Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Al's Dairy Freeze, G. Mig's 5th Street Pub and Nightingale Cocktail, 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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Des Moines's Upscale Paleo Destinations
Des Moines offers a sophisticated selection of upscale steakhouse destinations perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. At premier spots like Prime and Providence and 801 Chophouse, diners can enjoy expertly prepared cuts of meat and fresh ingredients in an elegant setting. This curated collection highlights the city's best options for high-end dining that remains true to grain-free and protein-focused preferences.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in Des Moines | Upscale & Paleo
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 19 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Skip's: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- 801 Chophouse: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Urban Cellar: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rolling Wok Cafe: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tasty Tacos: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Waterfront Seafood Market: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Prime and Providence: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Palmer's Deli: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- W-Tao Sushi: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Old West: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grounds For Celebration: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Scooter's Coffee: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Drake Diner: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- De Rice: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Simon's: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Shark Ale House: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tom Archer's: 4 paleo-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.
