Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Al's Dairy Freeze, G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Nightingale Cocktail, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Des Moines restaurants with paleo options. Highly rated spots with authentic paleo menu items.
Des Moines's Premier Paleo Destinations
Discover the vibrant culinary landscape of Des Moines through a curated selection of restaurants that prioritize the fresh, whole ingredients essential to a paleo lifestyle. Whether you are craving a perfectly seared cut from a local steakhouse, fresh catches from a seafood market, or the bold flavors of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisine, these eateries offer diverse menus that cater to grain-free and protein-forward diets. From casual American pubs like G. Mig's 5th Street Pub to the refined atmosphere of Christopher's, you will find plenty of welcoming spots across the city to enjoy a delicious meal without compromising your nutritional goals.
30 restaurants in Best Des Moines Restaurants with Paleo Options | Top Rated
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 19 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Skip's: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tasty Tacos: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Prime and Providence: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Palmer's Deli: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- W-Tao Sushi: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Old West: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grounds For Celebration: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Scooter's Coffee: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Drake Diner: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- De Rice: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Simon's: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tom Archer's: 4 paleo-friendly dishes 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.
