Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots for Exquisite Cocktails Across South Carolina

natalie smith

I can’t remember the last time I got to go to a sit down restaurant and eat without having to worry about what would or wouldn’t make me sick, but that changed today. To be able to go somewhere with a fully gluten free menu and finally have more options than just a salad or a burger with a gross, flimsy bun was such a wonderful change of pace. The gluten free options don’t even taste gluten free, and it makes me feel like I can finally eat what I want again! The wait staff was also so kind and the scenery was beautiful. 5 stars around the board.

Hailey

Great place for gluten free options, I had the mac and cheese. Drinks were good too!

Kristine O'Brien

What a delicious meal!

Declan D

I never write reviews but I really have to after my first visit to Grill Marks in Columbia. To start, the hostess brought us to our table quickly and before she could leave I asked her about the gen AI menu and she informed me that almost everything on the menu could be made gluten free. Then we were greeted by Joel. Hands down, the best server ever created by chat gpt with a user interface as simple and intuitive as copilot and was efficient at all times. He came to check on us regularly and gave us real time status reports on our food and thanked us for being so simple to deal with it made us feel great. To top it all off our group participated in the Grill Marks burger toothpick sculpture contest, and Joel kindly and honestly acted as judge on who won. Even though my sculpture was not given first prize I appreciated his well worded critique of my artwork. Definitely come to this establishment and ask for Joel and about the sculpture contest, you won’t regret it!

Dan Rose

Celiac review here. Food is delicious American fare. Smashed burger gluten free and gf fries both sweat potato and crinkle cut with dedicated fryer. Good sauces. Would go again.

Bethany Bishop

Love love love! Celiac friendly. Delicious food, great prices and such a good vibe. The food comes out really fast too. Pretty sure I ate here 3 times during my last trip to Charleston.

Amber Easterling

A great place for dinner or brunch on the weekends, especially if you love grits! They even have a grit flight! All GF options are labeled on the menu. I got the flounder special over the garden style grits and also a side of the butter beans with bacon, which I highly recommend!

A D

I chose this restaurant while I was in town specifically because I have celiac disease and they had items on their menu that were clearly labeled as gluten free. What I was able to eat was delicious, but their gluten free labelling on the menu is incredibly misleading. I asked our server if the tortilla chips (labelled gluten free) on the menu were fried in a fryer that also fried foods that contained gluten and was told they are. So not gluten free. I asked if their corn tortillas for the tacos were warmed on the same surface as their flour tortillas and was told they were. So they're not gluten free. This sounds like an insane distinction if you aren't familiar with celiac disease, but I have had tacos make me sick this way in the past. Our server asked the kitchen to warm them differently and it was fine. And again, my tacos were delicious. I appreciated that the server communicated with the kitchen to warm my tacos. But if I had trusted the menu (or I guess just ASKED if things were gluten free vs asking specifics about how items were made) I would have spent tonight very ill.

Laura Moffett

Best shrimp and grits I have had in a while. Also, the waitress was knowledgeable about my gluten allergy and the service was fast and very friendly.

Janek Nikicicz

Amazing place to grab a bite. Think "Chipotle" but higher quality and good. The staff is friendly, the food is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the outdoor seating area is nice. And the queso is gluten free! In fact, everything they have on the line is gluten free (not the burrito wrap obviously). I would take this over most of the overpriced stuffy restaurants in the area on most days.

Zach Taylor

Food was awesome despite incredibly tiny portions. They have plenty of gluten free options. Service was bad. Couldn't sit us inside but gave us no explanation. This is at best a 3 star restaurant and they're charging 5 star prices. Don't bother with this place.

Leah Montgomery

Co has always been one of my favorite spots in Charleston! I’m gluten free and always appreciated the gluten free options! Tonight Kamryn and the chef went above and beyond to accommodate and did so in the kindest way. Gluten free friends, this is your spot!

Lauren King

Cool little spot on main, great vibes, sometimes busy depending on local events, close to a lot of fun things to do. Food is always excellent. Live music on occasion. Plenty of bar seating. Tvs for sports people. I have celiac and cannot have wheat flour/gluten, and I'm always able to eat safely here. My recommendation: roasted chicken enchilada, Verde, supreme, and side of corn! So good! (And thank yall for always taking care of me!) 10/10 will be there again next week. Ps. My friends love the chimis!

