Top 20 Gluten-Free Mediterranean Havens to Explore in South Carolina

Kristine O'Brien

What a delicious meal!

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.

Jenni Hilton

Met friends for dinner and the service was top notch and the food and wine was amazing. I have a wheat allergy and most of the menu is gluten free. I had the shrimp kabob with basmati rice. It was delicious. Highly recommend. Make a reservation! Paid parking lot across the street.

Drew Purcell

Great food and great people! Tons of gluten free options!

Jupiter Grove

Great restaurant. They say it's Mediterranean and it has a definite Southern flair. They have a great happy hour when small plates are $7. They call them small plates but they are not really it's a generous serving I can recommend the shrimp and polenta as well as the oysters Rockefeller the gluten-free menu is accommodating as well.

Eithne McDonald

Great gluten-free options with unique choices. If you've never had Lebanese/Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, definitely give it a try! The service was great and we had a beautiful view by the window.

Taylor Nugent

I can’t express how amazing my experience was. We had a birthday dinner of 14 people and Donnie went above and beyond taking care of us helping us pick the most amazing dishes. I have been recently diagnosed with celiac and Donnie went above and beyond to make my experience amazing and took care of me so I did not have a single worry. he made sure to make everything on the menu GF or modified to Gf. I will be back so much and can’t wait to have more amazing experiences!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Amber Easterling

So many gluten free options listed on the menu! The lemon chicken soup was delicious as well as the chicken kebab plate.

Melissa Caviness

Got the gluten free pasta with meat sauce and salad with the dressing and without croutons and it was 100% gluten free (no reaction). Oh and the Andes chocolates are also gluten free 🤤

George Gardiner

The food and service is great. Dress is casual. They have gluten free options (including pizza). The menu includes salads, sandwiches and heartier entrees. We had a great experience with Montana.

Jamie Spinks

Great experience! Kaila was so helpful and made sure everything was like I wanted it. She checked to make sure the food was gluten free for me.

Sarah Grace Smyre

Kiera B was our server tonight and she was absolutely amazing. Very sweet and kind and took good care of the people in her sections. She also took really good care of my mom with severe celiacs. Anyone who asks to switch waitresses are missing out, she’s one of the best.

Benjamin Stein

I've been a huge fan of Kairos since they opened. It's the model for a quality "fast casual" food experience that hasn't been matched by any other restaurant I've been to in the Charleston area. Great service, clean restaurant throughout, very quality and healthy food/topping options, and best of all at a great price. There's few restaurants you can make it out of these days with a stomach full of healthy(and gluten free) food for under $12.00. Keep it up Kairos!

Lucille Sheehan

Joseph Gancio

Great people that know what quality food is ! Gluten free items .. Quality dishes at a great price . Thank you !

Drew Purcell

Great gluten free options and good portion sizes!

Billie Melson

Laurie Blevins

Cava is like a (more delicious) version of Chipolte but with Greek type food. You can choose a bowl or build your own. I must eat gluten free food, and I was happy that everything is GF except the falafel and pita. The food was flavorful and healthy feeling. The staff changed gloves when I asked. I'll be back. It's great to have a restaurant that can prepare food for for my dietary restriction.

Marissa Lyman

All the food was excellent, fast (even for to go), and service was so nice and welcoming! You get good food portions, and is fresh and hot. Will definitely be one of our go to places in our rotation to eat! Inside was beautiful and clean as well. Lots of gluten free dishes as well which is a big plus for me! 😊

Evelyn Myrick

All of the workers were very lovely and attentive. My drink was never more than halfway empty, my food came fast and they had lovely gluten free and vegan options.

Claire Felczak

My 8 year old daughter has celiac’s. Friends - don’t be alarmed it says “gluten sensitive”. I’ve placed now three orders and have talked each time with a manager - Frank, Ashley and Andrew. They ensured everything was prepared properly and bagged separately for us that can eat gluten. My child DID NOT get sick. Definitely a good option , since there aren’t many, to get gluten free food! (Oh our gluten food was awesome as well 🤣)

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.

