Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Jamón, Naks and Saperavi, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Union Square restaurants with carnivore options. Highly rated spots with authentic carnivore menu items.
Union Square's Premier Carnivore Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where meat lovers can discover an impressive array of hearty, protein-forward dishes from across the globe. This curated selection features everything from the bold Spanish flavors of Bar Jamón and traditional Filipino fare at Naks to the comforting American classics found at White Oak Tavern. Whether you are craving Mediterranean specialties at Barbounia, handmade Italian pasta at Fortuna, or authentic Chinese dumplings, these neighborhood favorites offer a diverse range of experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Union Square Restaurants with Carnivore Options | Top Rated
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Strip House · rated 4.6/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Laurels · rated 4.6/5: 8 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- S'MAC · rated 4.5/5: 8 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Madame Vo · rated 4.5/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Joe Junior · rated 4.5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- John's of 12th Street · rated 4.4/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Hill Country Barbecue Market · rated 4.3/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Casa Mono · rated 4.3/5: 9 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Javelina · rated 4.3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Kanoyama · rated 4.3/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Malibu Diner · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rezdôra · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sushi Lab · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Krave It · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Physical Graffitea · rated 4/5: 14 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strip House · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Wonderland Bar · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Japan Premium Beef · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-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.