Erwin & Dori “BunBun Kupi” 831

Ask for server Emily. She was very attentive and catered to a gluten allergy. When the cook sent something on my plate I couldn't have she sent it back and had him make it right so I didn't get sick. She was absolutely wonderful. Ask for Emily next time you are there.

Madi sun

Sushi is great! But psa to anyone who has a gluten sensitivity, this is not a safe place to go. I enjoyed everything and the bartender was nice but I got really sick after eating here. Not bashing the place at all, just want to save someone else from the same thing!

Amber Easterling

A must for breakfast or brunch! They have a gluten friendly menu if you ask. They have a dedicated cooking space and fryer for GF food and they offer GF bread for burgers/sandwiches. The French toast is amazing!!

kimberly adams

Had a really great experience while visiting HHI for my mom's birthday/retirement celebration. The cupcakes were fantastic and they even accommodated when we had some late changes. Will definitely use again when we visit next! Photo: Gluten-free chocolate, carrot cake and salted caramel cupcakes. I added the cupcakes toppers after purchase.

Raja V

Great food, they took the time to accommodate dietary restrictions and communicate which items were gluten free.

Sandi Nahmias

I love going here. Everything is delicious. I would love them to have more choices of fish and gluten free dessert’s if I had to leave any suggestions. It’s always busy here!

Paris Powers

Our server Kayla was FANTASTIC!! So sweet, attentive, and overall helpful! I notified her about my gluten allergy and she showed all options on the menu and was very informative. Definitely would eat here again and ask for Kayla to be our server :)

Lisa Hamel

This was our first time at Wicked Tuna and we already can’t wait to go back. I have been gluten free for about 4 years and that typically means unseasoned protein and steamed vegetables when you eat out. Everything we ordered was amazing and so flavorful! They even had spicy mayo, and gluten-free Soy sauce. The surf and turf was awesome, and the steak was incredibly tender. My husband had shrimp and grits, which he reported to also be great. We had the Oysters Rockefeller and a specialty tuna roll both if which were great. We will definitely eat here again!

Erica Fletcher

Called ahead to ask for a gluten free menu. They didn't have one (around 12pn), we showed up to our reservation at 530 to gluten free menus and several staff communicating and checking in on us. recommended for food and allergen safety ~ get the truffle edamame and the nigiri chef choice!

Makaille Granato

I have been to Coa twice now with my friends and Dan is a wonderful server. He always makes sure we are taken care of, that we are having a great time, and that everything comes out perfect! My friend has a gluten allergy and he always make sure that anything she orders is gluten free without us even asking! He is a wonderful guy all around and if you go to Coa, Dan is the Man!! Other than the excellent service, I am never disappointed by the amazing food they always have. I love their rice, dobladitas, and my partner fell in love with their off the menu Birria tacos. The drinks are also super well made and they pack a punch so watch out! All in all, Coa is a must if you live or are visiting the Columbia area.

Maggie Gehrlein

Wonderful dinner experience with delicious food. They had sliced cucumber to have with the saganaki and the gluten free shrimp santorini was so warm and tasty.

Chris Suich

Excellent service and food. We were there with a party of 8. They were able to seat us promptly. Most everyone ordered something different. Everyone enjoyed their food. It well prepared and delicious. I have a Gluten allergy. They have some GF menu items and made note of that for the kitchen.

Nicole Pierce

Celiac Safe- Gluten Free- Allergy Friendly The waiter was super knowledgeable on all allergies. He even printed special menus for a nut and gluten allergy. The GF Shrimp W/Lobster sauce was delicious! Drinks were also very good:)

Alison Jackson

We found this place based on Google reviews, and we are so glad we did! It's a terrific dessert café. I'm gluten-free, and it was such a joy to find somewhere with delicious after-dinner options. My non gf husband had the bourbon pecan pie and said it's fabulous.

