Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Nili, Giardini Pizza and South Slope Ramen, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry high-protein-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Gowanus restaurants with high protein options. Highly rated spots with authentic high protein menu items.
Gowanus's Premier High Protein Destinations
Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Gowanus through a collection of restaurants specifically chosen for their satisfying, protein-rich menus. From the savory Middle Eastern flavors of Nili and the premium cuts at Black Mountain to fresh Japanese fare at Maple Domo Sushi, there is a diverse range of global cuisines to fuel your day. Whether you are looking for a casual American bite at Commonwealth or a sit-down Italian dinner at Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza, these local favorites provide the perfect high-energy meal in one of Brooklyn's most industrial-chic neighborhoods.
16 restaurants in Best Gowanus Restaurants with High Protein Options | Top Rated
- Nili · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Fragole Ristorante · rated 4.5/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Maple Domo Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- El Nuevo Sabor Latino · rated 4.3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Other Half Brewery · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- 6 Restaurant: 2 high-protein-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.
