Top 33 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Hilton Head Island

Tim Grooms

Handsome Sammy and I were out for a walk and suddenly realized that we have nothing for dinner at home and decided to try the Diner since we were only a couple of hundred feet away. I moved to HHI after living in NJ for 25 years, so my comparison to the original diners may have jaded my view. I tied Handsome Sammy to something stationary to prevent him from running into traffic and wanted to go inside, place a take away order as quickly as possible and back outside before my boy becomes restless. I walk inside and no one is seated at or near the register. I start to look around and finally a lady stands up from a 2 person table, looks at me, yet says nothing. I was not completely sure if she had just finished eating or is part of the staff. After a couple of seconds, I stated that I would like to place a take away order. She pointed me to a gentlemen that had multiple things going on at the same time but handling them all very well. He took the order and I mentioned having celiac. He mentioned that a friend has celiac and I could easily determine that he takes it serious and is very knowledgeable. I decided to take the easy route and ordered omelets for each of us. My omelet consisted of ham & American cheese. Handsome Sammy had ham, bacon and mozzarella cheese. Both included gluten free diner potatoes, which are the greatest. The gentleman that helped me out asked if I would like gluten free toast. I was a little hesitant, but once I realized how much he knows about celiac disease, I was fully at ease. He mentioned that he would include the gluten free bread without toasting it and taking a chance of cross contamination from the toaster and may be better if I waited and used my toaster at home. After overcoming the initial interaction with the first staff member, this gentleman was a pleasure to deal with and extremely knowledgeable. Omelets had a larger amount of ingredients, just like the Jersey diners. They were very good and we both enjoyed. I could not fully understand Handsome Sammy because he attempted to provide his rating while his mouth was full of omelet. Lets just say he picked the platter clean. Its time to return and move forward to other sections of the menu as long as the same gentlemen is working so he may guide the way. Photo of Handsome Sammy a short time after finishing his omelet. Seems like a positive outcome for Handsome Sammy as well.

Mary McLean

I visit Hilton Head yearly. This is my place to go when I want pizza. I have a lot of sensitivities. I'm able to get a tasty gluten-free, vegan cheese, veggie pizza, with enough for two meals. If you like water, it's an island thing to have "interesting tasting" water, not the restaurant. 😉

Annabelle leister

Great Gluten free options on menu! Food was delish

Amber Easterling

Dinner and drinks

Kaitlyn Stone

This is always our first stop for lunch when we get to HHI each summer. Last Saturday, 8/3, they were down staff and had a busy lunch crowd. We watched both waitresses absolutely hustle the entire time to make sure everyone continued to have exceptional service. They were both so personable and took time to chat with us even though they were slammed. They even went above and beyond in still making a gluten-free version of their banana cream pudding for me, which I know took extra time and effort. We’ve loved Low Country for years because the food is always amazing, but this year, the service was equally as impressive. Thanks for always taking care of your customers and making one of the best gluten-free desserts on the island!

Clay Manship

My wife and I ate dinner at Fraser’s at 6:00 on a Monday evening in November. Plenty of parking, food was PERFECT, and drinks were delicious. My wife is gluten free and there are many options. I recommend the ceasar salad and house old fashioned. The burgers were also amongst the best I have ever had…no hyperbole! Thank you Mahalia for the excellent service!

Amber Easterling

So many gluten free options listed on the menu! The lemon chicken soup was delicious as well as the chicken kebab plate.

Machelle Womack

We visited here while vacationing in Hilton Head. We can’t say enough great things about this quaint little spot. Food was excellent, just the right size portions, phenomenal service. Quick service! Each and every worker was personable and eager to assist. Someone named Tommy (possibly the owner) came around during our meal to ask how everything was. We didn’t leave a crumb on our plate. Also, side note. I am gluten free and they had both gluten free toast and GF pancakes. A job well done by this local small business!

Belinda Enge

Delicious food and wonderful service. I loved how the gluten free options were abundant and clearly marked!

Barry Steinhart

Great service. Explained the details of each entree. They were attentive to the dietary needs of a diner with celiac disease. Everything was delicious. We would definitely return

Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co

Great Italian food and wonderful gluten free options.