Lewis rich

The gluten-free pasta was great I had the mushroom sauce absolutely wonderful

Katie Otto

Ali Baba is an absolute gem in the realm of Mediterranean cuisine in Spartanburg! The gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options are plentiful and equally delicious. As someone with dietary restrictions, it's incredible to find a restaurant that goes above and beyond to accommodate. Ali Baba is the first Mediterranean restaurant that I’ve ever found that offers gluten-free pita bread! It was soft, warm, and seriously delicious! The falafel gyro and the hummus platter were fantastic! We sat outside for dinner. The cute tables and umbrellas provided the perfect dining ambiance! The owner, Eric, even came outside to introduce himself and thank us for dining at Ali Baba! Ali Baba has my highest recommendation. Whether you're a local or just passing through, pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed!

LaSandra Teixeira

Green Olive is a gem near USC! The food is incredibly tasty, delicious, and fresh. We tried both the chicken and lamb shawarma platters, and they were fantastic. The salads were crisp and flavorful, complementing the meats perfectly. Plus, everything is very affordable, making it a great spot for a quick, satisfying Mediterranean meal. They have pizza so I’ll be back! They also have gluten free and vegan options.

Ingrid Franz-Mojica

Food is great and they're very conscious for those of us with a gluten allergy...

Kym Cherry

We dined here because it was convenient to the airport. It is a right decent little build-your-own pita, bowl, salad, ect. quick service restaurant. Nice if you're hungry now. We appreciated the clearly marked Gluten Free items ( vegan meals and ingredients are also clearly marked.) And the unique drinks were fun. The spaces were clean and the employees were friendly and seemed happy to be there. That's always a plus. We'd definitely return in the future. Foodie tip for your first visit: observe a couple of people before you going through the line so that you can see the portions and how the meals are assembled; I would have done things a little differently if I'd have been paying a little more attention.

Jennifer Hause

Service fast and friendly! My husband enjoyed the veggie plate and my son loved the seasoning on the shrimp feast. My little one loved the potatoes and fruit cup then ate off our plates. The salad was underwhelming and I'd recommend you use olive oil and balsamic over their balsamic vinaigrette. We are big hummus fans but we're not big fans of their hummus. Store bought hummus better. Not many vegetarian or vegan options. However there are lots of gluten free options! Water tastes like chlorine. Not sure we'll come back.

Jim Nieusma

Great dinner, and gluten-free options are available. Soup and salad are endless.

Erica Rahr

The service was great and so was the salmon! I was disappointed to see that many options that should have been naturally gluten-free weren't but overall it was very good. The waiters were great about bringing a salad without croutons and we were pleased.

Reagan Williams

They have amazing customer service. Gluten Allergy friendly!

Meredith Hemphill

Excellent food but very long wait. Our server, Jonathan, was very entertaining. The parking lot is small, but there is overflow parking if you need it. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.

N N

We were looking to try a new restaurant and we're glad we stopped here! Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. I have a gluten and dairy allergy but the waitress was very quick in telling me which food was safe for me and it was good. I wish I remembered her name because she was great! Overall a great experience and whenever I go back to myrtle beach, I'll be sure to stop in here. Love all the lights too!

Sharon Ziemek

Seemed like they were training new waitresses. Nothing earthshattering, but we had to wait a whike for straws for our drinks, then, we asked for napkins, thinking that would get us silverware, too. Instead, we were given paper napkins. asked twice after.our entrees were brought out for silverware before it was brought, with cloth napkins. Tuesday night and not very busy. Ordered gluten free pasta and they were out. Chalk that up to post hurricane supply issues. Food was very good. Grilled chicken parm. was perfectly cooked, plentiful and flavorful.

Lisa Mayberry

Big salad, OK flavor, good for having gluten-free options listed.

Cat Martin

We didn't get to eat there, but will definitely try it next time we are in Greenville. So my 5 stars is for friendliness and service in the grocery section. I hope they will be able to accommodate my gluten and dairy free needs in the restaurant!

Haute Interiors LLC

On a whim, decided to eat somewhere different and tried here based on reviews. Being gluten free, it was a little hard at first trying to find something for me on the menu because I could not have Pita. Upon ordering, I was helped along with alternate options. I thought rice would be a safe bet, but the gentleman taking my order was astute to let me know that it contained pasta. So, I was able to have a bit more Hummus. Everything was very fresh and tasted great! I loved the green salad with the dressing. I’m not usually a fan of vinegar pickled veggies, but I was able to eat these with no issues. The Lamb and Beef Gyro meat had great flavor, but was a bit greasy for my palate. I was not used to that and it gave me an extremely rumbly stomach later on. The food was very authentic, so I would go again, just choosing a different menu item next time.

