My Fit MenuHouston · Downtown Houston
Healthy food in downtown Houston: what to order
71 restaurants in downtown Houston, with their dishes ranked by protein and calories. Top of the list: Snow Crab Clusters at Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition.
How this is picked: Restaurants within 1.25 miles of Main Street Square, excluding big chains (they publish their own numbers; see Restaurants). Menus read up to September 29, 2026.
The best dishes
One per restaurant, ranked by protein inside a moderate calorie range.
| # | Dish · restaurant | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein / 100 cal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow Crab ClustersJosephine's Gulf Coast Tradition · COLD BAR | 360–600 | 53–88 g | ~2 g | ~20 g | 14.6 g | Estimated |
| 2 | Lemon Pepper ChickenSult'an Pepper - Downtown · Our Dine In Menu | 300–500 | 35–58 g | ~3 g | ~22 g | 11.5 g | Estimated |
| 3 | Grilled PomfretSangam Chettinad | 360–600 | 36–60 g | ~6 g | ~28 g | 10.0 g | Estimated |
| 4 | Stuffed Red Snapper (Pargo Relleno)Mamajuana Cafe · Main Course | 450–750 | 45–75 g | ~20 g | ~30 g | 10.0 g | Estimated |
| 5 | Catch of the Day "Zarandeado"La Fisheria | 465–775 | 45–75 g | ~18 g | ~34 g | 9.7 g | Estimated |
| 6 | Poached Gulf Sea Bream with Seaweed, Vegetable AllumettesTheodore Rex · PLATS FORTS | 315–525 | 30–50 g | ~10 g | ~24 g | 9.5 g | Estimated |
| 7 | 8 oz Prime FiletGuard and Grace · Steaks | 480–800 | 45–75 g | ~2 g | ~44 g | 9.4 g | Estimated |
| 8 | Grilled Chicken BreastAquarium Restaurant · chicken, pasta & burgers | 420–700 | 39–65 g | ~52 g | ~14 g | 9.3 g | Estimated |
| 9 | Thai BBQ Chicken ไก่ย่างสมุนไพรChalong Thai Eatery · Tapas | 420–700 | 39–65 g | ~12 g | ~32 g | 9.3 g | Estimated |
| 10 | Grilled Chicken PaillardCultivated F+B · FEATURES | 390–650 | 36–60 g | ~20 g | ~28 g | 9.2 g | Estimated |
| 11 | Alaskan King Crab LegsVic & Anthony's Steakhouse · Lobster & Crab | 450–750 | 41–69 g | ~2 g | ~40 g | 9.2 g | Estimated |
| 12 | 8 oz Kimchi-Marinated SalmonToro Toro | 420–700 | 36–60 g | ~8 g | ~36 g | 8.6 g | Estimated |
| 13 | Whisky Shrimp on FireWanna Bao · Entrée | 315–525 | 29–48 g | ~14 g | ~22 g | 9.0 g | Estimated |
| 14 | BranzinoKitchen Rumors | 390–650 | 33–55 g | ~10 g | ~34 g | 8.5 g | Estimated |
| 15 | BranzinoToca Madera · Sea | 360–600 | 30–50 g | ~6 g | ~32 g | 8.3 g | Estimated |
| 16 | Shrimp PiattaGrotto · Entrées | 450–750 | 38–63 g | ~15 g | ~35 g | 8.3 g | Estimated |
| 17 | Shrimp in Shell/Bean SauceChina Garden Restaurant | 420–700 | 35–58 g | ~18 g | ~34 g | 8.2 g | Estimated |
| 18 | BranzinoPotente · Summer Secret Menu | 390–650 | 32–53 g | ~10 g | ~34 g | 8.1 g | Estimated |
| 19 | Le Filet de PoissonCafe Brussels · Les Poissons / Seafood | 390–650 | 32–53 g | ~14 g | ~32 g | 8.1 g | Estimated |
| 20 | Turkey SandwichDozier's BBQ · Sandwiches | 375–625 | 30–50 g | ~45 g | ~18 g | 8.0 g | Estimated |
All 71 restaurants
