Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Dedicated Fryers to Delight in 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.

Amber Easterling

I felt like I was in Heaven when I walked in! 100% gluten-free! I could have anything! This was the best grilled cheese I’ve had in my life! And my blueberry scone was amazing! I took the coffee cake with me for breakfast tomorrow! I cannot wait until my next visit!! And they make ordering ahead on their App so easy!

Hailey

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

Kristine O'Brien

What a delicious meal!

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?

Jennifer Hoff-Schillaci

Great little place. We were delighted to find a complete option for almost everything on the menu for our gluten free kiddo! Food was delicious and well made with quality ingredients! Staff was very accommodating and made this dining experience that much better. Highly recommend!

Faith Juliano

the gluten free shine cheeseburger was so good! 10/10!

Heather Iacono

Felt I was able to enjoy my food w confidence! Separate fryer for GF fries. Staff said they prepare food in separate area. Had the taco nachos, landshark burger and fries! Delish!!! #celiac

Clear & Concise

Listen it’s a nice little place….. crepes were amazing and GF. But for a family of four to spend $100 for 4 crepes?! I’m not against spending money for a nice time but I always think how much are they actually up charging a crepe,/ a thin pancake with Nutella and strawberries. Long story short- they aren’t worth the money. You can make them cheaper and just as well at home. Let me just add this… for those who it’s meant… those with celiac and/or celiac family members. This place is crazily over charging. $3 per crepe is $12 dollars over charge for a family of 4. Like we even have the choice. Well we do and that’s what I meant by well just make them at home. Of you’re like us we love trying new GF places etc. just be prepared to drop a dime.

Heather Iacono

This place knows about celiac- not just “gluten free”. Extreme care in preparation of food. Separate cooking area and servers! Had the tacos and they were fantastic! The live music was an additional bonus! #celiac

Tracy Johnson

As someone with Celiac Disease, eating out is VERY limited! I am grateful for Grill Marks. Been to Greenville and Columbia multiple times over the past decade. I have never had an issue with gluten cross-contamination here! I appreciate the fries, etc are also dedicated gluten free. My burger is always cooked as ordered. For the price, the value of food quality and service level are completely on par. I will continue to return and if I have a singular experience below the norm, I will still give them another shot!

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.

Courtney Kenley

Great food! Knowledgeable of food for someone with celiac!

Colin McCranie

We had excellent broiled shrimp and scallops. The inside was very nice and on a good day the patio seating would be nice. We came here because we read it had good safety precautions for those with gluten issues (like Celiac disease). The staff was knowledgeable about this and our daughter enjoyed eating out trying grilled shrimp and veggies. Would definitely come back.

Amber Easterling

The best GF treats I’ve ever had!! Get more than you think you need. You’ll wish you had!!

Jen George

I found this absolutely magnificent restaurant walking back from the beach. A small, but charming and romantic fine dining establishment for sure. The food is genuine Italian, seldom found in the south, with a great selection of meat, seafood, pasta with many options including vegan. The wine list is long and diverse. They have gluten free pasta available, and their garlic bread served while waiting is remarkable. The staff well trained, hospitable and professional. Amazing meal and experience. They also have an upstairs for catered events or large parties. I can't say enough wonderful things about it. I will certainly be back and bring others..

Kenyon Rooker

My wife has celiac disease. To set the table, we went to two different restaurants before coming to Poseidon one evening and both ended up being disasters, one telling us after the food arrived that they “have no idea” what ingredients are in a certain item on the plate. We got up from the table and left. I arrived at Poseidon and immediately spoke with the GM Misty and told her about our night. She reassured us that she would oversee the entire preparation of our meal and ensure everything in her power would be done to prevent cross contamination for my wife. Not only was the food delicious and prepared safely, but Misty brought us a gluten free dessert on the house when our meal was finished. Paying for the mistakes of other restaurants in order to give us a spectacular experience is something I haven’t seen at a restaurant in a very long time. We were absolutely blown away by the level of care and service provided to us last night. We will 100% be returning every time we visit Hilton Head. Thank you so much to Misty, Barb, and the entire Poseidon staff involved in making this a 5-star experience!

