Navigating the magical world of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure while sticking to a ketogenic diet might seem like a daunting task, but fear not! It’s entirely possible, and much easier than you might imagine, to enjoy delicious low-carb meals and snacks throughout both parks. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you find every keto-friendly option, from savory quick-service meals to sit-down dining experiences, ensuring your visit is as delicious as it is magical – all while staying true to your keto lifestyle.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between rides or a relaxing meal, this guide breaks down all the possibilities for keto snacks, keto lunches, and keto dinners available across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, making your low-carb adventure effortless.

Having recently returned from an incredible three-day trip to Disneyland, I personally put this guide to the test. Sticking to my weight loss journey and maintaining a clean keto diet during our visit proved to be surprisingly straightforward and enjoyable. Based on my experience and thorough research, I’ve compiled this ultimate resource to help you do the same. If you’re also planning a trip with little ones, you might find my Disneyland travel tips for families with toddlers helpful too!
Eating Keto at Disneyland & California Adventure: Essential Tips for Your Low-Carb Journey
Before diving into the detailed list of keto-friendly options at every restaurant and kiosk, here are some crucial tips to help you maximize your low-carb dining experience at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure:
- Bring Your Own Food and Drinks: One of the most effective ways to stay keto (and save money and time) is to bring your own compliant snacks and drinks into the parks. Disneyland allows guests to bring in outside food and non-alcoholic beverages, provided they are not in glass containers. Pack items like cheese sticks, pork rinds, nuts, seeds, pre-cut veggies with dip, or even a small salad. Remember, you’ll need to carry these items with you and consider how to keep them cool throughout the day, especially if you plan to be in the park for many hours.
- Managing Non-Keto Sides: Many meal options, particularly burgers and sandwiches, come with non-keto sides like French fries. While you can certainly ask to omit them, it often doesn’t reduce the price. A practical approach is to still accept the fries and give them to other members of your party who aren’t on a keto diet, such as children or friends. This prevents food waste and ensures you’re not paying extra for something you won’t eat. Alternatively, ask if you can substitute for a side salad (with keto-friendly dressing) or seasonal vegetables if available.
- Mobile Ordering vs. In-Person Ordering: Mobile Ordering is a fantastic time-saver at Disneyland, allowing you to order food from your phone and pick it up at a designated time. However, it often provides limited customization options. For many keto modifications, such as requesting a burger lettuce-wrapped or sauces on the side/omitted, ordering in person is highly recommended. The only notable exception where mobile ordering offers a “no sauce” option for a keto-friendly item is Bengal Barbecue. For maximum flexibility and to ensure your meal is prepared exactly as you need it, speaking directly with a Cast Member is usually the best approach.
- Confirm Seasonal Vegetables: Restaurants frequently offer “seasonal vegetables” as a side or part of a dish. Always make sure to ask the Cast Member what the specific vegetable is for that day. Seasonal options can vary widely and may sometimes include high-carb items like corn, potatoes, or butternut squash, which are not keto-friendly. Opt for green, non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or asparagus. Don’t hesitate to ask for a double portion of keto-compliant vegetables if possible.
- Leverage Cast Member Assistance: Disneyland Cast Members are renowned for their exceptional service and willingness to accommodate guest requests. Don’t be shy about explaining your dietary needs and asking for modifications. They are usually more than happy to help you adjust meals to fit your keto lifestyle. Being polite and clear about your requests will ensure a smooth ordering process.
- Navigate with Ease: This guide is organized by theme park (Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure) and then by the specific lands within each park. This structure allows you to quickly locate keto options in the area you’re currently exploring, making it incredibly convenient to find a suitable meal or snack on the go without extensive searching. Keep this guide handy on your phone!
With these tips in mind, let’s explore the abundant keto-friendly dining opportunities that await you at the Happiest Place on Earth!
Everything Keto You Can Eat In Disneyland Park
Adventureland
Bengal Barbecue (Quick Service // $)
A popular spot known for its delicious skewers, perfect for a quick and savory keto meal. You can ask for no sauce on mobile orders here, which is a great time-saver!
