Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Double D's Sports Grille, Aldo's and Nick The Greek, 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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San Jose is home to a diverse array of affordable dining destinations perfect for those seeking high-protein meals that satisfy both the palate and the budget. This curated selection features everything from the Mediterranean
30 restaurants in Best Cheap High Protein Restaurants in San Jose | Cheap & High Protein
- Double D's Sports Grille · rated 5/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aldo's · rated 5/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nick The Greek · rated 5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4/5: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Athena Grill · rated 4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Pasta Market · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Anchors Fish & Chips And Seafood Grill · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Roberto's Cantina · rated 4/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Greek Spot · rated 4/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Kamakura · rated 3/5: 38 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- El Jardin · rated 3/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Koi Palace Contempo · rated 3/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Mayan Kitchen · rated 3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Wild Rose · rated 3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Koi Palace Contempo+ · rated 2/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant: 27 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Rokko: 26 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sushi O Sushi: 20 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tao Tao: 16 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sushi Maru: 15 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- JX Cuisine: 14 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Creek Eatery: 14 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Local Cafe: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Burma Roots: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Burmese.
- Dish n' Dash: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Dish N Dash: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- House of Kabobs: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Siam Taste: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Yayoi: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tostadas Prime: 9 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.
