So you've decided to try the keto diet and it's going pretty well because hey, eating a lot of butter rules! But it can be tough to stay on track when family or friends want to hit up a restaurant. Temptations abound when your tablemates are going HAM on the bread basket, after all. The best defense is a good offense, though, so prepare for a fun night out by doing your research and suggesting one of the spots below. These chains have plenty of keto-friendly options to help your discipline (in the most delicious way).

Chipotle

You won't even miss the tortillas when you get one of their burrito bowls, which are packed with flavor. Skip the beans and rice but feel free to load up on cheese or guac instead. This year, Chipotle also started offering a specific keto bowl, which features carnitas, red salsa, and more cheese and guac.

Red Lobster

Step away from the Cheddar Bay biscuits (no small feat, we know), and it's easy to stay keto, as seafood and fish are awesome proteins. Choose items like the steamed lobster and crab legs, or grilled shrimp and scallops, for a diet-friendly treat.

Shake Shack

Sure, their potato buns are nice, but you can do without them. Ask for your burger with a lettuce wrap instead, or consider the SmokeShack, which is layered in cheese and bacon.

Red Robin

Asking for something "wedgie style" is just plain fun, and in this case, healthy. That's Red Robin's term for a burger in a lettuce wrap. A bunch of their options are super keto, like the Royal (which adds a fried egg on top) or the Guacamole Bacon (which adds *guess what* on top).

Jersey Mike's

Also fun to say? "Sub in a tub," which is how you can order any sub sandwich at this chain to get it in a bowl instead of on bread.

Chick-fil-A

While the company is famous for its breaded chicken, just look for the word "grilled" to find the keto eats. There are the grilled chicken sandwich and chicken club (making sure to order without buns), the grilled nuggets, and the Cobb salad with grilled chicken, among other dishes.

Bonefish Grill

It's a restaurant geared around fish, so you know it's a keto-friendly place. Just stick with the grilled and seared proteins, including salmon, sea bass, steak, shrimp, trout, and so many more.

Applebee's

This chain has a great habit of taking solid keto protein options (sirloin steak, grilled chicken) and kicking them up a notch by adding buttery shrimp on top. These dishes are total keto winners.

Bareburger

Getting sick of all the lettuce-wrapped burgers? Bareburger offers the option of covering your beef, turkey, or bison burger in collard greens. Plus a lot of their combos are loaded with keto-happy fats like cheese, bacon, avocado, and other veggies.