Top 24 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Covington

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Bouquet Restaurant

519 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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A local gem known for its fresh ingredients, exquisite multi-course meals, and charm, perfect for a cozy night out.

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Maggie Groff
Maggie Groff
Always a delicious meal here! Their prix fixe is an amazing deal and they have plenty of gluten free options! Perfect for a date night.

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Smoke Justis

302 Court St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Joannah Bauer
Joannah Bauer
The food was really good and I was impressed with the variety of gluten free menu items!

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The Gruff

129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Expect delicious offerings with a decent bourbon selection and tasty pizza that holds up just as well when reheated—definitely a worthwhile stop!

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Logan Huddleston
Logan Huddleston
The food here is great! Decent bourbon menu along with friendly staff. An added bonus is that the pizza taste just as good left over and reheated! Definitely worth the money! The menu is also very gluten free friendly, my wife is has celiacs and she says that they have the best gluten free pizza around!

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By Golly's Covington

313 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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A lively spot with dedicated fryers, where vibrant dishes shine and guests rave about fresh flavors and good vibes!

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Floyd Meredith
Floyd Meredith
Amazing gluten-free burgers and a dedicated fryer. The staff was amazing and even brought condiment containers out to verify gluten-free options.

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Agave & Rye Covington

635 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Unique vegan options shine here, with standout dishes like melty vegan cheese and flavorful birria, perfect for special dietary needs.

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Hannah Gordon
Hannah Gordon
Dairy intolerant and recently diagnosed with celiacs. I’m so grateful for the vegan birria with corn tortillas! And bonus it was actually so amazing! That vegan cheese is so good and melty. Thank you agave and rye for giving me options

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Opal Rooftop

535 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Perched on a roof with stunning city views, this spot offers a vibrant atmosphere and an open kitchen showcasing its culinary creativity.

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Mario Esposito
Mario Esposito
This is one of my favorite restraunts in Greater Cincinnati. The two times I've been here I've received excellent service. The food is excellent. The cauliflower appetizer is really good with their whipped feta. I also really enjoyed their custom blended brisket burger with raclette. It is worth noting they have a rather large gluten free menu. The ambiance here is It's own vibe. It's located on the 7th floor of a bank and occupies their entire roof area. There's a walkway all the way around the restraunt. We enjoyed walking around outside with our drinks to take in views of the city. Inside they have an open kitchen so you can watch them make your food on a giant wood grill. Highly suggest coming here if you are looking for a unique dining experience!

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Rich's Proper Food and Drink

701 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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With an endless bourbon selection and tasty offerings, a visit here guarantees a fun time, even with a quirky server.

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Claire Hitchins
Claire Hitchins
Loved Rich’s. Brought my dad for a dinner because he’s a big bourbon guy. The list is endless, and he had a lot of fun perusing. The food was delicious and I was impressed by the pretty good selection of gluten free options. My dad bought a bottle of bourbon and was super excited about that. I will absolutely go back and had a great time. Our server was comically mean but everything else was so good that it didn’t hurt the experience.

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Governors House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen

314 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Tucked away with a cozy vibe, this spot dazzles with a great menu variety and an inviting outdoor space for post-meal relaxation.

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Alyse McFadden
Alyse McFadden
My husband and I visited here with another couple; we were really looking forward to eating here because we previously tried to eat here but didn’t have a reservation and were turned away. We had a 6:00 reservation and were seated immediately in the upstairs room. This was a bit of a disappointment because the upstairs did not have the same atmosphere as the main dining area we walked past; it was very dull and honestly felt like we were visiting an assisted living facility. We shared the burrata salad and the ravioli duo. 3 of us took a few bites of the salad but no one wanted any more- the vinaigrette did not have much flavor and the fruit/veg that were on there just fell flat. The ravioli both came out lukewarm; the wagyu/truffle tasted ok but the goat cheese ravioli needed salt/seasoning. I ordered the salmon; this might have been the most disappointing entree I’ve ever had. The salmon itself was way overcooked and the lemon beurre blanc was SO sweet. I was expecting a nice and creamy, well seasoned beurre blanc sauce but what I got tasted like melted lemon starbursts. On top of that, it came out warm at best. My husband got the filet but since he can’t have gluten or dairy he asked to sub the fingerling potatoes, or any veg that doesn’t have gluten/dairy. What he ended up with was the filet with 5 pieces of asparagus. The filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare but to not have a starch or something besides 5 asparagus felt steep for $38, especially because he left hungry. Our friends both got the short ribs. This was honestly the highlight of the meal and really left me wishing I had ordered that instead. We also got the tiramisu to go; it was not appealing looking in a to-go container and was very soggy; Unfortunately it tasted as good as it looked. We all got drinks which were ok. Service was just ok. Overall, we survived but after spending over $300 between the 4 of us, we all decided we wouldn’t be back.

