Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Sammy's on 2nd, Curry & Kabab and Saap Ver, 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 SOMA restaurants with high protein options. Highly rated spots with authentic high protein menu items.
SOMA's Premier High Protein Destinations
San Francisco’s vibrant SOMA neighborhood is a premier destination for diners looking to fuel up with high-protein meals across a diverse array of culinary styles. This curated collection features everything from classic American fare at Marlowe and Atlas Tap Room to international flavors like Japanese at Okane and Middle Eastern at Taksim. Whether you are visiting a local steakhouse like Buckhorn or exploring Spanish, Mexican, and Thai options, these restaurants offer a wide range of protein-rich experiences to satisfy any appetite.
29 restaurants in Best SOMA Restaurants with High Protein Options | Top Rated
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Curry & Kabab: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Saap Ver: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Atwater Tavern: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mr. East Kitchen: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Working Girls' Cafe: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lao Table: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Buckhorn: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Fogo de Chão: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. o is a "Ste.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Southside Spirit House · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Thriller Social Club · rated 3/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Spark Social SF · rated 2/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Bird: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marlowe: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Taksim: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- El Porteño: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish * Mexican.
- Luke's Lobster: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Underdogs Cantina: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Omakase: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Venue: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Okane: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Super Duper Burgers: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Grove: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Mel's Drive-In: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Tres: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Momo's: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Tibetan.
- West Coast Sourdough: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Dabao Singapore: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
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.
