Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Next Stop Vegan, El Zason and Karazishi Botan, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn with carnivore options. Budget-friendly carnivore dining.
Downtown Brooklyn's Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Downtown Brooklyn has become a premier destination for meat lovers seeking a sophisticated dining experience that spans a variety of global traditions. You can explore elevated Middle Eastern flavors at Boutros, savor refined Japanese preparations at Karazishi Botan, or enjoy the timeless American atmosphere of The Custom House. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best upscale spots where high-quality proteins and elegant settings take center stage.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn | Upscale & Carnivore
- Next Stop Vegan · rated 4.8/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- El Zason · rated 4.6/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Karazishi Botan · rated 4.6/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hook & Reel · rated 4.5/5: 17 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- N'ata Storia · rated 4.3/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lee's Villa · rated 4/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Staubitz Market · rated 4/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rice & Miso · rated 4/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mint Heights · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Paisanos Butcher Shop · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lillo Cucina Italiana · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Alice's Tea Cup To Go · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kyoto · rated 3/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- El Zason · rated 5/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Shelsky's of Brooklyn · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Savelli · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Nobody Told Me · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Meat Hook · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Lele's Roman · rated 4.8/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Boutros · rated 4.6/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Felice · rated 4.5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Brado Thin Crust Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mint Heights · rated 4.4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Ethiopian.
- Tripoli · rated 4.4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moo Burger · rated 4.3/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Curry Heights · rated 4.2/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- The Custom House · rated 4.1/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Karazishi Botan · rated 4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
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.
