Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Harbor Fish and Gritty McDuff's, 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 Portland restaurants with high protein options. Highly rated spots with authentic high protein menu items.
Portland's Premier High Protein Destinations
Portland, Maine’s vibrant culinary scene offers an abundance of protein-rich dining options perfect for fueling your coastal adventures. This curated selection spans a diverse range of flavors, from the fresh catches at Eventide Oyster Co and Harbor Fish to the bold Mexican spices of Terlingua and the aromatic Thai dishes at Green Elephant. Whether you are craving a hearty American meal at Fore Street Restaurant or refined Italian plates at The Corner Room, these local favorites provide satisfying, nutrient-dense menus for every palate.
24 restaurants in Best Portland Restaurants with High Protein Options | Top Rated
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Harbor Fish · rated 4/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Wayside Tavern · rated 4/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Great Lost Bear · rated 3/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Terlingua: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Schulte & Herr: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Ruby's: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Regards: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Duckfat: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Fore Street Restaurant: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Pizzaiolo: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Ocotillo: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Becky's Diner: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Portland Lobster Co.: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Mister Bagel: 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.
