Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, Trostel's Greenbriar and W-Tao Sushi, 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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Des Moines's Cheap High Protein Destinations
Fueling your day in Des Moines doesn't have to break the bank with this selection of budget-friendly, protein-packed dining options. From hearty American pub fare at The Station on Ingersoll to fresh catches at Waterfront Seafood Market, these local favorites offer satisfying meals across a variety of cuisines including Chinese, Mexican, and Mediterranean. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Palmer's Deli or sitting down for a classic meal at Drake Diner, you will find plenty of nutritious choices that prioritize both value and flavor.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap High Protein Restaurants in Des Moines | Cheap & High Protein
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- W-Tao Sushi: 15 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Simon's: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Skip's: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Prime and Providence: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Palmer's Deli: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- De Rice: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Roots95: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Green Olive: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Cellar: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Motley School Tavern: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- El Bait Shop: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fong's Pizza: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Felix & Oscar's: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- South Union Bread Cafe: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fire Creek: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
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.
