High-Protein Bulking Meals at Restaurants
The top match is Beef Ribs (4) at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill — 140g protein and 2410 calories (Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill). Next are Cowboy Ribeye at Guard and Grace (135g) and Chicken Parmesan “Pizza Style” at The Cheesecake Factory (120g).
Updated October 2026
For lean bulking and mass-gain, you need restaurant meals that deliver both real protein and real calories. This list filters for 40g+ protein AND 700+ calories — the threshold most bulkers want from a single meal.
High-Protein Bulking Meals (40g+ Protein, 700+ Cal): Full Ranking
| Rank | Dish | Restaurant | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein / 100 cal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Ribs (4) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 2410 | 140 g | 58 g | 174 g | 5.8 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 2 | Cowboy Ribeye | Guard and Grace | 1820 | 135 g | 0.0 g | 151 g | 7.4 g | Estimate |
| 3 | Chicken Parmesan “Pizza Style” | The Cheesecake Factory | 1940 | 120 g | 90 g | 123 g | 6.2 g | Published by The Cheesecake Factory |
| 4 | Cobb Salad | Board & Brew | 1040 | 119 g | 14 g | 54 g | 11.4 g | Published by Board & Brew |
| 5 | Half Rotisserie Chicken | Yafo Kitchen | 1350 | 118 g | 86 g | 59 g | 8.7 g | Estimate |
| 6 | Black Diamond Bone-In Ribeye | Chops Lobster Bar | 1250 | 108 g | 0.0 g | 90 g | 8.6 g | Estimate |
| 7 | Crusted Chicken Romano | The Cheesecake Factory | 1800 | 107 g | 132 g | 94 g | 5.9 g | Published by The Cheesecake Factory |
| 8 | Beef Ribs (3) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 1870 | 105 g | 57 g | 130 g | 5.6 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 9 | Combo Kabob | Panini Kabob Grill | 945 | 95 g | 25 g | 51 g | 10.1 g | Published by Panini Kabob Grill |
| 10 | Ribeye | Guard and Grace | 1250 | 92 g | 0.0 g | 98 g | 7.4 g | Estimate |
| 11 | Ribeye | Alder & Oak | 1570 | 90 g | 44 g | 116 g | 5.7 g | Estimate |
| 12 | Pollo | Novecento | 770 | 85 g | 0.0 g | 48 g | 11.0 g | Estimate |
| 13 | Muscle Builder | Protein House | 822 | 84 g | 48 g | 33 g | 10.2 g | Published by Protein House |
| 14 | Chicken Pasta Salad | Pita Jungle | 1090 | 84 g | 107 g | 35 g | 7.7 g | Published by Pita Jungle |
| 15 | Chicken Kabob & Gyros Plate | Luna Grill | 980 | 83 g | 32 g | 64 g | 8.5 g | Published by Luna Grill |
| 16 | Double High-Protein Bowl (double adobo chicken + light rice + black beans + fajita veggies + tomato salsa + cheese + romaine) | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 760 | 81 g | 54 g | 26 g | 10.7 g | Published by Chipotle Mexican Grill |
| 17 | Avocado Bacon Burger, Triple | Shake Shack | 1180 | 81 g | 31 g | 81 g | 6.9 g | Published by Shake Shack |
| 18 | Chicken Schnitzel | Yafo Kitchen | 850 | 80 g | 61 g | 31 g | 9.4 g | Estimate |
| 19 | PH Breakfast Burrito | Protein House | 957 | 80 g | 71 g | 38 g | 8.4 g | Published by Protein House |
| 20 | Bacon Cheeseburger, Triple | Shake Shack | 1050 | 80 g | 26 g | 68 g | 7.6 g | Published by Shake Shack |
| 21 | Steak Frites* | True Food Kitchen | 1210 | 78 g | 24 g | 91 g | 6.4 g | Published by True Food Kitchen |
| 22 | Southern Fried Chicken | Pecan Lodge | 1160 | 76 g | 73 g | 64 g | 6.6 g | Estimate |
| 23 | Chicken Club | Board & Brew | 1230 | 76 g | 87 g | 64 g | 6.2 g | Published by Board & Brew |
| 24 | Fat's Sampler | Fat's Chicken and Waffles | 1350 | 76 g | 123 g | 64 g | 5.6 g | Estimate |
| 25 | PJ Green Chili Sriracha Wings - 10 Count | Pita Jungle | 1540 | 76 g | 30 g | 122 g | 4.9 g | Published by Pita Jungle |
Includes single-serving restaurant meals of at least 300 calories whose stated calories match their protein, carb and fat grams within 25%. Sides, drinks, add-ons, kids’ meals and family-size or multi-serving items are excluded. The table lists 25 meals from 17 brands, at most 2 per brand, each labeled by source.
Why this filter combination matters
On a 3500-calorie bulk, three 700-calorie meals + snacks/shakes hit your target without forcing you to eat constantly. Pairing it with 40g+ protein per meal preserves MPS frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What's the #1 result for "High-Protein Bulking Meals (40g+ Protein, 700+ Cal)" right now?
The top match is Beef Ribs (4) at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill — 140g protein and 2410 calories (Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill). See the full ranked table above for the rest.
Which restaurants are on this list?
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill (Beef Ribs (4), 140g protein), Guard and Grace (Cowboy Ribeye, 135g protein), The Cheesecake Factory (Chicken Parmesan “Pizza Style”, 120g protein), Board & Brew (Cobb Salad, 119g protein), Yafo Kitchen (Half Rotisserie Chicken, 118g protein) and Chops Lobster Bar (Black Diamond Bone-In Ribeye, 108g protein), plus 11 more brands in the table. Each restaurant's best-ranked dish is shown, in table order.
Which meal on this list has the most protein per calorie?
Cobb Salad at Board & Brew: 119g protein in 1040 calories, 11.4g protein per 100 calories (Published by Board & Brew).