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Mac's Pizza Pub Covington

604 Main St #1332, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Obsessed with the unique Gyro Pizza and fresh pretzels, this spot guarantees a tasty experience that keeps you coming back!

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Martin Øyhus
Martin Øyhus
Ekstremt god glutenfri pizza

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Blinkers Tavern

318 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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A chill spot with low lighting and a relaxed vibe, perfect for an early lunch, though a bit pricey for what you get.

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Meg Winslow
Meg Winslow
Went here for an early lunch on a weekday, it wasn't busy. They had enough staff who seemed pretty attentive. It smelled a little weird when we walked in. Like mop water. Our food was good, seemed a little overpriced for lunch even downtown. I liked the low lighting and that it wasn't very loud. They seemed to have some gluten free options including the picture I include in this review.

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Otto's

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Katie Hallock
Katie Hallock
I wasn’t sure how busy things might be on a Saturday morning around 10:30a having never visited before. But I found a free parking spot immediately on the corner and walked in to find there were only two other full tables. Even though my full party hadn’t yet arrived, they were kind enough to Seat me. Their brunch menu is served on both Saturday and Sunday and I had already looked it over before my arrival. While I don’t have a gluten intolerance, I do prefer to eat gluten free. So I’d called ahead to get the annoying questions out of the way so as not to embarrass myself in front of my cousins. Lol. Their breakfast casserole with sausage and cheese sounded yummy, but I wanted to confirm that it didn’t have bread or flour in it (even though it wasn’t mentioned in the menu). This seemed like a reasonable question considering the person who answered the phone said the question had been asked before and they needed to confirm as they couldn’t quite remember if there was bread in it. But they were back on the line within moments and said that it was in fact gluten free. So that’s what I ordered along with a side of bacon. But I have to say, I’m not 100% sure this was accurate information. Lol. The base of the casserole was either eggs that had been whipped so much that that were SUPER fluffy and mimicked the air pockets of bread, or it was very moist, egg soaked bread. So I stuck to eating all of the delicious ingredients on top just to be safe. The sausage, cheese and veggie had all the great flavors I was looking for! I will mention that the potato involved was shredded. I guessed I’d assumed it would be cubed and fried before being added to such a dish to give more text and flavor. But this shredded stuff had neither. I’d love to return another time and try something else when I’m less concerned about being gluten free. My cousins seemed to enjoy their BLT and Avocado Toast. But the French Toast that walk med by looked particularly indulgent...if I’m gonna have bread, that’s definitely the way I’d go! Haha!

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The Standard Covington

434 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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With a vibrant outdoor space and a groovy playlist, this spot is a must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience!

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Anna Fargo
Anna Fargo
I had an amazing experience here! I am gluten free. I have never eaten somewhere that went as far as The Standard to be sure I did not get any gluten. They went above and beyond!! The food was great and I didn't have any gluten! I would highly recommend this restaurant!!

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Frida 602

602 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Ammie Malsom
Ammie Malsom
Do your homework before eating here. First of all, if you have any food allergies, don't come here. We came here because my partner has two unfortunate food allergies and we could get food here without worrying. My partner is allergic to all dairy (not just lactose) and gluten and asked for no dairy on his tacos. The waitress was kind enough to take off the cream and cotija cheese and then offered to put a sauce on the tacos, that we later found out at the end of our meal had dairy in it (al pastor sauce, which does not traditionally come with dairy in it). The manager said sorry and my husband that is too nice, did not ask for a comp even though he will be hurting for days now. This establishment needs to train their employees better or someone could end up in a hospital. Next, I usually default to looking up google reviews to find the fan favorite food items. This time I didnt and this time I regretted it. I ordered chiles rellenos at the very top of the menu which are deliciously cheese stuffed chilis fried and smothered in enchilada sauce, but instead I received a Midwestern casserole with a sliced unstuffed chili (could have been a green pepper) on the bottom topped with a blend of rice, cream of mushroom, unseasoned chicken, zucchini, onion, and cheese on top with a side of store bought tasting red salsa. I know there are some very Midwestern tex-mex restaurants around here, but this had to be the most unauthentic and uninspired dish I have ever had in my life. Would have gone to Cracker Barrel if I wanted a casserole. Expected so much more from such a highly rated restaurant. Giving Frida's name a bad rep.

