⚖️ Low Calorie Restaurants in NYC
🔄 Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated April 2026.22 active restaurants.
What is Low Calorie?
Restaurants tagged low-calorie in this directory explicitly market calorie-counted menu options, display calorie information, or specialize in lighter, portion-controlled dishes. NYC requires chain restaurants with 15+ locations to display calorie counts by law.
For diners counting calories or following a calorie-conscious eating plan, NYC offers a growing number of restaurants that explicitly display calorie counts, offer portion-controlled meals, or specialize in light, nutritious dishes designed to support weight management goals.
22 dedicated options — a smaller pool, which honestly makes it easier to find the standouts. We've tagged each one with health grades so you can compare apples to apples.
⭐ Top Rated
Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos
Upper East Side, Manhattan
Closed now
Churrascaria Plataforma Steakhouse
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Closed now
The Grey Dog - Union Square
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Closed now
Low Calorie Restaurants by Borough
Our low calorie restaurant listings are drawn from a dataset of 22 verified NYC establishments, each tagged conservatively. Use our neighbourhood health comparison tool to see which NYC neighbourhoods have the highest concentration of low calorie restaurants.
How we tag restaurants:We apply the “low calorie” tag conservatively. A restaurant only gets it if they explicitly identify as low calorie-friendly or if their menu clearly supports it. We don't guess. If you think we're missing a spot, let us know.
FAQ
Low Calorie Restaurants in NYC — FAQ
Everything you need to know about finding low calorie restaurants across New York City.
Yes — NYC requires chain restaurants with 15 or more US locations to display calorie counts on menus. This makes it easier to make informed choices at chain health food and fast-casual restaurants.