- Chieftain Chicken Skewer: A flavorful chicken skewer typically served with a Polynesian sauce. To make it keto, be sure to request it with no sauce, as the Polynesian sauce contains sugar.
- Safari Skewer: Delicious bacon-wrapped asparagus, naturally low-carb and a fantastic keto snack or side. Enjoy as is!
- Pork Belly Skewer: Grilled pork belly often accompanied by Hoisin sauce, pickled carrots, daikon, and cilantro. For a keto-friendly version, ask for no sauce, pickled carrots, or daikon, as these often contain added sugars.
- Outback Vegetable Skewer: Skewered fresh vegetables. The sauce on this skewer is generally considered keto-friendly, but always confirm the current sauce ingredients if you have concerns.
- Bengal Beef Skewer: Beef skewer usually prepared with a sweet Zulu sauce. For a low-carb option, ensure you request it with no sauce.
Tropical Imports (Kiosk // $)
This kiosk offers simple, grab-and-go keto snacks.
- Mini Babybel Cheese (3-pack): A convenient and satisfying cheesy snack.
- Pickles: A refreshing and zero-carb snack.
Critter Country
Harbour Galley (Quick Service // $)
Located by the water, this spot offers a couple of salad options that can be adapted for keto.
- Shrimp Salad: Romaine lettuce, shrimp, bacon, feta cheese, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, and avocado. This salad is largely keto-friendly as is; just be mindful of any dressings and ask for a simple oil and vinegar or ensure the existing dressing is low-carb.
- Fisherman’s Salad: Romaine lettuce, seasoned albacore tuna, haricots verts (green beans), tomato, red onion, hard-boiled egg, and olives. A solid keto choice; again, verify the dressing for sugar content.
Hungry Bear Restaurant (Quick Service // $)
Enjoy classic American fare with keto modifications in a scenic setting.
- Double Cheeseburger: Features two Angus ⅓ lb chuck patties with cheese, grilled onion, house-made pickles, and signature sauce, typically served with French fries or house slaw. To make it keto, order the burger lettuce-wrapped, skip the fries entirely, and be cautious with the house slaw as it may contain sugar. You can ask for extra pickles or grilled onions.
- Classic Cheeseburger: An Angus ⅓ lb chuck burger with cheese, lettuce, and signature sauce, also served with French fries or house slaw. Similar to the double cheeseburger, request it lettuce-wrapped, avoid the fries, and be mindful of the slaw’s sugar content.
Fantasyland
Edelweiss Snacks (Kiosk // $)
A fun kiosk offering a protein-packed option.
- Turkey Leg: A massive, satisfying, and naturally keto-friendly protein source. A popular choice among park-goers!
Red Rose Taverne (Quick Service // $)
Step into a Beauty and the Beast-inspired eatery for keto-adaptable burgers.
- Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger: A ⅓ lb Angus beef patty, uncured Wagyu pastrami, Swiss-American cheese, sliced pickles, and spicy mustard spread on a toasted roll, served with pommes frites or sliced apples. For a keto meal, ask for it lettuce-wrapped, and omit the pommes frites (fries) and sliced apples. The spicy mustard is typically low-carb.
- Classic Angus ⅓ lb Cheeseburger: A ⅓ lb Angus beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and house-made signature sauce served on a toasted roll with pommes frites or sliced apples. As with other burgers, request it lettuce-wrapped, and do not eat the pommes frites or sliced apples.
Troubadour Tavern (Quick Service // $)
A quick stop near the Fantasyland Theatre, offering a simple keto protein.
- Bratwurst Sausage: Usually served in a garlic and herb brioche with hickory-smoked bacon sauerkraut. To make this keto, simply ask for just the sausage, discarding the brioche and being cautious with the sauerkraut, as some preparations can be sugary.
Frontierland
The Golden Horseshoe (Quick Service // $)
Enjoy a show and a keto-friendly salad in this Old West-style music hall.
- Grilled Chicken Mixed Green Salad: A fresh salad with grilled chicken and your choice of dressing. Ensure you select a keto-friendly dressing like ranch, blue cheese, or oil and vinegar, and confirm there are no sugary additions.
Rancho Del Zocalo (Quick Service // $)
Experience vibrant Mexican cuisine with several customizable keto options.
