Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tipsy Shanghai, Osamil and Pavé, 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 upscale restaurants in Koreatown with high protein options. Budget-friendly high protein dining.
Koreatown's Upscale High Protein Destinations
Elevate your next meal with a visit to these upscale, protein-forward destinations located in and around the heart of Koreatown. This diverse collection spans from the legendary cuts at Keens Steakhouse and The Flatiron Room to the refined Korean flavors of missKOREA BBQ and Hangawi. From the sophisticated Italian plates at Rezdôra and Maialino to the inventive Mexican cuisine at Cosme, these premier establishments provide an exceptional range of high-quality dining experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale High Protein Restaurants in Koreatown | Upscale & High Protein
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Pavé · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Albert's Bar · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Blue Mountain · rated 4.8/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Jamaican.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Hangawi · rated 4.6/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Olde City · rated 4.6/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Landing · rated 4.6/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Dawson 39 · rated 4.6/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Woorijip · rated 4.5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Valerie · rated 4.4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ruby's Cafe · rated 4.4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Australian.
- Little Alley · rated 4.4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Ai Ki Ya · rated 4.4/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company · rated 4.3/5: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bryant Park Grill · rated 4.3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cosme · rated 4.3/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Aya Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- PaPi Pasta & Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mr. Broadway · rated 4.3/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Schnippers Quality Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: 3 high-protein-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.
