Low-Carb Dining

Updated: March 12, 2009

On the Atkins diet? From a delicious steak to succulent seafood, find the best low-carb, high-protein dishes in the Triangle.

Low-Carb Options

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rio Churrascharia
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    9650 Strickland Rd Ste 145, Raleigh, NC 27615 (map)

    It's hardly possible to cheat on your Atkins plan here; this Brazilian restaurant's meat extravaganza includes smoked salmon, skewered chicken and filet mignon.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Michael Dean's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar of North Raleigh, NC
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    6004 Falls Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 (map)

    This Raleigh favorite has created a low-carb lunch menu that includes pork loin medallions and grilled mahi mahi.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar
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    8314 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513 (map)

    Asian fusion dishes help dieters stay on track: ginger chicken pot-stickers, spice-crusted scallops or Voodoo tuna are all smart choices.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fairview
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    3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Indulge in fine dining while avoiding carbs--this restaurant has introduced several options, including the fennel and Szechuan pepper-crusted Ahi tuna and rack of Australian lamb.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Carolina & Bakery
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    401 Daniels St, Raleigh, NC 27605 (map)

    This beloved bakery joins the low-carb craze with a new menu. Items include breadless sandwiches that come with veggie-cheese skewers.

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