Healthy Restaurants in Manhattan
Updated weekly · Last refresh: June 8, 2026
Manhattan is a great city for macro-friendly dining. These 6 restaurants all have verified nutrition info on this site — from middle eastern, bowls, halal, salads, and wraps — making it easy to find a meal that fits your calorie and protein goals.
Standouts include NAYA, Just Salad (Midtown East), Chopt Creative Salad Co. (Grand Central), Dig, Sweetgreen, and Sweetgreen (NoMad). Most lean on grilled and roasted proteins, build-your-own bowls, and fresh sides, so it's easy to hit your numbers without a calorie blowout.
For the best protein-to-calorie ratio, the fast-casual bowl and grill spots are your friends: load up on grilled chicken, steak, falafel, or fish, and go easy on pita, cheese, and creamy dressings. NAYA is a dependable high-protein pick in Manhattan; double the protein when you need 40g+ in a single meal.
At Sweetgreen, build a warm bowl with blackened chicken or steak over greens and a grain, and take a lighter dressing on the side.
The playbook is the same across Manhattan: choose grilled or roasted over fried, prioritize lean protein and vegetables, double the protein when you need 40g or more in one meal, and skip sugary drinks and calorie-dense sauces. Every restaurant below breaks down verified protein, calories, carbs, and fat, so you can plan your order with confidence and track your macros accurately while eating out in Manhattan.
Editor's Top Protein Pick
NAYA is a strong high-protein choice in Manhattan — build a bowl or plate around grilled chicken, steak, or fish and keep the calorie-dense extras light.
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Manhattan (citywide)