Low-Carb Dining
By Cadien Clark, Austin Editor
On the Atkins diet? From a delicious steak to succulent seafood, find the best low-carb, high-protein dishes in Austin.
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Austin's Pizza
1817 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Low-carb pizza sound impossible? It's not with special whole-wheat crust, reduced-sugar sauce and protein-packed cheese. -
Central Market
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
After perusing the 150-plus items geared toward carbohydrate-fearing folks, hit the cafe and try the seared salmon. -
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX
The menu at this lively American bistro has tasty low-carb options such as pecan-crusted salmon served with steamed spinach and mushrooms. -
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
301 E Fifth St, Austin, TX
You can't go wrong with a menu brimming with high-protein creatures of the sea; Parmesan-crusted lemon sole is divine. -
El Arroyo
1624 W Fifth St, Austin, TX
Atkins-friendly choices include Ditch Chicken, grilled chicken breast topped with poblano peppers and Jack cheese with sauteed spinach or mushrooms. -
Opal Divine's Freehouse
700 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
If you like your lunches liquid, try the carb-reduced margarita. -
Texas Land & Cattle Steak House
6007 N IH 35, Austin, TX
This thriving chain serves up plenty of made-to-order steaks and sides to keep you on your carb-free path. -
Just Desserts by Ultimate Cheesecake
10515 N Mopac Expwy Ste A120, Austin, TX
Doing the low-carb thing but can't go without dessert? Try one of the five crustless, sugar-free cheescakes in flavors like Key lime and Kahlua.