Jackie Hardie

The food was bangin and I love that it’s all gluten free. Super friendly people there too. Also affordable

Maddie Post

Great!!!! Highly recommend. Manager came out spoke to us and even just offered to bring out the label of any product we had a question about!! 1000/1000 recommend!!!

Ashley K

Do not eat here if you have a gluten allergy! It says eat at your own risk though there are labeled gluten free items. It’s been a long time since I’ve been fluttered this bad - on top of that the fees are outrageous they messed up the order - just avoid this place

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.

Rebecca Click

Food and service were both excellent! I have a gluten allergy and they made sure my meal was safe. Very clean!

esteinbrick

DEDICATED FRYER!!! That should say enough for you to get over there! But, their bang bang shrimp (crispy gluten free tempura battered, fried in a dedicated fryer) was delicious! With a sweet Thai chili and spicy mayo drizzle. The fish tacos (gf battered, fried fish - or can be grilled) with a creamy slaw and corn tortillas served with crispy fry/chips were awesome! I had seen a review talking about lack of flavor - don’t listen to that. Could it use a pinch more salt? Sure. But it was incredibly flavorful, hot and so deliciously crispy, GF fried fish and shrimp! Wonderful experience! I recommend putting in a reservation to sit on the deck to make sure you get a spot outside!

Amber Easterling

Always a nice dining experience for a special occasion or just a great dinner overall. They pay so much attention to detail to every dish and are willing to modify anything they can to make it GF. They have a separate fryer. I always get the fried okra coated in corn meal for an appetizer! The pepper jack creamed corn without the breadcrumbs is amazing!! The burrata salad needs to be ordered without the breadcrumbs on top. Their steaks are always delicious!!

Kelly Kashuda

Really great atmosphere and the gluten free friendly options are amazing!

Timothy G

My wife and I absolutely love coming here, and it has become our favorite Thai spot. The service here has always been amazing, we've always been taken care of, and they're always friendly. The food is always spot on in terms of presentation, flavor, and variety. The one thing I will call out is that some of the prices don't make a lot of sense. My wife, who has a gluten allergy, always gets the pineapple fried rice with beef which ends up being around $20. Which is quite pricey for fried rice of any kind. My normal go-to, panang curry with chicken usually runs about $16. Although, it's been a fairly minor concern in our overall experience with this location. Again, we love this place and suggest you give them a try.

Seth Allen

Great service and tasty food. Plenty to choose from for the gluten free.

Caitlin V

My husband and I had lunch here for the first time today and definitely will be back. Our server was phenomenal, I wish we got her name (long redish hair with bangs and glasses) she happily answered our 100s of questions. I'm, unfortunately, gluten free and I love that there's a separate menu with more than "burger no bun". I came in to try the gf mac and cheese topped with brisket and it was out of this world. Whatever pasta they use is the best gf pasta I've had, it doesn't fall apart like other gf pastas. The portion was huge and I have more than half for lunch tomorrow. My husband got the cheesesteak, he said it was great and LOVED the bbq rub fries.

Brett Taylor

Great Service and Gluten Free Burger

Lindsey Aponte

Everyone was so kind and upbeat, the food was incredible, and as a gluten free girly I felt very safe and catered to! Our server Janae even had my husband’s fries put in the gluten free fryer so I could steal a few 🤭 10/10 will be back again and again!

Amber Easterling

The best gluten free donuts you’ll ever have!! You choose your base donut (gluten or GF) and they pour whatever sauce and toppings over it! The bacon blitz is amazing!!! They can let you know what toppings are safe.

Heather Lawrence

An absolutely must stop for gluten-free individuals! They have a dedicated gluten-free fryer! But my husband and dad aren’t gluten-free and made happy plates! Our meals were amazing and the service is top notch! They have put a lot of attention into updating their dining room to make the atmosphere relaxing and hip. Definitely a must visit!

Rebekah Spencer

Husband is gluten free and had a lot of options available for him. All of our food was delicious and staff was very friendly!

