Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tipsy Shanghai, Malone's Irish Bar & Grill 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 Murray Hill with high protein options. Budget-friendly high protein dining.
Murray Hill's Upscale High Protein Destinations
Murray Hill’s upscale dining scene offers an impressive array of protein-rich experiences, ranging from the legendary cuts at Strip House and Wollensky's Grill to the refined Mediterranean seafood of Avra. Diners can indulge in elevated Italian classics at Maialino and Osteria Laguna or explore a diverse selection of international flavors at Hangawi and Sushi Ryusei. Whether you are looking for the sophisticated American atmosphere of Aretsky's Patroon or the vibrant Middle Eastern offerings at Kosher in Midtown, this collection highlights the neighborhood's most polished destinations for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale High Protein Restaurants in Murray Hill | Upscale & High Protein
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Malone's Irish Bar & Grill · rated 5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 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.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- 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.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hangawi · rated 4.6/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- 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.
- Osteria Laguna · rated 4.5/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Valerie · rated 4.4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Avra · rated 4.4/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- 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.
- Mama Pho · rated 4.4/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Bryant Park Grill · rated 4.3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina · rated 4.2/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bonchon Chicken · rated 4.2/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Gemini Diner · rated 4.2/5: 22 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bhatti · rated 4.1/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Serafina Italian Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Maki Maki Sushi · rated 4/5: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Toledo · rated 4/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Mill · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Class on 38th · rated 4/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
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.
