Buffalo Wild Wings
5 Naked Tenders & Side Salad
67g protein · 360 cal · 6.5g fat
If you need a bigger protein hit, the 5-count naked tenders with a side salad is one of the more controlled large orders.
Practical restaurant decisions
Small Portion Wins
When fullness hits early, smaller portions reduce discomfort while keeping protein meaningful. Kids meals, half bowls, and simple plates often work best.
Nutrition values are best-effort estimates and can vary by location.
Why this page is trustworthy
- Built from the current restaurant graph and menu data.
- Nutrition values are best-effort estimates and can vary by location.
- Use it as a practical restaurant decision aid, not a guarantee.
3 decision rules
- 1Choose smaller base portions and eat slowly.
- 2Keep protein in every meal even when portions are reduced.
- 3Save extras instead of pushing through fullness.
Strongest restaurant matches
These orders are the strongest current matches for small portion, pulled from the existing restaurant recommendation graph.
Red Robin
Ensenada Chicken Platter
66g protein · 440 cal · 13g fat
Order the full Ensenada Chicken Platter when you need a more filling high-protein option. This is protein-dense, but sodium is high.
Sweetgreen
Double Blackened Chicken Greens
61g protein · 425 cal · 14g fat
Build a bowl with double blackened chicken, shredded kale, and cucumber tomato mix.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Margarita Grilled Chicken (No Rice)
52g protein · 410 cal · 14g fat
Margarita Grilled Chicken. Request glaze on the side or light. Side: Double Steamed Broccoli (instead of rice).
First Watch
Healthy Turkey with Fruit Cup
50g protein · 570 cal · 12g fat
Order Healthy Turkey with a Fresh Fruit Cup when you want the same sandwich but a lighter side than a heavier brunch plate.
Red Lobster
7 oz Sirloin & Roasted Asparagus
49g protein · 420 cal · 23g fat
Order the 7 oz Sirloin with roasted asparagus for a protein-forward option that avoids pasta and biscuits.
Texas Roadhouse
Grilled Chicken Breast + Steamed Broccoli
48g protein · 340 cal · 13g fat
Pair grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli for a very lean entree option.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Sirloin and Shrimp Skewer
48g protein · 380 cal · 15g fat
Pair the herb-grilled sirloin with a shrimp skewer and asparagus for a higher-protein steakhouse plate.
Mendocino Farms
Turkey Sando and Soup Combo
48g protein · 590 cal · 18g fat
Pair the turkey sandwich with chicken noodle soup for a fuller but still practical lunch combo.
Texas Roadhouse
Grilled Chicken + Green Beans
47g protein · 350 cal · 15g fat
Choose grilled chicken with green beans for a clean meal.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Classic Sirloin & Black Beans
46g protein · 380 cal · 12g fat
Choose the classic sirloin with black beans for a steadier protein-and-fiber plate than fries or loaded mash.
TGI Fridays
Side Caesar with Grilled Chicken
45g protein · 380 cal · 17g fat
Use the side Caesar with grilled chicken when you want a protein-forward small plate that still feels like a real meal.
Texas Roadhouse
Grilled Chicken + Applesauce + Iced Tea
45g protein · 390 cal · 12g fat
Pair grilled chicken with cinnamon applesauce and iced tea for a gentle combo.
TGI Fridays
Grilled Chicken Breast with Broccoli
44g protein · 295 cal · 8g fat
Use the grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli when you want a lighter grill order that still has good protein.
TGI Fridays
Grilled Chicken Breast with Steamed Broccoli
44g protein · 295 cal · 8g fat
Pair the grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli for a straightforward lighter plate.
Texas Roadhouse
Sirloin + Steamed Broccoli
44g protein · 380 cal · 18g fat
Pair the 6 oz Sirloin with steamed broccoli for the leanest Roadhouse combo.
Popeyes
Blackened Tenders 5pc
43g protein · 280 cal · 11g fat
Pick the Blackened Tenders 5pc if you want the strongest protein total without breading or a sandwich bun.
Applebee's
6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli
43g protein · 350 cal · 18g fat
Order Applebee's 6 oz. Top Sirloin with steamed broccoli and skip heavier sauces or mashed potato sides.
Restaurants with the deepest match depth
Chains with the deepest usable bench usually make repeat ordering easier when you want a safe default.
- McDonald's17 matching picksOpen lens →
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Related decision pages
These narrower list and comparison pages repackage the same recommendations for faster decision-making.
Caution patterns
- ⚠large combo defaults
- ⚠automatic sides
- ⚠high-fat extras