Josephine's Gulf Coast TraditionCafé · Top pick: Snow Crab Clusters · 360–600 cal · 53–88 gMamajuana CafeCaribbean · Top pick: Stuffed Red Snapper (Pargo Relleno) · 450–750 cal · 45–75 gSangam ChettinadIndian · Top pick: Grilled Pomfret · 360–600 cal · 36–60 gSult'an Pepper - DowntownMediterranean · Top pick: Lemon Pepper Chicken · 300–500 cal · 35–58 gLa FisheriaSeafood · Top pick: Catch of the Day "Zarandeado" · 465–775 cal · 45–75 gTheodore RexAmerican · Top pick: Poached Gulf Sea Bream with Seaweed, Vegetable Allumettes · 315–525 cal · 30–50 gGuard and GraceSteakhouse · Top pick: 8 oz Prime Filet · 480–800 cal · 45–75 gAquarium RestaurantSeafood · Top pick: Grilled Chicken Breast · 420–700 cal · 39–65 gChalong Thai EateryThai · Top pick: Thai BBQ Chicken ไก่ย่างสมุนไพร · 420–700 cal · 39–65 gCultivated F+BAmerican · Top pick: Grilled Chicken Paillard · 390–650 cal · 36–60 gVic & Anthony's SteakhouseSteakhouse · Top pick: Alaskan King Crab Legs · 450–750 cal · 41–69 gToro ToroLatin American · Top pick: 8 oz Kimchi-Marinated Salmon · 420–700 cal · 36–60 gWanna BaoChinese · Top pick: Whisky Shrimp on Fire · 315–525 cal · 29–48 gKitchen RumorsIndian · Top pick: Branzino · 390–650 cal · 33–55 gGrottoItalian · Top pick: Shrimp Piatta · 450–750 cal · 38–63 gToca MaderaMexican · Top pick: Branzino · 360–600 cal · 30–50 gChina Garden RestaurantChinese · Top pick: Shrimp in Shell/Bean Sauce · 420–700 cal · 35–58 gCafe BrusselsFrench · Top pick: Le Filet de Poisson · 390–650 cal · 32–53 gPotenteItalian · Top pick: Branzino · 390–650 cal · 32–53 gDozier's BBQBBQ · Top pick: Turkey Sandwich · 375–625 cal · 30–50 gTumble 22Chicken · Top pick: 3 Piece Tender · 371–770 cal · 29–61 gMony’s PizzeriaItalian · Top pick: Grilled Chicken Caesar · 390–650 cal · 30–50 gMurphy's DeliAmerican · Top pick: Southwest Chicken · 390–650 cal · 30–50 gIrma's OriginalMexican · Top pick: Blackened Tilapia · 450–750 cal · 34–56 gLeaf & GrainAmerican · Top pick: L&G Caesar · 420–700 cal · 32–53 gFolk Thai KitchenThai · Top pick: Pepper Steak · 405–675 cal · 30–50 gDiana American GrillAmerican · Top pick: Pan Seared Trout · 413–688 cal · 30–50 gStrato 550American · Top pick: Blackened Redfish · 465–775 cal · 34–56 gOsso & KristallaItalian · Top pick: Cast Iron Seared Branzino · 465–775 cal · 33–55 gPappas Bros. SteakhouseSteakhouse · Top pick: Atlantic Salmon · 525–875 cal · 45–75 gRosalieItalian · Top pick: Filet Mignon · 525–875 cal · 45–75 gLost & FoundSushi · Top pick: Grilled Steak Salad · 488–813 cal · 34–56 gChòpnBlọkAfrican · Top pick: Captain's Salad · 465–775 cal · 32–53 gMain KitchenAmerican · Top pick: Beef Tacos · 465–775 cal · 30–50 g1836 GrillSushi · Top pick: Costa Chopped Salad · 420–700 cal · 29–48 gZero's Sandwich ShopAmerican · Top pick: Chicken Caesar Salad · 420–700 cal · 29–48 gBrass TacksCafé · Top pick: Chicken Gyro · 488–813 cal · 30–50 gNyam NyamKorean · Top pick: Grilled Chicken Bowl · 488–813 cal · 30–50 gRODEO GOATBurger · Top pick: BYO Burger · 488–813 cal · 30–50 gBungalow Downtown DiningAmerican · Top pick: Apricot Chicken · 510–850 cal · 36–60 gArtistryAmerican · Top pick: Chicken & goat · 495–825 cal · 32–53 gOtto’s BarbecueBBQ · Top pick: Grilled Chicken Breast Salad · 390–650 cal · 27–45 