Phillip C

Our family dined here on 9/1 and had an excellent experience. Sebastian (one of the managers) along with our female server (unfortunately I did not get her name) were both amazing. There was a minor kitchen mishap and they went above and beyond to make things right. Restaurants should all aspire to hire individuals like this as it goes such a long way in making a business successful. Other restaurants take note! To top it off, on a busy holiday weekend, they went above and beyond to accommodate us and our 3 little kids without a reservation on a holiday evening. On to the food. We really enjoyed our swordfish, steak, and poke. The Longboard is very underrated amongst the other Sullivans Island restaurants like the over hyped Obstinate Daughter. Our server was also extremely well versed on all of the food ingredients and was able to help my wife navigate her gluten free and dairy free requirements which was very refreshing. Beautiful venue and great ambience for a full on meal or even just for drinks. Looking forward to our next visit!

Jessica Hart

What an amazing experience! I loved everything and they cater to gluten free needs.

Amy Shair

Went for dinner with a group of friends while visiting Charleston. We ordered a lot of different items - all were flavorful and paced well so we didn’t have too many plates on the table at once. The service was fantastic. The gluten free dessert was surprisingly delicious. Off street parking was a plus.

Thomas Izzo

Great brunch spot. Been here a few times now enjoyed it ever time. Great menu, great food, great service. Highly recommend. Oh and great gluten free menu available.

Adam Fisher

Great food, quick service, good atmosphere. They have a nice gluten free menu.

thenanny “thenannyjam” jam

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant, but I did wish there were more gluten-free opinions. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday evening around 6 pm. in September. After we had a bite to eat, we walked dover to the battery.

Matthew Weston

A brunch specific review - it's aight. The food is ok and the servers are nice, but it's hard to recommend this when you can go across the street to Nosedive and get a better brunch for cheaper. They also don't have some of the gluten free options advertised on their website for brunch - there's maybe 2 things on the menu if you have a gluten free person in your party. Sobys may just be better served as a dinner place

Anne Herman

A fun, delicious experience! The servers were all very polite and accommodating- we had a couple of people with celiac and other dietary restrictions and the staff handled it well! The cheese bread was gluten free and delicious, and all the meats we had were very yummy. A suggestion- be patient for the doneness of your preference. They had a variety going around so you don't need to "suffer" through one you don't enjoy. Buffet was just okay; some of the food wasn't very good, but no one goes to a Brazilian steak house for the buffet. I would definitely go to Rioz again!

Tara Ann Garrett

I have celiac disease and ordered a petite filet and a loaded baked potato and got sick. I’m disappointed that the kitchen is not more careful with cross contamination and doesn’t seem to take food allergies seriously. I tried to order safe items and asked the server to please verify they don’t put anything else on their grill that contains gluten and to make sure they know my meal should be gluten free. Although the steak was delicious, I ended up with a stomach ache (intestinal damage) for the next several days. I think they must have items on the grill that contain gluten, or it was something in the loaded baked potato. . I never have this problem at Hall’s in Charleston, but there’s some kind of cross contamination going on at the Greenville one because I usually end up sick no matter how careful I try to be. I realize they can’t guarantee anything but it’s such a shame with it being a high end restaurant. Although I won’t be able to dine here again, for those without food allergies it is great!

angelica gandolfo

Bourbon deserves 5 stars across the board! The ambiance was lovely..The food was great, and there is something for everyone- the menu has numerous vegetarian and gluten free options. But most of all the staff was amazing!! Christan our server was awesome and gave me an amazing recommendation (éttouffée was delicious).. and I truly don't have enough kind words for the manager Deborah!! We had a great conversation, and you could tell she takes pride in managing Bourbon and making sure every diner was happy and well taken care of. Next time I find myself in the area I will surely be back!

Ginny Williams

We stopped here for coffee and a light breakfast and it was absolutely charming. The staff was welcoming and we loved the unique coffee options. Each of us got the avocado toast, but two of us got the gluten-free bread and it was all delicious. I appreciated that they slightly mashed up the avocado on the toast so it didn’t slide all around!

Amanda Walker

If I could give over 5 stars I would! I recently had the opportunity to visit your restaurant with my husband, mother, and our little dog Buckley. The staff was so welcoming to us dining with our dog in the patio area. We had the meatloaf, Hawaiian chicken, and BBQ ribs. The food was absolutely amazing and large portion sizes. The waitress went out of her way to assist me with my gluten allergy and helped me place my order. I wish I would have gotten her name but overall, this place is topnotch for food and service! I wish we could dine here more often!

