Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Salaya, Aroma and Trattoria Amici, 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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Los Angeles's Upscale High Protein Destinations
Los Angeles offers a sophisticated landscape for diners seeking nutrient-dense, high-protein meals within an upscale atmosphere. This curated selection spans the city’s diverse culinary map, featuring French staples like République and Citrin alongside fresh Japanese options such as SUGARFISH. Whether you are looking for Mediterranean flavors, hearty American fare, or premium seafood, these destinations provide elegant settings for a health-conscious yet indulgent dining experience.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale High Protein Restaurants in Los Angeles | Upscale & High Protein
- Salaya · rated 5/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Aroma · rated 5/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Trattoria Amici · rated 5/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Perry's Joint · rated 5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Triple Beam Pizza · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Jay's Bar · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artelice Pâtisserie · rated 5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- What the Fish · rated 4/5: 22 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Musso & Frank · rated 4/5: 14 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Sapp Coffee Shop · rated 4/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Tenmasa Restaurant · rated 4/5: 12 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Twist Eatery · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ara's Shawarma · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- พี่ใหญ่ ห้องอาหาร Yai Restaurant · rated 4/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- HomeState · rated 4/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bulan Thai Vegeterian Kitchen · rated 4/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Olive and Thyme · rated 4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- SUGARFISH Hollywood · rated 4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- WOOD · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- All India Cafe · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sugarfish · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Little Dom's · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mi Corazón Mexican Cuisine · rated 4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Baja California Tacos · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Frankies - New York Italian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Semi-Tropic · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cluck and Blaze · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grillers Mediterranean Kitchen · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- El Coyote Cafe · rated 4/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
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.