- Citrus Fire-grilled Chicken: Half chicken seasoned in a savory marinade of chile and citrus, typically served with Mexican rice and refried beans. To enjoy this keto-style, request no rice and no beans. You can ask for extra chicken or a side of avocado if available.
- Hacienda Caesar Salad: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, tossed in house-made Caesar dressing and garnished with seasoned pepita seeds, pickled red onions, crispy tortilla strips, and cheese. For a low-carb version, ask for no tortilla strips. Confirm the dressing is keto-friendly.
- Tostada Salad with Chicken (or Beef): Presented in a crispy tortilla shell with refried beans, chopped lettuce, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and black bean corn relish, topped with cheese. This can be made keto by asking for it on a plate (without the tortilla shell), with no beans and no black bean corn relish. Enjoy the protein, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
River Belle Terrace (Table Service // $)
A charming table-service restaurant with American comfort food that can be adapted for keto.
- Grilled and Chilled Shrimp: Served with house-made BBQ cocktail sauce and lemon. For a keto option, avoid the cocktail sauce (which is typically high in sugar) and simply use the fresh lemon to flavor your shrimp.
- Terrace Wedge: Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, crumbled Gorgonzola, garnished with pickled red onions, served with buttermilk-Gorgonzola vinaigrette and choice of chicken, grilled shrimp, brisket, or BBQ tofu. This salad is highly keto-friendly. Just ensure you choose a compliant protein (chicken, shrimp, or brisket) and avoid the BBQ tofu as BBQ sauces can be sugary.
- Catch of the Day: Sustainable seafood with Southern pesto, brown butter hollandaise, and herb-tossed fingerling potatoes, served with frisée and arugula salad. To make this keto, ask for no potatoes, and substitute with extra salad or seasonal vegetables (confirm they are low-carb). The pesto and hollandaise are generally keto-friendly.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Carnation Cafe (Table Service // $, $$)
Walt Disney’s favorite spot for a classic American meal, offering several keto-friendly adjustments.
- Romaine Salad with Shrimp: Succulent shrimp, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, hickory-smoked bacon, and blue cheese with creamy ranch. This is an excellent keto choice as described.
- Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken: Grilled chicken, spinach, boiled eggs, Portobello mushrooms, feta cheese, and pickled onions tossed with Golden Balsamic-Mustard Seed Vinaigrette. To optimize for keto, consider asking for ranch dressing instead of the mustard vinaigrette, as balsamic dressings can sometimes have higher sugar content.
- Main Street Cheeseburger: Angus chuck patty, cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, and house sauce on toasted brioche, served with your choice of fresh fruit or seasoned French fries. For a low-carb version, get the burger lettuce-wrapped and substitute the fruit/fries with a side salad (with ranch or oil and vinegar dressing) or seasonal vegetables.
- Fresh Catch of the Day: Sustainable fish served with Chef’s choice of sides. This option varies daily, so it’s essential to inquire about the preparation and sides to ensure they are keto-friendly before ordering.
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Quick Service // $)
While known for its baked goods, this spot can still cater to your keto needs for beverages.
- Keto-Friendly Coffee Drinks: You can order your favorite keto-friendly coffee drink here, such as black coffee, espresso, or coffee with heavy cream (if available) or sugar-free syrups.
Market House (Quick Service // $)
Another location offering Starbucks beverages and a last-minute snack solution.
- Keto-Friendly Starbucks Drink: Grab your preferred low-carb Starbucks beverage, like an Americano or a latte with heavy cream.
- Emergency Snack Option: In a pinch, they sometimes offer a snack box containing pretzels, carrots, cheese, and grapes. You could choose to eat only the cheese and carrots from this pack if other options are unavailable.
Refreshment Corner (Quick Service // $)
A classic spot for hot dogs and simple fare.
- Hot Dog Basket: A premium hot dog served on a warm bun with a choice of sliced apples or a small bag of chips. To make this keto, simply eat only the hot dog itself, discarding the bun and sides. Be mindful of condiments; opt for mustard over ketchup.
Mickey’s Toontown
Daisy’s Diner (Quick Service // $)
A playful diner in Toontown with one key keto-friendly option.
