic savory spread made from finely minced smoked ham, mixed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and seasonin…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Head Cheese Platter with Dijon Mustard
Head Cheese Platter with Dijon Mustard and Dill Pickles
A traditional American deli appetizer featuring savory, gelatinous head cheese slices, served cold with sharp …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Scrambled Calf's Brains with Bacon
A classic, rich, and nutrient-dense dish featuring scrambled calf's brains, prepared simply with butter and se…
4 net4 total0 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Spam and Eggs
Pan-Fried Spam with Scrambled Eggs
A classic diner breakfast featuring hearty slices of pan-fried Spam served alongside creamy scrambled eggs.…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Steamed Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce
Steamed Broccoli Florets with Rich Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh broccoli florets steamed until tender-crisp, generously topped with a creamy, rich, and tangy hollandais…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
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T-Bone Steak
T-Bone Steak with Keto Sides (e.g., Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach)
A classic large cut of beef, offering both tenderloin and strip steak, often grilled or pan-seared and served …
4 net8 total4 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
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Bone-in Ribeye Steak
Bone-in Ribeye Steak with Béarnaise Sauce and Sautéed Asparagus
A succulent, perfectly grilled or pan-seared bone-in ribeye steak, generously topped with a classic rich and t…
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
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Braised Beef Tongue
Braised Beef Tongue with Horseradish Cream and Sautéed Greens
Tender, slow-braised beef tongue, thinly sliced, served with a dollop of piquant horseradish cream and a side …
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Cream Cheese & Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Baked Mushroom Caps with Cream Cheese and Herbs (No Breading)
Savory mushroom caps generously filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs, …
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Roasted Broccolini
Rich, flaky Chilean Sea Bass pan-seared to perfection, served with a generous lemon-garlic butter sauce and si…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Braised Swiss Chard
Succulent pan-seared duck breast with crispy skin, served alongside earthy, tender braised Swiss chard.…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Roast Pork Belly with Sauerkraut
Roast Pork Belly and Braised Sauerkraut
Slow-roasted, tender pork belly, often with a crispy skin, served alongside savory braised sauerkraut. A heart…
5 net10 total5 fibre80 protein105 fat1300 kcal
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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Herbs and Garlic
Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Rosemary, Thyme, and Sautéed Broccoli
Succulent, skin-on bone-in chicken thighs roasted to crispy perfection with fragrant rosemary, thyme, and garl…
5 net10 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Artisan American Cheese Board
Selection of American Cheeses with Olives and Nuts
A sophisticated board showcasing a variety of domestic artisan cheeses (e.g., sharp cheddar, blue cheese, smok…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Chicken Livers and Bacon with Sautéed Onions
Pan-fried chicken livers and crispy bacon pieces, combined with tender sautéed onions. A rich and flavorful di…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Crab Stuffed Avocado
Fresh Avocado Halves Filled with Creamy Crab Salad
Ripe avocado halves generously filled with a flavorful, creamy crab salad, typically made with lump crab meat,…
6 net14 total8 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Pan-Fried Hog Jowl with Mustard Greens
Crispy, savory slices of pan-fried hog jowl (a cut from the cheek of a pig), providing rich flavor and texture…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein85 fat980 kcal
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Pan-Seared Sweetbreads
Pan-Seared Sweetbreads with Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce and Sautéed Asparagus
Delicately pan-seared veal or lamb sweetbreads, crispy on the outside and tender within, served with a vibrant…
6 net9 total3 fibre55 protein80 fat980 kcal
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Roast Pork Belly with Seared Cabbage
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, slow-roasted pork belly served with savory pan-seared cabbage. A …
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein80 fat1000 kcal
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Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut Platter
Grilled Smoked Sausage with Tangy Sauerkraut
Hearty smoked sausages (e.g., kielbasa, frankfurters) grilled or pan-fried, served alongside a generous portio…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Smoked Whitefish Salad with Celery Sticks
A creamy and flavorful salad made with flaky smoked whitefish, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, and fresh herb…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Smoked Whitefish Platter with Keto Dippers
A classic platter featuring delicate smoked whitefish, served with fresh cream cheese and a selection of crisp…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Smoked Ham Hock and Braised Collard Greens
Smoked Ham Hock with Slow-Braised Collard Greens
A classic Southern comfort dish featuring a tender, smoky ham hock slow-braised until falling off the bone, se…
8 net14 total6 fibre80 protein65 fat950 kcal
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Keto American Charcuterie Platter
Assorted American Cured Meats and Cheeses with Low-Carb Accompaniments
A lavish platter featuring a selection of artisanal American cheeses (such as aged cheddar, Monterey Jack, pep…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal