I had to do a double take the first time I passed this restaurant. Born out of a desire to preserve "the culture of those old gas stations and high-powered muscle cars," The Lube isn't your ordinary wings joint. If you are looking for a new place for a night out with the guys or a family-friendly restaurant that focuses on dad, The Quaker Steak and Lube might be worth checking out. Not only have they won "Best Wings USA" they have over 100 local, national and international awards for their sauce recipes as well as a focus on healthy kids options. Oh yea, there are plenty of cars, trucks and motorcycles too!
 
Of course, there are plenty of high fat and high calorie options to tempt you. Yes, many are extremely higher in sodium and only slightly better when you request no added salt when ordering. However, you can also find some health conscious options as well. Although the restaurant doesn't make their nutrition information readily available, the team at Healthy Dining Finder has. Here are some of the healthier options and special request suggestions they highlight.

Best Entrée Options
 
Chicken Caesar Salad
Ask for it to be prepared without added salt, no Parmesan pepper wing sauce and with the Caesar dressing (35 calories/2.5 g fat/170 mg sodium) to be served on the side.
Calories – 370
Fat – 16 grams
Sodium – 830 mg
Carbohydrate – 16 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein – 39 grams
 
Biker Chicken Chopped Salad
Ask for it to be prepared without added sodium and with the Wildberry Poppyseed Dressing (60 calories/5 g fat/130 mg sodium) to be served on the side.
Calories – 560
Fat – 19 grams
Sodium – 800 mg
Carbohydrate – 57 grams
Fiber – 7 grams
Protein – 39 grams
 
Quaker Steak and Lube Boneless Wing Salad with Pita Bread
Dressing or Lube sauce is additional and not included in the analysis. Be sure to request that no additional salt be added.
Calories - 500
Fat – 13 grams
Sodium - 950 mg
Carbohydrate – 54 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 39 grams
 
Boneless Wings with Fresh Steamed Broccoli and Pita Bread
Request no added salt and add additional nutrition information for Lube sauce.
Calories – 550
Fat – 14 grams
Sodium – 980 mg
Carbohydrate – 52 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 50 grams
 
Boneless Chicken Wrap
Request no added salt and for Ranch Dressing or Lube sauce to be served on the side.
Calories – 530
Fat – 19 grams
Sodium – 1,160 mg
Carbohydrate – 57 grams
Fiber – 7 grams
Protein – 32 grams
 
Best Side Options
 
House Caesar Salad
Ask for no added salt and for Caesar Dressing (35 calories/2.5 grams fat/170 mg sodium per Tablespoon) to be served on the side.
Calories – 130
Fat – 6 grams
Sodium – 430 mg
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 9 grams
 
Garage Salad
Ask for no added salt and no cheese
Calories – 50
Fat – 2 grams
Sodium – 100 mg
Carbohydrate – 8 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 2 grams
 
Lube Rice with Bell Peppers and Onions
Ask for no added salt to be added
Calories – 160
Fat – 4 grams
Sodium – 410 mg
Carbohydrate – 26 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 3 grams
 
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Ask for no added salt
Calories – 50
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – 40 grams
Carbohydrate – 7 grams
Fiber – 3 grams
Protein – 4 grams
 
Cinnamon Apples
Ask for no added salt
Calories – 160
Fat – 5 grams
Sodium – 100 grams
Carbohydrates - 29 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 0 grams
 
Best Lube Sauce Choices – 1.5 fluid ounce serving
 
Atomic Wing Sauce
Calories – 30
Fat – 2 grams
Sodium – N/A
Carbohydrate – 3 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 2 grams
 
Hot Wing Sauce
Calories – 10
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – N/A
Carbohydrate – 3 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 0 grams
 
Supercharged Wing Sauce
Calories – 30
Fat – 2 grams
Sodium – N/A
Carbohydrate – 3 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 2 grams
 
Tequila Lime BBQ Wing Sauce
Calories – 60
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – N/A
Carbohydrate – 15 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 0 grams
 
If you don't live in the mid-western part of the U. S., you may not have seen a Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant. However, there are currently more than 45 locations in multiple states with Ohio having the honor of the most locations. If you are curious about their famous sauces, there is an online store where you can check them out for yourself.
 
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