Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Don Filippo, Jacques Brasserie and Catch n' Chop, 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 Upper East Side restaurants with carnivore options. Highly rated spots with authentic carnivore menu items.
Upper East Side's Premier Carnivore Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a sophisticated dining landscape where meat lovers can find an impressive variety of hearty, protein-forward dishes across a wide range of international cuisines. From the classic American fare at The Pony Bar and Horn's Hook Tavern to the refined Italian plates at Parma Nuova and Don Filippo, this collection showcases the neighborhood's culinary diversity. Whether you are craving authentic Greek flavors at Tinos, Japanese delicacies at Sushi Ishikawa, or traditional European comfort food at Heidelberg Restaurant and Bohemian Spirit Restaurant, these curated spots ensure a satisfying experience for every carnivore.
30 restaurants in Best Upper East Side Restaurants with Carnivore Options | Top Rated
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 9 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 10 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Mansion Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: 22 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: 16 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 16 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House · rated 4.3/5: 25 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: 12 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- QUATORZE bis · rated 4.3/5: 9 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- EJ's Luncheonette · rated 4.2/5: 10 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yuka Japanese · rated 4/5: 20 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- La Mia Pizza · rated 4/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Akami Sushi · rated 4/5: 13 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Nick's · rated 4/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Suki Sushi · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Schaller & Weber · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Fresh Wok · rated 3.8/5: 59 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Nuts Factory · rated 3/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Jones Wood Foundry · rated 3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Le Petit Parisienne: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- THEP: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Greek.
- Oda House · rated 4.6/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
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.
