Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Smakosz Restaurant, Dat Donut and Pullman Club Coffee Shop, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Chicago restaurants with carnivore options. Highly rated spots with authentic carnivore menu items.
Chicago's Premier Carnivore Destinations
Chicago’s legendary food scene offers a wealth of hearty options for diners seeking protein-rich meals across a vibrant array of global cuisines. This collection highlights the city's premier destinations for meat enthusiasts, ranging from the smoky Middle Eastern flavors of Al Bawadi Grill to the comforting Polish traditions found at Smakosz Restaurant. From upscale Italian plates at Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio to classic American staples at Dat Donut, these diverse eateries provide a satisfying experience for every palate in the Windy City.
30 restaurants in Best Chicago Restaurants with Carnivore Options | Top Rated
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Dat Donut · rated 5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pullman Club Coffee Shop · rated 5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Roka Bakehouse · rated 4/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Somethin' Sweet Donuts · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Branch · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Estereo · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Racine Bakery · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Lithuanian.
- Eli Tea · rated 3/5: 10 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Steve's Lounge · rated 3/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Broken Hearts · rated 3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Spice House · rated 3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Cork and Bean · rated 1/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Harold's Chicken Shack: 10 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 9 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 8 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Berghoff Restaurant: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Artopolis: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- RPM Steak: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Vegan Now 2 Go: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Green Street Smoked Meats: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- RPM Italian: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafe Moderno: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
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.
