Top 36 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in South Portland

Saltwater Grille

231 Front St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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John Hardies
John Hardies
Happy to report that Saltwater Grille has Orange Bike Brewing (GF brewery in Portland) on the menu and a full menu of gluten free fried seafood options! Great, quiet spot with good food.

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Tuscan Table

390 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Mackenzie Bradbury
Mackenzie Bradbury
This is my all time favorite restaurant. In the last year I’ve found out that I can’t eat gluten but even before that I always thought their food was amazing. However, since I’ve become gluten free I’ve loved it even more. They have complimentary gluten free bread for the table that’s DELICIOUS (I even had my friend who isn’t gluten free say he loved it.) That paired with the peppered oil they put out with the bread, well I could eat that all day every day. Not to mention their gluten free pasta is amazing and I can’t even tell the difference. On top of all of that, every time I’ve dined here I’ve been welcomed with the best service. All the staff are always so kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is unmatched. Finally, the pricing isn’t bad at all, especially considering inflation and the fact they make their food in house! I would highly, highly recommend dining here and it is absolutely my go to for any special occasion, or even if you’re just craving Italian!

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Jaffa Mediterranean Grill

364 Maine Mall Rd #61, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Rev Dude
Rev Dude
Just to make it clear for people looking they cook the "gluten free" items in the same fryer as the items that contain gluten. If you can handle all that then you're solid but if not I would not say to order from here. The people were nice and I'm not complaining, just have to make the clear. For people like me, that is sure to make me sick so unfortunately I cannot eat your food but my kids loved it since they don't have my celiacs.

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Taj Indian Cuisine

333 Clarks Pond Pkwy Ste 9, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Tais Celestino dos Santos
Tais Celestino dos Santos
If I could give 10 stars I would give it!! Amazing service and excellent food as always! Lots of vegan and gluten free options! Great drinks selection! One of our favorite restaurants in the SoPo area! We can't wait to go back!

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UNO Pizzeria & Grill

280 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Connor Bray
Connor Bray
Ordered a gluten free pepperoni pizza for takeout, (on Mondays the GF pizza is only 8 dollars). Honestly one of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever had. Super soft crust, great cheese and sauce. Highly recommend.

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Pattaya Kitchen

740 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Amy Glass
Amy Glass
Had some excellent khai gai soup. Everything gluten free was clearly marked. Super clean inside. Will definitely come back!

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Moe's Original BBQ

209 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Monica
Monica
Best meat joint in town. Very gluten aware and celiac friendly.

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Indy's Sandwich

744 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Savannah Perico
Savannah Perico
Love everything about Indy’s! From being easy to access location right off the highway, stacked sandwiches and a well kept dining space - what more could you want? Aside from their incredible lunch menu, the breakfast sandwich is my go to for quality, affordability and gluten free friendliness! No matter if it is a breakfast or lunch - they’re always speedy too! The staff are very kind and I genuinely enjoy supporting this small and delicious business!

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Elevation Burger

85 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Tracey Coste
Tracey Coste
My chicken sandwich was great and they had gluten free options for buns and fried chicken.

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B.GOOD

200 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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newtarooni
newtarooni
You have to place your order on a tablet as no one man’s the registers. Food allergies are listed, but it doesn’t list what on the menu items contains the allergens so it makes ordering a little difficult if you have dietary restrictions. There were two cooks there but they were not approachable and didn’t greet any customers. You are not required to give your name for your order and your order isn’t given a number, so they just call the names of the food out. They called an item that I had ordered, so I went to grab it and the cook just looked past me and said it was for someone else. The only reason I gave five stars we because they had delicious vegan and gluten free options that my wife can eat.

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

200 Gorham Rd #800, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Katelyn Hardy
Katelyn Hardy
Comfortable and clean atmosphere. Hosts, servers and management are very friendly, fast & efficient. Food is amazing!!! They also offer Gluten-Free & vegan options!

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Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi

380 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Muthanna Qasim
Muthanna Qasim
We had a fantastic dining experience! Each of our three different dishes was absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. They answered all our questions about gluten-free options and even offered to customize meals to accommodate our needs. Their service was thoughtful and attentive, making us feel comfortable and cared for. The food and service exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent customer care.

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Verbena Eat Right Now

103 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Alexis M
Alexis M
Verbena is simply the best. The food is fresh & always yummy, the staff is exceptional, and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy! They offer plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options as well. I always look forward to grabbing lunch at Verbena!

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Five Guys

198 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Amy Downing
Amy Downing
Phenominal choice for gluten intolerant folks! The burger came in a lettuce wrap and was honestly better than with the bun! I ate there prior to knowing I was gluten intolerant.

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Sea Dog Brewing Co. - South Portland

125 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Isabel Turk
Isabel Turk
We had a good family dinner here. Yes, they were able to accommodate our gluten free needs! Everything was very good, I just wish there had been a better place to hang my purse.

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OTTO

159 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Bryanna Rogers
Bryanna Rogers
I placed an order for 3 pizzas at 7pm on a Monday night. Over an hour later, I received a call, they’re outside. I go and generously tip the driver because she’s always so good. I’m given 4 pizzas, told there was a mess up and we got a free one. I get inside, none of them are gluten free, and one of them is burnt to an absolute crisp, and the other one is not even anything we ordered. I try to call, no answer. I called multiple times, and they started to pick up the phone and hang up on me. I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten. They closed a half hour later, as did everything else while I was waiting for them to show. Honestly never felt like disputing a purchase on my debit card before now. I order from this place every two weeks and I always spent almost 100 dollars. I will not only never be going back but I will also be telling everyone who will listen. Unreal. I am a single mother with Christmas coming up and yall just took 80 dollars from me and I didn’t even get to eat. And then to repeatedly hang up on me is. Absolutely chefs kiss. Thanks friends!

