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

25 meals ranked by protein, highest first.
RankDishRestaurantCaloriesProteinCarbsFatProtein / 100 calSource
1Beef Ribs (4)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill2410140 g58 g174 g5.8 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
2Cowboy RibeyeGuard and Grace1820135 g0.0 g151 g7.4 gEstimate
3Chicken Parmesan “Pizza Style”The Cheesecake Factory1940120 g90 g123 g6.2 gPublished by The Cheesecake Factory
4Cobb SaladBoard & Brew1040119 g14 g54 g11.4 gPublished by Board & Brew
5Half Rotisserie ChickenYafo Kitchen1350118 g86 g59 g8.7 gEstimate
6Black Diamond Bone-In RibeyeChops Lobster Bar1250108 g0.0 g90 g8.6 gEstimate
7Crusted Chicken RomanoThe Cheesecake Factory1800107 g132 g94 g5.9 gPublished by The Cheesecake Factory
8Beef Ribs (3)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill1870105 g57 g130 g5.6 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
9Combo KabobPanini Kabob Grill94595 g25 g51 g10.1 gPublished by Panini Kabob Grill
10RibeyeGuard and Grace125092 g0.0 g98 g7.4 gEstimate
11RibeyeAlder & Oak157090 g44 g116 g5.7 gEstimate
12PolloNovecento77085 g0.0 g48 g11.0 gEstimate
13Muscle BuilderProtein House82284 g48 g33 g10.2 gPublished by Protein House
14Chicken Pasta SaladPita Jungle109084 g107 g35 g7.7 gPublished by Pita Jungle
15Chicken Kabob & Gyros PlateLuna Grill98083 g32 g64 g8.5 gPublished by Luna Grill
16Double High-Protein Bowl (double adobo chicken + light rice + black beans + fajita veggies + tomato salsa + cheese + romaine)Chipotle Mexican Grill76081 g54 g26 g10.7 gPublished by Chipotle Mexican Grill
17Avocado Bacon Burger, TripleShake Shack118081 g31 g81 g6.9 gPublished by Shake Shack
18Chicken SchnitzelYafo Kitchen85080 g61 g31 g9.4 gEstimate
19PH Breakfast BurritoProtein House95780 g71 g38 g8.4 gPublished by Protein House
20Bacon Cheeseburger, TripleShake Shack105080 g26 g68 g7.6 gPublished by Shake Shack
21Steak Frites*True Food Kitchen121078 g24 g91 g6.4 gPublished by True Food Kitchen
22Southern Fried ChickenPecan Lodge116076 g73 g64 g6.6 gEstimate
23Chicken ClubBoard & Brew123076 g87 g64 g6.2 gPublished by Board & Brew
24Fat's SamplerFat's Chicken and Waffles135076 g123 g64 g5.6 gEstimate
25PJ Green Chili Sriracha Wings - 10 CountPita Jungle154076 g30 g122 g4.9 gPublished 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).