Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Anable Basin Sailing, Manducatis and Red Sorghum 夜宴, 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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Discover the best Long Island City restaurants with high protein options. Highly rated spots with authentic high protein menu items.
Long Island City's Premier High Protein Destinations
Long Island City offers a dynamic dining scene perfect for those seeking protein-rich meals without sacrificing global variety. This curated collection spans a wide range of cuisines, from the classic American comfort of Court Square Diner and Riverview to the authentic international flavors found at Murasaki, Manducatis, and Cyclo. Whether you are craving Spanish flavors at Madera Cuban Grill or traditional Chinese dishes from Red Sorghum and Noodlecraft, these local staples provide the fuel you need in one of Queens' most exciting neighborhoods.
12 restaurants in Best Long Island City Restaurants with High Protein Options | Top Rated
- Anable Basin Sailing · rated 4.6/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 · rated 4.5/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Cyclo · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Court Square Diner · rated 4.4/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rockaway Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Little Chef Little Café · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Riverview · rated 3.9/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.
