Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Bar Jamón and Schmackary's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Union Square's Affordable Paleo Destinations
Discover a diverse array of budget-friendly dining options in Union Square that cater perfectly to a paleo lifestyle without sacrificing flavor. This curated selection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the bold spices of Malii Gramercy and Maya Mezcal to the classic comfort found at White Oak Tavern and Joe's Pizza. Whether you are craving Spanish tapas at Bar Jamón or fresh Chinese flavors from J's Kitchen New York, these local favorites offer wholesome, grain-free choices for every appetite.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Paleo Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable & Paleo
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 20 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Barbounia · rated 4.7/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oceans · rated 4.7/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 31 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Strip House · rated 4.6/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Loring Place · rated 4.6/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 21 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.






















