Low-Carb Dining
By Leigh Niles Reason, Orange County
On the Atkins diet? From a delicious steak to succulent seafood, find the best low-carb, high-protein dishes in Orange County.
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21 Oceanfront
2100 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA
Enjoy a sumptuous ocean view while sticking to your Atkins diet; order swordfish steak with special-order, low-carb sides. -
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
87 Aquarium Wy, Long Beach, CA
This movie-themed spot's "Forrest's Low-Carb Fixin's" menu features fish dishes with non-starchy sides, plus a crouton-less Caesar salad. -
McCormick & Schmick's
2000 Main St, Irvine, CA
You can't go wrong with a menu brimming with high-protein creatures of the sea; sole grilled with Parmesan and lemon is divine. -
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2961 Michelson Drive Ste A Bldg 10, Irvine, CA
This peerless chain serves up plenty of made-to-order steaks and sides to keep you on your carb-free path. -
T.G.I. Friday's
1 City Blvd W, Orange, CA
The Atkins-sponsored special menu features nine choices ranging from spinach dip to NY strip with blue cheese.
