Healthy Restaurants in Salt Lake City

Eating high-protein in Salt Lake City is easier than you might think. We track 5 macro-friendly restaurants here with verified nutrition data — spanning bowls, plant forward, salads, meal prep, and gluten free — so you can compare calories and protein before you order, whether you want a quick bowl on the way to the gym or a sit-down plate.

Standouts include Nourish, Sweetgreen, Fit Fuel, Protein Papi, and CAVA. 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. Nourish is a dependable high-protein pick in Salt Lake City; 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 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 Salt Lake City: 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 Salt Lake City.

Featured healthy restaurants in Salt Lake City

• Nourish
• Sweetgreen
• Fit Fuel
• Protein Papi
• CAVA