Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Last Drop Tavern, The Barrel Room and Golden Gate Tap Room, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry high-protein-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Cheap High Protein Destinations
Fueling up in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown neighborhood is both affordable and delicious with this selection of high-protein eateries designed to keep you satisfied. From the legendary roasted meats at Il Pollaio and classic Chinese stir-fries at House of Nanking to hearty American staples at The Bird and Last Drop Tavern, there is a wealth of nutritious options for every palate. Whether you are craving Mediterranean plates, Italian comfort food, or a quick Mexican or Thai meal, these budget-friendly spots offer the perfect balance of flavor and value.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap High Protein Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap & High Protein
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Golden Gate Tap Room · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Akiko's Sushi Bar: 26 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Lai Hong Lounge: 20 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Fishmandu Sushi: 17 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Oma Sushi: 16 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Miyabiya Sushi and Grill: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ramen Hiroshi: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Stinking Rose: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Z & Y Restaurant: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Thonglor: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- 707 Sutter: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Boichik: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pabu: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kinara Fusion Kitchen: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Roxanne Cafe: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marrakech: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Tadich Grill: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Perbacco: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Aliment: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Working Girls' Cafe: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lao Table: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
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.
