Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Jamón, Naks and Saperavi, 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 Union Square with carnivore options. Budget-friendly carnivore dining.
Union Square's Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Union Square serves as a premier destination for discerning diners seeking an upscale, meat-forward culinary experience in the heart of the city. This collection showcases a diverse range of refined flavors, from the bold Filipino profiles of Naks and classic American cuts at Strip House to the elegant Mediterranean and French offerings at Barbounia and LOULOU. Whether you are in the mood for the seasonal American artistry of Loring Place or the soulful Italian traditions of Osteria 57, these restaurants provide sophisticated settings for a truly memorable meal.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale & Carnivore
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Strip House · rated 4.6/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Laurels · rated 4.6/5: 8 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- S'MAC · rated 4.5/5: 8 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Madame Vo · rated 4.5/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Joe Junior · rated 4.5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- John's of 12th Street · rated 4.4/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Hill Country Barbecue Market · rated 4.3/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Casa Mono · rated 4.3/5: 9 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Javelina · rated 4.3/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Kanoyama · rated 4.3/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Malibu Diner · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rezdôra · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sushi Lab · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Krave It · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Physical Graffitea · rated 4/5: 14 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strip House · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Wonderland Bar · rated 4/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Japan Premium Beef · rated 4/5: 4 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.
