Low-Carb Dining
By J.P. Anderson, Chicago
On the Atkins diet? From a delicious steak to succulent seafood, find the best low-carb, high-protein dishes in Chicago.
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Home Run Inn Pizzeria
4254 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Talk about meat lovers' pizza--this South Side hangout make a low-carb pie with a crust made entirely of Italian sausage. -
Starfish
804 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
This hip sushi house offers (by request) maki wrapped in black rice, which has fewer carbohydrates and more nutritional value than standard white rice. -
Viand Bar & Kitchen
155 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Chef Jay Denham's low-carb options include sliced beef with grain salad and seared walleye with soy beans, succotash and mushrooms. -
Bobtail Soda Fountain
2951 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a "Carb Counter" milkshake, made with low-carb vanilla ice cream, skim milk, and your choice of mix-in (staff recommends peanut butter). -
Fogo de Chao
661 N Lasalle St, Chicago, IL
From garlic rumpsteak to succulent leg of lamb, this Brazilian churrascaria serves 15 cuts of meat--plus a four-star salad bar. -
Gale Street Inn
4914 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Diners can order the famous ribs without sauce at this barbecue fave, or try specials like boneless chicken breast with steamed broccoli. -
Nacional 27
325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL
This Latin favorite features low-carb dishes like roasted chicken, ahi tuna steak, and blue-cheese-crusted New York strip with portobello-broccoli gratin. -
Spiaggia
980 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
For a four-star treat, make a meal of cheeses selected from this fine Italian spot's extensive cheese cave.
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
A Miami legend puts some welcome swank into Chicago's steak-and-seafood scene. -
Saloon Steakhouse
200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
A warm atmosphere and an excellent steakhouse menu make this a local favorite.
