Dining Out Successfully at Coney Island
Our next foodie adventure takes us to Coney Island. There are so many different Coney Island restaurants all across the United States. One thing for sure is that you are bound to find something that fits your kidney diet with all the different menu options that are available to you.
Caution: Salt Ahead
The biggest thing to watch out for when dining at a Coney Island restaurant is the salt content of the items that are served. Typically on a kidney diet it is suggested to aim below 2000 mg of sodium a day. Some of the items that are on Coney Island menus can exceed this amount. A whole day’s worth of sodium in a single meal is definitely not kidney-friendly!
Best Choices
Below is a list of food options that are lower in salt content and that may fit well with your diet. Always consult your dietitian or doctor for the specific diet that is right for you as kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual.
Breakfast
- Eggs
- English Muffin
- Omelet-Chicken, Greek or Vegetarian
- Oatmeal
- Toast-white, wheat or rye
Avoid high sodium/phosphorus containing breakfast items such as bacon, sausage, pancakes biscuits, and gravy. Also, if you are on a low-potassium diet, avoid hash browns, which are high in potassium.
Soup
- Cup of chicken lemon rice soup
All the other soups available are too high in salt content.
Salads
- Baby Greek Salad-minus beets and olives
- Cottage Cheese
- Tossed or Garden Salad
- Tuna Salad
Sandwiches and Entrées 
- Egg Salad Pita
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Wrap
- Grilled Chicken Gyro
- Grilled Chicken Pita
- Hamburger
- Salmon Burger
- Turkey Burger
- Tuna Pita
On the burgers you can leave off the tomatoes and cheese or order a lower 
phosphorus cheese such as feta or soft goat cheese.
- Chicken Tenders
- Chicken Kebab
- Chicken or Vegetable Stir-Fry
For the main entrée side dish order rice instead of fries.
Enjoy your next Coney Island restaurant experience and share your favorite kidney-friendly meal with me.
Additional Kidney Diet Resources
Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:
DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.
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