Applebee's
Salmon & Shrimp Duo with Vegetables
600 cal · 65g protein · 31g fat
Combine blackened salmon, a grilled shrimp skewer, and fire-grilled vegetables for a high-protein surf-and-surf plate.
Best High-Protein Restaurant Picks in Denver
Start here if you want the strongest high-protein restaurant picks in Denver without opening every guide one by one.
Current coverage: 13 restaurants and 77 matching orders in the city pool.
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Best orders in Denver
Chili's Grill & Bar
Margarita Chicken & Black Beans
760 cal · 60g protein · 17g fat
This is a caution-heavy option for users who still want the signature margarita chicken but need more fiber and less fried food than other entrees.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Margarita Grilled Chicken (No Rice)
410 cal · 52g protein · 14g fat
Margarita Grilled Chicken. Request glaze on the side or light. Side: Double Steamed Broccoli (instead of rice).
Chili's Grill & Bar
Ancho Salmon & Asparagus
655 cal · 50g protein · 30g fat
If you want the ancho salmon, asparagus is a better companion than heavier starches, but the glaze still makes this a situational pick.
First Watch
Healthy Turkey
480 cal · 49g protein · 12g fat
Order the Healthy Turkey from the official menu.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Classic Sirloin & Black Beans
380 cal · 46g protein · 12g fat
Choose the classic sirloin with black beans for a steadier protein-and-fiber plate than fries or loaded mash.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Ancho Salmon (Modified)
480 cal · 45g protein · 25g fat
Ancho Salmon. Request Light Glaze. CRITICAL SWAP: Sub standard Rice/Beans for Asparagus and a House Salad (No croutons/No dressing).
Whataburger
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken
430 cal · 44g protein · 23g fat
Order the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken when you want the highest-protein salad row from the official PDF.
Applebee's
Blackened Salmon & Side Caesar
510 cal · 44g protein · 33g fat
Choose blackened salmon with a side Caesar salad and keep dressing off the salad to avoid a much heavier plate.
Applebee's
6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli
350 cal · 43g protein · 18g fat
Order Applebee's 6 oz. Top Sirloin with steamed broccoli and skip heavier sauces or mashed potato sides.
Best restaurants for high protein in Denver
Applebee's
11 matching orders in the current city pool
Chili's Grill & Bar
11 matching orders in the current city pool
Taco Bell
9 matching orders in the current city pool
Whataburger
8 matching orders in the current city pool
Chipotle
7 matching orders in the current city pool
Torchy's Tacos
7 matching orders in the current city pool
Culver's
6 matching orders in the current city pool
In-N-Out Burger
5 matching orders in the current city pool
Denver topic FAQs
Where should I start in Denver?
Start with the first few restaurant picks on this page. They are the strongest current matches for high-protein picks.
Is there a broader high-protein picks guide?
Yes. The main topic guide still holds the broader set of restaurant paths and the more general starting points.
How were these restaurant picks chosen?
They come from the current city pool and the same topic-match rules used across the site.