Tim Grooms

Stopped in for a couple of glasses of wine. Did not eat, but rated a 4 based on prior visits. They have a nice gluten free menu with excellent selections. Wedge salad is a favorite along with the shrimp and grits. Wine selection is outstanding. I decided to take a quick glance at the wine menu before walking around and viewing the wine not listed on the menu. I noticed a nice super tuscan, which I always enjoy along with the extra alcohol content. Service was excellent and we were checked on periodically. Enjoyed the wine and time well spent. Plan to return soon for dinner.

Paul Foley

This was our first time dining at Cafe Al Dente and had a wonderful evening. The restaurant itself is not very large but it is a very nice room and well decorated. We had the Panko Fried Mozzarella Stack for an appetizer and it was delicious. One of us also got the warm salad and it was amazing. For dinner my wife had the Eggplant Parmigiana and my mother who is gluten free also had the gluten free version and both loved it. I personally had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was ok but a bit overcooked and dry. The service was fantastic and our server Amanda was so good helping my mother with the gluten free options. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back.

Maggie Roth

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Two members of our party were gluten-free and they were able to accommodate in the hibachi dinner. The gluten-free people enjoyed a miso soup and the chef used gluten-free soy sauce and cooked their food first. The Yum Yum sauce and the ginger salad dressing were also gluten-free. The only part of the experience they weren’t able to enjoy was the ginger dipping sauce. The group got filet mignon, shrimp, steak, chicken, and calamari and all enjoyed their proteins.

Amber Easterling

Dinner and drinks. Their gluten free pizza was amazing!

MattBinSC

This place is a true gem. The service is always super friendly and the food is sooo good. I would place the Road Runner Panini as one of, if not the absolute best sandwich in the area! (The house made ranch is absolutely essential for dipping, btw!). My wife is gluten free and they have a nice selection of GF crepes, as well as some GF baked goods. The GF almond cookies are amazing! Definitely worth checking out for breakfast or lunch when you're in the area.

Melanie Gass

Maria Kryuchkova

Pricey but great. Expect 100+ per person. Good dinner options and there is a gluten free menu.

Joanne Coggins

So yummy and GLUTEN FREE Celiac safe fried food!!!

william york

I have Celiac, a gluten allergy. The manager, Mark Bowman and Chef Lloyd Alberson went above and beyond to make sure I was safe. We started with the tuna tartare and a bowl of lump crab soup. Beautifully presented and very tasty. For entrees, I had a perfectly cooked ribeye and my wife had the halibut. Delicious! The manager is also the sommelier for the restaurant and he was knowledgeable about pairing wines for us. We sat outside on the veranda and enjoyed the fresh air. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Tim Grooms

I have dined with CQ's many times over the last 15+ years and never disappointed. It was an early dinner with a 5 year old, so how much atmosphere can a person handle. The restaurant was busy, but it was calm and peaceful, which was good after being in the sun for most of the day. Take away the 5 year old, allow me 30 minutes to throw back 5 shots of tequila, and we have a totally different ballgame. Appetizers consisted of calamari and a shrimp cocktail for me. I have celiac and must adhere to a gluten-free diet. Thanks to all those on a gluten-free diet that is not required. Provides better products and more options, so keep eating gluten-free. Apologies, both of the appetizers were good. The shrimp cocktail was extra special when compared to the one from a few nights earlier while diving at a different restaurant. For some reason, any day that I have spent a long period of time in the sun, I crave a cold wedge salad, and it was on point. The chicken fingers and fries were rated 5 lipsticks, based upon the Barbie scale, which I was unfamiliar with until the rating. I was informed that the filet and potato pancake were excellent. I would estimate that 80% of the time that I select the pork chop. Always cooked perfectly and outstanding. The only issue I personally have is the Bourbon glazed apples listed as part of the dinner. As we all know, bourbon mash is made from corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley. Except for the corn, the other ingredients are not gluten-free. It could be that some people are not impacted, or maybe when the apples are glazed, the ppm drops below the measurement threshold. I have no idea and am highly sensitive, so stay away at all costs. I once read that double distilled scotch is fine for celiac, and though triple distilled should be even better. I will only say that the scotch experiment did not work out so well. Staff is great. Servers are attentive without being overbearing and are knowledgeable of the menu and dietary constraints. Great meal paired with a nice Barolo, and of course, what goes best with chicken tenders? Shirley Temple!! Now that I live a couple of miles away, please order more pork. I shall return soon.