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Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Melissa Jennings
Melissa Jennings
We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Coppins while we were staying at Hotel Covington. I enjoyed the pimento cheese deviled eggs as a starter and the Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Prime Sirloin Strip as my entree. It was so tasty! I was thrilled that they had so many gluten free options. My son enjoyed the Beer Battered Cheese Curds as his starter and the Coppin’s Burger for his entree. For dessert, I enjoyed the milk chocolate pudding (seriously delicious) and my son enjoyed the sorbet. Coppins is the perfect destination for a girl's night out, date night or special occasion or in our case mom/son date night! Don't be concerned if you think the menu is small because every single item we tried was delicious and there is something for everyone. Even my picky teen was happy and that is saying a lot! He requested to go back on our last night in town. Plus, they will customize to suit your needs. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was too!

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Lisse Steakhuis

530 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Experience diverse seating choices with scenic rooftop views, creating a perfect atmosphere for dining and cocktails, away from the city noise.

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Vanessa Dredger
Vanessa Dredger
What I really liked was how many options there were for seating, inside outside but also different rooms and city or scenic sides for rooftop. My husband and I finally chose the scenic rooftop side for dinner since there was an event city side and a bit noisy but I know some love that too. The food was excellent and our waitress was more than accommodating.. Enjoyed the cocktails and steak, loving that there were so many gluten free options. Hutspot was really good! Will be back again.

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Butlers Pantry Market and Cafe

50 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Brandy Blaylock
Brandy Blaylock
They serve gluten free food that tastes phenomenal!!! I had the fried chicken sandwich (sans bun) on a bed of greens. Yes, I said fried! It's coated in rice flour and fried in a gluten free fryer! The fries are great too!

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

501 W 4th St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Martin Øyhus
Martin Øyhus
Har spist der to ganger. Meget godt å glutenfritt.

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Frosthaus Covington Bar and Restaurant

115 Park Pl, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Knowledgeable servers help navigate options and create unique meals, but running out of ingredients can be a letdown.

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courtney valenti
courtney valenti
Joey is by FAR the most educated server I have had at a restaurant as of late! Though he knew he was sharing disappointing news, he was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and cross-contamination. It’s extremely refreshing to have someone explain why I can’t have something without me even asking anything past “do you have the gluten free bread right now?” Joey even helped me craft a makeshift meal out of options that were available. The ONLY reason this review is not 5 stars? They sometimes run out of what I CAN have :(

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Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant

112 E 4th St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Christopher T. Calhoun
Christopher T. Calhoun
Great place — Gluten-free designated items on menu.

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Juniper’s

409 W 6th St Suite 100, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Energizing spot for weekend brunches, perfect for book lovers, featuring creative cocktails that match your reading selection.

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Julie Harwood
Julie Harwood
We came here for Sunday brunch and book club gathering. Food, coffee and cocktails were amazing. They were able to accommodate my gluten free status without seeming problems or issues. The cocktail was super fun and aptly named to go along with our book club selection.

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Zapata Cantina

801 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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This upscale Mexican spot stands out with a unique mix-and-match taco menu, amazing yuca fritas, and a cozy vibe perfect for gatherings.

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Jason Calvert
Jason Calvert
A gem of Northern KY. Awesome Mexican restaurant. This isn’t your typical Tex-Mex. Much more upscale, but still reasonable prices. It’s super clean and extremely friendly staff. Guacamole is really good (I don’t say that often). Yuca Fritas were amazing. Mix and match taco menu. They were so accommodative and welcoming that we felt as if they opened the doors tonight just to host our party of four. Had great options for vegetarian/gluten free. Typically we upgrade on the Margs, but tonight went with the house and they were really good with quality ingredients. It was a pleasant bonus that they have Montucky tall boys at the bar, too.

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Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mainstrasse Village

603 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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Christina Mantas
Christina Mantas
Delicious, Super Tasty Gluten-Free The video speaks for it's self. Yum 🥰

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