- Chicken Cobb Salad: A classic Cobb salad featuring chicken. This is generally a great keto option; just confirm the dressing is low-carb or ask for oil and vinegar.
New Orleans Square
Blue Bayou Restaurant (Table Service // $$$)
Dine in the ambient twilight of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride with luxurious keto options.
- Surf & Turf: Features a split lobster tail, petite filet mignon, au gratin potatoes, Chef’s choice vegetables, and Cabernet sauce. To make this keto, substitute double vegetables for the au gratin potatoes. The Cabernet sauce is generally low-carb, but confirm if concerned.
- Bone-In Rib-Eye: Butter-brushed rib-eye, usually served with mashed potatoes and Chef’s choice vegetables. For a low-carb meal, substitute double vegetables for the mashed potatoes.
- Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb: Served with mashed potatoes, Chef’s choice vegetables, feta, roasted garlic, and rosemary jus. Make it keto by substituting double vegetables for the mashed potatoes.
- Catch of the Day: Sustainable fish with Chef’s choice vegetables and seasonal sauce. As this varies, always inquire about the specific preparation and sauce to ensure it is keto-friendly.
- Roasted Chicken Maison: Served with au gratin potatoes, Chef’s choice vegetables, and roasted shallot demi. To keep it keto, substitute double vegetables for the au gratin potatoes.
Cafe Orleans (Table Service // $$)
A charming French Quarter-inspired cafe with several adaptable menu items.
- Charcuterie Board: Assorted artisan cheeses and charcuterie with honey, fruit, nuts, and crostini. For a keto-friendly board, ask for no honey, fruit, or crostini, and request extra meat, cheese, or nuts as substitutions.
- Steak and Potatoes: Chef’s choice of steak, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables paired with chimichurri sauce. To make this keto, substitute extra vegetables instead of potatoes. Chimichurri is typically keto-friendly.
- Muffuletta Chopped Salad: Ham, capicola, salami, provolone, roasted red peppers, olives, shaved Parmesan, and giardiniera, served with sherry vinaigrette. This salad is naturally low-carb and a fantastic keto choice.
- Nicoise Salad: Seared Ahi tuna with spring mix, heirloom tomato, roasted potatoes, asparagus, olives, hard-boiled egg, and fresh herb vinaigrette. To make it keto, simply ask for no potatoes.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Journey to a galaxy far, far away and find sustenance suitable for any space traveler on a keto mission.
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Quick Service // $)
A bustling hangar bay eatery offering unique, globally-inspired dishes with keto potential.
- Endorian Roasted Chicken Salad: Marinated chicken, mixed greens, roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, and pumpkin seeds, tossed in green curry ranch. For a keto version, ask for no quinoa. Also, inquire what the seasonal vegetables are to ensure they are not high-carb (like potatoes or butternut squash).
Oga’s Cantina (Table Service // $, $$)
While known for its exotic beverages, there’s one snack option that works for keto.
- Happabore Sampler: A selection of cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickled and preserved rations, and crackers. To keep this keto, simply do not eat the crackers. Enjoy the meats, cheeses, and pickled items.
Ronto Roasters (Kiosk // $)
A popular spot for hearty, grilled meats. This is an excellent choice for a quick keto protein fix.
- Ronto Wrap: Roasted pork, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw, all wrapped in pita bread. To make this a keto delight, ask for it on a plate with no pita bread. You can enjoy the delicious roasted pork and sausage. Be mindful of the peppercorn sauce and tangy slaw, asking for them on the side if you’re unsure of their sugar content, or omitting them entirely.
Tomorrowland
Alien Pizza Planet (Quick Service // $)
A Buzz Lightyear-themed quick-service spot, primarily for pizza, but with some salad options.
- Centurion Caesar Salad: Grilled chicken breast atop crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, with croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. To make this keto, simply do not eat the croutons. Ensure the Caesar dressing is low-carb.
- Astro Antipasto Salad: Crisp lettuce with pepperoni, tomatoes, mixed olives, pepperoncini, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and roasted onion, with balsamic vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan cheese. This salad is largely keto-friendly, but be cautious with the balsamic vinaigrette, which can sometimes contain sugar. Ask for oil and vinegar instead.
