Top 50 Gluten-Free Places Across South Carolina for a Memorable Dinner

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!

Nautia Symonne

One of the few, if not only gluten free and vegan restaurants in the area. I will definitely be back. My pesto sandwich was awesome. The cookies are a hit too 🙌🏿

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?

Kristine O'Brien

What a delicious meal!

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!

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.

Amber Easterling

This is always one of my favorite places to visit in Charleston! They have a large gluten-free menu and take any allergies very seriously! The food is always amazing! Lunch or dinner, it’s always so good!

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

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

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!

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!

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.

alona m

This place is an excellent option for those looking for gluten-free options. They have a solid selection. I have celiac and I ate here with no issue. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Restaurant itself is pretty cute and inviting. Looking forward to coming back anytime in in Greenville, thanks for having great options!

Bradley Elliott

Food and service was awesome. I have celiac disease and their gluten free option was quite delicious. It's rare to find good tasting gluten free options as well as people understanding regarding the tolerance of gluten.

Winnberg Family

We specifically ordered a gluten free Mediterranean pizza, which was clearly labeled on the menu. Our server let us know that he would also let the kitchen know. My daughter was extremely sick for over 4 hours after her meal, and it took hours beyond that to fully recover. I called and spoke with the owner who told me very matter of factly that it was the gyro meat on the pizza - that it needs a binder. No idea why it’s on the gf menu. Complete negligence.

Adam Marsh

Menu is 99% gluten free! It was wonderful. Service was amazing and food was even better!

Angelica Bell

I love the food. Patrick helped me out with picking gluten free and vegan options. I chose gluten-free vegan breadsticks with marinara sauce. They were delicious in flavor and texture. I highly recommend them. You can get four or six with marinara sauce. I got the six piece to share and then I chose the gluten-free vegan crust with vegan cheese and white garlic, pizza sauce. I chose to build your own pizza with chickpeas, caramelized, onions, and I believe it was called roasted tomatoes. It was so good and so filling. My only complaint about this restaurant is it’s very hard to find because the only sign is on the front door. They need a bigger sign that says here I am. I highly recommend this place if you’re in the area.. and lastly, the pizza reheated with my leftovers was as good as when I first got it.

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!

Jamie Jacoby

Always have a decent selection of gf

Amber Easterling

This is an amazing restaurant! Great for a date night! They offer gluten-free pizza cooked in a separate oven and GF pasta cooked in separate water. We got the prosciutto board with gluten-free bread and the Spicy Soppressata pizza. It was absolutely amazing!!!

Kyle Holmes

An all around spectacular meal. First the service was first class from the greeting and seating to the table service. Every single dish was fantastic but the Beef Carpaccio and BBQ Tuna really stood out. Great selection of Gluten Free options on the menu, very accommodating. Thank you for the wonderful visit, can't wait to return.

Bonnie Hust

We are from NY and used to really good pizza. This pizza kind of reminded me of freezer pizza, but again, we are spoiled in ny! The service was okay. The host was friendly. The waiter did his job but did not have much personality. One gross thing was that there was a fan blowing on rotate next to the bathrooms so you could smell that while in the restaurant... Kind of gross. Otherwise it was a clean place to eat. One nice thing to note is that they do offer a gluten free pizza!

Heather Iacono

Amazing! Service was terrific and food was absolutely delicious! Celiac friendly- extremely aware and the price was surprisingly very reasonable for the amount of food!! AAA+++

Kiva Slade

Hook & Barrel is my favorite restaurant in the Grand Strand, perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. The beautiful atmosphere and attentive team complement their consistently delicious food. I appreciate their seasonal menu changes reflecting local availability - it shows real commitment to sustainability. As a gluten-free diner, I love their numerous accommodating options. Reservations recommended - this gem fills up quickly and for good reason.

Jackie Hardie

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

Ashlyn Crowell

Their turkey club sandwich is to die for!

Peyton Marge

These guys are great! They get all new knives, cutting boards, and gloves to accommodate celiac and are very knowledgeable. Can’t recommend enough!

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..

jenna malamud

Food and service was wonderful. I came here a few days in a row on my vacation! The waitlist was accurate and gave me flexibility to walk around. Also - I have celiac and the menu was extremely easy to navigate as someone with an allergy!

Trish A

Great place for a light bite to eat or a healthy meal. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Everything is made fresh to order and delicious.

Tyler Strickland

Unfortunately, we arrived in the middle of a poorly executed menu change. On day one, they had a diverse menu with many gluten free options and good portion sizes. On day two, they had a new menu, servers that had no idea what was happening, smaller portion sizes, and no flexibility to order anything from the previous menu - not even simple pancakes with white and semi sweet chocolate chips. The server was great but powerless to do anything. The reduction in gluten free options was an unwelcome change as well for a population that already struggles to find safe breakfast options.

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.

Colin Zeichner

This place was absolutely amazing. The service was quick and amazing, and the staff was really nice. It was a bit busy, but they were still quick and nice. And I can definitely understand why it's so busy. The food is AMAZING, and there are so many options to pick from. It was probably the best breakfast I've ever had! And it was filling, too! They do have some gluten free options, too, although their kitchen isn't 100% gluten free, and so some allergens might get in it. They do say this on their menu, and I was basically just rephrasing what they were saying. I also recommend trying their hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate is AMAZING, AND it's fancy to top it all off! It even comes with whipped cream in a fancy mug! I also recommend trying their sweet treats meal. You can choose to have three pancakes, one waffle, or a slice of French toast, and then you can choose a topping. The toppings are really good, and I'd definitely recommend trying the waffle with the s'mores topping. The s'mores topping adds graham crackers, a bunch of bits of Hershey's chocolate, chocolate syrup, and marshmallow syrup! It's so good! It's so good, if I could, I'd even rate this five MILLION out of 10. Five stars, and I would definitely recommend eating here.

Shawna Brown

Love this place! We were in town for a conference and needed gluten-free options. Wow, do they make a DELECTABLE gluten-free pie! The staff was super helpful. They looked like they genuinely enjoyed their jobs (which is unfortunately rare nowadays)!

Notary_NC

Me and my new friend had dinner here. Serge was our waiter and the service was great! I had the dinner sampler for one. My friend the gluten free menu dinner. He loved it. German atmosphere!

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!!!

Mike Capps

Had dinner there for the first time with family. Started with the gluten free bread sticks, they were outstanding! They make the dough in house. Then got several pizzas and salad. Everyone was super pleased. The metal ceiling makes it a bit loud, but the food more than makes up for it!

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!

Cinthia pratt

We discovered only after we booked reservations, invited a guest, and arrived that the restaurant is supposedly closing and operating with a very limited menu and staff. nothing That we normally come to Blu Oyster to enjoy was available and one item on the ultra limited offerings was already sold out at 5:15 on Sunday. The $44 bottle of wine we ordered was terrible but the waiter couldn’t do anything about it despite our immediate displeasure. If you don’t eat gluten, pasta or rice there was nothing to eat. Mashed potatoes were cold. Salmon over cooked. Manager/ chef’s wife was rude. No specials, no 1/2 off, Disappointed and embarrassed in front of guest. Good luck Rob and Mike.

Brenda Gendron

Love the gluten-free options!!

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!!

Venture Studio Arts

Absolutely Wonderful food with gluten-free options. Considerate of allergens and crossing proteins

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.

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

Sean Doherty

We did have to wait 15 minutes for gluten free biscuits but other than that food amazing, and atmosphere great.

Hailey

Had there gluten free bagel and it was the best I have ever had!