The 10 best restaurants in Pasadena for high-protein meals

1. California Fish Grill ★ 4.7 · EuropeanGIANT SHRIMP — 220 kcal · 30 g protein · $21.59
2. Ichima Sushi ★ 4.8 · SushiSake Kama — 400 kcal · 45 g protein · $16.74
3. Cafe Santorini ★ 4.9 · MediterraneanGRILLED CALAMARI — 250 kcal · 30 g protein · $21.00
4. Lucky Baldwin's Pub ★ 4.4 · AmericanChipotle Chicken — 450 kcal · 45 g protein · $19.50
5. Sushi Roku - Pasadena ★ 4.7 · JapaneseTuna Crudo — 250 kcal · 30 g protein · $28.00
6. Outback Steakhouse ★ 4.4 · BurgersVictoria's Filet® Mignon — 450 kcal · 50 g protein · $35.49
7. Gaucho Grill - Pasadena ★ 4.7 · ArgentinianBrochettes Marinated Chicken Breast — 250 kcal · 30 g protein · $21.00
8. Heidar Baba Restaurant ★ 4.3 · Middle EasternShish Kebab — 280 kcal · 30 g protein · $32.99
9. Aikan Sushi & Ramen ★ 4.7 · SushiRed Dragon Roll (6-8 pcs) — 320 kcal · 30 g protein · $16.99
10. Oji Sushi ★ 4.7 · AsianSalmon Collar with Sea Salt — 350 kcal · 40 g protein · $14.95

How we rank. Ranked by protein density — grams of protein per 100 kcal, averaged over each kitchen’s ten strongest single-serving plates (30 g+ protein each). Only kitchens rated 4.0 or higher with at least ten qualifying single-serving plates make the list (family packs, sides and drinks don’t count); the platform rating only breaks ties. Built from our catalog of 19,120 Pasadena meals. No restaurant pays for placement. Refreshed monthly from live delivery-platform data; macros are estimates with per-meal confidence in the app.

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Quick answers

Which restaurant in Pasadena has the most high-protein meals?

Outback Steakhouse currently leads with 46 qualifying dishes in our catalog.

How is this Pasadena high-protein meals list ranked?

Ranked by protein density — grams of protein per 100 kcal, averaged over each kitchen’s ten strongest single-serving plates (30 g+ protein each). Scores come from our own catalog of live delivery-platform menus. No restaurant pays for placement; the list refreshes monthly.