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LongHorn Steakhouse

300 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Margery Butler
Margery Butler
Brought grands and daughter there. One has gluten allergies and dairy. They were great in letting us know about soy being in the tips that he had ordered. Very courteous wait staff. Food was cooked perfectly.

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Shaking Crab Cajun Seafood House

Gorham Rd, South Portland, Maine, United States
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Danielle
Danielle
One of the best places around for fresh flavorful seafood! I have celiacs disease and they offer many dishes that are naturally gluten free.

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IHOP

195 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Robert Platts
Robert Platts
Decent place to go for breakfast. Service was good. And they have a few gluten free items that were tasty.

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Heidi's Brooklyn Deli

415 Philbrook Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Rina Roo
Rina Roo
I drive 30 minutes for a sandwich here and it’s always worth it! So happy they have gluten free bread. Amazing sandwich everytime.

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Docks Seafood

15 Evans St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Sarah Giles
Sarah Giles
They have minimal gluten free options, but l'd recommend that if you have any allergies to avoid this place altogether as Management only understands that you are a liability to feed and will not accommodate any dietary restrictions no matter how small and you will be asked to leave. Ive been here in the past without a problem, but apparently they have new management. I had one small request and they were unwilling to handle it in a professional manner. I have never been treated with such poor customer service in my life. I've lived here my entire life and am downright disgusted with how I was treated. I would hate to have anyone else go through what I did. Avoid if you have any food allergies at all as they are not able to handle it here. I've also reiterated this message to all the Facebook allergy groups that I'm a part of. Everyone should be able to eat out with their family. You claimed that I was an inconvenience and liability to you and your business, but this is a disability not a choice. If you are so concerned with liability then maybe you can better prepare yourself with a waiver form for people with allergies to sign before you heat up food in a microwave and maybe for the future you should have more safe food handling practices so that this is not a liability or concern for you. I know that nothing in life is guaranteed, but you didn't even try and help. A little human decency goes a long way. How are you going to deal with this when the next person that walks in has allergies? Are you going to tell them I think it's best if you leave? I'm not the only person with food allergies out there with a minute request.

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Cia Cafe

72 Ocean St STE 103, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Kayla Hunter
Kayla Hunter
Such a cute coffee shop! It has a bunch of local goods, from knitted items, to candles, to cocktail mixes in a jar. I had drip coffee with sugar free salted caramel syrup and a tad of maple syrup (being from Texas I've never heard of this!). They even have almond milk on the side along with the other cream and sugars on the side for no extra charge. My friend had a gluten free breakfast sandwich, so those options are there for people who need it. It was also busy, so we figured that was a good sign walking in.

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Q Street Diner

9 Q St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Jeff Sonntag
Jeff Sonntag
Great sandwiches.And we were very pleased to find they had wonderful gluten, free breath.

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South Portland House Of Pizza

180 Waterman Dr, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Castor Paladino
Castor Paladino
Super cute and cozy pizzaria with amazing gluten free pizza! My friends who aren't gluten intolerant also loved their pizzas so the options are good all around. There was a really good deal too so the price was way better than most gluten free pizzas in a city.

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Big Fin Poké - South Portland

29 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Aleicia Estey
Aleicia Estey
Service is very quick and very friendly. We know we can rely on this place when we need to grab some quick takeout before getting on the train. Always delicious, and we are never disappointed. Lots of vegetarian options, and gluten-free options are clearly labeled. My husband likes the spicy tuna bowl. I'm a fan of building my own bowl, but their pre-built options are always tempting.

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Johnny Rockets

364 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Bob Panunzio
Bob Panunzio
Not bad they have gluten free cones ,so simple to do please always ask for gluten free food

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Willows Pizza & Restaurant

740 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Gina Sandora
Gina Sandora
We love Willows Pizza they have local gluten-free pizza crust on vegan cheese By Request:-)

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Ruby Thailand Cuisine

179 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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JulieAnn Heinrich
JulieAnn Heinrich
I am a great fan of Ruby Thailand Cuisine. I have enjoyed their food for many years! The staff members are friendly and accommodate my needs for gluten and soy free dishes. A great place for take-out!

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Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill

448 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Glen Lord
Glen Lord
The barbecue is excellent and the portions are quite large. For lunch 3 of us split the 3 meat platter and it was quite filling. We did add a bowl of chili and an extra side but the combination of everything made for quite a filling meal for everyone. For desert the gluten free brownies were really wonderful I would highly recommend if you are gluten free to give them a try and even if you're not then they have a richness and moistness that you don't often find in gluten free foods. We were there for lunch on a Sunday and it wasn't overly crowded but our waitress indicated that it other times we might have a wait. Parking is available behind the location but it is quite muddy said don't bring your best shoes.

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Guerrero Maya

449 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Donny Bacon
Donny Bacon
The food always has me saying wow out loud and it is a nice relaxing atmosphere The employees are wonderful some may not fully speak English but they do a spectacular job wonderful customer service……Ruben even went out of his way to check to see if something was ok for my girlfriend to drink being that she is gluten free above and beyond customer service wish I could give 10 stars

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Mr. Chickpea

611 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Alyssa Reeb
Alyssa Reeb
We are so excited to have Mr. Chickpea in the area!!! They have wonderful options! While waiting for my food I heard the owner explain that half the menu is gluten free :) and great veggie options too with an array of homemade hummus! ❤️

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