Ashley Peeples

We looked up gluten-free restaurants in the area. This is the first one that popped up. I would say the food was good. Service took a while since it’s a small indoor only restaurant.

Michael Marchuk

Great atmosphere. The Jasmin was fully in bloom as we ate outside with a heavenly scent. Our server (Stephanie) was cheerful and quite helpful. Overall a very pleasant experience. We'll be back! My wife has Celiac and they were knowledgeable and have a separate fryer for chips.

Daniela D

I was there with my daughter who has some food allergies. They make any dishes on their menu to your liking. She had the linguine which they were able to make gluten free and duck breast with simple spices as she wanted. They make wonderful dishes here. This was not the first time we had dinned here but unfortunately it might be out last due to their parking. When we got to our car it had a boot on it. The owner of the lot thought we were dishonest people and called the authorities to boot our car. I still had to pay the fine to get it off. Please be careful when you park here. It's a good thing that Charleston has other restaurants that are even better then this one. Thank you

Arah Pinson

I enjoy Smashburgers. Later we had today was extremely find. We are waiting on promptly, and we didn't have to wait long before our food was served. Smashburgers is one of the few fast food restaurants where I can get a gluten-free Burger.

Ben Pfeiffer

Our waitress was very friendly and helpful! The Lowcountry Mac and Cheese was delicious! It’s also a very nice area to sit and eat right by the water! My sister got the fish and chips and said that it was very good, and my grandma (gluten free) was able to get a salad, but she said it was a little plain.

Oliver Mullarkey

Very friendly staff, they did great with my gluten allergy. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of options for me! I got moist brisket and baked beans (with brisket) and a drink, both were delicious however the brisket was on the dryer side and I do wish the beans had more brisket in them, I had maybe 3 strings of meat in my serving. Great variety of sauces also!! Overall I’d come here again for a quick and solid $20 meal

Brian P.

Tasty food and drinks served quickly. Endlessly customizable options. Yummy chips and salsa. Gluten free available. Maybe not kid friendly menu. Can be loud. Indoor and outdoor seating. Usually can find free parking in the back lot.

Michael Baron

All crepes 100% gluten free!!! A true gem of a place. They also have GF pies and other baked goods. Great little gift shop in front too.

Russell Vickery

Great place to eat, food great and service great!! They have alot of gluten free optiona and staff is knowledgeable about the allergy.

kent mcwilliams

One of my all-time favorite places to consistently come back to. They have a menu with plenty of variety. I will continue to come back here routinely. As an added bonus, they have a gluten free menu with many options.

Casey Vaughn

We had such a long weekend looking at houses around Hilton and Bluffton.. and stumbled upon this gem right by the house we both adored, and we were blessed with meeting CHANDLER!! Chandler was so phenomenal. We have celiac and Chandler really made us feel safe with the food we were ordering, and also recommended us amazing drinks. (Get the Blood Orange and sit in Chandler’s section) The food was so good… and we will definitely be back! Thank you Chandler and Tio’s!!!🫶🏼

Leah Hernandez

My daughter has celiac and we love going to this place.

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!

April Evans

The food is fresh and excellent, the service is prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere is energetic and upbeat. We have a family member who has Celiac disease and Chuy's was able to prepare a truly gluten-free meal for him. Many places are unable to accommodate those with specific dietary restrictions, so this was a much-appreciated service that allowed us to celebrate together. We love Chuy's and cannot recommend them highly enough!

Leslie Young

Great food. Great people. Loved the gluten free bun option. Kids loved it. Will definitely be back next time we travel south!

Shanice H.

I tried this restaurant after recently learning of my gluten allergy. The gluten free burger I got was pink. My husbands burger was pink and we sent it back twice. They obviously cook the burgers too fast with the heat too high. The gluten bread was hard and the fries were dark and hard also. We asked for more fries twice with the same outcome. The staff were nice and friendly & discounted our meal but they need to re evaluate how they cook well done burgers.

Lisa H

I’m giving them four stars due to the lack of food allergy options, but what they do have is delicious. I was really in the mood for a burger and unfortunately they didn’t have any gluten-free buns, so I had to eat it (no bun) with a fork and knife.