Top 26 Gluten-Free American Spots to Enjoy in Hilton Head Island

OMAS HAUS

I don’t like to spread negativity but what I experienced here bothered me so much that I feel I need to call out the individual. My husband and I went here on a whim to get coffee and dessert (they have two wonderful gluten free desserts). The actual restaurant here is very nice, however upon Aririving we approached the hostess stand and while the hostess ( who was very polite and welcoming) was trying to communicate with us about where we would like to sit a lady standing at the bar, interrupted our conversation very loudly and said “ you can sit anywhere you want” while she may have had good intentions, she was obviously an owner or manager, her over bearing interjecting suggested that the hostess was to incompetent to communicate with us on her own and find us the right table. We sat down in the bar area and our kind waiter came to get our order and we ate our delicious desserts and drank our coffee. At some point our waiter was behind the bar trying to make a Bloody Mary. The same lady still standing at the end of the bar yells at him across the bar as he takes out the Bloody Mary mix from underneath the bar “ SHAKE THAT UP”, before he has a chance to respond she yells at him again, and once he realizes she is yelling at him he gently shakes the bottle, again, since I guess this was not not good enough for her, even louder she yells with disdain and irritation “SHAKE THE BLOODY MARY MIX”, the proceeds to roll her eyes. He was flustered and a little humiliated at this point and I felt for him. I would just like to say to whoever owns or runs this establishment, I noticed that there was Christian music playing through the speakers. Is this Christian behavior? This waiter was clearly somewhat new and trying to figure things out. He was. a little slow, but he was very kind and polite. What happened to patiently teaching someone with respect? A negative personality like this can affect your whole restaurant, while I understand everyone can have a bad day, when is it ok to humiliate someone, just because you have a little power?

Michelle Isaacs

Friendly staff and lots of gluten free options’

Brett Taylor

Great Service and Gluten Free Burger

Sarah nez

Delicious food. Great atmosphere, and Service. We were served immediately, they had great music, tvs, and great decor. The chairs were comfortable, I'm gluten free and had an option to make any pizza with a cauliflower crust. Bon appetit!

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!

Jesse Locklear

We came in for a late lunch and the menu looked delicious. We started with the cheese fries, which was the best thing to come out. We also tried fried green tomatoes which were good. We then ordered burgers and a sushi roll. I liked that they had gluten free burger buns available:)

Alisa Jones

This is the perfect median between an upscale fish restaurant and a local dive bar. Food was AMAZING! It is family owned and you MUST sit outside on the dock. I WILL be going back next time I'm on HHI. We arrived a little after 5 pm & had about a 20-minute wait. We sat in the bar, had a couple of great drinks, & enjoyed talking to the bartender. Food was reasonably priced and high quality. I'm gluten free and they were very conscientious of my needs.

Amber Easterling

They do not list gluten-free options on their menu, but a lot of their food is naturally gluten-free. Their bowls and their curry dishes (without naan). I got the lunch special, which was a burger rice bowl! It was amazing! They also offer gluten free buns for their burgers and sandwiches!

Jen Hall

Good food, decent gluten free options

Kevin Wanamaker

Great BBQ place on Hilton Head. Many gluten free options with a separate GF menu for anyone with celiacs/allergies. All of the smoked meats are gluten free, and so are most sides (except succotash, Mac and cheese, and green bean casserole). The half chicken was fantastic with coleslaw and potato salad. Service was great and the bar has lots of drink options. Highly recommend eating here.

ed Stemp

The ribs are literally fall off the bone. My wife is allergic to Gluten so the fact that the sauces are gluten free was definitely a plus. The service was friendly, informative and attentive

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.

Debbi Hanchett

We had a very late lunch. Restaurant was extremely quiet but service was impeccable. Food for me was as a gluten free Cuban Sandwich, hubby had the Southwestern Wrap. Our food was perfect. We really enjoyed our quiet and intimate lunch. Oh and the house margarita and Rodney Strong Chardonnay was very good also. We highly recommend.

Barbara Keeney Longo

We chose this place based on reviews and we wanted the view, which was lovely. Service was a little slow bringing drinks but outside was busy. My daughter-law made in very clear she HAD to be gluten and dairy free due to allergies. The waitress assured her her meal would be ok. My husband and swordfish- very small and not good. I had stuffed flounder which was tasty but warm not hot. Worst of all my daughter-law’s dinner came with butter on the vegetables and in the rice and beans! The manager brought her a salad instead. I would not recommend.

Michael Nye

Great local spot to watch sports, catch happy hour, or grab a meal. Plenty of gluten free options. Get the chicaronnes at happy hour. Great staff. Dani is a great bartender.

Carol Lintz

Chef is doing original, tasty work at this pleasant spot in Shelter Cove. The shrimp shared plate was a revelation. Half dozen fat local shrimp sat in a creamy sauce, served with fresh mixed greens and slices of toasted baguette. It could be an entree right there. The Chicken in Pesto was an enormous bowl of linguine with a big pile of fresh, grilled chicken breast. The pesto sauce was very rich and creamy and loaded with grilled vegetables. Very impressive dish. Nice wine list, and, like the food, prices are reasonable. The restaurant is handicap accessible, and plenty of ideas for gluten free diners and vegetarians, as well as kids. We ate on the patio, very pretty. Service was friendly and efficient. Hilton Head is busy so plan on making reservations for dinner.

Chris B

Main Street is our favorite restaurant for a casual dinner, so we were thrilled when they started serving breakfast. Wonderful decision! I loved my Scramwich on a gluten free bun, and my husband enjoyed his traditional breakfast. The home fries were delicious, and they were happy to prepare them for us without the onions and peppers. As always, it was great to enjoy a delicious meal in a comfortable atmosphere with excellent service. It’s also nice to have GF options at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They will make most sandwiches on gluten free buns if requested. We highly recommend a place we’ve been enjoying for years.

Caribooty

The best steak I’ve had in years! The New York strip was prepared perfectly. The Carolina chicken was tasty as well. The desserts sounded terrific but not gluten free. Plus, we were too full. The service was awesome and the atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommended!!

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.

Leah Scott

Great spot right on the beach for Frozen drinks and a tasty lunch! They have great gluten free options, too! (Shrimp tacos!)

A D

Staff was super familiar with gluten free and dairy free diets, felt super safe eating here. Good food, good drinks, good time

Michelle Pierce

5 Stars....no question! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! I ordered the She-Crab soup and had it along with some amazing cornbread. It was the creamiest soup I have ever had. My husband ordered the Bubba's Shrimp Boat. It is absolutely insane how much food is included with this item. He received: Shrimp Etoufee, Shrimp Creole, Shrimp Gumbo, and Fried Shrimp along with french bread and corn on the cob. I also order Beignets for dessert. They were good. But admittedly they would have probably been better if I ate them sooner. My husband had the praline brownie which he really enjoyed. Pro-tip: They have plenty of items to meet the needs of various dietary preferences, such as gluten free, pescatarian, and vegetarian.

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.

julie mullins

Recommended by locals. Super fresh food. Gluten free options are amazing. This is not restaurant food. It's like your grandmother's Sunday dinner! Fried chicken is delish!

Brandon Hamilton