Rachel Mincey

Food was just okay. I’m very confused by the reviews. For anyone that’s had middle eastern food, this lacked quite a bit of flavor. It was fresh though, and certainly wasn’t bad. Pita House is light years better for the same food. I would have given it 4 stars, but I was extremely disappointed at how the kitchen staff treated the cashier and server. He was clearly neurodiverse and doing an incredible job. He was the light of the entire place, and the people in the kitchen treated him like crap. Their menu is labeled gluten free, but the dishes are not gluten free by default. They label it gluten free and then throw it all on top of a pita. You can’t do this, lol. You need to label it gluten free BY REQUEST. I had to go back to the register and let them know not to put it on a pita after I saw other food coming it. This is when the man in the kitchen completely snapped on the poor cashier just trying to remedy the situation. Unacceptable. The woman (manager? Owner?) was sweet, but something needs to be done about the chefs/kitchen staff.

Red :)

Gluten-free heaven. 10/10 everything. 🤍

Kym Cherry

Hubby and I both really, really wanted to love this establishment; it looked like it checked off all of our boxes as picky eaters with Gluten intolerance. We were sadly disappointed. The space itself is.. unusual. I could see it being Much more inviting during the summer months when outdoor seating by the river is an option. But despite the enclosed and heated outdoor area it was just too bitterly cold to take advantage. The dining floor indoors and downstairs is rather cramped ( maybe there is more upstairs where there appeared to be some sort of function going on?) causing you to dodge other patrons as well as the servers to get to the washroom. And that situation is also just downright oddly laid out and was just too cold in the "stalls". Again, the temperature can't be helped but it is a factor when you are paying this kind of money for a meal. But, the meal itself was... Also.. odd! We were provided a gluten-free menu for the hubbs, which is Always very appreciated. Alas, it didn't help that his pork was, in his words, just okay. The lamb appetizer was reminiscent of bland Brunswick stew with pulled lamb and tzatziki sauce. I've also had better Truffle fries. I admittedly wouldn't be so hard about these things except we expected a better overall dining experience for the $80 we dropped for only One entree, two appetizers and one sweet tea we ordered. The service was very good, thankfully. And the spaces were clean.

V W

Greek salads were barely any veggies. Taste was ok but not a true Greek salad like Detroit has. Gluten free pizza crust wasn’t horrible but the cheese was melted and blah tasted like high school cafeteria cheese and wasn’t even browned it was just melted cheese like in a microwave kinda strange.

Paris King

Delicious, affordable, and always fresh ingredients! Lots of vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options.

Raquel Hawks

Great value, very good flavor! Has vegetarian options and default gluten free items like bowls and salads. You can also order online.

Ella Fleming

Best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had! As a vegetarian and gluten sensitive girly, I’d have this everyday if I could. 10/10 every visit :)

Amy Dempsey

I got a gluten free veggie pizza and it was amazing! The crust was cooked perfectly, not overdone. Great pizza!

Mandy Mortality [PTK!]

Gluten Free options were great. Server Tammy was well versed in GF options which is hard to find. She was very friendly and helpful. Clean and fast.

Amber Gibbs

The owner was there and greeting people at the door along with his staff when we came. Even on a very busy afternoon he made time to talk to our table and every other table there like we were all guests in his home. The staff was helpful with gluten free foods and polite and prompt. It’s definitely a family place and even has an arcade for kids to play in.

Princess Zeina

I can't believe how friendly the staff are at this restaurant. The food was hot and fresh, the service was fast, and the portions were generous. Additionally, the garlic sauce was good and had a strong flavor. I highly recommend it, but 1 hope they add a larger gluten-free healthy menu.

Trevor Hall

Wife and I love CAVA for a quick, healthy lunch. She's gluten sensitive and their menu is very gluten friendly for her to choose options/substitutions to avoid any problems

Dan Greene

We went for dinner on a weeknight and had a great experience! The food is excellent, especially the falafel, humus, and baba ganoush. Big portions and reasonable prices. Lots of gluten free options as well. I am so glad to have a Mediterranean restaurant in Clemson and will definitely be back!