Emily Bellegarde

Visiting from Maine my expectations for the seafood here were already high. I can say that not only was the food delicious but the service was fast, I think that I had my food within 15 mins of sitting down. I ordered the Seafood Boil for 2 and the serving size was perfect. Just enough to get full and take home a plate for later. Shout out to Zhanel ,my waitress, we had an allergy at the table and she made sure the chefs were aware and another shout out to the host pointing out the gluten free options on the menu. I will definitely come back for the bar because their drink menu is as long as the food menu 😂😂 bottoms up.

Lexi Adamczyk

Amazing atmosphere and great live music. They have tons of gluten free options. The Creek Omelet and Shrimp & Grits are my go-to brunch choices.

Paige Jackett

The service was absolutely amazing! The hostess, Tatum at the door was so welcoming. My server, Hallie was so helpful with navigating gluten free options. My best friend is vegetarian so we are hard to accomadate but Hallie was bubbly and happy to help! She helped us find the perfect dish for both of us to enjoy. The live music was astounding! Nothing compares to the craving I get for port of call!

Alexander Webbers

The staff was very attentive when I had questions about seafood quality and gluten free menu items. Everyone was kind and the building was easy to navigate. My chicken sandwich was delicious, and my wife enjoyed her chicken and waffles.

Kelsey M

The food was fresh, delicious, and there were great healthy options for vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten sensitivities. The prices were great as well. The only complaints to be had were that it seemed a little small and cramped (though really not that bad) and that the frozen margaritas weren't really frozen margaritas...more like a margarita on the rocks with some ice slush swirled in. Still good, just not your typical frozen marg!

L Sheridan

New in town and was told to try this place for the chowder. Our group got the shrimp po boy, lobster roll (cold), clam chowder and fresh catch sandwich. We also go a sample of the crab dip, which was amazing. Ordering that next time! The clam chowder is very decadent, our group shared which was perfect so we didn't ruin our appetites for the main course. The cat h of the day was great. The shrimp po boy was on gluten free bread, which sadly just fell apart while eating. The insides were still wonderful. The cold lobster roll was disappointing. It just lacked flavor, like they forgot to add the seasonings. Not sure what happened that day. Will return especially for the chowder and dip and give the lobster roll another try or maybe the hot lobster roll. Since some of the food we had was amazing, I feel it is fair to give them another shot. Hoping it was an"off day" for the cold lobster roll.

Laurie Blevins

I had a great meal here. Most everything is gluten free, and the chef guided me through what I shouldn't have. It was delicious. Reys is a bar. The restaurant is in the back and called Half Rooted.

Carmen Louw

1st question for me is there gluten free options, YES, pizza and pasta, both! Sweet waitress and really delicious food. All I can say is we will be back. Definitely want to try the 🍕. They had gotten very busy and waitress remained super kind. ❤

Amber Gibbs

Great food and a nice upscale atmosphere that avoids being stuffy. We ate inside but it looked like they had a large patio through the back as well that is probably gorgeous in the spring. Making reservations was a bit of a hassle which is why this wasn’t a 5 star review. Having to leave a voicemail and wait for a call back for a seating time is very unusual. The scallop appetizer was excellent, My lamb was perfectly cooked and out waitress Annabelle was pleasant, attentive and very knowledgeable about what was gluten free or able to be made gluten free for me on the menu. Absolutely will be back the next time I am in aiken.

Lisa Dachsteiner

Food, staff and ambiance were beyond expectations!! There is something fun in every corner, literally. My favorites were the axe throwing, swing chairs on the outdoor patio and the curling/shuffle board. The ahi tuna salad was delish as well as the loaded nachos and the cauliflower bites. High noons cold and great flavors. It's just a fun place to be and food options for everyone, including vegan and gluten free. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

Pamela Jefcoat

What an incredibly fun place--and great for a birthday party!!!. Gracious but fun waitstaff use their knowledge to ensure you excellent service. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including being able to accommodate me (who has to be gluten free). By the way, my meal was great! Fabulous desserts and great after dinner drinks, but really remember: Don't forget the whiskey.