- Pizza (Emergency Option): While not ideal, if you’re in an extreme pinch, you technically could order a pizza and eat only the cheese and toppings, leaving the crust behind. This is generally a last resort.
Galactic Grill (Quick Service // $)
Grab a quick meal with a view of Tomorrowland, offering keto-adaptable burgers and salads.
- Cheeseburger: Angus beef patty with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and house burger sauce served with Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt or French fries. For a keto meal, get the burger lettuce-wrapped and skip the fries. The Greek yogurt is also not keto, so avoid that too.
- Chopped Salad: Mixed lettuce with grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion, red pepper, and feta cheese served with roasted pepper-ranch dressing. This is a good keto option, just confirm the ranch dressing is low-carb.
Everything Keto You Can Eat in Disney California Adventure Park
Buena Vista Street
Step back in time to 1920s Los Angeles and discover elegant dining options suitable for your keto lifestyle.
Carthay Circle Lounge (Table Service // $, $$)
An upscale lounge experience with small plates that can be modified for keto.
- Artisan Selected Cheese Board: Seasonal chutney, dried fruit crisps. To make this keto, simply ask for just the cheese board, omitting the chutney and dried fruit crisps. You can ask for extra nuts or olives if available.
- Spanish Roasted Cauliflower: Hazelnuts, capers, golden raisins, mint, and lemon. For a keto version, ask for no raisins, as they are high in sugar. The rest of the dish should be keto-friendly and delicious.
Carthay Circle Restaurant (Table Service // $$, $$$)
An iconic fine dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended for this elegant establishment, offering sophisticated keto-adaptable dishes.
- Pan-roasted Filet Mignon: Pine nuts, green peppercorn chimichurri. This is an excellent keto entree as is, as chimichurri is typically low-carb.
- Thick-cut Niman Ranch Pork Chop: Served with corn succotash and a spring green garlic sauce. To make this keto, ask for roasted broccoli or another low-carb seasonal vegetable instead of the corn succotash, which is high in carbs.
- Tuscan-style Braised Lamb Shoulder: Served with cavatelli pasta, roasted tomatoes, and truffle butter. For a keto meal, ask for no pasta and substitute with roasted broccoli or another low-carb vegetable side.
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe (Quick Service // $)
This Starbucks location offers familiar keto options for breakfast and beverages.
- Bacon & Gruyère Sous Vide Egg Bites: A fantastic, protein-rich, and convenient keto breakfast or snack option.
- Veggie Cup with Ranch: A simple and healthy snack. Ensure the ranch dressing is a low-carb variety.
- Starbucks Coffee: Order your favorite keto-friendly Starbucks beverage here, such as black coffee, espresso, or a sugar-free latte with heavy cream.
Cars Land
Cruise into Radiator Springs for some American diner classics that can be tailored to a keto diet.
Fillmore’s Taste-In (Kiosk // $)
A fun, hippie-inspired roadside stand for quick, healthy snacks.
- Pickles: A refreshing, zero-carb snack.
- Mini Babybel® Snack Cheese (6-pack): A convenient and satisfying cheesy snack.
Flo’s V8 Cafe (Quick Service // $)
Dine in a classic diner setting with Route 66 vibes, offering keto-adaptable burgers and salads.
- Ka-Cheeseburger: A ⅓ lb Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, 1000 Island dressing, and caramelized onions on a sesame seed bun with steak fries. To make it keto, get the burger lettuce-wrapped, and do not eat the fries. Be mindful of the 1000 Island dressing, which can contain sugar.
- Ramone’s Low and Slow Club: Turkey breast, crispy bacon, avocado-bacon mayo, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread with steak fries. For a low-carb option, get the sandwich lettuce-wrapped and skip the fries. The avocado-bacon mayo should be keto-friendly.
- Cobb de Ville Salad: Mixed lettuce, turkey breast, crispy bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, corn, and tomatoes with house-made ranch dressing. To make this salad keto, ask for no corn, and ensure the ranch dressing is low-carb.
Grizzly Peak
Explore the rustic beauty of California’s wilderness while finding sturdy, keto-friendly meals.