gHuynh RestaurantVietnamese · Top pick: TÔM hoặc GÀ XÀO LĂN · 375–625 cal · 26–44 gHabibi DeliMediterranean · Top pick: Chicken Shawarma Wrap · 465–775 cal · 29–48 gTaste Kitchen + BarSushi · Top pick: Gulf shrimp + Fried lobster tail · 525–875 cal · 38–63 gMediterranean Grill HouseMediterranean · Top pick: Chicken Shish Kabob Wrap · 510–850 cal · 33–55 gHoru Sushi KitchenJapanese · Top pick: Hamachi Wrapped (riceless roll) · 315–525 cal · 24–40 gPho SaigonVietnamese · Top pick: Charbroiled Beef, Pork or Chicken · 488–813 cal · 29–48 gLa Calle Tacos & CantinaMexican · Top pick: Cantina Tacos De Alambre · 390–650 cal · 26–43 gAikoJapanese · Top pick: Bara Chirashi (5PC) · 450–750 cal · 26–44 gThe Sighted PigCafé · Top pick: Huế-Style Carnitas Tacos · 465–775 cal · 26–44 gCoco Crepes & CoffeeFrench · Top pick: Chicken + Spinach · 525–875 cal · 30–50 gThe FinnAmerican · Top pick: Hot Pecker Salad · 525–875 cal · 30–50 gHull and OakAmerican · Top pick: Egg White Omelette* · 240–400 cal · 23–38 gCooking GirlChinese · Top pick: Chicken Mama's Dumpling(10) · 488–813 cal · 26–44 gPizza ZquarePizza · Top pick: Zquare Sandwich · 488–813 cal · 26–44 gLa Calle TacosMexican · Top pick: Quesabirria · 390–650 cal · 24–40 gRasa Indian GrubIndian · Top pick: CHICKEN TIKKA Bowl · 540–900 cal · 32–53 gPita Express Mediterranean GrillMediterranean · Top pick: Grilled Shrimp Wrap · 510–850 cal · 27–45 gFifth Vessel CoffeeAmerican · Top pick: Chipotle Brekky Sandwich (Weekend Only) · 488–813 cal · 24–40 gThe SylvieAmerican · Top pick: Smoked Salmon Bagel · 390–650 cal · 21–35 gForeign GrillRamen and Noodle · Top pick: Khinkali — Khinkali · 3 large · 465–775 cal · 23–38 gHenderson & KaneBBQ · Top pick: Egg Sandwich · 480–800 cal · 23–38 gCobo'sBBQ · Top pick: Birria Tacos · 585–975 cal · 34–56 gSol 7American · Top pick: Atlantic Salmon · 600–1,000 cal · 34–56 gCoastline PizzeriaPizza · Top pick: Italian · 585–975 cal · 29–48 gThe Gypsy PoetPizza · Top pick: Capresse Salad · 338–563 cal · 17–28 gPinball PizzeriaItalian · Top pick: The Pinball · 638–1,063 cal · 32–53 gProper - A Burger SpotAmerican · Top pick: A Proper Smash · 638–1,063 cal · 30–50 gThai KunThai · Top pick: Pad Ka Prow · 638–1,063 cal · 29–48 gLittle New OrleansCafé · Top pick: Bourbon Street Pasta · 938–1,563 cal · 47–78 g
Where these numbers come from
Nutrition values here are Estimated, not verified restaurant nutrition. They are based on menu descriptions or dish names and assumed ingredients and portions. The displayed ranges use a fixed margin of ±25% for a described dish and ±35% when only its name is available; they are not measured confidence intervals, and actual values may fall outside them. A source label links to the menu used when available, which may not provide nutrition information.
“Best” means the most protein inside a moderate calorie range: 400–650 calories and a 40 g protein target, the same formula as the app’s Fat-loss goal. Portions vary and menus change, so confirm with the restaurant, and never rely on these for allergies.
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