Healthy Restaurants in Minneapolis

Whether you're cutting, bulking, or just eating cleaner, Minneapolis has the spots. We've gathered 6 healthy, high-protein restaurants with full macro data here — covering japanese, bowls, mexican, burritos, and mediterranean — so hitting your protein target while dining out is simple.

Standouts include Zen Box Izakaya, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CAVA, Sweetgreen, True Food Kitchen, and World Street Kitchen. 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. Zen Box Izakaya is a dependable high-protein pick in Minneapolis; double the protein when you need 40g+ in a single meal.

At CAVA, start with a grain or salad base, add a double scoop of grilled chicken or braised lamb, and load up on hummus, lentils, and vegetables; skipping the pita and going light on dressing keeps it lean and high-protein. At Chipotle, a burrito bowl with double chicken (no tortilla) plus fajita veggies, black beans, and salsa is one of the easiest 40g+ protein orders in fast casual. 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 Minneapolis: 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 Minneapolis.

Featured healthy restaurants in Minneapolis

• Zen Box Izakaya
• CAVA
• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Sweetgreen
• World Street Kitchen
• True Food Kitchen