Smokejumpers Grill (Quick Service // $)
A wilderness-themed restaurant with hearty burger and sandwich options that can be customized.
- Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: Served with Bear Paw Slaw, avocado-ranch, and blue cheese sauce, with a choice of waffle-cut fries or onion rings. To make it keto, ask for it lettuce-wrapped and omit the fries or onion rings. Confirm the slaw and sauces are low-carb if you’re sensitive to hidden sugars.
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Herb-marinated chicken breast with Jack cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce, served with choice of waffle-cut fries or onion rings. For a keto meal, request it lettuce-wrapped and avoid the fries or onion rings. Be aware that sun-dried tomato sauce can sometimes contain sugar.
- Cheeseburger: An Angus ⅓ lb burger with American cheese and signature smoked sauce, served with choice of waffle-cut fries or onion rings. For a keto option, ask for it lettuce-wrapped and skip the fries or onion rings. Be cautious with the “signature smoked sauce” and ask for it on the side or omitted if you’re unsure of its sugar content.
- Bacon Cheeseburger: An Angus ⅓ lb burger with bacon, American cheese, and signature smoked sauce, served with choice of waffle-cut fries or onion rings. Similar to the regular cheeseburger, request it lettuce-wrapped and do not eat the fries or onion rings.
Hollywood Land
Step into the golden age of Hollywood for quick bites and essential keto snacks.
Award Wieners (Quick Service // $)
Enjoy gourmet hot dogs in a classic movie-themed setting.
- Bacon Street Dog: All-beef hot dog dipped in a house-made roasted red pepper ketchup, topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, and crispy bacon crumbles, served with Filmstrip Fries. To make this keto, eat only the hot dog and bacon crumbles, omitting the bun, roasted red pepper ketchup (likely sugary), and fries.
- All-Beef Hot Dog: A simple all-beef hot dog on a toasted bun with Filmstrip Fries. For a keto option, eat only the hot dog, leaving the bun and fries. Stick to mustard as a condiment.
Fairfax Market (Kiosk // $)
A convenient market stand offering fresh and simple keto snacks.
- Pickles: A refreshing, zero-carb snack.
- Mini Babybel® Snack Cheese (6-pack): A convenient and satisfying cheesy snack.
- Carrots and Broccoli with Ranch: A great veggie snack. Ensure the ranch dressing is low-carb.
Pacific Wharf
Embrace the flavors of California’s coastal regions with varied keto-friendly options.
Alfresco Tasting Terrace (Table Service // $, $$)
Relax on this outdoor terrace and enjoy wine country-inspired small plates.
- Charcuterie and Cheese Board: Prosciutto di Parma, Spanish-style chorizo, Gorgonzola blue cheese, chèvre, Fontina, green olives, marinated mushrooms, walnuts, and dry-cured black Beldi olives. This board is largely keto-friendly as presented, offering a rich variety of meats, cheeses, and healthy fats.
- Chicken Caesar Piadina: Grilled chicken, tomatoes, arugula, Caesar dressing, mozzarella cheese served with pepperoncini aïoli. To make this keto, do not eat the piadina bread. Enjoy the chicken, cheese, greens, and dressing.
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Quick Service // $)
A Mexican grill known for its flavorful dishes. While challenging for strict keto due to sides, it’s possible for a protein-focused meal.
This location can be tricky for keto dieters because most dishes automatically come with beans and rice, and they don’t typically offer extra veggie sides. However, you can still opt for the meat and salsa components of their dishes. If you prioritize a plate with more low-carb vegetables, you might find other options in the park more suitable. If you choose to dine here, focus on ordering grilled meats (like carne asada or pollo asado) and ask for them on a plate without rice, beans, or tortillas. Load up on salsa and guacamole if available!
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop (Quick Service // $)
While famous for sundaes, you can still find a keto-compliant beverage here.
- Keto-Friendly Coffee: Skip the sugary treats and opt for your favorite keto-friendly coffee drink here, such as black coffee or espresso.
Mendocino Terrace (Table Service // $)
A peaceful outdoor wine bar offering light, keto-friendly bites.
- Italian Cold Cut Plate: A selection of cured meats, perfect for a high-protein, low-carb snack or light meal.
