Red Lobster

Red Lobster's menu runs on seafood, which is naturally high protein and lower in fat than beef. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits arrive automatically; let them sit.

• →The biscuits arrive automatically; let them sit.
• →Ask for any starch side to be substituted with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
• →Grilled and steamed seafood has some of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios in sit-down dining.
• →For scampi, pasta on the side lets you eat the protein first and decide if you want carbs after.
• →Water and diet sodas are both zero-calorie and work well here.

In your first few months, wood-grilled salmon with steamed broccoli is the simplest order. The biscuits arrive automatically; let them sit and you have a high-protein, low-carb meal.