Olivia Pataky

Many great vegan options for my husband and gluten free ones for myself. Everyone was extremely nice and attentive. We loved everything we ordered!

Tim Grooms

05/24/2025 - UPDATE - The rating above is for the Tavern only. If I rated the Pizzeria only, FOOD - **** SERVICE - * ATMOSPHERE - * The Pizzeria could be a good outdoor addition but has a possibility of ultimately failing if no one takes the time to work with and properly train the staff. If the effort to train is NOT provided, the customers that have a bad experience will have an indirect negative view of the Tavern as well causing a steady decline in the ratings. Please take advantage of a good opportunity and ensure the staff is properly trained. This update is related to the pizzeria. First, the pizzeria should have separate reviews and not be combined with the Tavern. The pizzeria will only decrease the overall total ratings and at first glance appear that the Tavern is on the decline for service. The star rating above is for the Tavern only. I decided to order from the pizzeria, so SammyDog and I walked from home to place and order and hang out. I could not determine if the outside bar was open or not. I did see one staff member slouched over at the bar, so I thought maybe they are just opening up. I sat down at the bar, the staff member looked at me but did not say a word. A few seconds later a young gentlemen came to help. He truly wanted to help when I asked about a gluten free pizza but had not been properly trained to provide an answer. This young man appeared that he wanted to do a good job but had not been provided with the tools for him or the pizzeria to succeed. He said that he would find someone that could answer my questions. Another gentlemen strolled out. Seemed like a nice enough guy but not a personality built for this line of work. He was a little unsteady as to what he knew regarding a gluten free pizza. I finally placed my order for a gluten free pizza and SammyDog and I returned home. I was surprised at how good the pizza tasted. I think I got lucky that night and did not become ill. Based on the interactions that I had with staff, I had started to walk away without placing an order. I have celiac and must be very careful. I do not enjoy four hours of projectile vomiting based on an incorrect answer. The pizzeria can be a nice outdoor area but will ultimately fail if the Top Dawg Tavern Management does not take the time to train and work with the staff. The Dr. told me to work some other things into my 5+ miles walking with SammyDog each day. I decided what the heck and worked Top Dawg Tavern into our walk. Stopped in a few times for a couple of drinks mid afternoon while walking SammyDog. I did not order food even though I rated four stars. The reason is not to decrease the overall rating. Bartenders are friendly and easy to interact with. The red wine is a challenge to drink, or maybe I have become a little spoiled, so I stick with Tito's and Angry Orchard, both gluten-free. SammyDog is provided with water and a shot of whipped cream. I am sure that I will return a few times this week, the following...

Bryan Mack

Cool Ohio State University themed pizza place. Family enjoyed the gluten free pizza pizza option.

Eliz Wils

The only TRUE gluten-free food is the edamame and the steamed rice.

Dianne

Amber and the wait staff were wonderful. Had the best time for my wedding dinner. Everything was beautiful. The only thing I wish there was more of is gluten-free options. I highly recommend Elas, they made us feel very special.

Clement Perez

Frank Smith

Salma Ramadan

We ate here last night and each of us had one of the best meals of our trip! Everything is flavorful and not just spicy but has actual flavor. Only complaint is that the tables need to be bigger to accommodate more plates. They do have a gluten free menu which is so helpful, would be nice to see more vegetarian gluten free options. The fajitas should come with beans and rice like everywhere else. Salmon should also come with beans. Service was great.

Leslie Gromis Baker

New York City Pizza never disappoints. Whether we are ordering pizza, wings, subs or one of its fabulous dinner entrees, we know we will be having a fabulous meal. When we have friends over to watch a game or movie, NY City pizza is our go to place for takeout - especially since one our friends is gluten-free. Just as important as the quality of the food, the service is just as high quality.

Brent Bailey

Cynthia Cruz

LaSandra Teixeira

I had a great time at the Blue Bar and Restaurant at the Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa! The burger was delicious, and the gluten-free bun was top-notch—a perfect option for those with dietary needs. The crab bisque was another highlight: rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, topped with generous lump crab meat. The drinks were on point, too! This place is a fantastic late-night spot, especially when you’re hanging out on vacation. I’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend!