Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Salaya, Aroma and Trattoria Amici, 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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Los Angeles's Cheap High Protein Destinations
Fueling your body in Los Angeles is both easy and affordable with this selection of high-protein destinations that cater to every fitness goal and craving. You can explore a global map of flavors ranging from savory Japanese poké and spicy Thai favorites to hearty American staples and Mediterranean classics. These budget-friendly spots ensure you never have to sacrifice quality or nutrition for a great price, offering satisfying meals that keep you energized throughout the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap High Protein Restaurants in Los Angeles | Cheap & High Protein
- Salaya · rated 5/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Aroma · rated 5/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Trattoria Amici · rated 5/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Perry's Joint · rated 5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Triple Beam Pizza · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Jay's Bar · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artelice Pâtisserie · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- What the Fish · rated 4/5: 22 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Musso & Frank · rated 4/5: 14 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Sapp Coffee Shop · rated 4/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Tenmasa Restaurant · rated 4/5: 12 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Twist Eatery · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ara's Shawarma · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- พี่ใหญ่ ห้องอาหาร Yai Restaurant · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- HomeState · rated 4/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bulan Thai Vegeterian Kitchen · rated 4/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Olive and Thyme · rated 4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- SUGARFISH Hollywood · rated 4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- WOOD · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- All India Cafe · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sugarfish · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Little Dom's · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mi Corazón Mexican Cuisine · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Baja California Tacos · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Frankies - New York Italian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Semi-Tropic · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cluck and Blaze · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grillers Mediterranean Kitchen · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- El Coyote Cafe · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
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.
