As a trainer who eats out 3-4x/week with clients in Westlake and Thousand Oaks, I know every healthy restaurant in the area. Here's where to eat when you're trying to stay lean - with exact macros and what to order.
Location: The Promenade (180 Promenade Way)
Type: Mediterranean/Israeli
Price: $$
Best for: High-protein, Mediterranean flavors
What to order: Chicken Shawarma Bowl with hummus, Israeli salad, pickles. Skip the pita or get it on the side.
Trainer tip: This is legit Mediterranean food - fresh, high-protein, full of flavor. The shawarma is slow-roasted and actually tastes amazing. Get extra protein if you're post-workout.
Avoid: The pita adds 200+ calories. Get it on the side and use sparingly.
Client favorite: Chicken kabob plate with extra veggies and tahini sauce.
Location: The Promenade (180 Promenade Way)
Type: Premium Poke Bowls
Price: $$
Best for: High-protein, omega-3s, customizable
What to order: Build-your-own bowl with salmon or tuna (2 scoops), bamboo rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado (light), ponzu sauce.
Trainer tip: Sweetfin is premium poke - everything is fresh, made in-house daily, and the fish quality is excellent. The entire menu is 100% gluten-free. Watch the sauces though - spicy mayo and creamy sauces add 100-200 calories.
Avoid: Mayo-based sauces and crispy toppings (tempura flakes, crispy onions).
Pro move: Get ponzu or citrus yuzu sauce instead of spicy mayo. Same flavor, way fewer calories.
Location: Thousand Oaks Blvd
Type: Korean-style bowls
Price: $
Best for: Cheap, fast, high-protein
What to order: Chicken bowl with white rice and veggies, light sauce.
Trainer tip: This is THE best value for protein in the area. $8 for 50g protein. I eat here 2x/week. Simple, clean, effective.
Pro move: Order "light sauce" or "no sauce" and bring your own hot sauce. Their sauce adds 100+ calories.
Client favorite: Half chicken/half beef bowl for variety.
Location: Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Blvd
Type: Fast-casual Mexican
Price: $
Best for: Consistent macros, nationwide availability
What to order: Bowl with double chicken, fajita veggies, black beans, mild salsa, lettuce. Skip rice, cheese, sour cream, guac (unless you have calories to spare).
Trainer tip: Chipotle is clutch because you know exactly what you're getting macro-wise. Use their nutrition calculator online before you go.
Common mistake: Adding cheese + sour cream + guac turns a 500-cal meal into 900+ calories.
Pro move: Get extra fajita veggies (free) to make the bowl more filling.
Location: Westlake Village (Near The Promenade)
Type: Health-focused casual dining
Price: $$$
Best for: Date nights, client dinners
What to order: Grilled chicken or sustainable salmon with seasonal veggies. Ask for no butter/oil on veggies.
Trainer tip: True Food is great for business meals or dates where you still want to stay on track. But it's pricey ($20-30/entree) and portions are small.
Watch out for: Their "healthy" pizzas and bowls can be 800-1,000+ calories. Stick to grilled proteins.
Client favorite: Ancient grains bowl with added chicken.
Location: Lindero Canyon, Westlake Blvd
Type: Grocery hot bar
Price: $$ (pay by weight)
Best for: Quick, customizable
What to get: Rotisserie chicken (half or whole), roasted veggies, sweet potato. Skip the prepared salads with dressing.
Trainer tip: The hot bar is overpriced ($12-15 for a small container) but the rotisserie chicken is a steal. $8 for half a chicken = 70g protein.
Meal prep hack: Buy 2 whole chickens on Sunday, shred them, use for the week.
What to avoid: The prepared salads (mayo-based = hidden calories), mac & cheese, anything fried.
Location: Paseo Market Place (E Thousand Oaks Blvd)
Type: Poke bowls
Price: $
Best for: Budget poke, huge portions
What to order: Large bowl with 3-4 scoops of fish (tuna, salmon, albacore mix), brown rice, edamame, seaweed salad, cucumber. Ponzu or soy sauce.
Trainer tip: Pokitomik gives you HUGE portions for the price. The large bowl can easily be split into 2 meals if you're not super hungry.
Avoid: Mayo-based sauces (spicy mayo, wasabi mayo). Stick to ponzu, soy sauce, or their house sauce.
Pro move: Get extra edamame (high protein, low calorie).
"Healthy" calorie bombs:
Breakfast (if eating out):
Lunch:
Dinner (client/date meal):
Total: ~1,600-2,000 calories, 130-160g protein
Cheap (under $10/meal): Flame Broiler, Chipotle, Pokitomik
Mid-range ($12-18/meal): Soom Soom, Sweetfin, Whole Foods
Expensive ($20-30/meal): True Food Kitchen
Weekly budget if eating out 10 meals/week:
Cheap: $100/week
Mixed: $150/week
Mostly expensive: $250/week
Don't want to eat out OR cook? Here are the services my clients use:
Trainer take: Meal prep services are expensive but if you value time > money, they work great.
You don't need to meal prep every Sunday to stay lean. You CAN eat out 10-15 meals/week and still hit your goals.
The strategy:
My personal rotation:
Monday: Flame Broiler
Wednesday: Soom Soom
Friday: Sweetfin or Pokitomik
Sunday: Whole Foods rotisserie chicken
Cost: ~$120/week for 10+ meals. No cooking. Still hitting my macros.
I'll design your exact macro targets and eating strategy for Westlake/Thousand Oaks restaurants. No meal prep required.
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