- Mendocino Cheese Plate: An assortment of cheeses, another excellent keto choice.
Wine Country Trattoria (Table Service // $$)
Enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine in a charming vineyard setting with many keto-adaptable entrees.
- Caprese Salad: Tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This is mostly keto-friendly, but be cautious with balsamic vinegar, which can have sugar. Ask for plain olive oil if you prefer.
- Italian Insalata: A slice of iceberg lettuce with pepperoncinis, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, and shaved Parmesan with a red wine vinaigrette. This salad is a good keto option, with the red wine vinaigrette generally being low-carb.
- Rib-Eye Steak: Served with creamy garlic-stacked potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and honey. To make this keto, ask for no potatoes, and ensure the Brussels sprouts are prepared without honey. You can request extra seasonal vegetables or a side salad instead of the potatoes.
- Salmon: Served with roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and arugula salad with a dill-butter cream sauce. For a low-carb version, ask for no potatoes, and substitute with extra seasonal vegetables or more arugula salad. The dill-butter cream sauce is usually keto-friendly.
- Osso Buco: Slow-braised lamb served with polenta and seasonal vegetables. To keep this keto, ask for no polenta, and substitute with additional seasonal vegetables or a side salad.
- Tuscan Salad with Shrimp: Blend of romaine and radicchio, red and yellow grape tomatoes, celery, green beans, cannellini beans, and roasted peppers tossed in creamy Italian dressing. To make this keto, ask for no cannellini beans (which are legumes and higher in carbs). Confirm the creamy Italian dressing is low-carb.
Paradise Gardens Park
Find quick and easy keto-friendly options in this vibrant, seaside-inspired area.
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Quick Service // $)
A quick-service location primarily for pizza and pasta, but with accessible salad options.
- Chicken Caesar Salad: Grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan. To make this keto, simply do not eat the croutons. Double-check that the Caesar dressing is low-carb.
- Italian Chef Salad: Salami, capocollo, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, marinated olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh greens with a red wine vinaigrette. This is a very good keto salad option.
- Pizza (Emergency Option): Similar to Alien Pizza Planet, in an extreme pinch, you could order a pizza and eat only the cheese and toppings, leaving the crust behind. This is not ideal but possible.
Pixar Pier
Step into the colorful world of Pixar and discover some unique and fun keto choices.
Angry Dogs (Kiosk // $)
A fun, themed hot dog stand offering quick, customizable hot dogs.
- Angry Dog: A spicy all-beef hot dog served with a small bag of “Hot Fries.” To make this keto, simply eat only the hot dog itself, discarding the bun and fries. Be mindful of any sauces that may contain sugar.
- Slightly Annoyed Dog: A not-so-spicy hot dog served with potato chips. Similar to the Angry Dog, eat only the hot dog, leaving the bun and chips.
Lamplight Lounge (Table Service // $$)
An upscale gastropub with a chic, Pixar-themed ambiance, offering creative dishes with keto potential. Reservations are highly recommended.
- Spinach Salad: Curly spinach with warm wild mushrooms, soft poached egg, charred onion vinaigrette, shiitake “bacon,” and blue cheese toast. To make this keto, ask for no blue cheese toast. The rest of the salad components are generally keto-friendly.
- Ratatouille: Roasted eggplant and bell pepper ragout with zucchini noodles, burrata cheese, mushrooms, smoked tomato sauce, and basil aïoli. This dish is an excellent, ready-to-eat keto vegetarian option.
- Salmon PLT: Grilled salmon with crispy pancetta, romaine lettuce, roasted plum tomato, lemon-bacon aïoli, and toasted focaccia, served with Malted Fries. For a keto meal, ask for no focaccia bread (or request it lettuce-wrapped) and ask for a side salad or seasonal vegetables instead of the fries. The lemon-bacon aïoli should be keto-friendly.
- Cheddar Burger: Grilled custom burger blend with cheddar, roasted plum tomato, red onion, avocado ranch spread, and toasted Amish bun, served with Malted Fries. To make this keto, ask for it to be lettuce-wrapped, and request a side salad or seasonal vegetables instead of the fries. The avocado ranch spread is generally keto-friendly.