Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Barrel Room, The Mortimer and Last Drop Tavern, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale Paleo Destinations
San Francisco’s historic Chinatown offers a sophisticated landscape for diners seeking upscale, paleo-friendly meals that emphasize high-quality proteins and fresh, seasonal ingredients. This curated collection spans a diverse range of cuisines, from the refined French artistry of Maison Nico and the elegant Chinese flavors of Eight Tables to the coastal excellence of Tadich Grill. Whether you are in the mood for Italian staples at Cotogna, Japanese precision at Sanraku, or modern American fare at The View Lounge, these premier destinations provide a luxurious and health-conscious dining experience in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale & Paleo
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Mortimer · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Original Joe's · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 43 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Molinari Delicatessen · rated 4/5: 26 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: 20 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mixt · rated 4/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Sandwich · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Asha Tea House: 36 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Akiko's Sushi Bar: 21 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Oma Sushi: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kinara Fusion Kitchen: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Ramen Hiroshi: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Stinking Rose: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Caffe Trieste: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Il Pollaio: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bix: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Z & Y Restaurant: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lai Hong Lounge: 14 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boichik: 14 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jade Chocolates: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sotto Mare: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- La Marsa: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
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.
