Top 24 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Southport

Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill

4366 Fish Factory Rd, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Lael Rudisill
Lael Rudisill
Visited some friends out here who highly recommended this place and they were Right! Amazing food with gluten free options! I haven't had a crab cake in forever due to celiac and theirs were GREAT!! Even had one of the cheese dip appetizers that was gluten free as well! Wife really enjoyed her catch of the day tacos too. Live band was playing and the cool sea air blowing thru the open windows really made for an outstanding evening. Would give 10 stars if possible!!

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Oliver's on the Cape Fear

101 W Bay St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Jessica Goodman
Jessica Goodman
We were thankful to be able to grab seats at the bar during a very busy Monday lunch service as the bar was first come first serve and some folks were just leaving as we got in. We had a delicious gluten free and celiac safe lunch as we made our way north. Ben was our bartender and server. He was friendly and especially knowledgeable about the gluten free options. We got the shrimp and grits and he suggested we get the house special, the lobster bisque, which we did. The bisque was delicious with developed lobster flavor, hints of sherry, and huge chunks of lobster! Ben’s service was excellent! He is well liked and has number of regulars which also stopped in for lunch! I highly recommend you stop by, especially if you’re gluten free and looking for some delicious lobster bisque and shrimp and grits!

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Dry Street Pub & Pizza

101 E Brown St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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LunchDinnerItalianPizzaTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPet FriendlyBarRestaurant

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Brandy Moran
Brandy Moran
Second time visiting this nice little gem in Southport. It's worth the visit. We had gluten-free pizza, and it was delicious

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Bella Cucina

5177 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Katherine Gallant
Katherine Gallant
Gluten-free pasta in a restaurant! Yay! It was great to have gluten-free and vegetarian options. This is a cute Italian restaurant with great service and yummy drinks!

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Fishy Fishy Cafe

106 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
They have amazing food with a large selection of GF meals listed on the menu. They get really busy so get there early or be prepared to wait.

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Cafe Koa & Market

302 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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August Kahsar
August Kahsar
A little pricey, but good food made from good ingredients. Lots of vegan and gluten free options.

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Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar

1643 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
I visit here every time I come to Oak Island!! The majority of their menu can be made GF by cooking with GF soy sauce! It’s so delicious!!

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Joseph's Italian Bistro

5003 O'Quinn Blvd SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
I’ve loved Joseph’s even before getting celiac. I’m so thankful that they offer GF pasta! This is a really nice Italian restaurant on the water. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They only take reservations for 8 or more people.

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Frying Pan

319 W Bay St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Madelyn M.
Madelyn M.
GLUTEN FREE items indicated on the menu and more than simply a salad. I enjoyed the Shrimp & Grits with grilled shrimp and served without gravy to make it GF. It’s a pretty busy place and you should anticipate a wait. Food, atmosphere, and service were great!

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Southport Smoke House

1102 N Howe St Bldg C, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Penny Modlin
Penny Modlin
This is a delicious place to eat. It was so good that we went back for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner. The Christian atmosphere was relaxing and friendly. The food is amazing and I have Celiac and had no problem. Thank you.

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Fizzy Jane's

614 W West St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Susan Wierzbowski
Susan Wierzbowski
This new restaurant brings a unique and trendy vibe to Southport! They were accommodating to food allergies at our large table(gluten free friendly ~ desert is a must!) and offered guidance when looking at the delicious menu. Bo Saam (pork shoulder) is a must!!! Yummmmm :-)

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Moore Street Oyster Bar

110 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
This is a great place for oysters and steam pots. They list their GF options on their menu. Just verify the seasoning you get is gluten free!

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Mr. P's Bistro

309 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
This is a great dinner spot!! Make reservations!! They do note GF options on the menu, but the chef can customize so many meals. They want you to get what you want and will make it happen!! Their tomato caper sauce is amazing!!

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Castucci's Italian Restaurant

4332 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Addie Addelsons
Addie Addelsons
I've never been here before and decided to order take out for 4 people. I was first impressed by the gluten-free options, if you have somone in your group you feel safe knowing they have choices. When I went to pick up the order, the hostess made my whole night. She was a riot and gave excellent service. All 4 orders were correct and delicious. We went there because D'S was closed and everyone like our food from Castuccis much better, we'll definitely be back.

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Indochine Express - Southport

1131 N Atlantic Ave, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Karen Faircloth
Karen Faircloth
This was our first time going to this restaurant. Our server was awesome. There is a separate menu with Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten free options. I got Tofu Curry. It had tofu, carrots and cauliflower in a yellow curry sauce served with rice. I got the mild and it still had a little kick to it. I also got tofu spring rolls with a peanut sauce. Very tasty. My boyfriend got Teriyaki Beef Noodles. He said they were good. We will definitely go back.

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Sebby's Pizzeria

4336 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Madelyn M.
Madelyn M.
GLUTEN FREE cauliflower crust available AND it was good! One of the better gf pizzas I have had and the largest. Most of the time when you order gf, the pizza is more expensive and smaller than everyone else’s, but not this one! I had The Wild Mushroom. The mozzarella, provolone, and garlic on it hit just right.

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Provision Company

130 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
There are not many GF options here and there is a high risk of cross contamination. The only thing I usually get here is their tuna special with potato salad and cucumber salad. I always let them know I have celiac. There is also an option of a burger without a bun and potato salad and cucumber salad.

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Royal James Rummery

109 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
Everything is gluten free here except the bread for the sandwiches. They don’t fry anything, so there is no fryer. The food was a little bland and you could tell their chips came from a bag. But the price is very reasonable and it’s a quick place to get in and out of. We got the nachos and island bowl with jerk chicken. They do have several sauces that you can customize your bowl with.

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Blue Cow Grille

108 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Megan Watson
Megan Watson
We were visiting from out of town & stopped in to have lunch at Blue Cow Grille. We were drawn here from reading other reviews & because they had gluten-free options & I have an allergy. We were extremely pleased! I got the Henny Penny on a gluten-free bun & it was delicious! It had a great flavor & the chicken was really tender. The other three people in our party each got cheeseburgers with french fries & chips & liked those a lot. Our waitress was very attentive & nice. We dined outside. We will definitely come back next time we are in town!

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Ports of Call

116 N Howe St Suite D, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Jennifer Jamerson
Jennifer Jamerson
Kind of long but worth reading...especially if you have a food allergy! My husband and I made a reservation about a month or so ago...I was told over the phone that they had lots of gluten free options. The menu also lists many items GF. Upon arriving, we were seated promptly but when the waiter came over, I told him that the main reason I came was to have the fried oysters because the menu says they are GF. The waiter goes back to the kitchen and comes back saying that the fried oysters are in fact not GF. I pointed to the GF label on the menu and he said "well I'm sorry, they are not actually GF." Seriously?? He went back to the kitchen and came back and told me that the kitchen was overwhelmed and he was sorry for the confusion but the fried oysters are not GF...even though the menu says they are. He got aggravated with me and went outside to get the chef who was standing right by the front entrance smoking a cigarette (I only know this because we had to walk through his cloud of smoke to enter the restaurant) We got up to leave at this point and the chef was approaching us. He said "I am not sure why he is saying the fried oysters are not gluten free because they are...we make them GF all the time." Apparently the staff/cooks are not all on the same page with the menu which is unfortunate because we really had high hopes for this place!

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Edgewater 122

122 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA
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Amber Easterling
Amber Easterling
This is a beautiful restaurant on the water with indoor and outdoor seating. They have an entire gluten-free menu that shows gluten-free items and also items that can be modified! They can get busy during the summer, so reservations are recommended!

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